Golden Triangle with Goa

Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Routing:  Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Goa Departure

Best available hotels:

Delhi	Jaipur	Agra	Goa
The Oberoi	Rambagh Palace, Jaipur	The Oberoi Amarvilas	Leela Goa Beach Resort

Trip Highlights
Delhi	Raj Ghat ,Jama Masjid , President’s house, Humayun’s tomb ,Qutub Minar
Agra	Taj mahal,Agra fort , Mehtab Bagh , Itmad ud Daulah ,Sikandara
Abhaneri	Step well ‘Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple
FatehpurSikri	Emperor Akbar’s Residential complex , Mosque and tomb of Salim chisti
Jaipur	City palace , Jantar Mantar , Hawa Mahal,Amber fort and sheesh Mahal
Goa	Calangute to fort aguada, saligao church, mapusa city (by pass), mapusa city (by pass), vagator beach, calangute beach,anjuna beach

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.

Delhi takes pride in being the capital of the country for many dynasties. It is in fact a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. A vibrant melting pot, it encapsulates two very different worlds, the 'old' and the 'new', each representing delectably different experiences.

Spend your time at leisure and shopping at some High end Fashion stores of South Delhi – One of the most happening places of Delhi. Visit Craft Emporiums etc. with our shopping expert. Gearing up for the start of an exciting tour from the next day.

Overnight Hotel – Delhi

Day 02: Delhi
Post breakfast start your day with a private guided city of Old Delhi

Old Delhi:

Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation20on 31 January 1948.
Continue the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.

Experience the rickshaw ride ‘a friendly local guides takes you through the bustling streets for an authentic glimpse of the ‘walled city’ in the heart of Delhi. As you travel by foot and rickshaw, explore KhariBaoli, Spice Market, Visit a Sikh temple & admire historical land mark and more…

Post lunch Continue private guided tour of

New Delhi:

Drive past India Gate, and memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls.

President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.

Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. QutubMinar& its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (220 Kms / 4-5 Hrs)
Post breakfast driven to Agra: beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Just before entering Agra Guided Visit of Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.

Post Lunch guided city of Agra

Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort
can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.

Rest of the day leisure to explore local market and famous inlay marble art work of Agra.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)

Day 04: Agra – Abhaneri via Fatehpur Sikri (Drive 150 Kms - 3 Hrs)
Abhaneri – Jaipur (99 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Start your day with a guided visit “Symbol of eternal LOVE Taj Mahal” at dawn (Closed on Friday), which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, MumtazMahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Post breakfast driven to Abhaneri, en route a private guide visit to FatehpurSikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Also visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque &Tomb of Salim Chisti.

Continue drive to Abhaneri; a great historical site of the 7th Century Step well or “Bawri”, which is a unique invention of the natives. It is one of India's largest step wells and is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient 7th Century Sun Temple.  
Enjoy a camel ride through Abhaneri Village, visit to the onsite farm & experience the traditional village life from close quarter, followed by a traditional lunch.

Later driven to Jaipur: popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of velour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

Rest of the day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)

Day 05: Jaipur
Post breakfast private guided sightseeing of PINK City, Jaipur  
Start your day with an exciting adventure overwhelming experience of elephant ride at Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.

City Palace a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city.

Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory) an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stoneJharokas (mini windows).

Post Lunch day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City.
Optional @ In the evening we will take you at CHOKIDHANI ethnic village excursion and traditional Rajathani dinner.

Day 06: Jaipur– Goa {SpiceJet SG-923 @1305 /1630Hrs}
Post breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Goa. On arrival after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Goa, once a part of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC. From 580–750 AD the Chalukyas of Badami had their sway over Goa. It is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica. Goa also has rich flora & fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot rather an absolute paradise on earth.

Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
Overnight Hotel – Goa

Day 07: North Goa
Post breakfast visit North Goa;

CALANGUTE TO FORT AGUADA: A Tour start off with a visit to Fort Aguada Candolim. Fort Aguada in Goa is one of the most important Fort in Goa and most crucial of all forts in Goa. Today it’s being used as a Goa jail.
SALIGAO CHURCH; Unique in its architectural design and is being illuminated throughout the tourist season. One of the most beautiful churches in Goa. It looks like a shimmering jewel in the fields as you drive by on the Chogum road from Panjim to Calangute.
MAPUSA CITY (BY PASS); Capital of Bardez and famous for its Friday bazaar, where people buy and sell everything from lime to livestock.
VAGATOR BEACH; A beach famous for its seclusion with the Chapora Fort, as its imposing back drop. Vagator beach is undeniably one of the best beaches in the world.
ANJUNA BEACH (View point); Popular among the traveler and is a beautiful picnic spot also known for Trance parties and Hippies in 60's and 70's.its also famous for night life.
CALANGUTE BEACH; Calangute Beach Widely known as queen of Goa's beaches, picnic and musical groups draw hundreds of people.

Evening FREE.
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 08: Goa Departure
Transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey, taking back memory of entertainment city.

Tour Concludes: Exceptional Escapes Manager would assist you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight.

Highlights & Inclusions:

• Tried and Tested stylish hotel accommodation for 05 Nights.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Welcome soft drink on arrival at the hotel.
• 02 Bottle mineral water per person daily.
• All airport transfers, sightseeing and excursion tours as mentioned in the itinerary by Private vehicle with friendly chauffeur throughout the tour.
• IGST (Integrated Goods & Service Tax)
• A 24x7 customer care representative at your disposal throughout your stay in India.

Package does not include: Any Monument entry fee & camera fee, Any International or Domestic airfare, any optional service, any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, one/fax calls, tips etc. Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the “Package includes”