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Golden Triangle Tours

Itmad-Ud-Daulla:
This monument was constructed by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. This lovely memorial is an artistic creation & architecture with mosaic, marbles, and inlaid work with precious & semi-precious stones. The interiors of the complex is considered more beautiful than that of Taj Mahal. This is also called as baby or little Taj.

Sikandra :
This carved sandstone of Akbar lies in the middle of a lush green garden while entering Agra. The construction was started by Akbar but could not survive to see it. The Tomb of Akbar was completed in 1613 by his son.

Other Places:
Other places of tourist attractions in Agra are Jama Masjid, Chini-Ka-Rauza,Dayal Bagh, Rambagh, Mariyam’s Tomb and Buland Darwaza.

Fatehpur Sikri:
This ancient town is located just 40 Kms from Agra and was built by Mughal emperor Akbar during 1571-1585. The monument is a fine example of a medley of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The tomb of Salim Chisti is also located inside the fort and is famous pilgrimage place for Muslims.

Bharatpur Bird Sancturay :
The Keoladeo National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is famous avifauna sanctuary for thousands of rare and highly endangered birds. It is also a World Heritage Site. Siberian Cranes from far flung countries come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre for bird watchers.

Delhi Darshan Tour

Qutab Minar:

This is highest stone structure and is 72.5 mts high and has a diameter of 14.3 mts. The purpose of building this tower is not clear however, some believe that it was raised as a tower of victory to show the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while some say it served as a minaret to the adjoining mosque to call people for prayer.

There is an Iron Pillar near the mosque dating back to the 4th century. The pillar exhibits an inscription which states that it was raised as a flagstaff in honour of the Hindu god, Vishnu, and in the memory of the Gupta King Chandragupta II (375-413). How the pillar moved to its present location remains a mystery. The pillar also projects ancient India's achievements in metallurgy. The pillar is made of 98 per cent wrought iron and has stood 1,600 years without rusting or decomposing.

Humayun's Tomb:
The tomb of the second Mughal Emperor was built in 1570. The architecture of the mausoleum is a model that was to be followed by several others including the best known the Taj Mahal. The building style is a combination of Persian architecture and indigenous building styles. The mausoleum is also known for several of the eminent Mughal personalities buried here. Among others, there are graves of Hamida Begum, Akbar's mother; Dara Shikoh, Shah Jahan's son and Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal Emperor.

Lakshminarayan Temple:
The Laxmi Narayana Temple is the popular name for the Birla Temple in Delhi. This is a modern Hindu temple of Laxmi and Narayana. This temple was founded by Mahatma Gandhi for all the castes and devotions. The Geeta Bhavan in the Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayana Temple) has beautiful paintings representing events from Indian mythology. There is a Mandir within the complex housing Lord Buddha.

Red Fort :
The Red Fort at Delhi is a perfect example of Mughal architecture located in old Delhi on the Yamuna river bed. This is a red stone structure was completed by 1638 when the Mughals shifted their capital from Agra to Delhi. There are many important buildings with the compound with include Diwan-e-aam which services as a large pavilion for public. The courtyard consists of large balcony which is separated by railings.

Lotus Temple:
One of the beautiful temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and that is why it is called lotus temple. Also called as the Baha'i Temple is spectacular in its design. 27 wonderful huge white petals of an unfolding lotus made of marble spring from nine pools and walkways. This symbolizes the nine unifying spiritual paths of the faith. It is designed by Fariborz Sahba, a Canadian architect. This temple is surrounded by a beautiful 26 acre garden. The nine doors of the Lotus temple open onto a central hall, and has a capacity of up to 2,500 people. The central hall is slightly more than 40 meters tall and its surface is made of white marble.

Other Places of Tourist Interest:
Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building, Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.

Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.

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Hawa Mahal OR Palace of Winds:
The 'Hawa Mahal' or the Palace of Wind is one of the main landmarks of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The Hawa Mahal is a five storey building of remarkable architecture and a spectacular example of the Rajput style of architecture made of red and pink sand stone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's done (painted) with quick lime. Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs. Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories. It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work. These pink sandstone windows commonly known as "Jharokhas" are constructed in such a style, that it looks like a giant honeycomb. The air circulation through windows represents the marvelous touch of Mughal designing, which keeps the Palace always cool. The small screened balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices enhance the beauty of the Palace. The Pyramidal outline and replication of pattern makes it more attractive in appearance. he entrance is through the City Palace from where doors open into a commodious courtyard with double storeyed buildings covering three sides. The building today houses an Archaeological Museum. The upper two storeys have just a single room. There are no stairs to reach the upper floors. Rather, there are ramps meant for carrying the palanquin of the royal ladies.

City Palace:
It includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces & buildings. It was built between 1729 and 1732 by Sawai Jai Singh II. The architects is a fusion of Shilpa Shastra of Indian Architecture with Rajput, Mughal & Europen styles. This magnificent palace exhibits museum has a rich collection of royal costumes and a display of the Rajput weaponry. Other attractions of the City Palace Complex are Textile, Art Gallery, Chhavi Nivas, Mukut Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple. It remains open to visitors from Monday to Sunday between 10 AM to 5PM (Closed on Diwali / Holi and a select few holidays).

Observatory OR Jantar Mantar:
Jantar means "instrument." Mantar (the same word as "mantra") is usually translated "formula," but here it means "calculation." So, "Jantar Mantar" means something like "instrument for calculation." It is on of the largest stone astronomical observatory in the world.Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. Jantar Mantar is wholly constructed with stone and marble. The observatory has fourteen statistical instruments for measuring time, predicting eclipses and to ascertain other astronomical events.

Raj Mandir Cinema Hall:
One visiting Jaipur must not miss a movie in Rajmandir Cinema hall- the best known cinema building. Opened on 01st June 1976. The first Bollywood fim screened here was "Charas". Well-known architect W. M Namjoshi designed the the structure of Rajmandir cinema hall. It has a single screen well-equipped to screen 70 mm films & it can accomodate 1237 viewers.

Choki Dhani:
Choki Dhani is also high on the list of places to be visited in Jaipur. This is an excellent & pleasurable tourist complex built with the depiction of ethnic Rajasthani culture, tradition, folk art, food, lifestyle of village life in Rajasthan. One can experience the whole real Rajasthani village culture in fun, entertainment, games, shopping, rajasthani cuisine, folk dance, music & it is also a perfect place a weekend trip from Delhi.

Shopping in Jaipur:
Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar are some of the best shopping markets in Jaipur to look out for jewellery, tie dye sarees, fabrics, suits, lehengas, Rajasthani trinkets and bandhani work. Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta is famous for textile outlets in addition to shops selling utensils, ironware and trinkets. It is also closed on every Sunday.

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