Golden Triangle of India

After breakfast, you will have a fascinating sightseeing tour of the capital of India, Delhi. This city with a three-thousand-year history has witnessed the rise of many dynasties and rulers, leaving behind magnificent monuments. You will see the India Gate and the Majestic buildings of the British Empire - the Presidential Palace and the Government Building (from the side), the Lotus Temple (from the side), the Akshardham Temple (one of the most grandiose Hindu temples in the world, included in the Guinness Book of Records, decorated with 234 columns, 9 domes, 20 turrets and more than 20 thousand statues) and the Qutub Minar - a 72-meter minaret of the 12th–14th centuries, decorated with calligraphic script. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we will head to Samod to visit the famous palace of the Rawal family. The palace is over 400 years old and has been restored several times. We'll explore the Mirror and Durbar Halls before heading up to Samod Fort for magnificent views. Next, we'll take a camel cart ride through a traditional Rajasthan village before heading to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, known as the "Pink City". The town was painted pink in honor of Prince Albert's visit. Walking along the pink streets, the shine of silk saris and decorated doors will leave many pleasant impressions. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Amber Fort, located 11 km north of Jaipur. This complex of palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples was started in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh. The fort is perched on the Aravali hills and was once the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Climbing to the top of the fort on the backs of elephants, accompanied by music, allows you to feel the magic of bygone times. From the top there is a stunning view of the gorge. In the afternoon - a tour of Jaipur with a visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728, where the world's largest sundial is located. City palace with museums displaying collections of Mughal costume, weapons and paintings. View from the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a five-story pink stone building built in 1799, considered the symbol of Jaipur. Jaipur is famous for its textiles and is the main jewelry center of India. You can visit a jewelry workshop and a textile factory, where you will be shown the art of Indian textile printing. In the evening we will visit the Birla Temple, a modern architectural wonder built of white marble and decorated with carved sculptures and statues of gods. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan. Overnight and dinner at a hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, departure to Agra. The first stop is the Galtaji temple complex, also known as the Monkey Temple, 10 km from Jaipur. This complex attracts with its architecture, sacred springs and monkey population. It includes the Main Temple, Sun Temple and sacred pools, which are visited by pilgrims from all over India. Next stop is Abaneri, where you will see the Chand Baori stepwell, built in the 7th century. This deep well surprises with its architecture, consisting of thousands of steps leading to the water. It is also home to the Harshat Mata Temple, famous for its medieval Indian architecture. Next is Fatehpur Sikri, the “dead city” built from red sandstone by Emperor Akbar. This city was the capital of the Mughals, but was abandoned due to lack of water, allowing it to remain in its original beauty. Arrival in Agra, accommodation, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, tour of Agra, the capital of the Mughal Empire, to visit the majestic Taj Mahal. This monument was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The palace, built by 20,000 artisans over 22 years, is decorated with gems from Tibet, Persia and Russia. Skillful inlay of jasper, agate, malachite and opal creates the impression of lightness and weightlessness. Then Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Here Shah Jahan spent the last years of his life, looking out the window at the Taj Mahal. Inside the fort are masterpieces of Indian and Muslim artists. In the afternoon we will visit Akbar's tomb at Sikandra and Itimad-ud-Daulu, an elegant park-like tomb built by Nur Jahan's daughter. The tomb combines white marble, colored mosaics and stone inlay, reflecting the transition from massive structures to the exquisite buildings of Shah Jahan's time. After the tour, you can visit the marble workshop, where objects inlaid with semi-precious stones are created. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Additionally, you can visit the theatrical show "Mohabbat de Taj", which tells the story of the love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The duration of the show is 80 minutes. Cost: $70 per person (Platinum tickets).

After breakfast we head to Delhi. On the way, we will stop in Vrindavan, the “city of five thousand temples,” which is a holy place for followers of Vaishnavism, associated with the life of the god Krishna, then the Prem Mandir complex and the Temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. After arriving in Delhi, we will visit Bangla Sahib, the famous Sikh Gurudwara associated with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. Inside the complex there is the Sarovar pond, the waters of which are considered sacred by Sikhs. The Gurudwara was built in 1783 by the Sikh general Sardar Bhagel Singh. Time for shopping in Delhi. In the evening, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Airport transfer.