Easily one of the best tours in India, the Golden Triangle Tour is mandatory for those fascinated with the history, culture and traditions of the country. With plenty of awe-inspiring sites to visit, interesting and affectionate people to come across, mouth-watering local cuisines to dig into, and not to mention the amazing hotels to reside in, it would be effortless to persuade anyone to do this tour. With the support of a gentle and comfortable vehicle to transport you to the different cities, a knowledgeable guide to show you around, some general precautions to prevent you from the alien climate and habits, and some bottled water to satiate your body's demands, you shall be totally equipped to take on the Golden Triangle Tour.

This triangle has been named "golden" for the astonishing wealth of cultural and historical magnificence on offer in each of the three cities- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. And it all begins with Delhi. While in the city, you shall have the opportunity to visit some of the best sites in India, starting with the Lotus Temple, the spell binding structure which is one of the most visited buildings in the world. The other attractions includes the Qutub Minar- the world's tallest brick minaret, the India Gate- built in the memory of the 90000 soldiers who gave their lives during World War I and a drive through the President House, which was the residence of British viceroys; the Parliament House; Humayun's Tomb, which is considered to be the precursor of the Taj at Agra and Purana Qilla built by Humayun. Lunch in the very colourful Dilli Haat- which is India in a nutshell, climbing up a minaret in Jamma Masjid, a Sound & Light Show in Red Fort, and a rickshaw ride and a mouth watering Mughlai dinner in Chandni Chowk- the most cheerful place in Delhi with 400 years of history are some of the other activities not to be missed.

The next city to woo you would be the city of the Taj Mahal- Agra. The expectations being high after experiencing a majestic time in Delhi; Agra, the former capital of the Mughals will take the thrill to a different level. Visit the eternal Taj Mahal- one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Certainly, you will be spellbound by the sight of this symbol of built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The other places of interest in this city are the Agra Fort, the Red Fort- the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort on the banks of the river Yamuna and the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula- built in the lines of Taj Mahal. Besides these visits, you can very well pick up souvenirs like miniature statues of the Taj Mahal and other extraordinary handicrafts from the city emporiums.

The last city in the Golden Triangle Tour is the ever delightful Jaipur. The grandeur and royalty that this city has to offer mesmerized many international celebrities who travel down the globe to visit this dream destination of forts and palaces. An elephant ride up to the hillock where the Amber Fort is situated could very well be a dream experience. The other palaces and forts that would amuse you are the City Palace which is a fabulous example of opulence of the Mughal era, the Hawa Mahal which is a former palace for royal ladies from where they used to watch the daily processions of the city and the Albert Hall which displays a fine collection of ancient paintings, carpets, weapons, etc. Dinner at Chokhi Dhani, a five star resort serving scrumptious Rajasthani and Indian cuisines would be a perfect ending to the tour. Enjoy your dinner while local folk dancers will entertain you by dancing to the beats of local folk music. Do not miss out on the opportunity to visit the local emporiums and stalls that showcases amazing pieces of art and handicrafts. It is a great place to pick up souvenirs from.