Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar
The Golden Triangle Extended Rajasthan Tour is a trip that is culturally encompassing and that integrates the most popular heritage circuit of India and the spiritual and royal ambience of Rajasthan. This tour will extend over the usual Golden Triangle to include Pushkar, which is one of the oldest and the most sacred towns in India. The itinerary is at an easy slow speed to enable the traveler to enjoy an experience of Mughal grand dragon, Rajput royalty, desert spirituality, and local ecstatic traditions without any hurry. The tour is best suited to cultural explorers, families, and international travelers who want to get deeper and gain some authenticity. If you are planning to explore the beauty of north India then you can book Golden Triangle Extended Rajasthan Tour through the website of Travel People India.
Arrive in Delhi airport or railway station and then to the hotel. Following check-in and relaxation, start sightseeing by visiting Akshardham Temple that is associated with complex carvings, cultural displays, and religious atmosphere. Next, go to Lotus Temple which is a Baha'i House of Worship where one can enjoy an excellent meditation session. Later, go to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, where people have Sikh prayer and communal kitchen (langar). Evening to visit the local market or have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Breakfast and proceed to Agra through Yamuna Expressway. Upon arrival, explore the architectural masterpiece of Mughal architecture, the famous Taj Mahal, which is an eternal icon of spiritual harmony and love. Go on to Agra Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage with royal palaces, mosques and courtyards. And visit later Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) with its marble inlay work and peaceful atmosphere. Leisure time in the evening to go shopping or have cultural outings. Overnight stay in Agra.
Breakfast and then leave Jaipur and have an en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri the deserted Mughal capital constructed by Emperor Akbar. See Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and the sacred tomb of Sufi saint Salim Chishti, which is a symbol of religious harmony. Travel on to Jaipur across rural Rajasthan sceneries. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon or evening visit to local bazaars which are free or optional. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Following breakfast, Amber Fort, with its great gates, elevates one to the temple, palaces and court yards that recount the Rajput heroism and their faith. You can also enjoy an adventurous elephant ride. Move on to City Palace, a combination of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and then move on to Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. Visit Birla Temple which is made of white marble and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and then evening aarti. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Breakfast then drives to Pushkar, a holy desert town and lies around Pushkar Lake. Arrive, register in the hotel and rest. Later visit the Brahma Temple, which is one of the few temples of Lord Brahma in the world. Tour the ghats of Pushkar Lake, witnessing rituals, prayers and the spiritual beat of day to day existence. Evening free to explore the local market which deals with handicrafts and textile. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
Start the day by taking a morning stroll around Pushkar Lake where pilgrims are performing rituals in the morning. Breakfast, and sightseeing of local ashrams, ancient temples and quaint lanes in the traditional culture of Rajasthan. Camel ride or countryside walk (on request) to get a feel of the desert scenery and village life around Pushkar. Evening free to meditate, do yoga, or cultural performances. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
Breakfast and then drive to Delhi or railway/airport Jaipur drop off as per the travelling schedule. The heritage, spirituality and royal Rajasthan are wonderful experiences that the tour ends with.
