Golden Triangle with Rishikesh Tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Day 2: Explore Delhi

After breakfast full-day explore Delhi.
Visit Red Fort (Closed on Mondays), Raj Ghat- the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid.
Thereafter drive past Chandni Chowk, India Gate (War Memorial Arch.
Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings.
Later visit Qutab Minar, Lotus temple, and Humayun’s tomb.
Overnight stay in Delhi at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur

After a relaxed breakfast drive to Jaipur.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Free time to spend at leisure and explore the pink city bazaars.
In the evening you will be driven for a fantastic Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani Village Resort.
Enjoy the traditional dinner.
Return to the city for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Explore Jaipur

After breakfast, leave for an excursion tour to Amber fort.
Enjoy the Elephant ride to the top of the fort.
Later visit Jal-Mahal-A palace in the water.
Visit City palace-Royal Residence, Jantar-Mantar-an observatory, and Hawa Mahal-a palace in the air.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur to Agra

After breakfast drive to Agra.
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri (Abandoned city). Fatehpur Sikri is 40 km from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal, and other Palaces.
Proceed to Agra.
On arrival visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience.
Later check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Agra to Delhi

In the early morning visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Also, visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Thereafter drive to Delhi.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Delhi to Haridwar to Rishikesh

In the early morning drop-off at the railway station to catch the train for Haridwar.
In Haridwar our representative will receive you and transfer you to Rishikesh.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Later visit Triveni Ghat- a sacred bathing spot on the banks of the river Ganga where devotees take holy dips and offer prayers. Triveni Ghat is believed to be the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river.
Visit the Laxman Jhula - a suspension bridge across Ganga situated 5 km from Rishikesh, on the way to Badrinath.
On the west bank, there is a Laxman temple.
Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram- a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas.
In the evening enjoy Ganga Arti.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Rishikesh Rafting

After breakfast enjoy the rafting on Ganges (not applicable from July-September).
Experience the rapids on the Ganges.
Spend the evening free at your leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Rishikesh to Haridwar to Delhi

After breakfast drive to Haridwar.
Visit Har-ki-Pauri and various Ghats & temples like Dakasha Temple, Pawan Dham Temple.
If time permits visit Mansa Devi temple. For this temple, you will have to take a ropeway (You may pay for this ride).
Later in the evening, you will be dropped at the railway station to catch the train for Delhi.
In Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Departure