subject: Golden Triangle Of India, A Journey Across The Diverse Cultural History Of India [print this page] India has an unbelievably large number of places of tourist attraction spread across its different states. From ice-capped mountains to the sunny beaches, wonders of modern architecture to the historical monuments, lush green forests to the sandy desert, serene holy places to the luxury spa resorts, India has mind-boggling diversities in the offerings it has for its visitors. The travel companies in India have designed different tour packages that showcase the country"s vast diversity. These Tour Packages are among the most eagerly picked up travel packages and are much in demand by both the domestic as well as the international tourists.
The beautiful cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are covered in Golden Triangle of India tour. These three cities have been an important part of India"s history. They still carry imprints of the era gone by. One comes across numerous reflections of the Mughal and British influence on the culture, art and architecture of Delhi. Agra showcases the Mughal lifestyle and culture, while Jaipur is the epitome of Rajputana culture, traditions, art and architecture. The divergent lifestyles and glimpses of the glorious past that a trip across these cities offers are quite unique.
In the tour of Agra Delhi Jaipur is presented at its colourful best. The journey usually starts from Delhi, the capital of the country. Though it is a metropolitan city with a modern outlook, it also holds reminisces of a grand and aristocratic past. It has several tourist sites such as forts, monuments, mosques and other shrines that represent the country"s history. As you stand at these places, the well-maintained structures and their still intact architectural intricacies transport you to the past and you cannot help imagine Delhi as it must have existed then. The alluring and interesting places of Delhi include the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Qutub Minar. Apart from such places of historical significance, there are many embassies, government buildings and memorials as well. Places like Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Parliamentary building also attract numerous tourists.
The Taj Mahal puts Agra at the heart of Golden Triangle themed tours. This renowned testimony of true love attracts thousands of tourists daily from across India and the world. Itmadullah"s Fort, Agra Fort, the nearby Fatehpur Sikri Fort are the other attractions of Agra. The city is the perfect specimen of the opulent Mughal art and architecture. Jaipur, famous as the "pink city" is the city of kings & queens. The culinary offerings and the architecture of the city exhibit the grand Rajputana culture and traditions. The tourists come back enthralled by the artistic finesse and architectural excellence of well-known spots like Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple and Amber Fort.
The Golden Triangle Tour Packages offer an opportunity to experience the enchanting blend of the contrasting Rajputana, Mughal and British cultures, and art & architecture. Almost all reputed travel companies book these packages, both online and offline. They also customize the tours according to the clients" requirements. The packages are eagerly availed by travel enthusiasts who are interested in learning about India"s rich history and discovering its architectural marvels. Inclusion of the famous Wonder of the World, the Taj Mahal, makes the circuit of Golden Triangle India even more irresistible.
