THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE 6 NIGHT POST TOUR - OBEROI SELECTION

After your river cruise program ends which will include transfer to Port Blair Airport. You will be met at Meeting Point inside Port Blair Airport for domestic flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi Airport you will be met and transferred to Hotel for check-in, followed by tour briefing. Rest day is at leisure.

Breakfst at the hotel. Journey to India’s capital, influenced by 1850’s British Raj and 1630’s Mughal Empire. Today’s tour includes heritage rich Old and New Delhi city including Heritage Walk inside India’s largest Mosque ‘Jama Masjid’ built in 1644 AD showcasing finest Islamic style of architecture. Exploring real life of Old Delhi thru mazelike streets of the iconic Ancient Bazaar ‘Chandni Chowk’ and Asia’s largest Spice Markets, here we also take a photostop outside Delhi’s Red Fort. Experience colonial-era at ‘Lutyens Delhi’ including Mahatma Gandhi Museum ‘Birla House’, Temple ‘Bangla Sahib Gurudwara’ and volunteer inside its holy Community Kitchen that daily feeds over 10,000 devotees, pilgrims and homeless. Visit Ceremonial Boulevard ‘Raj Path’ to witness ‘Sir Edwin Lutyens’ finest works from 1920’s British Raj Era including Colonial Government Buildings, India Gate, President and Parliament House from outside. Journey to the City Centre Market ‘Connaught Place’ named after the ‘Duke of Connaught’ and surrounds the central park of Delhi. After tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today’s expedition takes you to Agra, the Mughal Era city that is home to wonder of the world ‘Taj Mahal’ – the must see of India! Upon arrival you will be met and checked-in to your Agra Hotel. Next our tour continues with a Heritage Walk inside India’s finest Mughal fortress The Red Fort of Agra, an acclaimed UNESCO heritage site and the imperial residence of 16th century rulers of ‘Mughal Dynasty’. If time permits we also visit a marble inlay workshops renowned for finest Mughal artwork. Enjoy traditional Indian Chai Tea prepared and served on-spot along with Indian delights. After tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. We begin with a Sunrise Grand Tour of Taj Mahal, that was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor ‘Shah Jahan’ in memory of his beloved wife ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ who died giving birth to their 14th child. After Taj Mahal Tour, we continue expedition to the jewel of India’s crown, the royal heritage state of Rajasthan, and arrive in its pink coloured capital city ‘Jaipur’. Enroute visit spectacular Underground Step-wells ‘Chand Baori’ that lie hidden deep in the village of ‘Abhaneri’. This 10th century built zigzagged stepwells is a geometric wonder where Royals used to picnic, and today a popular spot for films ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’. Upon arrival you will be met and checked-in to your Jaipur Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Our tour begins with a morning ceremony of Indian Turbans and Stolls. Explore the uphill located Amber Fortress, a must see of Jaipur! Built in 16th century by Rajput commander ‘Raja Man Singh I’, the fortress offers magnificent hilltop views with an intricate Mirror Palace and fine blends of Hindu-Rajasthani architecture. Next, we photo-stop outside Water Palace ‘Jal Mahal’ located in the center of ‘Man Sagar Lake’ housing various migratory birds and surrounded by ‘Aravalli Ranges’. We arrive in the heart of Old City to visit Astronomical Observatory ‘Jantar Mantar’ where our guide will teach you how its bizarre giant instruments work to measure celestial objects. Visit residence of the Royal Family locally called Jaipur City Palace and Museum. Built in 1700 AD by ‘Raja Jai Singh II’, this Palace is a paradise of royal heritage history as it houses rare galleries from British Raj and Rajput Era. Later, we capture real life of Jaipur and enjoy novelty of street shopping as we take you for a Bazaar Walk Tour through Jaipur’s most colourful bazaars. Put your negotiating skills to the test here, as this market is a trading hub of basically everything from blue pottery, Indian saris to rare spices. During bazaar walk we also witness Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark The Palace of Winds ‘Hawa Mahal’ built in a unique pink-colored beehive design that is certainly hard to miss. You will be stunned to witness its 958 intricately designed windows that were built for Royal Women to explore city life from a high-rise. After tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. We journey back to Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and checked-in at your Delhi Hotel near airport. Enjoy rest day at leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred to Delhi Airport for your flight.