Golden Triangle with cooking lesson & Goa

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DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

• Arrive in Delhi by international flight (details to be confirmed) and transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest after your journey.
• Overnight stay in Delhi. (No meals)

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DAY 2: DELHI SIGHTSEEING

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Begin your exploration of Old Delhi, where you’ll drive past the Red Fort and experience a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk. Continue past Kotla Firoze Shah, the ruins of a 14th-century fort, and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
• In the afternoon, tour New Delhi, driving past the Presidential Palace and along the ceremonial boulevard of Rajpath to reach India Gate, the war memorial arch. End the day with a visit to the towering Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Overnight stay in Delhi. (B)

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DAY 3: DRIVE TO AGRA (138 MILES  / 222 KM, APPROX. 3.5 HOURS)

• After breakfast, depart by road for Agra. On arrival, check in at your hotel and unwind.
• In the afternoon, visit the impressive Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed fortress that once housed Mughal emperors and played a key role during the 1857 uprising.
• Later, visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunset. Built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, this white marble masterpiece took 20,000 artisans 17 years to complete. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays)
• Overnight stay in Agra. (B)

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DAY 4: DRIVE TO JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (149 MILES  / 240 KM, APPROX. 5 HOURS)

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then travel by road to Jaipur.
• En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone capital built by Emperor Akbar. Once a thriving city, it was deserted after only 14 years due to water shortages.
• On arrival in Jaipur, check in at your hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B)

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DAY 5: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

• After breakfast, set off for Amber Fort, a stunning hilltop palace with lavish interiors, mirrored halls and painted walls. A round-trip jeep ride will take you to and from the fort’s entrance.
• On the way back, pause for a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of Winds’, famous for its pink sandstone façade dotted with tiny windows.
• In the afternoon, visit the City Palace complex, part museum and part royal residence, known for its beautiful courtyards and impressive Armoury Museum. Continue to Jantar Mantar, the massive astronomical observatory built in the 18th century, which features precise stone instruments still used today.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B)

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DAY 6: JAIPUR MARKET & COOKING LESSON

• After breakfast, explore Jaipur’s lively bazaars with your guide. Known for intricate Kundan and Meenakari jewellery, the city’s markets are also filled with colourful textiles, spices, and handicrafts.
• In the evening, join a local chef for a hands-on cooking experience. Begin with a visit to a market to learn about local produce and spices, then continue to the chef’s home for a Rajasthani cooking lesson. Choose between vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes (preference advised at booking). Enjoy the meal with Indian cocktails, traditional accompaniments, dessert, and chamomile tea.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B/D)

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DAY 7: FLY JAIPUR TO GOA

• After an early breakfast, transfer to Jaipur Airport for your flight to Goa.
• Board Indigo flight 6E|6977, departing at 07:25 hrs and arriving in Goa (MOPA – North Goa Airport) at 09:35 hrs.
• On arrival, transfer (approx. 1 hour) to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the sea in India’s smallest and most laid-back state.
• Overnight stay in Goa. (B/D)

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DAYS 8–10: LEISURE DAYS IN GOA

• Each morning, enjoy breakfast at your resort. These three days are yours to relax at leisure. Take in the golden beaches, swim in the Arabian Sea, or explore the relaxed charm of Goa with its mix of Indian and Portuguese heritage.
• Overnight stays in Goa. (B/D each day)

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DAY 11: DEPART GOA

• Check out from the hotel and transfer to Goa Airport for your onward flight.