INDIA TOURS > GOLDEN TRIANGLE - Delhi... Agra... Jaipur

For most of the tourists tour to India starts from the Golden Triangle covering Delhi, the centre of power in India, Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan and Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Whereas Jaipur sings the lore of Kingdoms of ancient India, its glory and dignity, Agra describes its romance housing one of the seven wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal. The diversity is fascinating, choices are endless.

From the rugged Thar desert safari of Rajasthan to the cool white water rafting in the Ganges, from trekking into the tough terrains of the Himalayas to Jeep safaris, tourism in this part of India has all to offer.

Delhi - New Delhi, the capital of India, was established by the British. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Old Delhi, the capital of erst-while Mughal ruled India is a scattering of old monuments and mosques dating back from to 12th to 19th century.

Places to visit in Delhi - The Red Fort, The Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar, etc. You can visit Delhi markets for craft works, cultural activities but look out for good bargains.

Agra - Housing the monument of love, the Taj Mahal, Agra was the seat of Royalty of the Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th century. Apart from the Taj Mahal, epitome of love, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the other palces of interest are the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri etc.

Jaipur - Called the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. You can see men with colourful turbans, curved pointed shoes, women in colourful costumes and elaborate jewellery. The atrefacts and antique bazaars are an experience of a lifetime. An elephant ride can be thrilling.

You can make Jaipur as your starting point of the great desert safari and take a dip into the royal Rajasthan and you have a tremendous experience to narrate back home.