Golden Triangle with Pushkar & Mandawa

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by your private chauffeur and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and refreshment, meet your English-speaking guide and begin exploring the capital city.
Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, set amidst landscaped gardens along the Yamuna River. Continue to the Red Fort (closed on Mondays), a 17th-century Mughal fortress built from red sandstone. Opposite the fort stands Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques with an expansive courtyard.
In the afternoon, explore New Delhi’s landmarks including Humayun’s Tomb, an early Mughal masterpiece that influenced later architecture. Visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, depart by road for Agra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin sightseeing with a visit to the Taj Mahal, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. The white marble monument displays intricate inlay work and symmetrical gardens that symbolize Mughal artistry.
Proceed to Agra Fort, constructed in 1565 by Emperor Akbar. Its palaces and courtyards provide insight into imperial administration and royal life. Continue to Itmad-ud-Daulah, often called the “Baby Taj,” admired for its delicate marble craftsmanship.
Conclude the day at Mehtab Bagh, offering scenic views of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River. Overnight stay in Agra.

After breakfast, drive toward Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former Mughal capital built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Walk through Buland Darwaza and explore royal halls reflecting Persian and Indian design influences.
Continue to Jaipur, famously known as the Pink City. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Jaipur was founded in 1727 and remains one of India’s earliest planned cities with symmetrical streets and vibrant markets.
Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, located atop a hill overlooking Maota Lake. Enjoy a Jeep ride to the entrance and explore its courtyards and palace chambers reflecting Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Proceed to the City Palace complex, which still houses members of the royal family. Visit Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and conclude at Hawa Mahal, constructed so royal women could observe city life discreetly.
Return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast, drive to Pushkar, one of India’s most sacred towns. Upon arrival, check into your hotel before beginning sightseeing.
Visit Pushkar Lake, considered one of Hinduism’s holiest water bodies. The ghats surrounding the lake attract pilgrims who come for ritual bathing. Continue to the Brahma Temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma, a rare shrine in India.
Proceed to Savitri Temple located atop Ratnagiri Hill, offering panoramic views of the town. Visit Old Pushkar, which holds historical and religious significance. Overnight stay in Pushkar.

After breakfast, drive to Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin exploring the town’s famous havelis.
Mandawa is often described as an open-air art gallery due to its fresco-painted mansions. Visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Double Haveli, and Jhunjhunwala Haveli, each featuring intricate murals depicting mythological scenes and colonial influences.
Stroll through narrow streets where wall paintings narrate merchant history and trade routes of Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. The journey provides views of rural Rajasthan and agricultural landscapes. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be dropped at your hotel or airport as per your onward travel plans.
The Golden Triangle with Pushkar & Mandawa tour concludes.