Golden triangle tour is a popular tour connecting the three historical cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The tour got its name because of the locations forming a triangle on a map. All three locations have tremendous history attached to them hence making the tour a great experience.
The best time to visit the famed cities of Golden Triangle Tour is in the autumn and winter season. The three cities receive a lot of heat in the summer seasons because of their geographical location. Naturally, winters are the better choice. October, November, February and March are the best months to visit in winter if you want to avoid the extreme winters and foggy skies of December and January.
There are various places to visit in the tour. Golden triangle tour packages helps you enjoy the tour and spend quality time at each of the locations. Delhi, the capital city of India, has seen several changes over the centuries because of different rulers ruling the city. Different rulers like Lodis, Mughals, British, etc. have left their mark on the city. Lodi gardens, Safdarjung tomb, Humayun’s tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort and India gate are historical structures that highlight the different eras Delhi has seen. Delhi is famous for its street food and local markets where shoppers from all around the country visit. Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, Janpath and Patel Nagar are few of the local markets that offer you all the flavors of streets in Delhi.
Agra has the most famous historical structure India has- The Taj Mahal. Furthermore, the city of Agra has Red Fort and numerous mosques. Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel built under the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took more than 20,000 workers and two decades to build the structure that sits on the banks of Yamuna. Taking one of the golden triangle tour packages helps you view the beautiful structure from across the shores of Yamuna. Experiencing the reflective view of Taj Mahal from the waters of river on a full moon night is one to remember. Fatehpur Sikri is another historical town built a few kilometers from Agra and is a wonderful location to understand the era of the greatest Mughal Emperor, Akbar.
Jaipur is the largest and capital city of Rajasthan. Rajasthan has a rich history of thousands of years and Jaipur reflects it well. Jaipur is known as Pink City because of its pink colored structures and avenues. The major tourist attractions include City Palace, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla mandir and Jaipur Zoo. Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar are two World Heritage Sites of Jaipur. The city has a uniqueness in everything like culture, cuisine, handicrafts and antiques. The city also blends the modern culture in their own culture giving it an urban cool look. The palaces are now heritage hotels giving you the royal experiences, completing your Golden Triangle tour.