The Golden Triangle Tour Excursions

The Golden Triangle Tour is a favourite of international tourists who come to India to see its cultural richness. This most famous tour of India takes you to three fascinating destinations namely Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destinations offer an opportunity to tourists to get acquainted with rich cultural heritage of India and to see architectural wonders. Delhi is known for its glorious history, modern lifestyle, heritage monuments, gardens, art galleries, museums and cuisine. Jaipur is the perfect place to experience royalty of the raja-maharajas of the bygone era. Its palaces, forts and museums will transport you to the times of raja-maharajas. Agra is world famous for its Taj Mahal which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Golden Triangle Excursions: Ranthambore National Park It is a famous wildlife destination of India known for its tigers and other wildlife. It is a famous tiger reserve where tourists come from far and wide. Located near Jaipur, this Park also boasts of a historic fort. The best time to visit the Park is from November to May. Some of the animals found here are tiger, chital, wild boar, leopard, nilgai, hyena and sloth bear. Khajuraho This UNESCO World Heritage Site of Madhya Pradesh is known for its ancient temples with erotic sculptures on their outer wall. The beautifully carved sculptures will surely leave you spell bound. The architectural brilliance of the temples draws tourists from all over the world. Varanasi Popularly known as the city of light, Varanasi is considered the holiest city of India. This famous pilgrimage site is located on the banks of river Ganga. Ganga is the holiest river in India and is worshipped as a goddess. Its various ghats, evening aarti, boat cruise and handicrafts are very popular. This city is also called Banaras and Kashi. Rishikesh It is another known pilgrimage centre of the country. It is ideally located at a point where river Ganga and river Chandrabhaga meet at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas. According to the legend Lord Vishnu killed demon Madhu at Rishikesh. This land boasts of several ancient temples. Lakshman Jhula and Triveni ghat are the famous attractions of this place. Haridwar It is a holy city popularly known as the gateway to the gods. Located on the banks of river Ganga in Uttaranchal, it is the gateway to three other holy sites namely Kedarnath, Badrinath and Rishikesh. It also serves as a venue for the world famous Kumbh Mela. Har ki Pauri, Maya Devi Temple and Bhimgoda tank are the must see attractions of Haridwar. Vrindavan, Mathura, Gwalior and Corbett National Park are the other excursions of Golden Triangle Tour.