Golden Triangle Tour - The Most Enchanting Tour of North India
By: Amit Kothiyal
Submitted: 2010-08-13 06:03:27 | Word Count: 596
The Golden triangle tour in India combines royal Rajasthan with the magnificent city of Agra besides the glittering and charming capital of India, Delhi. This route has been an evergreen favourite for tourists from all across the world as it involves a journey through Indian states that have been constantly ruled by different rulers in the past. Hence, you too should plan for a Golden triangle tour just to experience the sound, sight, smell and savour of these places. You also get to carry along with you enchanting souvenirs from each of these holiday destinations.
The golden triangle tour in India usually begins from Delhi. Delhi is the capital of India and the political hub of the country. It has always also been the primary political seat of various dynasties that ruled India in the past. Segregated into two main regions namely Old Delhi and New Delhi; this capital state of India exhibits the magical spell of the Mughal rule and the historic splendour of British colonizers.
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When you are in Old Delhi you will see some of the magnificent architectural works of the Mughal era in the form of mighty Red Fort and the Jama Masjid (largest mosque in India). The vibrant Chandni Chowk market which is well known for selling beautiful curios is also located in this part of the capital.
Travelling to New Delhi, you will see that it has many Victorian style buildings like the India Gate (built in the memory of soldiers who lost their lives fighting wars) and the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s home), that were built by the British rulers. In addition to these New Delhi also houses the Qutub Minar built during the Mughal era which is the largest brick minaret of the world.
The second destination in India’s golden triangle is Agra located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This medieval city displays magnum opus of Mughal architectural skills. The Taj Mahal, a white marble monument built to honour Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's wife Mumtaz Mahal, has been voted as one of the Wonders of the world and is also a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. Tomb of Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri and the spectacular Agra Fort are other two sites in Agra which are worth visiting during a golden triangle tour in India.
Your final destination for the golden triangle tour would be the pink city of India, Jaipur. Located in Rajasthan, Jaipur is a significant destination of golden Triangle Tour. Here you can visit the famous Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar (a royal observatory) apart from other heritage sites. The most interesting thing to be done in Jaipur is to take an elephant ride towards the outskirts of Jaipur. This will take you to the stunning hilltop building called the Amber Fort. The colourful display of exquisite crafts, folk & performing arts by the local people of Jaipur makes this heritage city even more fascinating.
This year the XIX Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi in the month of October. Visit India to enjoy this four-yearly festival of sports & culture and when the games are over set out for a Golden Triangle tour to explore the rich heritage destinations of India.
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