Golden Triangle with Jodhpur

Golden Triangle with Jodhpur

Triangle of ultimate destinations like Delhi, Agra and Jaipur present a fantastic tour, which is known as Golden Triangle Tour, This tour is very much popular in whole world. By this tour,traveler can explore the golden history of India, Magical beauty of monument, enchanting culture, glorious places and colorful customs. Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Jodhpur are the covering destination of this tour and we add Jodhpur to make this tour more wonderful, spicy and unforgettable.

Delhi is the gateway of India, it is full with amazing monument and here you can see a perfect blend of old and new era, Now if we are talking about the Agra-beauty of Agra is speechless, Agra is the core of beautiful monuments of Mughal era and it blessed by the precious gem of India. Taj Mahal. Jaipur is the synonyms of colors, majesty, splendor and mirror of Indian culture. At last but not least, this amazing tour ended at Jodhpur. Jodhpur is known as “blue city” due to blue color painted houses around the Mehrangarh fort and other name of Jodhpur is “Sun City” due to its sunny weather. This city dotted with spectacular forts and palaces like Mehrangarh fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rai ka Baag palace and many more. The fascinating markets, collection of colorful tie & dye, antiques, embroidered shoes, puppets and special textiles of Rajasthan mesh you with a beautiful world of Jodhpur.

Day 01: Delhi Railway Station / Airport – Hotel

Meet & Greet on arrival at Delhi Railway Station / Airport & transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in to hotel.  Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi Local Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for fullday sightseeing tour of Delhi. Covering Jama Masjid*, Red Fort*, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahai), Qutub Minar, Rastrapati Bhawan*, Parliament House*, Jantar Mantar & India Gate. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra Sightseeing (216 Km / 4 hrs)

After Breakfast drive to another historical and romantic city - Agra. Enroute visit Sikandara - the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon visit The world famous Taj Mahal - the most precious gift of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his loving wife Mumtaz and Also visit the Marble inlay making factories to see traditional workers making amazing marble crafts. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 04: Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (245 Km / 4 ½ hrs)

After breakfast visit Agra Fort & proceed to the Pink City of Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. On arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day local sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort & Palace, "Gaitore" Cenetophs (Front View), take a photo stop at Jal Mahal, City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur – Jodhpur (336 Km / 6 hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

Day 07: Jodhpur Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for Jodhpur city tour. Covering Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Mehrangarh Fort- situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada - an imposing marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899, Kaylana Lake and Mandore Garden. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

Day 08: Jodhpur – Udaipur via Ranakpur (260 Km / 5 ½ hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur Chaumukha Temple built in 1439. This marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars. On arrival check-in to your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over the picturesque Lake Pichola (at your own cost) to admire the royal buildings around the Lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 09: Udaipur Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for Udaipur city tour. Visiting Fateh Sagar, Maharana Pratap Memorial, take a photo stop at Nehru Garden, Sehelion-KI-Bari - Queen’s resort for their friends, Sukhadia Circle (Drive Pass), Bhartiya Lok kala Museum - a museum of folk and art, it displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls. After that visit City Palace – The largest palace complex of Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple – built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 10: Hotel – Udaipur Railway Station / Airport

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Udaipur Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The city is served by Jodhpur Domestic Airport (Airport Code: JDH), located just 5 km south of the city center. Jodhpur Airport offers daily direct non stop flights connecting New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai. Taxis and app cabs operate around the clock from the arrival terminal.

By Train:

Jodhpur Junction Railway Station (Station Code: JU) is the headquarters of the Jodhpur Railway Division, well connected by premier express trains:

• Vande Bharat Express (Train 12461/12462): Semi high speed express connecting Jodhpur to Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) in just 6 hours.
• Mandore Express & Jodhpur Mail: Daily superfast express connecting Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) to Jodhpur in 10.5 hours.
• Suryanagari Express: Daily superfast express connecting Mumbai Bandra Terminus (BDTS) to Jodhpur in 15 hours.
• Prepaid auto rickshaws and private taxis operate round the clock outside Jodhpur Junction.

By Road:

Jodhpur is connected via smooth national highways traversing Rajasthan along National Highway 62 (NH-62), National Highway 25 (NH-25), and National Highway 125 (NH-125):

• From Ajmer (~205 km / 4 hours): Direct highway drive via Beawar and Barr on NH-25.
• From Udaipur (~250 km / 4.5 hours): Scenic highway drive via Ranakpur Jain Temple on NH-62.
• From Jaisalmer (~285 km / 4.5 hours): Smooth drive across the Thar Desert via Pokhran on NH-125.
• From Jaipur (~330 km / 5.5 hours): 4-lane highway drive via Ajmer on NH-48 and NH-25.
• State Buses: RSRTC operates daily Super Luxury Scania, Volvo AC, and sleeper buses to Jodhpur Central Bus Stand from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Udaipur.

Jodhpur features an extraordinary collection of cliffside fortresses, white marble royal cenotaphs, Art Deco palaces, and ancient stepwells:

1. Mehrangarh Fort & Sheesh Mahal Museum (1459 Cliffside Fortress)

Rising 400 feet above the city on a massive perpendicular cliff, Mehrangarh Fort is one of India's largest and best preserved fortresses. Built by Rao Jodha in 1459, the fort houses the gold leaf painted *Phool Mahal*, the mirrored *Sheesh Mahal*, the *Moti Mahal*, and an extraordinary museum exhibiting royal palanquins, elephant howdahs, Rajput armor, and miniature paintings alongside the thrilling Flying Fox zipline over the battlements.

Mehrangarh Fort — 15th-Century Majestic Rajput Hilltop Fortress Overlooking Jodhpur

2. Jaswant Thada & White Marble Lake Cenotaphs (Taj Mahal of Marwar - 1899)

Built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, Jaswant Thada is an intricately carved royal cenotaph crafted from pure white Makrana marble. The marble sheets are carved so thinly that they emit a warm golden glow when illuminated by the sunlight, surrounded by tiered lakeside gardens and royal Rathore chhatris.

Jaswant Thada — 19th-Century Intricate White Marble Cenotaph and Taj Mahal of Marwar in Jodhpur

3. Umaid Bhawan Palace & Royal Heritage Museum (Art Deco Palace - 1943)

Completed in 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and designed by British architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester, Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the world's largest private residences with 347 rooms built in golden Chittar sandstone. The estate is divided into the private residence of the current royal family, a luxury heritage hotel, and a royal museum displaying vintage classic cars, clocks, and Art Deco glassware.

Umaid Bhawan Palace — Grand 20th-Century Art Deco Royal Palace and Museum in Jodhpur

4. Mandore Gardens & Ancient Marwar Royal Chhatris (Pre-1459 Capital)

Located 9 km north of Jodhpur, Mandore served as the ancient capital of the Parihar and Rathore rulers before Jodhpur was founded. The extensive gardens feature royal cenotaphs (*dewals*) constructed in red sandstone resembling ornate Hindu temples, the *Hall of Heroes* with 16 rock carved warrior statues, and the Shrine of the Three Hundred Million Gods.

Mandore Gardens — Historic Royal Red Sandstone Cenotaphs and Temple Shrines in Jodhpur

5. Toorji Ka Jhalra 18th-Century Restored Sandstone Stepwell (1740s)

Constructed in the 1740s by Queen Consort Maharani Tanwarji, Toorji Ka Jhalra is an architectural masterpiece of geometric symmetry built in red Jodhpur sandstone. Plunging over 200 feet into the ground with crisscrossing staircases, carved stone water spouts, and dancing elephant reliefs, the restored stepwell is surrounded by vibrant boutique cafes.

Toorji Ka Jhalra — 18th-Century Geometric Sandstone Stepwell in Jodhpur Old City

6. Ghanta Ghar Clock Tower & Sardar Market Bazaars

Built between 1910 and 1912 by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the center of the old city, this century old clock tower is surrounded by the vibrant alleys of Sardar Market, where hundreds of bustling shops sell traditional spices, textiles, antiques, and local sweets.

7. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park & Volcanic Walking Trails

Spread across 70 hectares of rugged rocky terrain adjacent to Mehrangarh Fort, this ecological park was created to restore the native desert vegetation and volcanic rock formations dating back 750 million years, offering stunning walking trails and panoramic views of the fort ramparts.

8. Kaylana Lake & Machiya Biological Park Sunsets

Constructed in 1872 by Pratap Singh, this scenic artificial lake is situated 8 km west of the city. Surrounded by igneous volcanic hills and migratory bird colonies, it is a favorite spot for evening boat rides and peaceful sunset views.

9. Bishnoi Village Safari Excursion (Khejarli & Wildlife Conservation - 25 km)

A short drive south of Jodhpur leads to the villages of the eco conscious Bishnoi community, where blackbucks, chinkara deer, and peacocks roam freely in sacred groves alongside traditional dhurrie rug weavers and terracotta potters.