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Jantar Mantar : A unique structure raised in 1724, now
lies in the heart of Delhi's commercial centre near Connaught
place. This is the Jantar Mantar, one of several astronomical
observatories raised by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.
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Qutub Minar Complex : In 1199, Qutub-ud-Din raised the
Qutub Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent
mosque. From a base of 14.32m it tapers to 2.75m at a height of
72.5m and a valid reason why it took two decades to complete this
monument.. Its a red sandstone tower covered with beautiful and
striking carvings and is inscribed with verses from the holy Quran.
Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower in India as well
as one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised and Delhi's
recognised landmark. The sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish,
completed it.
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Red Fort : After transferring his capital to Delhi from
Agra in 1638 Shah Jahan commenced the construction of Shahjahanabad,
and a little later, on the 16th April 1639, he also laid the foundation
of his citadel, Lal-Qila (Lal-Qal'a) or Red Fort, known also by
other names in contemporary accounts. It was completed after nine
years on the 16th April 1648. The entire fort is said to have
cost about one crore of rupees, half of it on the palaces.
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Tughluqabad : The massive strong walls of Tughluqabad,
the third city of Delhi, are located east of the Qutub Minar.
The citadel frowns down ominously like some Gothic palace all
over the Qutub-Badarpur road and seems to prefer its splendid
isolation..
Day-wise Itinerary of Golden Triangle India Tours
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Day 1 : Arrive Delhi Meet and transfer
to hotel. Overnight.
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Day 2 : Delhi/Agra Morning proceed for half day New Delhi
tour. Covering India Gate Parliament House, President House, Qutab
Minar, National Museum, Afternoon : drive to Agra enroute visit
Sikandra on arrival check into hotel in Agra. Overnight stay.
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Day 3 : Agra/Jaipur Morning ; half day city tour of Agra
covering Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Afternoon : drive to Jaipur
enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Jaipur, check into hotel.
Overnight stay.
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Jaipur Morning : excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant ride. Afternoon
: half-day city tour of City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal
and Ram Niwas Gardens. Overnight stay.
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Day 5 : Jaipur/Delhi Morning : Free at leisure in Jaipur.
Afternoon drive to Delhi Evening arrive Delhi, check into Hotel.
Overnight stay.
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Day 6 : Delhi Morning : Sight-seeing of Old Delhi, Covering
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Shantivan, Chandni Chowk & Raj Ghat,
Evening free at leisure till transfer to the Airport to Board
flight for next destination.
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