India’s golden triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the national capital Delhi, Agra and Jai pur. The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map. The trips usually start in Delhi moving south to the site of Taj Mahal at Agra, then west, to the desert landscapes of Rajasthan.
Delhi
Delhi is a perfect amalgamation of modernization with ancient history. Delhi aptly justifies being the capital city of India. Along with the hustle-bustle of metropolitan life, there co-exists another facet of the city which introduces you to the Mughal period of History. Red Fort,Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate are some of the major attractions of Delhi.
Jaipur
Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Jaipur’s bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares.
Agra
Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.