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Top Tourist Attractions and Places to visit in Golden Triangle (Delhi Agra Jaipur) Tour!
Golden Triangle Tour of India is the most famous and popular choice among tourists whenever they think to refresh themselves with a trip. This tour includes a visit to Delhi- Agra- Jaipur. It is called the golden triangle tour because the placement of these places on the map forms a triangle. This exciting tour gives an opportunity to the tourists to witness the real beauty and cultures of India.
Delhi Agra Jaipur packages are very pocket- friendly. Select India is the best travel operator that can offer great Golden Triangle Tour packages, at different rates that suit different tourists. Make sure that your Golden triangle tour package includes every important and exciting place of all the three destinations you are visiting. Plan your trip before going, to avoid last minute hustle- bustle! You can visit these popular places to make your trip more enjoyable and exciting:
1. Qutub Minar, Delhi
This famous monument is situated in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. The 73 meter high tower of victory was built back in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom. This sand stone building is one of the famous tourist spots in Delhi. The Quwwat-ul-Islam is the first and the oldest mosque constructed within the Qutub Minar complex. This monument is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monument has 379 spiral stairs. It’s a must visit place when you are in Delhi.
Qutub Minar, Delhi
2. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
The monument is located in Nizamuddin, East Delhi. This is the first garden tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun. It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993. The best thing about this tomb is its beautiful architecture. It was built on the banks of Yamuna because of the proximity reasons – they wanted it to be close to the dargah of the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Aulliya. You can take your best shots here. This is one of the most significant monuments of the Mughal period and a must visit to gain more knowledge about Mughals.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
3. Akshardham Temple, Delhi
This is the most amazing place you will visit in Delhi. Although you will want be able to capture this beautiful monument through your cameras, you cannot as they are not allowed inside. However, you can capture the beauty of this glorious place in your mind. There are many things for visitors inside the temple. You can enjoy the exhibitions, musical fountain, garden of India and Lotus garden. The tickets are also reasonable and make sure you enter before 6:30 p.m. in the evening.
Akshardham Temple, Delhi
4. Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful monument is also one of ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. Taj Mahal is the most precious monument of the Indo-Islamic architecture. This masterpiece of excellent architecture is the most visited tourist destination of India. The beauty of this white marbled monument leaves everyone spellbound.
Taj Mahal
5. Agra Fort, Agra
Agra Fort, which was constructed by Akbar in 1573, is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. It was the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638. People who visit Taj Mahal visit this place as well, as it is called the sister monument of it. The monuments of Agra perfectly depict the rich culture of Mughals. This beautiful red stone monument is one of the popular tourist sites of Agra.
Agra Fort, Agra
6. Fatehpur Sikri , Agra
Fathehpur Sikri is a wonderful town which is situated in Agra. This monument was founded in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is the most famous medieval cities of India and is made up of red sandstone. It is appropriate example of Hindu-Islamic architecture. Important attractions of the city are the large gateways, palaces, fortifications, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aam, Panch Mahal, Birbal’s House and Jodha Bai's Palace. One should definitely visit this place during their trip to Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri
7. Amber Fort, Jaipur
Forts of Jaipur are the major tourist attractions. Amber Fort is one of the famous forts which gives insights to ancient Rajput’s lifestyle. The fort is situated just 20 minutes northeast of Jaipur. It is open daily from 8 a.m to 5:30 p.m. The fort is made up of sandstone and marble and consists of a series of four courtyards, palaces, halls, and gardens. This came under UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2013 and is visited by lakhs of tourists every year.
Amber Fort, Jaipur
8. City Palace, Jaipur
City Palace is one of the main landmarks in Jaipur. This was built under the reign of Mahraja Sawai Jai Singh. This grand palace is one of the most visited places by visitors in Jaipur. This palace also includes the famous 'Chandra Mahal' and 'Mubarak Mahal', and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex. The palace is situated towards the northeast side of central Jaipur and has many courtyards and buildings. You could buy many handicrafts and souvenirs on your visit to Jaipur. You should definitely visit this luxurious palace when you are in this city.
City Palace, Jaipur
9. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar is a famous monument in Jaipur situated very close to City Palace. It features the world's largest stone sundial. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. The observatory is an example of the Ptolemaic positional astronomy which was shared by many civilizations. This is also a popular choice among tourists. You can learn how in ancient times people use to tell time!
Jantar Mantar Observatory, Jaipur
10. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Hawa mahal is situated at Badi Choupad, Jaipur. This place is visited by almost every tourist who visits India. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and make it the perfect summer palace. The reason behind so many windows is to facilitate cross ventilation. The most interesting fact is that Hawa Mahal was built in the form of Krishna’s crown as Sarai Pratap Singh was devoted to Lord Krishna.
11. Birla Mandir, Jaipur
Birla Mandir temple, which is also called the Laxmi Narayan Temple, is situated on an elevated ground at the base of Moti Dungari hill in Rajasthan. This is one of the famous pilgrimage site of Rajasthan. The walls of the temple have unique symbols and citation from holy hindu books like Gita. Hindus enjoy the morning and evening aarti at temple. This beautiful temple is popularly visited by Hindus.
Birla Mandir, Jaipur
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