India's golden triangle of holidays clubs royal Rajasthan with the terrific city of the Taj Mahal besides the dazzling and delightful Delhi. The golden triangle tour of India is probably the most captivating holiday that can be spent at India. Over the years the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) has made a firm footing on the tourist map of the world.

The combination of all the three cities presents the potpourri of India. The harmonious amalgamation of the capital of the country with its entire historic splendor, the soft romanticism that can felt at amazing Agra and the fierce magnificence of the Rajasthan desert presents India at its best. Since centuries the golden triangle has beckoned travelers from different parts of the world to India. The sights, sounds, smell and savor besides the souvenirs from each holiday destination of the Golden Triangle is enchanting. As it is the metro of Delhi with its rich past, the royal retreat at Jaipur and the romantic The three destinations of the golden triangle are well connected amongst themselves. The triangle is not huge with less than 250 kms from point to point. The culture, cuisines, customs, costumes are all captivating in their own way. The tour is not just trotting from one Indian city to another. The aim is to bring out the best of all that India that to offer. Though it is quiet impossible to view all the hues of India and its rich heritage. The three destinations in their own way present just three different shades of the wide spectrum that India displays. Come let us discover the incomparable, incredible, inimitable, impressive, inspiring and intoxicating India through the tour of the golden triangle.

The cities included in the Northern Golden Triangle are:

Delhi

What a way to get the Golden Triangle tour kicked the capital of the country - Delhi. Your day out at Delhi from the Golden triangle tour will reveal the vivid facets of Delhi owing to its rich cultural heritage. The metropolis has a lot to offer including the fascinating fusion of the east and the west. We at Indian visit have picked up the best of the flowers from the garden called Delhi to present the best possible assorted bouquet to you.

The day’s tour will bring to you the variety, vivacity and vibrancy of Delhi. You may visit the mesmerizing monuments, pray piously, party and shop till you drop. The dignified buildings of the Parliament House along with the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan emphasize the role of Delhi at the capital city of the India. The venue of the question hour and the decision-making scenes with its elegance will lure you. Close by you may pay homage to the martyrs at their memorial India Gate. Then you will salute the father of the nation at the Gandhi Memorial and the Rajghat.

The limelight of all Indians is at the Red Fort of Shahjahan on the occasion of the Independence Day celebrations. You will be swept away by the architecture of the fort that took nine long years and a crore of rupees for construction. Right opposite the red fort the Jama Masjid will not fail to catch your eye. The largest mosque in India that was the concluding architectural achievement of Shahajahan will welcome you with its three gateways, four towers and two minarets. The scintillating sunset with the pulsating pigeons at the Jama Masjid offer a photogenic sight. The sound and light show at the Red Fort is also worth attending.

The metropolitan city of Delhi is dotted with remnants of its rich and varied past. The Qutab Minar, Humayun’s tomb and the Purana Quila still stand in testimony to the same. Your visit to the 73 meters high monument that testifies the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in the 1190s will charm you with its splendor. The magnificent red tomb of Humayun with the dashing double-dome and the char bagh style is a grand affair.

Then there is the dysfunctional observatory of Jantar Mantar. One of the five observatories of the king of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar is located in the center of Delhi city and is of lot of interest to the Delhi tourists. For the more pious and peace loving travelers the visit to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple and the lotus shaped Bahai house will be enticing. Amidst the hustle bustle of the city these souls stirring spots are welcome.

Agra

The next stop on the Golden Triangle tour will be the amazing city of Agra. En route the tour to Agra from Delhi is the tomb of Akbar at Sikandra. The monument enclosed in the gorgeous green gardens has an entry through a gigantic gateway called the Buland Darwaza. The gateway has been has been beautifully done with huge mosaic patterns inspired by the gateway constructed in Fatehpur Sikri after the successful invasion of Gujarat by Akbar. The four minarets in wondrous white marble add to its elegance besides the calligraphy that is a perfect example of grandeur. Further the char bagh style and the stucco paintings that best pieces of work seen on any of the Mughal buildings will charm you with their beauty. Sikandra has made a mark of its own amongst the many examples of the excellence of the Mughal architecture.

Agra the city is home to the wonder in white marble Taj Mahal. The visit to the city with the forts, mosques and tombs amidst the greens will be a great way to enjoy the holiday. This tour to one of the Indian wonders of the worlds is not to be missed. More than being the mausoleum of the Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal and the labour of love by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan the Taj Mahal is the pride of India. The beauty of the “poem of internal love” has attracted people from the world over since long. The majestic monument on the banks of river Yamuna stands in all its magnificence as if to preach the world that love is the greatest gift of God. The masterpiece of art in white makrana marble has been worked on by several precious gems like jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis, lazuli, sapphire, coral and diamonds to add to the beauty. The tourists from the various parts of the globe visit this most visited and photographed monuments of the World. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape will seem to add to the magic of the Mughal architecture. The Taj is the perfect holiday spot to be at on a full moon night.

Close to the Taj stands the Red Fort the treasure house of the Mughal architecture. The palaces, the reception rooms and the marvelous mosques are the most remarkable structures at the Red Fort. The architecture at the Agra fort will sweep you off your feet. Then the golden triangle tour moves on to the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. The beauty of the white marble with the mosaic and the lattice is simply awesome besides the pietra dura decoration i.e. the inlay works and the carvings. Any trip to Agra is incomplete without the visit to the tomb the architectural predecessor of the Taj Mahal.

A little further the fantabulous city of Fatehpur Sikri will welcome you with its landmarks namely, the Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-I-Khas, the Diwan-I-Aam and the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti. Each landmark seems to tell a tale of the life and times of Akbar.

Jaipur

At last but not the least we come to the joyous destination of Jaipur. The final stop of the golden triangle tour at the capital city of Rajasthan is an absolute must on the itinerary of any tourist to India. Experience the royal holiday at India with the best of forts and palaces around. The city in pink is symbolic of the hospitality that reigned in the Rajput culture. A heart-warming reception by the garlanding in a traditional manner by the caparisoned elephants will entice you at the onset of the trip to the city itself.

While approaching the land of the sand, forts and palaces-jaipur from Agra the Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal make excellent stoppages. The trip through the wonderful city will take you to the most marvelous of forts and palaces. At the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds located at the main street of the old city the five-story building is a pink splendor with carved trelliswork. The structure meant to be a window for the royal ladies to view the activities on the street including the daily life and the processions. You will relish each moment of the royal retreat. At Jaipur you will visit one of the major attractions the Amber fort besides the Nawab Sahab ki haveli. The breathtakingly beautiful complex of the Amber Fort comprises of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples. It is astounding that it took more than two centuries for its construction. The elegance exuded by the fort is simply awesome. You may either walk or ride an elephant to unfold the magic of the fort. The ride of the majestic animal is an experience in itself.

The combination of the golden glowing sand, the festive spirit in the air and the colorful people with make your tour unforgettable. Later while on the trip to the bustling bazaars of Jaipur, you may pick up the renowned jewelry, handicrafts, carpet, handlooms and blue pottery. The entire shopping spree promises to be an exhilarating experience in the colorful city. The sizzling soveniours will add spice to the royal experience. Another landmark worth visiting is the abode of the erstwhile royal family, the City palace. The charming palace reveals a combination of the Rajasthan and Mughal styles of architecture. The next nearby stop will be across the road of the palace at the Jantar Mantar. This royal observatory at Jaipur is the largest of the five observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh.