Delhi - Agra - Jaipur

Heralded as the famous trio of 'Golden Triangle Circuit', Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are the ideal destinations for holidaying in India.

These three awesome destinations of Northern India are the potpourri of several interesting sites to explore. Inheriting the treasures of their glorious past, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are the most sought after tourist destinations of our country.

Thousands of globetrotters every year visit these three destinations of Northern India as they have endless array of spectacular things to view. Served as capital of two most powerful dynasties like Mughals and Rajputs, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur respectively are embellished with some brilliant architectural masterpieces.

Be it Mughals or Rajputs, these rulers of erstwhile eras were great patrons of art and culture, which is evident from the opulent monuments of these locales. These magnificent edifices still narrates some interesting tales of romanticism, chivalry and sacrifices of by gone era. And, a trip to these surviving relics are an excellent option to have a taste of past royalty.

Its very hard to judge the best among these three i.e Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Every city has its own charm. Delhi, the capital of India is a melting-pot of various cultures. Served as a nation capital from Mughal period, Delhi has no dearth of beautiful places to visit. Red Fort, Old Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb are some of the most visited site in Delhi. Apart from there are some more places to visit such as Mughal gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lodhi Garden, Garden of Five Senses, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple etc.

While your sojourn at Delhi, don't forget to shop at some famous bazaars of Delhi such as Janpath market of Connaught Place, Delhi Haat, opposite INA market or Sarojini Nagar market etc.

After Delhi, visit Agra. Located on the banks of Yamuna river, Agra, a famous Mughal city is also a hot tourist destination. Its main attraction lies in Taj Mahal, the epitome of eternal love. This white marble monument is considered as one of the 'Seven Wonders of World' as well as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do visit Taj Mahal to witness and feel the true love of Emperor Shah Jahan in the ambiance of this magnificent mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, his beloved wife. Beside Taj, there are some more monuments to cherish such as Agra Fort, Chini-ka-rauza, Jama Masjid, Akbar's Tomb.

Last but not the least, Jaipur, the ' Pink city of India' is also well known for its vast expanses of sand dunes, massive forts and palaces, colorful culture and diverse wildlife. This princely state of Rajputana rulers have some awesome collection of forts and palaces like City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and Jaigarh Fort etc. Apart from there are some more tourist spots such as Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory, Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh etc.

Apart from sight seeing, you can even immersed yourself in shopping as Jaipur is a paradise for shoppers. Visit Johori bazaar for some gem and jewelery shopping or tie and dye products or visit Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar for some leather products like Mojris, Bags, Sandals, etc. You can even purchase traditional Rajasthani handicrafts from these bazaars.

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