Delhi – Agra – Bharatpur – Karauli – Jaipur – Neemrana – Mandawa
Golden Triangle India Tour Packages from Manchester are for the travellers who want to visit the most popular cultural circuit of India, along with heritage towns, royal villages and true local experiences. This tour pays tribute to the old Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and the serene Bharatpur, Karauli, Neemrana and Mandawa, providing an insight into the culture and heritage of India. Manchester to Golden Triangle India Tour Packages offer a leisurely journey filled with well-rounded sightseeing, engaging with locals and comfortable travel for international visitors.
Meet in Delhi and pick up from the airport and arrange hotel accommodation. The first day is free and easy for those who may have come from Manchester following a long flight. If you are arriving during the weekend, take advantage of the free time and go around the vicinity to explore the local cafes, markets or cultural streets. Delhi welcomes tourists with an energetic India, flavours and its culture.
Once breakfast, start sightseeing around New Delhi. Visit India Gate followed by Qutub Minar, one of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Then head on to Humayun's Tomb, famous for its magnificent gardens and architecture. Pass through Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House and visit Lodhi Garden for a serene evening.
After breakfast, visit the old Delhi lanes. Before passing through Chandni Chowk (spice bazaar, jewellery, textiles and local food stalls), visit Jama Masjid. Travellers can have a cycle rickshaw ride in the narrow heritage streets and experience the real culture and busy way of life in Old Delhi. Visit the Raj Ghat after which there is leisure time.
On breakfast drive head towards Agra via a smooth highway. Making the hotel the first stop, relax and enjoy until you start sightseeing. Explore the magnificent Mughal fort of Agra Fort, which has royal halls, courtyards and marvellous architecture. During the evening, visitors can go to the marble markets and Mughal food stalls in the city.
Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, where visitors can enjoy the monument bathed in a soft golden light. The early morning is calm, so it is a memorable sightseeing. Then, head to Mehtab Bagh to enjoy a picturesque view of the river from the park. Later, visit local craftsmen's shops which are still known for inlay work of marble and Mughal handicrafts.
After breakfast head towards Bharatpur, which has a calm and natural environment. On arrival, visit the bird sanctuary of Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its migratory birds and stunning wetlands. A cycle rickshaw ride around the park is a good way for the travellers to relax and enjoy nature and the village life around the sanctuary. Golden Triangle India Tour Packages from Manchester also stop at Bharatpur, which is a refreshing experience due to its slower pace.
After breakfast head towards the less known heritage town of Karauli, known for its palaces and temples. Explore the magnificent City Palace with its distinctive Rajput style and royal interiors. On the way, visitors can also enjoy the local bazaars and quiet temple streets that tell of the cultural attractiveness of small-town Rajasthan. The destination is an authentic place, away from the mass tourism.
After breakfast head towards the city of Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan. When you arrive, check in to the hotel, then enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the colourful local markets. The evening is perfect for cultural exploration and shopping as Jaipur's bazaars are known for their jewellery, handicrafts, block printed fabrics and traditional Rajasthani fabrics.
Following breakfast head to Amber Fort where travellers can enjoy the view of panoramic hilltop views, royal courtyards and mirror work halls. Proceed towards Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal and then the City Palace. The rich architecture, bustling streets and the royal history makes one of the most memorable experiences of Golden Triangle India Tour Packages from Manchester.
Start the day at Albert Hall Museum and explore the surrounding historic sites of the old city. Visit the traditional artisan crafts of blue pottery, gemstone cutting and hand-block printing.Later savour the Rajasthani cuisine in a traditional restaurant with folk music and dance performances of the colourful culture of Rajasthan.
Post breakfast head towards Neemrana, a heritage place where you will find an impressive fort palace and peaceful ambiance. Explore Neemrana Fort Palace featuring hanging gardens, heritage courtyards and beautiful architecture. The quiet setting and rural landscape of the heritage property allows travellers to spend the night.
After breakfast head towards Mandawa, which is in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Beautifully painted havelis, heritage mansions and artistic frescoes are the town's hallmark. Visit old merchant houses and wander through narrow heritage lanes, which are rich with colourful wall paintings, and tell the story of trading and cultural richness of Rajasthan.
Following breakfast, spend the day in a relaxed manner, exploring Mandawa's art heritage. Explore the traditional havelis, the local markets and the peaceful, rural atmosphere in and around the town. It is also a great opportunity for travellers to meet and engage with local craftsmen, and to see the slower pace of life in rural Rajasthan, as well as the architecture and culture of the region.
After breakfast head back towards Delhi. On arrival, have a leisurely time exploring the modern shopping districts or cafés/cultural markets depending on one's interests. The last day is a free day in which travellers can enjoy India in a relaxed manner before making their way back home.
Following breakfast, it's time to board the aircraft for the onward journey, leaving behind the memories of the Mughal monuments, royal palaces, heritage towns and true cultural experiences. Golden Triangle India Tour Packages from Manchester provide a well-rounded and enriching experience of some of India's most interesting places.
