GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH GOA

Day 01: Arrival Delhi by Flight
 Arrive Delhi International airport & after custom formalities walk out of the main exit gate where our representative will meet.
 Check in at the hotel
 Overnight at the hotel

Day 02: In Delhi (B)
 After breakfast, sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort (only photo stop from outside) – Shah Jehan’s elegant citadel in red sandstone. Very near the Fort is Masjid-i-Jahan Numa commonly known as the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Masjid-i-Jahan Numa means “the mosque commanding a view of the world”, and it houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including a copy of the Qur’an written on deer skin.
 Take an interesting walk through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, created by Shah Jahan, the old city, with the Red Fort as its focal point and Jama Masjid as the praying centre, has a fascinating market called Chandni Chowk. Legend has it that Shah Jahan planned Chandni Chowk so that his daughter could shop for all that she wanted.
 Also visit Raj Ghat – the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. The memorial has the epitaph Hē Ram, believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi.
 Visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to President House, which is flanked by the houses of Parliament, Government Secretariat buildings and Birla Temple.

 Later proceed to visit the Qutub Minar, a Tower of Victory that was built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. You will observe the earliest examples of domes and arches in India and see the fusion of Hindu carving skills with Muslim technology and design.
 EVENING OPTIONAL TOUR OF AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE (ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT)
Witness the essence of Hinduism at Akshardham Temple one of the biggest and most intricate religious places of worship ever constructed. A visit to this monument is a journey though the gateway to the essence of ancient India and the best of Hindu culture and Vedic civilization. (Akshardham Temple remains closed every Monday)
 Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra by surface (203 kms/3.5 hrs) (B)
 After breakfast, drive to Agra. On arrival check in at the hotel.
 Afternoon half day city tour of Agra .we will visit the majestic marble edifice, Taj Mahal. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal architecture is truly splendid and one of its kind in the world. The design & layout of Taj Mahal never fails to enrapture architects, engineers, historians as well as common man. (Closed on Fridays)
 Visit Agra Fort is among the finest examples of the fusion architecture that has dominated the Mogul period. The assimilation of these different styles has given the buildings within the fort a distinctive look. To name a few, for example, the Jahangir Palace built by Akbar.
 EVENING OPTIONAL TOUR OF MOHABBAT THE TAJ (ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT)- Mohabbat the Taj – A show which has taken seven years of chiseling and carving by 28 craftsmen and designers. Made in pure white Makrana marble like the original 17th century monument, a TajMahal replica. The workmanship and stone inlay work closely resemble the original. This programme has exciting and innovative presentation of a song and drama spectacle involving 60 artists, they have tried to merry the traditional media with the latest gadgetry, audio visual technology, including laser. The Taj will be presented in 10 different moods, representing varying seasons and hours of the day.’ The model of the Taj will appear on stage with the help of a hydraulic lift as laser beams dance all over, creating an ecstatic climax for the spectacle titled ‘Mohabbat -the Taj’. The show will a love story set in the 17th century ambience and woven around the Taj. The replica of the Taj will continue to be open to the public even when the show is over, said by one of official at Kalakriti. Timings: 06:15 PM
 Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (255 kms /5.5 hrs) (B, D)
 After breakfast, drive to JAIPUR enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival, check-in at hotel.
 Fatehpur Sikri was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. The city boasts of some of the magnificent monuments of the medieval period. Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor, made it the capital but was later abandoned due to scarcity of water.
 Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: In Jaipur (B)
 After breakfast you will explore the massive Amber Fort (ascending the fort on Jeep). This morning you will drive 11kms in the outskirts of the city to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
 During your tour of the pink city, visit the City Palace – the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handlesAlso visit the Jantar Mantar – an astrological and astronomical Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 18th century.

 Lastly stop at Palace of Winds for taking pictures and back to hotel.
 Overnight at the Hotel

Day 06: Jaipur – Goa by Flight (B)
 In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
 Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: In Goa (B)
 Morning at leisure. Afternoon proceed on a half day sightseeing of Goa which starts from the slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and river Mandovi. Arrive to Donapaula for a view of India’s largest natural harbour Marmgoa. Proceed to Old Goa visiting Basillica of Bom Jesus where in is enshrined the body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver ornate casket.

 Then to St. Cathedral, the biggest church in the East. St. Cajetan built like St. Peters (Rome), Church of Lady Rosary and St. Monica. Also visit the Panaji City, which is too small and mellow for a state capital.