Traingle with Goa

8 Nights/9 Days

Private car round trip: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi

Day 1 - Arrival Delhi

Arrival from your country to Delhi International airport. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Delhi is the capital of the giant country India with more than 16 millions inhabitants. Delhi can measure itself based on its cultural, architectural and above all historical wealth thoroughly with cities like Athens, Rome and Istanbul.

Day 2 - Delhi

After the breakfast city tour of old and New Delhi. In old Delhi, you will discover Red Fort made in 17 th century by Mughal emperor Shahjahan after he resided previously in Agra. This imposing fort has a 33m high red stone boundary wall with beautiful gardens and exquisite palaces. Opposite lies Jama Masjid, build in 1656 out of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest Mosque of India and 20000 persons can pray here together. Also, experience a Rickshaw ride in the old streets of Delhi. Further, it goes to the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's (Father of Nation) Memorial, which lies at the bank of the Yamuna River.

Afterwards visit Humayun Tomb, the grave of the second Mughal emperor, which was completed by his wife in 16 th century. Shahjahan got the idea of structure of Taj mahal from this tomb. The Qutub Minar, a 72m high tower, built between 1199 and 1368 by one of the first Muslim rulers of India. Further, it goes to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the Indian President. After that you see the Government Buildings and the Parliament House and India Gate (42m high), which was built in the memory of the soldiers, who were died in the First World War. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 - Delhi - Agra

After the breakfast, proceed to Agra. Visit Sikandra, the impressive grave of Akbar, the most powerful of all Mughal emperors lies 11 km before the city. Agra is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River and was seat of the Mughal rulers in 16 th and 17 th centuries. Visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its extravagant architecture reveals its secret of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran and Asia were busied for 21 years with the monument. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4 - Agra - Jaipur

After the breakfast, you visit the huge and massive Agra fort at the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built in the 16 th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandson. After the visit, it goes further to Jaipur, the capital of the state Rajasthan, also well known as " Pink City " because of its pink houses facade and city wall. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri (40km from Agra ), former metropolitan of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, capital was shifted to Lahore in Pakistan and later again to Agra. Arrival in Jaipur in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - Jaipur

After early breakfast morning excursion to fort Amber (11km), the former capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the way, you make a stop in the landmark of the city, the Hawa Mahal (palace of the winds). A five-storey building of 18 th century, with 953 windows and niches from where the royal women observe the procession in the street without being seen. Further, it goes to the Amber fort, which lies on 130m high hill and is surrounded by the chain of mountains known as Aravalli. Afterwards visit to the Pink city Jaipur. The city palace (1734) lies in the center of Jaipur and is now the residence of the royal family of Jaipur and a beautiful museum. After that, you see the Jantar Mantar, an observatory. It was built in the 18 th century by the city founder Jai Singh II. The instruments are out of stone and marble and served to the sky observation. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6 - Jaipur - Goa

After breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Goa via Bombay. After arrival in Goa, transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 7 - Goa

After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim- bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 8 - Goa

Day at leisure. Enjoy the water sports at the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashew nuts. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 9 - Goa - Delhi/Bombay

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Delhi or Bombay to connect the onward flight.