Attractions of Golden Triangle Tour Package

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Golden triangle tour package is one of hot selling in packages available in India to explore rich cultural, historical and heritage attractions of India. Most tour operators and travel agents promote this tour package at great level. It is highly recommended package especially for first time tourists in India. Golden triangle is one of the most sought after tourist circuits in northern India that covers three historic and historical cities of India. The destinations covered by this cultural circuit are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These cities are widely acclaimed for their historical and heritage attractions. They depict true amalgamation of modernity and tradition.

On this exciting journey in to India tourists will have a wonderful opportunity to explore rich cultural and historical past of India in forms of various ancient forts & palaces and monuments. There are a number of fascinating tourist attractions in these cities which are very popular among tourists coming from different parts of the world. The tour starts from Delhi and ends at Delhi after sightseeing at these three cities - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Delhi, the capital city of India, is the first destination of golden triangle tour. It has lots to offer its visitors. There are three UNESCO world heritage cultural sites in this city namely Red Fort (Lal Kila), Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. The Qutub Minar is the longest brick & stone minarets in the world. There is India Gate located on the Rajpath of India. This imposing monument is dedicated to those soldiers who had laid their lives during the first world war. Other major attractions in Delhi city are Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Akshardham Temple (the largest Hindu temple complex in the world), President House, Parliament House, etc.

Agra is the second destination of golden triangle travel circuit. It is home to world famous love monument - the magnificent Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built in pure white marble it was built by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the commemoration of his most darling wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Other attractions of Agra tour are Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daullah, and Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri.

The third destination of golden triangle tour package is Jaipur. Also known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. Major attractions in this city are City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, etc.