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Golden Triangle of North India





North India is home to some of the best specimen of art and architecture in India. The region also boasts of many natural resources, rivers and mountains alike. It showcases the remains of some of the greatest Empires of India, from the Mauryas to the British. North India holds in it a variety of cultures and traditions. There are many tours arranged by touristplacesinindia.com for you to enjoy the splendors of North India. The tour packages of Golden Triangle of North India are the most popular ones among North India tourism packages.

The Golden Triangle tour packages include a mesmerizing tour of three of India�s most colorful and flamboyant cities namely Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The tour acquaints you with the diverse culture, architecture, history and hereditary of these three cities. The tour packages of Golden triangle of North India are one of the most favored holiday programs. Accommodation and transportation facilities are generally included in the tour packages. The duration of a tour normally spans from 4 to 6 days.

The tour starts off with Delhi, the political capital. Delhi is one of the oldest cities of cultural India, bearing proof to the rise and fall of different dynasties. The history of Delhi dates back to the era of the Mahabharata, when the region was identified by the name of Indraprastha, the capital city of the Pandava Empire. The gigantic Red Fort marks the Mughal Era while the Qutub Minar stands as an evidence of the Delhi Sultanate. In the present context, the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan and the majestic India Gate are reminders of colonial British rule. The tour also includes a visit to the Humayun�s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Old Fort, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar and India gate.


The next destination, as per the itinerary of the package, is Agra. Well connected by roads, the journey from Delhi to the city of the Taj Mahal is an experience in itself. Agra is known all over the world for the Taj Mahal, but the city came into existence long before the Mughal era. The history of Agra, like Delhi, dates back to the era of the Mahabharata, when the city was a part of Brij Bhumi, the pious land of Lord Krishna. Agra was Agrabana then. The package includes a tour of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad Ud Daulah�s Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri.

Next on the list is Jaipur. The pink city of India is a delight for tourists. Jaipur stands as evidence to the intellectual and creative achievements of the rulers of the region. The city is known for its fascinating forts, magnificent temples and grand palaces. The tour would include a visit to the Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Amer Palace, the Jantar Mantar, the Vidyasagar garden, Nahargarh Fort, the City Palace, Samode Palace and Jal Mahal.

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