The famed Golden Triangle tour combined with a seven day leisure holiday on the golden beaches of Goa, a little piece of heaven on earth with over fifty miles of India's best beaches all to itself.  Goa is sure to captivate your mind, body and soul. From delicious curries and laid-back beach shacks to pink sunsets and groovy beach parties, prepare to fall in love.

Day 01  :  ARRIVE  DELHI
Arrive Delhi International airport in the evening.  After immigration & customs, you will be met & transferred to your prebooked Hotel.

Day 02  :  DELHI
The beautiful, bustling city of Delhi, capital of modern India, is the eighth incarnation of a city rebuilt and reinvented by its many rulers and conquerors. You’ll find dazzling architecture in a unique blend of British and Indian influences next to such ancient monuments as the soaring Tower of Victory as well as the fabled, colourful bazaars amidst a myriad of teeming narrow streets.

The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, it is the largest mosque in India, accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers at one time. Designed by Shah Jahan, this grand red sandstone and white marble mosque was said to have been built by 5,000 artisans from 1644 to 1656. The broad red sandstone steps lead up to gates to the east, north and south

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak started it in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples and using their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque also built by him. Then visit Humayun’s tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate - An imposing structure, the gate was built in memory to the of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence

Day 03  :  DELHI - AGRA
After breakfast, drive to Agra - founded in 1475 AD., famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. Also known as City of Taj. However city attained glory under the Mughal rulers during which Agra witnessed a frenzy of building activity. Modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary craft persons.    Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel.

Afternoon, visit the magnificient Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). The Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631, built the beautiful white marble Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. The Taj is serenely beautiful and never fails to amaze a first time visitor; the white marble exterior changes colour according to the position of the sun during the day and is matched by the rich interior detail.  Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Although the Taj is impressive from any angle, it's the close-up detail that is really astounding. Semi-precious stones are inlaid into the marble in beautiful patterns and with superb craftsmanship.

Agra Fort - an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red fort.  The seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his son Aurangazeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from the little octagonal tower in the fort. The maze of courtyards, mosques, palaces, gardens, halls of private & public audience of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire

Day 04  :  AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago. It is complete with palaces and mosques and used to be a town larger than London when it was originally constructed. Now it is an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition. 

Continue drive to Jaipur, The City of Victory – also known as the Pink City – is capital of princely state of Rajasthan. It is the gateway to Rajasthan, the home of the Rajputs, the land of chivalry and martial tradition, of legends of brave men & beautiful women. Stately palaces, colourful bazaars, and old fortifications brooding above the city give it a medieval air. Jaipur is however only two hundred years old. Encouraged by the waning of Mughal power, Maharaja Jai Singh abandoned his ancestral hill fortress of Amber in 1727 and built the city that was named after him. The city reflects the character of state and its people; surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by formidable fort, beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout the city. It was a planned city in the modern sense, built on a grid pattern but divided into nine sectors to symbolise the nine divisions of the universe.

Day 05  :  JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. Ruins and remains are spread over the Aravalli hills and sprawling crenulated walls lattice the surrounding area. Enroute visit the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," one of the major landmarks of Jaipur, although it is actually little more than a façade. The five story building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, semi-octagonal, honeycombed, sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city.

Upon reaching Amber Fort, experience the majesty of a bygone era, riding like royalty atop elegantly draped and painted elephants into the high mountain fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.

Afternoon, tour part of the City Palace, which is open to the public. The most striking building on entering through the Atish Pol or stable gate is the beautiful marble and sandstone Mubarak Palace, initially used to welcome foreign dignitaries and later used as the Cabinet Office. Today the palace houses the textile gallery exhibiting an excellent collection of costumes and rich textiles from the private collection of the Jaipur royal family. The armory is entered through the magnificent marble inlaid Singh Pol or Lion Gate. The most impressive part of the place is the Diwan-I-Khas or the hall of Private audience. Entered through a gateway richly decorated in pietra dura and flanked by a pair of elephants carved out of a single block of marble, the star exhibits of this area are a pair of enormous sterling silver vessels used to store holy water from the Ganges. The water was used by the Maharaja for his daily bath when travelling overseas, to protect him from ritual pollution. Also of interest is the Art Gallery, which has a collection or royal memorabilia. The Jantar Mantar which you visit next is a collection of futuristic structures and astronomical instruments designed by Sawai Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur. This was a result of this intense study of Astrology and Astronomy, and these 17th century extraordinary structures are accurate even today

Day 06  :  JAIPUR - GOA    (FLIGHT)
Transfer to the airport to board flight SG-807, scheduled to depart at 1035 hrs. for Goa - On India’s west coast lies the tiny state of Goa. It is a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures with miles of long sandy beaches, colonial whitewashed churches and emerald green paddy fields. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India.  Arrive Goa at 1420 hrs., transfer to prebooked Hotel

Day 07 - Day 11  :  GOA
Day free for individual activities.  Beautiful beaches bask in sunshine, vibrant colour fills roadside markets and, as the sun sets, streets come alive with music and conversation over delectable cuisine.

Day 12  :  GOA - DELHI   (FLIGHT)
Transfer to the airport to board flight SG-254, scheduled to depart at 1415 hrs. for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi at 1705 hrs.  Dinner at a local restaurant
Transfer to the International airport in time to board your flight back home

Day 13  :  DEPART  DELHI
Early morning, flight to your onward destination