Festival of Colours Holi and Golden Triangle of India (22.03 - 25.03)

Old Delhi

Jama Mosque: Built under the orders of the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jami Mosque is one of the largest mosques in India.

Chandni Chowk: The Chandni Chowk area was designed by the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan to attract traders from different countries. Her name was Jahanara.

Red Fort: One of the outstanding architectural structures of Indian culture. The construction of the Red Fort in Delhi was completed in 1648.

This huge and at the same time beautiful structure was intended for the residence of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. After the colonization of India, the fortress housed an English garrison until 1947.

Particular attention was paid to the beauty of the building. Inside there were many palaces, pavilions, swimming pools, and green spaces, which generally make an impression even today. (we'll see from the street)

Sikh Temple: The temple is called Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib which is one of the main Sikh temples in Delhi. It was built in 1783 to commemorate the martyrdom of the ninth Guru of the Sikh religion, whose name was Guru Tag Bahadur.

• Transfer to Jaipur city. The journey takes 4 hours + stop.

Lunch on the way to Jaipur.

• Hotel accommodation and a little rest.
   
• Visit with an Astrologer: Jaipur is famous for its astrology, and astronomy is the oldest profession in Jaipur due to which the city has the very first observatory. (Optional)

Dinner: We will have dinner accompanied by folk music and open-air dancing in a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel. Night in Jaipur

Jaipur, the “pink city”, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, is divided into nine rectangular sectors in accordance with the canons of ancient Indian architecture.

Most of the attractions are concentrated inside the city walls, which also houses one of the busiest markets in India and many handicraft workshops.

Amer Fort: With its large fortified walls with a series of gates and paved paths. The fort overlooks Maota Lake.

Elephant ride: We will climb the hill on an elephant the same way as the Maharajas of Jaipur climbed before.

Jal Mahal: The second name of this palace is “water palace”, which is located in the center of Sagar lake.

Hawa Mahal: Also called the palace of the wind, the palace was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.

Jantar Mantar: This is an observatory. The main purpose of its construction is to compile astronomical maps and tables, determine the time and movement of the sun, moon and planets.

City Palace: Jaipur City Palace is an amazing palace complex in one of the oldest quarters of the city, Pink City.

Lunch: Traditional Indian set lunch at a local restaurant.

Monkey Temple: 10 km from Jaipur in a picturesque mountainous location is the monastery and pilgrimage center of Galta.

• Transfer to the city of Agra - the journey takes 4 hours + stop.

Hotel accommodation. Night in Agra.

Agra is a city in northern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. From 1528 to 1658 it was the capital of the Mughal Empire.

Nowadays it is one of the largest tourist centers in India, thanks to the buildings of the Mughal Empire era and, in particular, the Taj Mahal. Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.

In Agra, you will receive a set of traditional white clothes so that you can play Holi in these clothes and you won’t mind getting them stained with colors.

Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a grand temple built by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. It is a masterpiece of Muslim art and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I will tell you interesting legends about its construction and real facts from the life of the building.

Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a medieval fortress that was built in the 16th century on the site of the dilapidated Badalgarh fort by order of the third Mughal emperor Akbar. The fort is made of red sandstone from Rajasthan.

In the fort you will see Jahangir's Palace, Summer Palace, Bedchamber of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal, Mussamman Burj, Mirror Palace, Black Onyx Throne, Audience Hall, Mother of Pearl Mosque and many other interesting palaces and halls.

Jewelry Workshop: After visiting the Taj Mahal, we will go to the most famous jewelry workshop where we will be greeted with paints and treated to fruits, Indian traditional snacks (pakoras) with traditional drinks.

Here we will see the peacock throne which was made by order of Emperor Shah Jahan which is made by hand embroidery of gold, silver, and silk threads, and also decorated with precious stones.

Then they will show us all the precious and semi-precious stones that the Mughals preferred for jewelry to please their wives. And now you have a large selection of handmade jewelry to buy.

Inlay Workshop: The Taj Mahal is made of white marble which is inlaid with semi-precious stones and this work is called inlay.

Inlay is one of the most important arts of Agra, and this art is still practiced by hand by the descendants of those craftsmen who worked at the Taj Mahal for 22 years.

You will have a large selection of marble inlaid large and small products that are all functional and you can use them in every home.

Traditional Indian Lunch: After visiting the Agra Fort, you will have a delicious Indian lunch at a local restaurant.

• Return to Delhi - the journey takes 3 hours + stop.
• Airport transfer.