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What is Golden Triangle India and Why it is famous?
India is the great tourism hub which attracts millions of tourists every year, but it’s really fascinating that, the most visiting destination is no other than – Golden Triangle India Tours. Remember once, when you were about to visit India very first time, what you were suggested? or even if you are about to visit here first ever, most of the tour operator suggest you to try Golden Triangle. But why?? To find out it, here is the blog for you in which we are going to discuss about the pros and cons of Golden Triangle, what is Golden Triangle India? why most of the tourist visit here at very first time? And why it is famous that everyone wants to explore this classical circuit? So, instead of wandering around let’s jump to points to known the answer of your questions!
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What is Golden Triangle Tour India?
Golden Triangle India, a well-woven and most visiting travel circuit of the country, which includes the three precious gems of Northern India – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. All these glamours cities are located almost at a same distance (approx. 200 to 250km) from one another and in gross it covers around 720 kms throughout the entire journey. As per the geographical condition of the cities, it shapes an equivalent triangle on the map and entitled as “Golden Triangle”.
The destinations cover in Golden Triangle India
So, what is special in Golden Triangle? Why a large number of tourists visit here? To let you know, the thing that makes it cherished is its cities – Delhi Agra and Jaipur, no one is less any other, every single has their specialties and stories just to narrate you!
Delhi
Delhi, the national and vibrant capital of India, where walking through seems like time machine as this place has seen several rises and falls of dynasties including colonial era and at present modernity. Delhi the destination of iconic historical monuments where a lot memories associated with them. But what else? apart from it, it is known for narrow lanes with flavored streets, vibrant markets like Chadni Chawk and others, cultural sites and heritage sites those are designated by UNESCO - Humayun’s Tomb Red Fort and Qutub Minar.
Places to Visit in Delhi
- Red Fort
- India Gate
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Jama Masjid
- Chandni Chawk
- Qutub Minar
- Swaminarayan Akshardham
- Lotus Temple
- Bangla Sahib
- Lodhi Garden
Agra
Agra, the Jewel of Golden Triangle India which is known as home to city of Taj Mahal (one of the seven wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites). This city shows the ideal reflection of Mughals and their brilliant architecture style through magnificent monuments. But Agra doesn’t limit only at Taj Mahal or architecture, it is also known for its colorful markets, delicious cuisines (Mughlai Dishes), mouthwatering sweets like Petha, a perfect present to take with yourself for love ones.
Places to Visit in Agra
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Itimad-ud-Daulah
- Akbar Tomb
- Mehtab Bagh
- Sheesh Mahal
Places to Visit between Agra and Jaipur
- Abhaneri Step-well
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Harshat Mata Temple
Jaipur
Jaipur, the city of with vibrancy, mild weather and designated as the Pink City of India. This magical city has the aroma which spellbound every visitor, wherever one tries to visit it show a great magnificence that stun everyone. Jaipur is the land where’s humble soil narrates bravery legends of Rajput though their splendid forts, palaces and other wonders. The cultural and heritage evidences are really fascinated as it has several UNESCO world heritage sites – Hawa Mahal, City Mahal, Govind Dev Temple and Jantar Mantar. The local warmth with their lip-snacking taste, folk dance, music Jaipur becomes incredible site to explore.
Places to Visit in Jaipur
- Amber Fort
- City Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- Jantar Mantar
- Jaigarh Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- Jal Mahal
- Birla Temple
- Albert Hall Museum
- Sheesh Mahal
Why Golden Triangle India is Famous?
Golden Triangle is more than any ordinary tour circuit as it has everything to show up from history to heritage, culture to tradition, acts to taste which make it first choice of every single tourist. Some factors those justify why it is famous and must visit following:
Historical Paradise : As it has the combination of three cities which has a lot to show and in terms of historical evidences it has numerous destinations, including glorified history of Mughals, Rajput, British colonial era and other dynasties who left their mark that depict from every wall of the cities.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi Agra and Jaipur : In these cities there are several UNESCO designated world heritage sites such as in Delhi: Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar; in Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and in Jaipur: City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Govind Dev Temple, Jantar Mantar.
Wonderful architecture : All the cities are full of wonderful architecture from Delhi to Jaipur every city has stunning architecture. In Agra, Mughal left their legacy though monuments like Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; in Jaipur, Rajput left their story of sacrifices along with magnificent architectures like Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and in Delhi, there are charming architectural blend of Mughals and Britishers.
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Cuisines during Golden Triangle : Every destination spread its unique taste such as Agra’s Mughlai dishes, Petha etc., Street Food of Delhi and Jaipur’s traditional dishes like Daal Baati Churma etc.
Conclusion
Golden Triangle, a well-connect classical travel circuit of India which connects three major charming cities of Northern region – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Every single destination has its own identity and poem that they sing, Delhi shows its elegance through its old and new division, Agra presents it magnificence through Mughal legacies and Jaipur’s mild atmosphere along with ancient forts and lavish palaces are just perfect to make you stunned. So, in this blog we have just talk about what is Golden Triangle and why it is famous? and it definitely helped to you find out what’s special about it and why must you visit here. So, get pack up your bags, book the tickets and fly to explore Golden Triangle Tours.
