India

Adventures in the Golden Triangle

Price

1,395 USD

Duration

6 Days

Level

easy

Date

November 30, 2023

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6 days

1,395 USD / 425 KWD / 5,125 AED / 5,275 SAR

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Overview

India is an excellent mélange of diverse cultures, traditions, landscapes, religions, festivals, and cuisines. The country is a union of states overflowing with outstanding attractions that allure every year thousands of travelers from around the world.

This 6-day trip takes you to India’s Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) and offers you the opportunity to explore the fascinating culture, monumental architecture, and historical splendor of the region.

Trip Highlights:

Explore the old town of Delhi.
Visit the Taj Mahal: one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
Emerge in the authentic culture of a local village on the Mughal heritage trail.
Discover the famous monuments of Jaipur with a morning cycling tour.
Visit the most famous leopard sanctuary in the heart of Jaipur.
Explore the beautiful Amer Fort of Jaipur.
Spend an evening with elephants in an elephant farm.
Visit Chand Baori: one of the largest and most famous stepwells in India.

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Activities: cultural interactions, cultural sightseeing, walking, Nature/Wildlife, Elephant interaction, Leopard safari

Itinerary Details

Day 1 (30th November 2023): Arrival at Delhi and Delhi sightseeing

Note: All travelers must arrive at Delhi airport by 10 am. Should you need to arrive one day earlier, accommodation in Delhi can be arranged at an extra cost. Upon arrival at the Delhi airport (DEL), you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative and, once the whole group assembles, you will head to the old town for a sightseeing tour, including the Akshardham Temple, the Red Fort, the famous Jama Masjid and other monuments around old Delhi. Accommodation: Hotel Holiday Inn (4*) or similar.

Day 2 (1st December 2023): Transfer to Agra – A Mughal heritage walk in a village (B)

After breakfast, you will checkout from the hotel and will drive to the Mughal city of Agra (approx. a 4-hour drive). Upon arrival, you will check-in to your hotel, relax, or explore the neighborhood at your own pace. In the evening, you will head towards nearby Kachpura village to have a glimpse of the traditional village life and enjoy a Mughal heritage walk. There, the local women will share with you the art of Mehandi (an Indian form of body art based on which decorative designs are created on a person's body using a paste produced from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant). Once you explore the village, you will be invited to sit at a vantage point where you will be served masala chai and snacks, while gazing at the Taj Mahal at sunset. Accommodation: Hotel Crystal Sarovar (4*) or similar.

Day 3 (2nd December 2023): Taj Mahal – Agra Fort – Transfer to Jaipur – Chand Boari Stepwell (B)

You will depart for the Taj Mahal very early in the morning so that you marvel at its beauty under the morning hues while hopefully encountering fewer tourist hordes. You will then return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out before embarking on an exploration of the Agra Fort. Soon afterwards, you will depart for Jaipur (approx. a 5-hour drive). On the way, you will visit one of India’s largest and most famous stepwells: Chand Baori, an architectural and engineering marvel. Accommodation: Hotel Umaid Mahal (4*) or similar.

Day 4 (3rd December 2023): Cycling in Jaipur – Leopard safari (B)

Early in the morning (at 6:30 am) you will embark on a cycling tour around the city, starting from the Jal Mahal (Water Palace), stopping at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), visiting the Gaitor Maharaja's cenotaphs, exploring the royal district of the City Palace, and learning more details about the daily life of the Maharajas. After such an exciting adventure, you will enjoy a Rajasthani breakfast in the Karnot Mahal, a 270-years-old heritage haveli. In the afternoon, you will embark on a leopard safari in the Jhalana sanctuary. Evening at leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Umaid Mahal (4*) or similar.

Day 5 (4th December 2023): Jaipur Amer Fort – Elephant farm (B)

Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is the picturesque capital of Rajasthan with a rich cultural heritage and an intriguing past. After breakfast, you will visit the beautiful Amer fort. Later in the afternoon you will spend some time in an elephant farm interacting with these gorgeous mammals (the largest living land animals), learning how to communicate and feed them. Accommodation: Hotel Umaid Mahal (4*) or similar.

Day 6 (5th December 2023): Departure from Jaipur (B)

After breakfast and depending on your flight details, you will be transferred to the Jaipur International Airport for your departure back home.

Notes

This cost is based on Double Occupancy. Single Supplement applies.
The cost is based on a group of min 4 people. Rahhalah reserves the right to change the price if the trip runs with fewer participants.
All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation. All prices are subject to change.
All accommodation is subject to change to a similar one depending on availability.

The Price Includes:

Private transportation and sightseeing as per the Itinerary.
1 night’s accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Agra.
3 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Jaipur.
1 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Delhi.
All breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 6.
Historical walk in Delhi, and Village walk in Agra.
Cultural sightseeing in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur.
Elephant activity & leopard safari in Jaipur.
Cycling tour in Jaipur.
Access to Chand Baori.
All permits for the monuments mentioned.
Wildlife permits.

The Price Excludes:

International and domestic flights.
Travel insurance.
Visa and visa fees.
Optional activities or anything not mentioned in the above itinerary.
Meals not included.
Beverages.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, etc.
International departure tax.
Gratuities.
PCR Tests if needed.

Important: The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road challenges or operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.
Also, the trip's price does not cover expenses that may occur due to conditions beyond Rahhalah's control (force
majeure). Such cases include but are not limited to extreme weather conditions, flight cancellations or delays, and natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, etc.). We, the Rahhalah team, both in our HQ and on the ground, will do our best to assist you with alternative arrangements (like new accommodation and/or transportation arrangements, revised itinerary and activities etc.), but ALL NEW COSTS incurred because of force majeure are to be covered by the traveler.

We strongly recommend that, before your departure, you purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation costs, loss of baggage or personal items, medical emergencies, and other unexpected circumstances that cannot be controlled by Rahhalah or any traveler.