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India’s Golden Triangle
Could anything be more thrilling that a culture hit in India? Your senses will go into overdrive on this Golden Triangle India tour as you are wowed by the colours, sounds and smells of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Yonder’s Golden Triangle tour, a bite-sized cultural nugget of Delhi, India’s bustling capital, the Taj Mahal in Agra and the pink city of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, is one of those mesmerising experiences that will take your breath away.
*Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
You’ll be in photo overdrive, snapping away at the jaw-dropping scenes you’ll encounter. The frenetic energy and charm of Old Delhi, overlooked by the Red Fort, with its narrow streets jammed with people, rickshaws and wares is an experience unlike any other. By contrast, the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, with its perfectly symmetrical construction, is a place of devotion, beauty and tranquility.
And when Jaipur is thrown into the mix, you’ll experience the richness of Rajasthan’s historical and cultural heritage, with spectacular palaces, observatories and modern-day artisans who continue to produce beautiful metalwork, textiles and gems. All told, this is one of the most exciting India Golden Triangle tour packages you will find!
Arriving in India necessitates a soft entry. Check in at The Imperial to satisfy your yearnings for art and provide a dose of colonial history. Your Yonder driver and guide will be on hand to take you out exploring. Humayun’s tomb, Gandhi’s eternal flame and India Gate will all be on the agenda. If you’ve got the energy, get out onto the streets of Old Delhi and absorb your surroundings. It’s like nowhere else on earth.
Your hotel choices
The Imperial
The Lodhi
The Imperial
Rub shoulders with: Imperialists, Historians and Well-heeled Globetrotters.
A unique blend of Victorian, Old Colonial and Art Deco style, the iconic and historic Imperial is seriously good. Beyond the turbaned, mustachioed doormen, elegant interiors are adorned with fine art. Great rooms compiled with delicious understated elegance.
The Lodhi
Rub shoulders with: Glitterati, Bollywood stars and Hipsters
Super hip, refined, elegant and contemporary, The Lodhi oozes luxury. There’s an art gallery, a library and cigar room, a spectacular sunken pool, a vast gym and health club. The restaurants are truly superb and the rooms simply the best in Delhi.
Our favourite way to arrive in Agra is on the express train from Delhi. An early morning start means being part of the daily life in India… but from the comforts of a first-class carriage. In Agra, check into the Oberoi Amarvilas for your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal. Spend a couple of days at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Chandni Bazar.
Your hotel choices
Oberoi Amarvilas
Trident Agra
Oberoi Amarvilas
Rub shoulders with: Glitterati, Epicureans and Bollywood stars
A view with a room: the whole orientation of the Oberoi Amarvilas is towards the Taj Mahal, which is visible from much of the lobby and bar area. Rooms are exquisitely appointed. Superb pool area is a sunken step well. Two brilliant restaurants.
Trident Agra
Rub shoulders with: Bourgeois Chic, Budgeteers and Wanderlusters
A little island of cleanliness and calm in the middle of the Taj Mahal mayhem. With this chain, you can be sure of excellent service, flawlessly clean rooms and a tickbox list of facilities. Lacking a little character, perhaps, but excellent value for money.
The pink city never fails to deliver. The sounds, sights and sounds of this royal capital are spellbinding. You’ll be bowled over by the architecture and the forward thinking of the maharajas who built the city, its palaces and observatory. And perhaps the crowning glory is the spectacular fairytale Ajmer Fort high on a hill a short drive from Jaipur. Your home from home, the Rambagh Palace, is befitting of the stature of the city. From Jaipur you’ll fly back to Delhi to connect with your international flight.
Your hotel choices
Rambagh Palace
Rajmahal Palace
Rambagh Palace
Rub shoulders with: Glitterati, Bollywood stars and Well-heeled Globetrotters
This jewel in the Taj’s crown offers 78 stunning grand luxury rooms and suites, once the chambers of the Maharaja. The palace retains its splendour with vintage cars, guards on horseback and exquisitely uniformed staff. Mughal gardens and exceptional cuisine.
Rajmahal Palace
Rub shoulders with: Glitterati, Tycoons and Epicureans
A dazzling reincarnation of a former Maharaja’s palace. Bespoke wallpapers, butlers pristine in white, scents of jasmine from the lush gardens, Art Deco pool, monogrammed linen, custom china… 14 suites, all unique but united by creative flair. And fabulous food to boot.
What you get for your money
This itinerary would typically cost from £1,600pp per person inclusive of international flights staying in the specified hotels and having the services of a private chauffeur and guide. The costs can vary based on season, room type and board basis. All our holidays are tailor-made and can be created around your budget.
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