The Golden Triangle With Udaipur
India’s Highlights With The Romantic
City Of Udaipur
A lovely combination of The Golden Triangle with
3 days spent in a hotel of your choice at Udaipur -
one of the most romantic cities in the world.
Upon arrival, sample the bazaars and markets of
Old Delhi as well as the Red Fort and Jama
Masjid. Take an afternoon drive through the streets
of New Delhi to absorb the wonderful colonial
architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Onwards to Agra, and the Taj Mahal, truly one of
the great wonders of the world, and the Red Fort of
Agra from where the Mughal kings ruled India for
many centuries.
Jaipur is nestled in the Aravali Hills of Rajasthan.
There is a large Royal Palace Complex that
dominates the city and the outskirts contain the
dramatic Amber Fort, which is reached via a
memorable ascent on Elephant Back.
Udaipur is an amazing spectacle of towering
palaces that rise up from the shores of the Lake
Pichola, surrounded by picturesque jagged
mountains. The Lake Palace provides a focal point
and the entire panorama can be appreciated with
a visit to the Monsoon Palace located on a peak
high above the city.
You can stay at a variety of unique and interesting
hotel options in and around Udaipur for your
extended visit.
Recommended For:Anyone who wants to
combine the best of the Golden Triangle with
Rajasthan.
Day 01
Depart UK
Depart UK – Overnight flight.
Day 02
Delhi
Relax On Arrival At Delhi
Relax on arrival at your hotel inside a leafy and
exclusive area of Delhi.
Early Evening Rickshaw Ride Through Old
Delhi
Let India take hold of your senses with a Cycle
Rickshaw Ride through the teeming bazaars and
markets of Chandni Chowk. At one end is the
huge Jama Masjid mosque (1656).
As the last seat of power of the Mughal Empire,
The Red Fort Of Delhi (1639) is an interesting
introduction to India’s forts and palaces.
Day 03
Delhi
Drive Through Lutyen’s Imperial New Delhi Experience the wide open spaces of imperial New
Delhi, with its ordered governmental buildings and
blossoming avenues. Those with an appreciation
of colonial architecture can marvel at Lutyen’s buildings such as Viceroy's House (Rashtrapati
Bhavan) and India Gate, one of Delhi's most
famous landmarks.
A great way to sample the ambience of the colonial
era would be to stop for tea at the lovely Imperial
Hotel or Claridges.
Sights Of Southern Delhi
Driving east and south you come across
Humayun's Tomb (1570) and the Qutub Complex,
dominated by the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick
minaret in the world (239 ft), and an important
example of Indo-Islamic Architecture.
If you plan your day carefully you can also see
Rajghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi,
as well as new landmarks of Delhi such as the
Akshardham and Lotus temples.
Day 04
Agra
Akbar’s Tomb At Sikandra
The impressive tomb of Akbar The Great (1612)
lies conveniently on the roadside near Agra.
Private Guided Tour Of The Red Fort At Agra The 16th century Mughal monument known as the
Red Fort Of Agra was built by Akbar the Great (1556-1605) and is in fact a walled palace that
remained India’s premier city for almost two
centuries.
The powerful fortress of red sandstone
encompasses many fairytale palaces within its
1.5 mile-long enclosure walls, including the
Jahangir Palace, the Khas Mahal, audience halls
such as the Diwan-i-Khas and the Sheesh Mahal (The Glass Palace) which is inlaid with thousands
of mirrors and was once the dressing room of the
harem.
Day 05
Jaipur
The Amazing Beauty Of The Taj Mahal
The world’s greatest monument to love – the Taj
Mahal. lies overlooking the River Yamuna. The Taj was built in 1631 by Emperor Shah Jahan to
enshrine the body of his favourite wife. To truly
appreciate the wondrous Taj Mahal and its many
moods, you should aim to visit it at dawn or dusk
when the reflection of the sun changes the colour of the dome from white to shades of pink.
The Tomb Of Itmad Ud Daulah (1622)
A lovely surprise in Agra is this delightful tomb of a
nobleman that is often called the ‘mini’ Taj Mahal.
Fatehpur Sikri
The deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri (1570) was the
capital of Emperor Akbar between 1570 and 1585.
The city was abandoned, for reasons still not
understood, after only fifteen years and the capital
was relocated back to Agra. As a result Fatehpur
Sikri stands untouched and perfectly preserved, a
complete medieval fortress of red sandstone, with
vast central squares, exquisitely carved multi-tiered
pavilions, cool terraces and formal gardens.
Laxmi Vilas At Bharatpur
The Laxmi Vilas Palace (1887) is an ideal place to
have lunch on the way to Jaipur.
Day 06
Jaipur
The Fabulous Amber Fort And Palace
After breakfast leave for Amber (pronounced Amer),
7 miles from Jaipur with one of the most fantastic
settings in the whole of India.
Here, the Amber Fort (1592) lies cradled in
picturesque and rugged hills with a long line of
ramparts and battlements leading up to the Jaigarh
Fort in the distance.
The forbidding exterior of Amber Fort belies an
inner paradise with palaces that are a beautiful
fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The top
attraction here is the chance of an Elephant Back
Ride to ascend to the top.
Private Guided Tour Of Jaipur City Palace The old Pink City of Jaipur has a stunning
backdrop of ancient forts and palaces that stand
as dramatic testimonials of a bygone era and a
reminder of their lingering romance. Seven gates
into the old city remain, one of which leads into Johari Bazaar - the famous jewellers' market that
has the best selection of precious stones in India.
The magnificent City Palace built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 is enclosed by high walls and
set amidst courtyards with fine gardens.
The City Palace is now a vast museum with
exhibits that have lost none of their splendour.
Royal retainers, clothed in turbans and full livery,
still guard the principal halls and entrances with
fine displays of royal costumes and armaments.
The Palace of the Winds or Hawa Mahal (1799) is
Jaipur’s most famous landmark originally built to
offer the women of the court a vantage point from
which to watch the activity in the bazaars below.
The Jantar Mantar (1734) is a fascinating
astronomical observatory that is also well worth
visiting.
Day 07
Udaipur
Ajmer And Pushkar
Pushkar Lake is situated on the edge of the desert
and surrounded by hills on three sides, is separated
from Ajmer by ‘Nag Pahar’ - the snake mountain.
The Bathing Ghats of Pushkar attract many
pilgrims throughout the year who take a dip in its
holy water.
Udaipur – The Venice Of The East
Udaipur captures the imagination like few other
places in the world. Surrounded by gently
undulating hills and set around peaceful Pichola
Lake, it is a city of great beauty. The location is
easily the most romantic in India with The Lake
Palace on Jag Niwas island in the middle of the
lake complimented by the grand City Palace on
one bank and the Monsoon Palace on a hill above.
Udaipur is also a centre for performing arts, craft
and famed miniature paintings.
Day 08
Udaipur
Private Guided Tour Around The Udaipur City
Palace
The huge City Palace that towers over the lake is
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. It is a
conglomeration of buildings surmounted by
balconies, towers and cupolas with wonderful views
over the lake and city. The main part of the palace
is now preserved as the City Palace Museum,
housing an armoury and a large collection of
artifacts. The rooms of the museum are
extravagantly decorated with mirrors, tiles and
paintings. The Mor Chowk (Peacock Square) has
beautiful mosaics of peacocks. The Saheliyon Ki
Bari is an ornamental garden built for the
entertainment of the royal ladies.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The Fateh Prakash Palace next door has an
astonishing Durbar Hall that is undoubtedly the
most lavish in India, and its sheer size makes one
gasp in awe. The Crystal Gallery upstairs has a
breathtaking collection of the world’s finest crystals.
Romantic Boat Ride On Lake Pichola
The picturesque lake is surrounded by hills, palaces,
temples, Bathing Ghats and embankments. The
lake encloses the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir islands. The City Palace extends along its eastern
banks.
The Lake Palace Hotel
The Lake Palace (1743) is a magical fairy tale
property located in the middle of the Pichola Lake on Jag Niwas island. Today the palace is one of the
most famous and luxurious hotels in the world.
Day 09
Udaipur
Vintage Collection of Classic Cars
The Maharajah’s Car Collection lies within the
grounds of the Garden Hotel. There are rare
vintage vehicles as well as sleek and fast Cadillacs
and Chevrolets.
Jagdish Temple
A fine Indo-Aryan temple dating from 1651 is the
largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur and
enshrines a black stone image of Vishnu as Lord
Of The Universe.
Beautiful Views From The Monsoon Palace
A winding road through a forest reserve on the
outskirts of Udaipur takes you to the Monsoon
Palace - which provides amazing views of the city
below, especially at sunset.
Day 10
Delhi
INTERNAL FLIGHT FROM UDAIPUR – DELHI
1 HR 40 MIN
Relax At Delhi
Return to Delhi and relax prior to your departure.
Day 11
Depart Delhi
Depart Delhi – Daytime flights arrive back in UK the
same day.
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The Lake Palace At Udaipur
Sikh Temple At Delhi 
The Akshardham Temple At Delhi
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