Golden Triangle with Corbett (7 Days / 6 Nights)
India, the large subcontinent, is beautiful and has a varied choice of destinations. To have a glimpse of India, visit to the famous Northern Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the best way to begin exploring India. A two-day extension to the choiced destinations will only encourage your spirit to explore and give a larger vision to India that is. We have included some of the famous destinations for you to choose from. Corbett, the famous Tiger resrve is just one of them. The Jim Corbett national park is the pride of India and one of the first protected Tiger Sanctuaries of India. An Elephant ride to view the tigers only adds to your adventurous spirit!
Day 1: Delhi
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. Enroute visit Amber Fort-remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Climb up to the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeep. Afternoon city tour visiting
City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit
Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds). Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur - Agra
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
After breakfast proceed to Agra (5 hrs. drive).Enroute visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. from Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. Upon arrival at Agra check-in at Hotel.Afternoon half day city tour visiting the World famous
Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world.
Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra - ghaziabad - Corbett
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive to Corbett National Park.(420 kms,10 hours drive), located in the valley of the Ram Ganga river near the Himalayan foot hills. Enroute halt at Hotel Vasant, Gajraula for lunch and drive to Corbett.Arrive Corbett.Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Corbett
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Early morning visit the Sanctuary.(Jeep safari or Elephant safari). Afternoon at leisure in the heart of Tiger land to enjoy fishing, hiking and nature walks along side the river. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Corbett - Delhi
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
After breakfast leave for Delhi (296 kms,09 hrs drive). Arrive Delhi and check-in at hotel.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Delhi
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Morning after breakfast enjoy full day city tour: Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia,
Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Drive past
India Gate - The memorial of martyrs,
Parliament House - The Government Headquarters. Also visit Qutab Minar Complex and
Humayun's Tomb. Later in the evening transfer to international airport for onward destination.
