RJ/04a - Golden Triangle without Delhi (4 nights)

Route : Delhi or Jaipur Arrival - Jaipur (2 nights) - Agra (2 nights) - Mathura / Agra / Delhi / Jaipur Departure

Highlight - This is a variant the popular Golden Triangle tourist itinerary where guests choose not to visit Delhi. This is for those guests who have visited Delhi in past and/or do not wish to undergo pollution, traffic and congestion of a busy Metropolis and capital city like Delhi. 

Recommended Itinerary (Can be customised as per guest requirements / preferences).

Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi reach Jaipur (260 kms) by late afternoon. A bit of sightseeing and evening Dinner at Chokhi Dhani (Ethnic Indian Restaurant).
Day 2 - Full day sightseeing covering Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal and possibly shopping in the evening. 
Day 3 - Proceed to Agra via Bharatpur (Bird Sanctuary) and Fatehpur Sikri enroute. 
Day 4 - Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandara, Jama Masjid. There are possible excursions to Sur Sarovar (Bird Sanctuary), Bear Rescue Centre, Krishna Temple (Mathura), Bateswar Temple (Bah - 80 kms) and Bird watching around Chambal River (100 kms).
Day 5 : Depart from Agra / Mathura (60 kms) by evening train or depart for Delhi/Jaipur next day morning for afternoon flight.
 

• Guest not too keen on staying at Delhi but with Interest in exploring heritage villages, may opt for an additional night or two enroute from Delhi towards Jaipur at Shekhawati region (Known for its Frescoed Havelis and rural Rajasthan feel). 

• For those with Interest in Tigers / wildlife / Bird watching could opt for Ranthambhore (A park in Rajasthan known for its Tiger population and accessible from Bharatpur / Jaipur by day train).

• For those interested in Bird watching and completely off-beat / experiential extension, could opt for Chambal Safari Lodge, 80 kms South of Agra.

• Guests may opt for Fort Madhogarh instead of Jaipur stay. Fort Madhogarh offers an experiential stay that involves Camel rides and Jeep Safari to the village, Half day Camel/ Horse/ Jeep Safari to the Tunga battle field, cenotaphs and step wells, bird watching etc. Cookery lessons in Rajasthani cuisine are also available on prior request.

• Those arriving by late evening flight at Delhi could opt to stay at Delhi Airport for a night before proceeding to Jaipur the next day morning.

Accommodation Options - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi

Seasonality - Oct-March is the best time weather wise. Dec-Jan is when Delhi Airport has fog related flight delays. So one may opt for an afternoon flight and opt for an extra night at Delhi. 

Access - New Delhi is the International Airport and Capital of India which gets trains and flights from All over India and across the globe.

Please email to rj04a@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary.