Golden Triangle Tours: A Once In A Lifetime Chance To Visit North India
Tourism lovers, if you are in a dilemma regarding which part of India to begin your trip with
, the answer is the Golden Triangle -one of the most famous and sought after tourist circuits of India today. The tour covers Delhi-the capital of India with its historical grandeur, Agra- the city of eternal love and Jaipur-the desert city of vibrant colors.It begins with Delhi the capital and third largest city of modern-day India .The city has seen the transition from the oriental grandeur to the colonial gloom and then to the heights of cosmopolitan culture. Located at the end of the western Gangetic plain, the city bears majestic historical sites that speak of its rich past .Various monuments, gardens and forts dot the city and represent the dynasties that have ruled it .It includes sightseeing tour of Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana and Jama Masjid. One can drive around Red Fort and Chandni Chowk and short trips to Qutub Minar, Humayun tomb, India gate and a few temples. However the best part about the city is its hospitality, the exquisite shopping and the finger-licking varieties of food.
If you want to realize your dream vacation- Agra is waiting for you. The city possesses the treasure trove of India, the epitome of love and devotion-the Taj. The crown of Indo-Islamic architecture, The Taj was built by emperor Shah Jahan for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is an experience of a lifetime to see Taj come to life on full moon nights. Other big attractions of the city are Agra Fort and within its court complex one can find Jehangiri Mahal,The Khaas mahal, Musamman Burg, Dewani Khas. Other attractions of the city are Itimad-ul-daula, Chini ka Rauza, Sikandra Fort. And, if you want to take souvenirs from Agra for your loved ones, miniature marble replicas of Taj are the perfect pick. Besides exquisite range of handicraft items and jewelry embedded with precious and semi-precious stones are also available.
The third destination is Jaipur and the first designed city of India and was founded in 1727 AD by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads of the city. The city was painted in pink in 1853 to welcome the Prince of Wales. And thus the city of royalty came to be known as pink city. The old city is still colored and maintained in pink. The top tourist stops of this city are Jantar Mantar a place to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky, Jal Mahal-a small palace built in midst of Man Sagar Lake, Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds or palace of breeze).The 5 storied huge fort is akin to a honeycomb having 953 windows called jharokas decorated with lattice work.Amber palace and Nahargarh fort are other attractions. The Birla Planetarium ,Teej festival,Elephant festival and colorful kite festival are the major colorful festivals of Jaipur. The city is known for its bandini work, stonework, mirror work, silver jewelry and other handicrafts. Camel leather items like mojris, juttis and leather bags are also worth buying. The city is also recognized as crafts capital of India.
So what are you waiting for, pack your bags and begin your cultural tour of Golden Triangle India.
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