Short Break Golden Triangle India

Today you leave Amsterdam with your booked flight from Amsterdam to New- Delhi. On the day of departure you must register at Schiphol Airport at least 3-4 hours in advance for your international flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi For current departure, arrival times and desk check-in information, check the Schiphol digital screens in the departure halls. Attention: Bring your passport, ticket and travel and health insurance

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Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be received by a representative of Tapasya Travel who will accompany you to the hotel and help you with the check-in formalities. Background information: Delhi: The capital Delhi, an active city, with an ideal combination of the ancient and contemporary era. Delhi consists of two visible parts: New Delhi, the city created by the British as the royal capital of India in 1911. The ancient Delhi, which was considered the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and 19th centuries. There are at least eight cities in the location of modern Delhi, including Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, which was highlighted more than 3000 years ago in the epos Mahabharata. However, Delhi has always been one of the most important cities in the northern region of the subcontinent.

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After a relaxing breakfast, the guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you on a tour of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes the following places, Red Fort (photo moment), Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk, Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati bhavan (photo moment), Humayun Thomb, India Gate (photo moment). Background information: Delhi: The capital Delhi, an active city, with an ideal combination of the ancient and contemporary era. Delhi consists of two visible parts: New Delhi, the city created by the British as the royal capital of India in 1911. The ancient Delhi, which was considered the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and 19th centuries. There are at least eight cities in the location of modern Delhi, including Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, which was highlighted more than 3000 years ago in the epos Mahabharata. However, Delhi has always been one of the most important cities in the northern region of the subcontinent. Red Fort (only passing): The term Red Fort comes from the Hindi word Lal, which means red, and Quila, which means fort. The structure of the Red Fort is very uneven and it is placed in an octet form along the Yamuna River. This fortress is bounded by a wall with a circumference of about 2.4 km and is made of red sandstone. In 1638 Shah Jahan began building this huge fortress and it was completed in 1648. The fortress has a Diwan-e-Am (room for public audience), a Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment of royal ladies) and a Pearl Mosque. , built with white marble. The Red Fort has two corridors: a) The Delhi gate and b) The Lahori gate, and both gates overlook the famous Chandni Chowk. Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in the country where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was built in 1658 by Shah Jahan as an architectural spectacle. The wonders of the construction in Jama Masjid can be seen by the long stairs and the large courtyard. Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the most famous extensive market in the country for textiles, electronic goods and watches. The whole Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, the beloved daughter of Shah Jahan, and was then populated by the wealthy families of that time. The famous Parantha wale Gali, known for its delicious paranthas, is also located in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan, is also here. Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of the Yamuna River symbolizes the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, followed by his murder in 1948. Every Friday an initiation ritual takes place in memory of him. India Gate (only passing): India Gate is a freestanding, 42 meter high arch. It was built in 1931 and used to be called the All-India War Memorial, in memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army who died in the war. World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved everywhere along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here in 1971 in honor of the Amar Jawan (immortal soldier). Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) (only passing by): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the president of the country. It was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India. Humayun's Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) built this grave in 1565-66 in memory of him.

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In the morning after breakfast you travel to Agra. Then you continue to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra you will be taken to your hotel accommodation where our representative will help you check in and answer your questions. You will visit the Tja Mahal and the Agra Fort in the afternoon and will then be returned to your hotel accommodation.. Background Information: Taj Mahal: Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of their child in 1631. The construction of this famous monument would have lasted 22 years, starting in 1631. More than 20,000 Craftsmen worked day and night to build this monument. Craftsmen and whizzes were brought from France and Italy. And the chief architect came from Iran.

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In the morning after breakfast you will be waited by our representative and helped with the check-out formalities. Then the journey to Jaipur begins. On arrival you will be helped by one of our representatives5 and after a short break, you will be taken to Choki Dhani Village. A beautiful Rajasthani village where you can experience the village life of Rajsthan and enjoy a delicious Rajasthani thali served in Rajasthani style. Afterwards, our driver will take you back to your hotel accommodation in Jaipur. Jaipur: the city spreading a pink carpet to all its visitors. It is the capital of Rajasthan and is known as the "Pink City" for its pink tinted constructions in the old town. It is located on a dry bottom of the lake, bounded by dry hills that have been overcome by forts and broken walls. The city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to settle in the city and stand on good terms with the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture. It's a great town to shop.

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After a relaxing night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, the hotel guide will pick you up and take you on a guided sightseeing tour through Jaipur. During your city tour you will visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (photo shoot), city palace and jantar mantar. After the city tour you have to spend the rest of the day off. You can ask the driver if you want to see other places within Jaipur. Background information: Amber Fort: Amber Fort is 11 km from Jaipur. Amber was once the old capital of Jaipur. The fortress is an excellent illustration of the Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hill overlooking a lake, which reflects the walkways and walls Hawa Mahal (Only Photostop) at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace): The Hawa Mahal, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, is one of Jaipur's main sights. The front of the Mahal has pink windows and bars. This mahal was originally built for the ladies of the imperial household to view the ordinary life and parades of the city. City Palace: The city palace is still the home of the former royal family Z.H. Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar seems to be a curious collection of sculptures, but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose, such as measuring the positions of stars, heights and azimuts, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial, a gnomon of 27 meters high. The shadow created by this is moving up to 4 meters per hour.

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Today you travel back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be taken to your hotel accommodation and you will have the rest of the day free to spend.

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Enjoy Free day in new delhi with local support and a thoughtfully planned pace.

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Today you have a day off to do your shopping and pack for your return trip. No transport included.

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Full of new spiritual and unique experiences and memories, you will be taken about four hours before your flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi for your flight to Amsterdam.

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