Rajasthan Tour  > Golden Triangle Tour  > Golden Triangle Tour and Srinagar

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar - Delhi

Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi on Indira Gandhi International airport Canter Tours representative welcomes you in indian traditional style with tilak and aarti and transfer to luxury hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 Delhi
In the morning after breakfast. Proceed to a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting  Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Day 3 Delhi - Agra
In the morning after a leisurely breakfast leave for Agra and visit Sikandara en-route to Agra. Check in at hotel.

TAJ MAHAL: Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed.

Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah’s Tomb. Come back to hotel and relax in the evening.

Day 4 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambhore
In the morning after breakfast proceed to Fatehpur Sikri (also known as Ghost City). The deserted, red sandstone city, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Continue drive to Ranthambhore and reach by lunch time. After lunch proceed for game viewing inside the park.

Day 5 Ranthambhore - Jaipur
In the morning proceed for a jungle safari inside the national park to view tigers. Return to your hotels for breakfast and then leave for the pink city of Jaipur. In the evening proceed for the local bazaar and the gems cutting and polishing center in Jaipur.

Day 6 Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

Continue sightseeing.

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Day 7 Jaipur - Delhi
After leisurely breakfast proceed for sight seeing tour of Mandawa.

Leave for Delhi after lunch. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to your hotel for the overnight.

Day 8 Delhi - Srinagar
In time transfer to the airport for your flight to Srinagar.

The Valley of Kashmir - Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a many faceted diamond, changing character with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. The contrast of Kashmir valley led the poets of all nations to speak of it as an "Emerald set in Pearls. In the heart of Kashmir valley is Srinagar, the Capital city. It is situated at an altitude of 1,730 meters above sea level. No destination is quite so romantic & no setting as enchanting as Srinagar. Srinagar is a unique city because of its Lakes.

Upon arrival in the Paradise city transfer to your hotel - a houseboat on the lake.

Day 9 Srinagar
In the morning proceed for sightseeing tour - visiting Shankaracharya Temple Shalimar Nishat Gardens, Chasm-e-Shahi Garden.

Later return to houseboats for Dinner & Overnight stay.

Stay overnight at Houseboat.

Day 10 Srinagar - Gulmarg
Shikara boatride on Dal Lake - A Shikara boat ride is one of the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir.

Early morning visit the floating vegetable market in a Shikara boat. This unique kind of market can be only witnessed in Thailand and Kashmir. Come back to houseboats for breakfast.

After breakfast we drive to Gulmarg (Meadows of flower), 2730 mtr above sea level. Gulmarg is a huge cup-shaped meadow, lush & green, with slopes where the silence is broken only by the tinkle of cow-bells, Gulmarg's newly constructed "gondola" cable-car takes people through pine-clad slopes, to Kongdoori, which is at 13,000 feet (3,930 mtr). The 2.5-km ropeway is used by skiers and other tourists. In winter, Gulmarg acquires a new persona - that of the country's premier skiing resorts. Gulmarg is ultimate beginner's skiing resort. Dinner and overnight in Hotel at Gulmarg.

Day 11 Gulmarg
Full day at leisure to admire the beauty of nature in Gulmarg.

Day 12 Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) via Srinagar. En route visit Saffron fields of Pampore and Avantipur ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Avantiwareman), On the way see the beautiful countryside, rice fields and shepherds grazing sheep, goats and cattle. Drive through the pine forest. Situated at the confluence of the stream flowing from the Sheshnag Lake and river Lidder, Pahalgam was once a humble shepherds' village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest because it set between fairly steep hills. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan on the way to Chandanwari is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Film goers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several Indian film scenes. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains or enjoy horse ride. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

Day 13 Pahalgam - Srinagar
After breakfast drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to deluxe Houseboats. Rest of the day free for shopping or individual activities. Dinner and overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 14 Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
After breakfast in the houseboat, we drive for day excursion to Sonamarg. The distance of about 84 km will be covered in about 3 hrs (one way). Sonamarg is yet another spectacular facet of countryside of Kashmir. Sonamarg, which means Meadow of gold, has its backdrop of snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The river meanders along here & abounds with Trout & Mahseer. Ponies can be hired from the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months. It is the starting point of a major trek passing several mountains lakes Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar & Gangabal. Sonamarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. Later return to houseboat for Dinner & Overnight stay.

Day 15 Srinagar - Delhi - Next destination
After breakfast time at leisure and later transfer to airport to catch the flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to a local restaurant for a frewell dinner with your tour manager and a tour debrief. Later we ensures a punctual transfer to the international airport for your onward travel

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