On this 6 day luxury escape package on India tour in Oberoi hotels travelling from Australia, you will explore the most famed sites of the capital city Delhi influenced by 1630s Mughal Empire and 1920s British-Rule, Agra the home of Mughal Era and its crown jewel wonder ‘Taj Mahal”, and heritage city ‘Jaipur’ in Rajasthan.
This India Luxury tour starts with the arrival in Delhi from Australia followed by Agra – home of the most appreciated monument of love “Taj Mahal”; Visit the former Mughal Capital of Fatehpur Sikri – A world Heritage Site all staying in luxury Oberoi hotels. The Journey culminates at our final destination in Jaipur, famous for its forts, Palaces and Jewels. We experience Indian royalty with an Elephant Ride up the hill to the Amber Palace.
Highlights of this Luxury Oberoi Golden Triangle Tour
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Daily buffet breakfast in Oberoi hotels in city
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Visit to the World Heritage sites of Delhi Hyumaun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort;
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Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi
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Visit to World Heritage sites of Agra Taj Mahal; Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
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Elephant Ride at Amber Fort
Recommendation
This India Golden Triangle Tour is geared towards Australians who want to travel to India for the first time with utmost luxury and style experiencing absolute royal India and exploring the most popular colors, culture and heritage of India.
List of Oberoi hotels, India in this luxury tour package
Day
01
Arrive Delhi. Namaste – Welcome to India! Upon arrival, we are greeted the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together. We are then transferred to our hotel and have the balance of the day free.
Day
02
Delhi. An introduction of India with a tour of New Delhi. We visit Birla House, the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi which is now a museum depicting his illustrious life. We then visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place and Humayun's Tomb*. This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. We continue to Qutb Minar and its Monuments* Built in the early 13th century the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high. The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, a masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art and two mosques. Our afternoon concentrates on Old Delhi, starting with the Red Fort Complex*. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex. The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity which, under the Shah Jahan, was brought to a new level of refinement and each pavilion reveals architectural elements typical of Mughal building, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. After visiting the Red fort, we embark on a captivating journey on a Rickshaw passing through the narrow lanes of the famous Chandni Chowk Bazaar, it was originally built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan for his daughter Jahan Ara in 17th Century since then many changes have taken place however it still remains Old Delhi's one of the Oldest and busiest markets in Delhi. Finally end our rickshaw ride at Jama Masjid, Mughal majesty and India's largest mosque. After visiting the mosque we proceed to Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. (B) Overnight: Hotel in Delhi (2 nights) Please Note: Red fort & Birla House are closed on Monday and Chandni Chowk is closed on Sunday
Day
03
Delhi / Agra (Drive: 220 km/ 4 Hours). After breakfast, we drive to Agra. On arrival, we check in our hotel. In the afternoon, we visit to one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal*. An immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the crown jewel of Muslim art in India and across the world. Set in a vast Mogul garden located on the right bank of the Yamuna River, this funerary monument combines elements and styles of Persian, Central Asian and Islamic architecture. After our sunrise experience at this artistic masterpiece, we return to our hotel for breakfast. Later we visit Agra Fort*. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, audience halls and two very beautiful mosques. Overnight: Hotel in Agra (1 night) Please note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
Day
04
Agra / Fatehpur Sikri/ Jaipur (Drive: 245 Kms/ 5 Hours). A short drive gets us to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Mughal King, Akbar the Great. The city was later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We also visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir. From here we continue on a countryside drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of Rajasthan. Overnight: Hotel in Jaipur (2 nights)
Day
05
Jaipur. Today we will be treated like the royalty of yesteryear with an elephant ride to the majestic Amber Fort*. Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed by Maharaja Man Singh. The fort which started construction in 1592 comprises a number of gardens, courtyards and palatial spaces derived from Mughal architecture and are a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. We return to Jaipur to see the beautiful the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal court used to watch the city from behind its intricately carved facade. We then visit the majestic City Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art and the Jantar Mantar*, an astronomical observatory built in the early 18th century that includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period. The evening is free to rest or perhaps enjoy both shopping and get a cultural experience of the bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. (B)
Day
06
Jaipur / Delhi / Onward Destination (Drive: 260 Kms/ 06 Hours). Today we drive to Delhi International airport for our departure home or to our next exciting destination.
Notes
- Information like altitude, total walking times and distance in the day to day itinerary are approxmate only.
- the itinerary should be regarded as an outline only. The routes may have to be changed due to weather and other unpredictable conditions.
Detailed Itinerary
Inclusion Summary
Airport pick ups & drop offs, all land transfers, airconditioned private vehicle with driver provided for all transfers, city sightseeing guide, all local taxes, all entrance fees to monuments covered in itinerary, Accommodations with breakfast in Oberoi hotels in each city, 1 rickshaw ride in Delhi and 1 elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to avaiability). Service tax included
Exclusion Summary
Lunch and dinners, Visa fees, international flight, travel insurance, personal expenses, drinks, hot water shower or drinking water on trek, tips, and anything not mentioned in inclusion section, compulsory 9% service tax.