GOLDEN TRIANGLE (DELHI AGRA JAIPUR): LOVE, LURE AND LEGEND
India’s diversity and magical charm is such that while deciding to visit India, it is very difficult to choose one part of India and leave the other. However, if you are looking for cultural heritage, experiencing the lover’s devotion to his beloved, rustic charm of vibrant colours and grandeur of Maharajas and their royal legends and the impact various dynasties and rulers made to modern India, then, Golden Triangle is what you should choose for your trip to India.
Golden Triangle is a name given to a tourist route which covers three famous cities of Northern India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. This route is usually covered by road and covers almost 900 kms in a triangular circuit. Each leg of the journey takes 4 to 6 hours. These three cities have their Unique Charm and each will amaze you with its distinctive features and delights. This route has many other gems like a bird century or a Heritage resort tucked in some village which can offer you the rural life of India etc. According to the time and interest one has, one can modify the trip and experience rich cultural heritage of India.
The first city on the circuit usually is Delhi for the simple fact that it has international airport and better accessibility from all across the world. You would not stop getting amazed by the diversity of culture, religion, architecture, and now of wealth of Delhi city. Delhi has been capital city of numerous dynasties. The modern city contains remnants of 11 Capital cities. Delhi will indulge all five senses of yours, in fact, initially it may be a little difficult to get adjusted to the traffic, noise, various kinds of smells and sea of people but once your senses get adjusted to all of it you will discover the Delhi so many rulers have fallen in love with. This melting pot of different cultures has magnificent monuments like Qutub Minar, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Lutyens’ Delhi which is in stark contrast to the old Delhi and many others. Numerous museums like National Museum, Nehru Memorial Museum, National Rail Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art etc. and modern monuments like Lakshmi Narayan temple, Lotus temple, Akshardham temple etc. will be a showcase of art and cultural diversity of modern India.
Mumbai may be the city to weave bollywood magic but Delhi always buzzes with cultural activities. One can enjoy theatre performances and a range of music, dance and other cultural performances by national and international artists while being in Delhi. You can indulge yourself with most amazing culinary delights from Mughalai food to variety of food items from various Indian states. For those who would like to stick to options closer to home there would be numerous restaurants offering International cuisine. If you are a culinary expert or would like to know more about Indian food, a walk to spice market in Old Delhi would be an experience you would not forget. The riot of colours and smell of different herbs and spices will be a memory you shall always cherish whenever you think of India.
The next city in the triangle is usually Agra. That’s because world famous Taj Mahal in situated there and people usually want to see it as soon as they arrive into India. The enchanting drop of love encased in the beauty of white marble is breathtaking of most of us. There would be hardly anyone who would not exclaim a sigh once Taj comes into sight. This monument of love spellbound people with its beauty and magnificence. The other attractions such as Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri are also symbols of Mughal era’s architecture and transport one to a different time. Altogether. Agra may not seem like a tourist friendly city with its brimming to brinks population, pesky touts and numerous unofficial guides and escorts but scratch the surface and the city will leave you amused and bemused both.
The third city of this triangle is Jaipur. This marvellous city is rapidly becoming modern but this pink city with its grandeur of palaces, its royal heritage, it’s vibrant colours, it’s proud Rajput history and valour has charm which is unmatched by any. The hilltop fort of Amber is one of the city’s attractions but you will be enthralled by its palaces and world famous observatory. Jaipur’s rich history and traditions will be very obvious in its puppet shows and its art and crafts. Jaipur’s colourful and bustling bazaars will test your bargaining skills. . If you like shopping and have the knack of bargaining then this is the place for you. Jaipur is the gateway to desert and this city will allure you to enter the deserts and get more of its local flavours. Golden Triangle tour will give you a generous dose of North India’s history and culture and still leave you wanting for more.
Golden Triangle is a name given to a tourist route which covers three famous cities of Northern India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. This route is usually covered by road and covers almost 900 kms in a triangular circuit. Each leg of the journey takes 4 to 6 hours. These three cities have their Unique Charm and each will amaze you with its distinctive features and delights. This route has many other gems like a bird century or a Heritage resort tucked in some village which can offer you the rural life of India etc. According to the time and interest one has, one can modify the trip and experience rich cultural heritage of India.
The first city on the circuit usually is Delhi for the simple fact that it has international airport and better accessibility from all across the world. You would not stop getting amazed by the diversity of culture, religion, architecture, and now of wealth of Delhi city. Delhi has been capital city of numerous dynasties. The modern city contains remnants of 11 Capital cities. Delhi will indulge all five senses of yours, in fact, initially it may be a little difficult to get adjusted to the traffic, noise, various kinds of smells and sea of people but once your senses get adjusted to all of it you will discover the Delhi so many rulers have fallen in love with. This melting pot of different cultures has magnificent monuments like Qutub Minar, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Lutyens’ Delhi which is in stark contrast to the old Delhi and many others. Numerous museums like National Museum, Nehru Memorial Museum, National Rail Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art etc. and modern monuments like Lakshmi Narayan temple, Lotus temple, Akshardham temple etc. will be a showcase of art and cultural diversity of modern India.
Mumbai may be the city to weave bollywood magic but Delhi always buzzes with cultural activities. One can enjoy theatre performances and a range of music, dance and other cultural performances by national and international artists while being in Delhi. You can indulge yourself with most amazing culinary delights from Mughalai food to variety of food items from various Indian states. For those who would like to stick to options closer to home there would be numerous restaurants offering International cuisine. If you are a culinary expert or would like to know more about Indian food, a walk to spice market in Old Delhi would be an experience you would not forget. The riot of colours and smell of different herbs and spices will be a memory you shall always cherish whenever you think of India.
The next city in the triangle is usually Agra. That’s because world famous Taj Mahal in situated there and people usually want to see it as soon as they arrive into India. The enchanting drop of love encased in the beauty of white marble is breathtaking of most of us. There would be hardly anyone who would not exclaim a sigh once Taj comes into sight. This monument of love spellbound people with its beauty and magnificence. The other attractions such as Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri are also symbols of Mughal era’s architecture and transport one to a different time. Altogether. Agra may not seem like a tourist friendly city with its brimming to brinks population, pesky touts and numerous unofficial guides and escorts but scratch the surface and the city will leave you amused and bemused both.
The third city of this triangle is Jaipur. This marvellous city is rapidly becoming modern but this pink city with its grandeur of palaces, its royal heritage, it’s vibrant colours, it’s proud Rajput history and valour has charm which is unmatched by any. The hilltop fort of Amber is one of the city’s attractions but you will be enthralled by its palaces and world famous observatory. Jaipur’s rich history and traditions will be very obvious in its puppet shows and its art and crafts. Jaipur’s colourful and bustling bazaars will test your bargaining skills. . If you like shopping and have the knack of bargaining then this is the place for you. Jaipur is the gateway to desert and this city will allure you to enter the deserts and get more of its local flavours. Golden Triangle tour will give you a generous dose of North India’s history and culture and still leave you wanting for more.
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