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Golden Triangle with Bird Watching Tour
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On Arrival at Delhi international airport. Meet and assistance on arrival
and transfer to the hotel. Check-in hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02 - Delhi - Sightseeing
After breakfast our travel guide takes you for full day sightseeing tour
of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi. visit includes Qutab Minar, one of
the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the
fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, India Gata, the 42
metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament
House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and
The Connaught Place. Overnight stay at Delhi

Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history
of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness
to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven
times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists.
With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally.
It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with
heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast depart for Agra early in the morning. En-route you will
visit the SIKANDRA the masoleum of Akbar. Check in at hotel. Overnight will
be at Agra. Latter visit Red Fort and famous Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is closed
on Friday. Overnight stay at Agra
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise
from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst
from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Day 04: Agra - Bharatpur
After Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Bharatpur, en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Buland
Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue drive to Bharatpur.
Upon arrival at Bharatpur - check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Evening rickshaw ride in Bird Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Bharatpur.
One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo
Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species
as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds
and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital,
Nilgai and Boar
The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory
birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their
winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. Migratory
birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans,
Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears,
Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc
Day 05: Jaipur
Early morning go for bird watching. At 9:00 Am back to hotel for breakfast.
Then departure for Jaipur. Evening arrival at Jaipur. Our company representative
would assist you to check into hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jaipur.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink
City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on
a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly
a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur
has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences
- the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage
is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From
the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar
Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the
Badi Chaupar lined with shops and business establishments on both sides
to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life
to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City
Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 6: Jaipur
After early breakfast proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride ascent to the fort. Then visit Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), Jantar Mantar
(The observatory), City Palace. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay
at Delhi.
Day 7: Jaipur - Backhome.
After breakfast some more exploration of Jaipur streets. On time leave for
Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to airport for back home
flight with sweet memories of India after FAREWELL DINNER.
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