Golden Triangle Trip 4 day – Affordable and fun- filled

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A lot of people come to India to delve in its rich past. The best way to do so is the book Golden Triangle Trip of 4 days or Golden Triangle Trip of 5 days. This trip takes you through three cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Delhi is the capital of our country. From tourist interest spots such as Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Lodhi Gardens, Madam Tussad’s Wax Museum to amazing places to shop such as DLF Select City Walk, Promenade Mall etc there is so much to see and do in Delhi.  After Delhi, the next spot in this Golden Triangle tour 4 days is Agra. Agra is popular due to Taj Mahal which is the most visited monument in the world. The last stop in this tour is Jaipur which is popularly known as the ‘Pink City’. A lot of monuments in the city carry a pink hue, therefore the name ‘Pink City’.

Accommodation options in Golden Triangle Trip of 4 days

There are a plethora of places where you can stay in your Golden Triangle tour. From homestays to five-star hotels, choose any place which is in sync with your budget.  You will find several affordable places to stay in all three cities.  Some of the popular places to stay in Agra are DoubleTree by Hilton, Khas Mahal Home Stay, ITC Mughal, A Luxury collection Hotel etc. In Delhi, you can stay at Roseate House, Hotel Le Meridian, and Palm Springs etc. Some well-known places to stay in Jaipur are Hotel Fairmont, Golden Tulip, and Clarion Inn etc. The tour operators will inform you about all the hotels which are available within your budget.

Sight-seeing in Jaipur and Agra

Jaipur is a city soaked in culture and tradition. Visit Chowki Dhani to have a real feel of Rajasthani rural lifestyle. You must visit Jantar Mantar which is a royal observatory, Amer Fort which is a 16th century hilltop fort, Hawa Mahal also known as ‘Palace of Winds’, City Palace- it is 17th century palace complex and museum, Jal Mahal-it is a red sandstone palace located right in centre of Man Sagar Lake,  Jaigarh Fort etc. Jaipur also offers outstanding shopping of gemstones and jewellery.

Now, coming to Agra besides Taj Mahal other places to see here are Anguri Bagh, Baby Taj or Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Jama Masjid, Dayal Bagh, Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary etc. It is recommended that you will check to visit timing as well as the entry fee before visiting the famous place of tourist attractions.  These cities lest you might have to be sorry later on.  Taj Mahal is closed for public viewing on Fridays so if you wish to visit this monument of eternal love avoid coming on a Friday.  Buy the tickets from the ticket counter and have a tour guide who will take you around and explain everything.  Agra Fort is a huge semi-circular red sandstone fort which has an entry fee of INR 20 for Indian tourists and INR 300 for foreigners.   Always carry bottled water and some light snacks as these tourist places are usually huge and overcrowded.

Always book through a reliable tour operator. Avoid travelling during the peak holiday season as the rates skyrocket during this time. The best time to cover the cities of Golden Triangle is during winter months when weather conditions are congenial. So, go ahead have a wonderful sightseeing expedition with Golden Triangle tour 5 days. This tour will surely leave you memories to cherish for a lifetime.