If you're making a trip to Delhi, it is practically required to likewise suit a journey to Agra and Jaipur. These 3 cities comprise the Golden Triangle in India- so called due to the fact that each city is about 4 hours apart and rich in history and cultural offerings. Even if you can't suit anything else, these 3 cities will provide you a terrific view into the history and culture of North India. It's an excellent way to see a variety of landscapes in addition to diverse cultural traditions in a couple of days.
A brief introduction to Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra
As the political capital of India over a number of centuries, Delhi has a lot to use. You'll be spoilt for option even if you just visit the really highlights of colonial history in the type of Lutyens' Delhi and Connaught Place, independent India's history at India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mughal history in the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Humayun's tomb, and earlier dynasties who left behind the Qutub Minar and the Lodi and Safdarjung tombs. If you're just doing historic websites, Delhi has more than enough to do even.
The town of Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal - the most famous monolith in India and one of the 7 marvels of the modern world. This, in addition to the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, Itmad-ud-Daula and the marketplaces, mention past splendor and splendor of India under the Mughal rule. Agra can easily take two days to experience totally, despite the fact that many individuals try to squeeze the highlights into an outing.
KEEP IN MIND: Keep in mind that the Taj Mahal is closed to tourists on Fridays, so make sure you represent this when preparing your schedule.
The Pink City of Jaipur, popular for its blue pottery and airy palaces, tells of the Rajput kings of Rajasthan's desert land and uses the Hawa Mahal, the Jaipur City Palace, the outside astronomy laboratory of the Jantar Mantar, the Amer (or Amber) Fort, and markets that you can get lost in. If you can manage the time, there's more than enough to appeal you for three complete days. If you aren't sure ways to prepare your days in Jaipur, India Swan Tours has recommended a great 2 day tour of Jaipur, which covers the major attractions in the city.
All three are about 250 km from each other, have splendid shopping and distinct food, language and history, which is why the golden triangle is one of the most popular traveler routes in India.
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