Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Golden Triangle!


India is known for its togetherness and companionship. Not only among people, but even different states are interlinked to create one strong nation. Such is the inter-connection between the three major cities of North India forming the Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These cities reflect the traditions of North India in the most comprehensive manner and hence have been interconnected to form the crown of Indian heritage. The three flamboyant cities offer an enriching experience with cultural, historical and architectural magnificence of the capital of India, the city of Taj Mahal and the Pink City of the Rajput kings.
The capital city of our country is also its source of power. Sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, Delhi boasts of remnants of its glorious past surviving along with skyscrapers, posh residential colonies and busy commercial complexes. Famous places worth visiting include the World Heritage Site - Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate built by Edwin Lutyens during the British rule with names of all martyrs of wars inscribed on its wall and the Amar Jawan Jyoti burning in their remembrance since 1971, Qutab Minar – the tallest brick minaret in the world, Jantar Mantar – an old observatory, Jama Masjid, etc. Famous for its amalgamation of old and new (also known as Lutyen’s Zone), Delhi offers mouth-watering cuisines for all food lovers. While Kinari Bazar is famous market for decorative items, Cannaught Place if known for top brands and shopping. There Janpath for casual, low cost yet good quality purchases.

Home to world’s most beloved monument – Taj Mahal, Agra is known for its Mughal architecture, intricate handicrafts, jewellery and the wealth of heritage. Its prominence grew when Shah Jahan created history by building Taj Mahal in the eternal love of his wife Mumtaz. Agra Fort, Dayal Bagh Temple and Fatehpur Sikri are among other tourist attractions. Purses, footwear, jewellery, embroidery work, and other finely designed handicrafts along with mouth-watering Mughlai food, not to forget the world famous Petha, a sweet savoured by many, Agra is an enriching experienced, symbolic of Love.
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, also the Pink City, has numerous majestic forts and beautiful havelis that attract tourists. The most common and popular attraction for tourist is the Hawa Mahal, used by the princesses as a veil to watch proceedings on the road below. Other must visit places are The City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. Jaipur’s high profile eating outlets still serve the well-preserved recipes of the Royal Chefs. Dal-bati-churma, lachhedar parantha and bessan ki missipuri, red meat, sweets like malpuas, dil jani, ladoos, ghevar are just some of the mouth-watering specialities of Jaipur, served famously in Hotel Choki Dhani, Surya Mahal Restaurant, The Royal Fast Food. Visitors get to enjoy wonderful shopping ranging from traditional artefacts, handicrafts, tie-and-dye textiles, kundan jewellery and lot more.
A unique network inter-connecting the richest and the most diverse states of North India, The Golden Triangle tour offers 3 in one vacation destinations to know the heart and soul of India. From an enchanting blend of old and new Delhi, to the city of Agra - symbolic of selfless and eternal love, to the royal Jaipur with a wealth of heritage and culture, an Indian tour can’t get better than this.

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