Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are known as the golden cities of North India. Ever wondered why? I guess it because of the rich culture they share among the Maratha kingdom as well as the Mughal Kingdom. The beautiful and lavish palaces and the magnanimous forts built during these times are still considered some of the best tourist spots in India, particularly among the foreign tourists on Delhi tour packages. Agra’s most popular destination is the Taj Mahal which is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. Taj Mahal was built by one of the Mughal kings during their empire. Most of the monuments and historical buildings in these cities are considered golden and hence the tour is called Golden triangle tour packages. The cities definitely have some amazing places to see and some enticing experiences to savor. Here’s an account of what you must see and what you can miss making your own customized tour package of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. We can categorize the locations into Historical monuments, Political monuments, Art Galleries, Gardens, Shopping centers, and modern amusements so that you can check out what are the options available in each location and then choose the best among them.
Historical monuments - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Historical monuments such as the palaces and the forts will top the tourist destinations in Delhi holiday packages without a doubt. Use the tour for visit palaces who were turned into hotels and museums, particularly in Jaipur and Agra. If you are in Delhi for the first time, you must not miss out the golden chance you get to visit the Qutub Minar which is an age-old brick minaret. Did you know that India was planning on a twin tower much before the Americans designed one? The premises have some amazing stories to tell you which you will only understand when you see them in real. The Red Fort is vast and has some beautiful step-wells, prayer halls and an ancient air-conditioning system in use long before electricity was invented! You can also learn about the history of Indian Independence at the museums here.
The Purani Haveli or the Old Fort and the tombs of the various rulers may interest some people. The Baolis or the stepped wells are also quite interesting, but you can visit one of them and most of the others look similar! Another interesting destination in the Delhi Agra Jaipur tour packages is the Jantar Mantar which is there in Delhi as well as Jaipur. I would suggest you to skip the one in Delhi and visit the one in Jaipur which is beautifully maintained. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Hava Mahal and the Amber Fort are definitely not to be missed if you have not seen them.
The Purani Haveli or the Old Fort and the tombs of the various rulers may interest some people. The Baolis or the stepped wells are also quite interesting, but you can visit one of them and most of the others look similar! Another interesting destination in the Delhi Agra Jaipur tour packages is the Jantar Mantar which is there in Delhi as well as Jaipur. I would suggest you to skip the one in Delhi and visit the one in Jaipur which is beautifully maintained. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Hava Mahal and the Amber Fort are definitely not to be missed if you have not seen them.
Political Monuments in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Delhi being the capital of India, there are many important political monuments here which may interest some people. While you can see the Parliament house and the Rashtrapathi Bhavan from the outside only, you can visit the India Gate which is an important landmark in Delhi tourism. Teen Murti Bhavan, Raj Ghat, Indira Memorial, and Gandhi Smriti are some popular tourist destinations in Delhi. If you have no idea about India’s political history and are not interested in learning about it, it’s better to skip such places and concentrate on other interesting places there.
Art Galleries in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Delhi is particularly famous for the amazing art galleries in the city which showcases some of the classic as well as the most modern art collections. Agra and Jaipur are also equally amazing locations for checking out the Indian classic and native artistic collections such as paintings, sculptures and other amazing installations. If you are an art enthusiast, you must not miss the NGMA, Lalit Kala Academy, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, Art Heritage, LTG Gallery and the Village Gallery in Delhi. In Agra, there are 2 main galleries which are the Agra Art Gallery and the Tulika Art gallery where you can learn a lot about the Mughal paintings and artistic creations of the past during your Delhi Agra Jaipur tour packages from Bangalore. Jaipur has some amazing art galleries such as the Gallery Artchill, Samanvai Art gallery, Naila and Modern art galleries where you can get a glimpse of the colorful art in the colorful city. You better be careful about buying from the art galleries as the rates may be pretty high. But you will get some genuine artistic pieces of work well-packed and even delivered at your doorstep. Even if you have no artistic inclinations, it will be a great experience visiting the NGMA, Doomimal Art Gallery, Agra Art Gallery and the Gallery Artchill to get an idea about the culture of India.
Gardens in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
The Mughals were indeed great admirers of gardens and hence you will see the vast and beautiful gardens with water bodies in most of the palaces and forts you visit during your golden triangle tour packages from Bangalore. The Garden of 5 Senses and the Mughal Garden are not to be missed in Delhi though the Lodhi Garden, Deer Park, Japanese Park and the Mahatma Gandhi Park are also quite beautiful. In Agra, the Mehtab Bagh or the Moonlit garden is a must visit as is the Dayalbagh garden. Other than these the Taj Mahal’s grand garden itself is the best garden in the city. The Sur Sarovar Bird sanctuary in Agra is also a great escapade from the bustling city. If you think the dry pink city will not have any scope for beautiful gardens, you are absolutely wrong! The Sisodia Rani Bagh is a beautiful place to unwind in Jaipur. So is the Vidyadhar Garden which was built in the memory of the chief architect of Jaipur, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. You can also visit the Kanak Vrindavan garden which is near the Amber fort.
Shopping centers & Modern amusements in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Shopping is an inevitable part of golden triangle tour packages! Delhi is popular for semi-precious and artificial jewelry, garments, leather jackets, bags, and handicrafts. You can find a lot of sweet shops and chaat corners that sell some delicious sweets and savories that are quite popular among the tourists. You will definitely be tempted to buy at least a marble replica of the beautiful Taj Mahal and the irresistible sweet Agra Petha from Agra. If you are visiting Mathura on your way, there’s a lot of shopping involved there too of sarees, handicrafts and the quintessential Mathura Peda. Jaipur is also famous for the colorful cotton clothes, especially the Bandhani printed clothes that are prepared by the tie and dye technique. You get quite amazing Kurthis in Delhi and Jaipur which are cheap and colorful. Lac jewelry and Kundan jewelry made here are also very popular. Though most of the tourists prefer street shopping in these cities, these golden cities are not shy of the modern shopping arcades too. Delhi has some of the most magnificent malls in the country at Gurgaon where you will find most of the who’s who of the IT world! Jaipur also is a busy city and has its own share of malls and modern shopping facilities well in place.
If you are wondering what more is in store for the youngsters at these historical cities, you will be spell-bound to know that there’s everything you can think of doing on your holidays that you can enjoy in your Delhi tour packages. Hot air balloon, F9-go-karting, Delhi Eye which is a popular amusement park with a huge Giant Wheel and even options for cycling, air-conditioned HOHO buses, and Air safari in Delhi for the backpackers. Agra can be enjoyed in bikes and hot air balloons too which will be an amazing way to explore the beautiful city. Jaipur also has some of the most amusing adventure options and the desert safari which is a rarity in India. Camel ride, Elephant ride and Tuk-Tuk rides are very popular among the tourists. Choki Dhani is a beautiful village to visit while you are in Jaipur where you can enjoy some amazing native food, folklores, typical Rajasthani music, and dance and also puppet shows. You can also buy the puppets and other handicrafts from this evening village which is a popular tourist attraction.
The pink city also has its share of modern amusement parks and water theme parks which are also popular tourist destinations. Temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and churches are other attractions for the pilgrims and the old-aged people who visit the golden cities. Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Mathura Temple, Birla Mandir, Galtaji Temple and the Govind Dev Ji temples are very popular among the Hindu pilgrims. Jama Masjid in Agra, Delhi and Jaipur are visited by the Muslim believers. Nagina Masjid in Agra and the Jamali Kamali Mosque in Delhi are also visited by the Muslim pilgrims. You can also visit the popular churches and gurudwaras in these beautiful places which add more cultural value to the golden cities.
The pink city also has its share of modern amusement parks and water theme parks which are also popular tourist destinations. Temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and churches are other attractions for the pilgrims and the old-aged people who visit the golden cities. Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Mathura Temple, Birla Mandir, Galtaji Temple and the Govind Dev Ji temples are very popular among the Hindu pilgrims. Jama Masjid in Agra, Delhi and Jaipur are visited by the Muslim believers. Nagina Masjid in Agra and the Jamali Kamali Mosque in Delhi are also visited by the Muslim pilgrims. You can also visit the popular churches and gurudwaras in these beautiful places which add more cultural value to the golden cities.