India is the most beautiful southeast Asian country with geographical features ranging from the young, fold mountains of Himalayas to the beaches and backwaters of Kerala. It has Cherrapunji in the east with the highest amount of rainfall in the world and at the same time has the hot and arid, dry desert of Thar in the west of Rajasthan. A Golden Triangle Tour primarily focuses on trips to the three major cities of Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra which can easily be booked from the months between October to February via a good travel agent in the country. The Golden Triangle Tour Package has amazing destinations to cover, the prominent ones being Taj Mahal of Agra, Amer Palace of Jaipur and India Gate of New Delhi. But more than that, there are other places in the tour package which are worth a visit. Hence, this article covers the top destinations to cover in the Golden Triangle Tour with family, loved ones and friends.
1. Jama Masjid
Located in New Delhi , Jama Masjid is a beautiful mosque made by Shah Jahan of the Mughal era which is located on the Jama Masjid road and is situated near the old yet crowded Chandni chowk market. The region is basically known as old Delhi, because the walls, gates and galleries are archaic and exuberate the legacy of mughal carvings and architecture. The chandni chowk market is always blessed with crowds pouring from all over the world. Delhi, being the capital, attracts over a million people each year but Indian muslims and many muslims from other countries of the world also visit the Jama Masjid during important festivals like Eid. The architecture of the mosque is praiseworthy. A three day Golden Triangle Tour incorporates a visit to the bazaars of Chandni chowk where one can buy plenty of Indian artifacts and also can enjoy a decent tour to the beautiful Jama Masjid.
2. Amer Palace
Once the home of Rajput king Jai Singh, this beautiful Amer palace is located on the hilltop of the Aravali. The region is all barren, brown and dusted but the archaic walls and ancient gates are testimony of the glory of the Rajputana Kingdom which once existed during the medieval era. Amer palace also has a beautiful Lake known as Maotha lake. There are interiors decorated with marbles and mirrors and the entire region is located within the lush green gardens. The balconies are well done with gold and copper carvings and the entire region is nothing but majestic in appeal. Those who book the 5 nights 6 days Golden Triangle Tour also get an opportunity to dine in the beautiful restaurant of the Amer palace which serves delicious dishes from the platter of the Rajasthani cuisines. The light and sound shows in the evening of Amer palace are worth a watch and various kinds of cultural shows, puppetry shows and musical concerts are held in Amer palace.
3. Taj Mahal
Once an UNESCO Heritage site, today Taj Mahal stands as a beautiful white mausoleum and a symbol of love for many muslims across the world. The region is surrounded with greenery and water fountains and is one of the most prominent places in Agra to visit. The region in which Taj Mahal resides is such that beautiful resorts like the Oberoi udaivilas palace is pretty near to Taj Mahal and its serenity can be appreciated from the luxe suite windows of the Oberoi palace. Tourists mostly visit during Fridays under the moonlit light since the view under the full moonlight of the white marble of Taj is just impeccable. One can book golden Triangle tour packages Online and ensure a hearty visit to the heavenly Taj Mahal.
4. Red Fort
On Independence day the prime minister of India, hoists the flag of India from the Red fort and presents a speech for the entire nation from the very premise of the Red fort. The beautiful sandstone structure was once a very royal house of the great king Akbar. Light and sound shows are held at Red fort and Red fort is a good option to visit with family under the Golden Triangle Tour package which covers cities of Agra, New Delhi and Jaipur.
5. Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort
Connected via tunnel from beneath, these two humongous and beautiful forts of Jaipur namely Jaigarh and Nahargarh are important places of tourism in today's Rajasthan but were at a time an important group of forts to defend from the enemy. The architecture and walls are appealing plus the beautiful weather of winter morning adds to the overall view. A lot of Rajasthan Tour Packages from Jaipur cover the detailed tour to the Jaigarh and Nahargarh Fort.
6. Itmad Ud Daulah and Agra Fort
Apart from the beautiful Taj Mahal, Agra also has a very interesting and very beautiful mosque which is visited by various Indian muslims who come to Agra each year usually on the vacation of Eid. Agra fort is another very prominent place which is visited by various kinds of tourists and travelers who also come to visit the Taj Mahal. These two monuments stand as the legacy of the glorious Mughal Empire of the past of medieval India. People who visit Agra also indulge in chikankari cloth shopping, they also relish themselves with tasty mughlai cuisines and picnics at Mehtab Garden.
7. Shilpgram of Udaipur
Shilpgram of Udaipur is a beautiful region where one can find various kinds of cultural shows and musical concerts happening with various kinds of tribal arts and paintings of Rajasthani school of paintings which can be seen in Shilpgram. The area is pretty cultural and has a very beautiful dynamic zone. The region is visited by plenty of tourists and travels to take interest in fine arts and heritage crafts. One can book a Golden Triangle with Udaipur Tour Package in order to incorporate a tour to Udaipur. The tour package can be traversed in a way that the road taken from New Delhi first reaches Agra, then Jaipur and from about 300 kms from Jaipur, it reaches Udaipur. There are cultural shows which happen in Ravindra Bhavan of Jaipur as well in case one is unable to include Shilpgram trip in their tour package.
8. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
Located nearby Sawai Madhopur is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary which is home to various numbers of tigers and crocodiles and leopards. The beautiful Ranthambore fort also has various kinds of temples which are worth visiting. One can book a Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore in order to enjoy a smooth ride into the wilderness. The adventures in Ranthambore are plenty. People enjoy jungle safari, bonfire evenings, trekking, village visit, countryside walk and indulge in camping and spotting migratory birds. There are other wildlife sanctuaries, like Jawai Leopard Safari too but it can be a bit far away.
9. India Gate of New Delhi
India gate and Rashtrapati bhavan are located in the capital city of India known as New Delhi which is connected in an equidistant distance from Jaipur which is the capital of Rajasthan and Agra which is in Uttar Pradesh. Agra has the beautiful Taj Mahal and Jaipur has the very prominent Amer palace. These cities are connected by a good systematic connection of roadways, railways and airways. New Delhi has the beautiful India gate and Rashtrapati bhavan which is incorporated in the Golden Triangle Tour Package.
Hence, the best destinations mentioned above represent the beauty and glory of northern India. For an entire Indian tour, one can venture into the age-old ancient temples of South India as well but these cities of New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur showcase the modern facet of India alongside the age-old medieval and historical artifacts they possess. These tours to India explain how simultaneously is the Northern Indian region modern and cosmopolitan and yet stride their way in their cultural rootedness and preservation of its historical sites.
