GoPhilanthropic

India's Golden Triangle

All itineraries are private, with Mid-range to Luxury Accommodations - see Hotels

Day 1 - ARRIVE in Delhi by International Flight

• Early morning arrival at Delhi's International Airport where a personal representative will meet you for transfer to your hotel.
• Inquire about the option to visit one of the many successful projects of Deepalaya -a large, comprehensive non-profit organization working to provide education and health services to underprivileged children in India. Plan in advance to give a gift of school supplies or a new desk and chair for the schools in the slum-we'll help make the arrangements in advance.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 2 - DELHI

• After buffet breakfast in the hotel take a sightseeing tour of Delhi.
• Start in Old Delhi with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; then to the magnificent Red Fort. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.
• After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind.
• The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar --the tallest stone tower as well as one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. Then see Humayun's tomb -- precursor to the Taj Mahal. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President's residence.
• Inquire about the option to participate in a small group "City Walk" tour of the Delhi railway station and backstreets bustling with daily activity. Get a look at Indian city life as few outsiders do, led by your English -speaking guide, a former street child who lived in the train station. Visit Salaam Baalak trust, a non-profit organization working to save runaway and abandoned children from the hardships of life on the street.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 - DELHI - JAIPUR

• After buffet breakfast at the hotel, fly from Delhi to Jaipur
• Upon arrival to Jaipur, proceed to check in at your hotel
• Spend the rest of the day at leisure
• Have the evening free or enquire about a private outdoor traditional dance performance on the outskirts of town. Have an early dinner and travel to the village with your guide and driver. As the sun begins to set, you will be seated at the front of the stage while excited villagers gather behind you and on surrounding rooftops to get a glimpse of the fantastic performances of traditional tribal music, dance, fire-breathing, snake-charming and other daring acts. Proceeds to provide a fair wage for the performers and their families while keeping the tradition of performance alive.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 4 - JAIPUR

• After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort.
An Elephant or Jeep will bring you to the fortress (Elephant ride is subject to availability). Come back to your hotel after your excursion.
• In the afternoon you will take a city tour of Jaipur to include the City Palace. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726.
• Stop to see the 'Palace of Winds', otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. Take the opportunity to wander through the local markets.
• Inquire about a private elephant safari where you will enjoy the sunset in the peace and beauty of the countryside from the relatively comfortable position atop an elephant.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 5 - JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA

• After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Jaipur to Agra (240 KMS / 06 hours drive) en-route stopping at Bharatpur for lunch.
• Continue your drive to Agra enroute visiting the deserted red sandstone city Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory). After your visit continue your drive to Agra.
• Upon arrival at Agra proceed to check in at your hotel.
• Remainder of the day is at leisure
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 6 - AGRA

• Early morning horse carriage ride to a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture.
• Come back to your hotel for breakfast then visit the Agra Fort.
• Following sightseeing, pay a visit to the Mother Teresa's Charity Mission - a home to orphans. This home hosts the Children of all age groups starting from infants & the mentally retarded children. Sisters / trained staff fill their lives with affection & provide them the clothing, food & quality education in order to make them self-dependent in their future.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 7 - AGRA - DELHI

• Breakfast and morning at leisure.
• Afternoon drive from Agra to Delhi (204 KMS/ 04:30 hours drive).
• Upon arrival at Delhi, proceed to check in at your hotel
• Evening at leisure
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 8 - DEPART DELHI

• Morning: a representative will meet you at the hotel's lobby and transfer you to Delhi International airport in time to board your flight for back home.