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Golden Triangle Tours include visit to three most
popular cities of India – The capital city – Delhi, pink
city – Jaipur and visit to alluring Taj Mahal in Agra.
Take Golden Triangle Tours to India by visiting these
ancient cities of India and learn more about the rich
history of the country.
Enjoy your holidays to the maximum by taking a
leisure trip with us when we take you to the majestic
grandeur visiting beautiful places of North India that
are included in the Golden Triangles tours.
Golden Triangle tours are truly a feast to visitor's
eyes. Tourists enjoy an exotic blend of enjoyment and
relaxation while visiting the most alluring places of
North India. This circuit of North India Tours offers
one of finest accommodations
to the tourists.
 Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi
Traditional welcome upon
arrival at Delhi airport and
drive to hotel for night stay at
Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana
- the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red
Fort and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din
Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War
Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern
Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House,
Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings
& Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Rajh ghat
Day 03 : Delhi -Agra

Drive to Agra visiting Sikandra enroute,

arrive Agra check into the hotel, Visit the
famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor
Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later
visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl
Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private
Audience. Night Stay at Hotel.
Pearl mosque
Day 04 : Agra- Jaipur

Leave Agra to Jaipur, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri,

arrive Jaipur check into the hotel. Night stay at
Hotel .
Day 05 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of
the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering
with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was
given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting
Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by
Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years
old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas
Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose
residential & business areas. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Delhi

Leave Jaipur to Delhi, enroute halt for

lunch. Arrive Delhi transfer to the hotel
for night stay.

Day 07: Delhi

Morning free for rest into the hotel, late

evening transfer to the airport to catch
your flight for home........Tour end with
happy memory.
DELHI
Delhi is one of the most ancient cities of
India that carries past, modern day present
living simultaneously. Several dynasties
rules from this place and left behind rich
plethora of monuments and architecture.
India's capital New Delhi is a symbol of
strength and pride for her people. Visiting
Delhi is a dream for every Indian and the
first choice of most foreign tourists coming
to India.
You can find that various cultural elements
have been absorbed in the daily life which
has left Delhi and its dweller enriched with
cultural values. Experience the most
rewarding experience in Delhi.
 FAST FACTS
Population: 12.8 million (app) 

Area: 1483 sq km 

Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu 

STD Code: 011 
Domestic airport 
Palam airport

International airport 
Indira Gandhi International airport
Climate
Widespread Dust

Feels Like: 34°C

Humidity: 15%
Wind: W 13 km/h

Summers in Delhi are from April to June. Monsoon generally sets in

from July and may last till September. Winters are from November to
February. Temperatures may rise to a high of 45 degrees in summer and
drop to a low of about 5 degrees in winter. Monsoon rains are not very
heavy and Delhiites eagerly await the rainy season to bring some respite
from the sweltering heat.

Best Time to Visit 

September-November and February-April
 TEMPLES OF DELHI

Lotus Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kalka Devi Temple, Lakshmi

Narayan Temple are some of the famous worship shrines in Delhi.
Besides their religious sanctity these temples are also famous for
their architecture spledor.

.. Birla Mandir
.. Kali Bari Mandir
.. Kalkaji Temple
.. Lotus Temple
 BIRLA MANDIR
Also Known As Lakshmi-Narayan
Mandir 

Famous Birla Mandir in Delhi is

essentially a Hindu temple which came
up alongside with New Delhi and has
therefore been pegged with it. It is the
first of the temples built across the
country by the industrial family of Birla.
Located just off Connaught Place on
Mandir Marg
it is dedicated to Vishnu, the second of the Hindu
Trinity of creator-preserver-destroyer, and his consort
Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.

The Most Important Temples of Hindus 

Built in 1938, famous Birla Mandir in Delhi was
inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the express
condition that people of all castes and especially
untouchables would be allowed in.
 KALKAJI TEMPLE
Situated beyond the commercial
complex of Nehru Place lies this temple
dedicated to the goddess Kalka Devi. Its
oldest section dates back to 1764 and
additions were made in the mid-
19 th century. However most of the
building is modern. Thousands of
pilgrims throng the temple, especially in
October during the nine days of
navratrey, when a huge fair is held here.
Lotus Temple - Modern Temple of Delhi

Lotus Temple - a modern of Delhi is one

such temple that facilitates the Bhai's
Faith of Worship. The Baha’i House of
Worship is dedicated to the oneness of
all religions and mankind. Subsidiary
buildings that afford relief to the
suffering, sustenance to the poor, shelter
to the wayfarer, solace to the bereaved
and education to the ignorant will
abound around the House of Worship.
¤ The Bahai's Faith

The Baha’is lay great emphasis on prayer and

meditation. These, they believe are important
instruments for the progress of the human soul, both
in this world and the next. The Baha’is pray to one
God, the Creator of the Universe.

The Baha’i Writings specify that the mere act of

praying is not sufficient. The inspiration drawn from
one's prayers must be translated into action that
promotes the well being of humanity.
 KALI BARI
TEMPLE
A stone’s throw from Birla Mandir to the right
is the much smaller but quite popular temple
devoted to the Goddess Kali. Especially dear
to the Bengali community of Delhi, Kali Bari
Mandir in Delhi is the centre of celebration
during the festival of Durga Puja held every
October. Since Kali is believed to be the
manifestation of Durga in her most terrifying,
warlike avatar, liquor is offered to the goddess
in this temple. 
 Delhi Forts
Delhi Forts are the sheer reminders of the glorious
era of city's successive dynasties. Visit the colossal
Red Fort and Old Fort two major attractions of the
city capital.

RED FORT
PURANA QILA
TUGHLAQABAD FORT
NAI-KA-KOT RUINS
 Delhi Red Fort
Built during the reign of Shah Jahan,
the Lal Qila (or Red Fort) has been a
mute witness to innumerable
conspiracies, scandals,
battles.....Completed in a span of nine
years, it cost about ten million rupees ,
with about half the sum going towards
the building of palaces. The fort is
octagonal in shape, like most Islamic
buildings in India. The north of the
fort is connected to the smaller
Salimgarh fort.
The Red Fort is an intimidating structure. It measures 900m by
550m, with its rampart walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km. It
towers at a height of 33.5m. On the outside, you can still see
the moat that was originally connected with the Yamuna River.

¤ The Major Gateways

Besides the Lahori Gate, the entry point is the Hathipol
(elephant gate), where the king and his visitors would dismount
from their elephants. The other major attractions of the Red
Fort are the Mumtaz Mahal, the Rang Mahal, the Khas Mahal,
the Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-Khas, the Hamam and the Shah
Burj.
Every year, on the 15th of August, the National Flag of India is
hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister , celebrating
India's independence..
 PURANA QILA (OLD FORT)
One does not have to go far to see the old
fort or Purans Quila standing stoically
amidst wild greenery. Built on the site of
the most ancient of the numerous cities
of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is
roughly rectangular in shape having a
circuit of nearly two kilometres. 
The thick ramparts crowned by merlons
have three gateways provided with
bastions on either side. It was surrounded
by a wide moat, connected to river
Yamuna, which used to flow on the east
of the fort.
The northern gate way, called the Talaqui darwaza or the
forbidden gateway, combines the typically Islamic pointed arch
with Hindu Chhatris and brackets; whereas the southern gateway
called the Humayun Darwaza also had a similar plan. 
•The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by
Humayun who laid his new capital Dinpanah in 1534 A.D. Sher
Shah who defeated Humayun in1540 A.D. Purana Quila is the
venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every
evening built a few building in the complex. 

to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any

faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate. 

Around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which
light up, in natural light. It looks spectacular at dusk when it is
flood lit.
 TUGHLAQABAD
FORT
¤ Fort Stands In Isolation

'Ya base gujjar, ya rahe ujjar.' (May [this

city] be the abode of nomads or remain
in wilderness.)
These words, with which the great Sufi
saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya cursed
Ghiyas-ud-din's city, seem to still echo
all over the ghostly ruins of
Tughlaqabad. The citadel frowns down
ominously like some Gothic palace all
over the Qutub-Badarpur road and
seems to prefer its splendid isolation.
Which is of course not exactly what Ghiyas-ud-
din Tughlaq had in mind when he started out
building it. It would have broken the old sultan's
heart if he had seen just how swiftly the saint's
curse went into action; soon after his death in
fact. 
 DELHI
MOSQUES
Mosques in Delhi are the best specimen of Mughal
architecture, giving the elegance and grace to the centers
of Islamic worship in India.

.. Gumbad Masjid
.. Begumpuri Masjid
.. Fatehpuri Masjid
.. Jama Masjid
.. Khirkee Masjid
.. Quwwat-ul - Islam 
 JAMA MASJID
¤ The Biggest Mosque In India 

Near the Red Fort about 500m away is the

Jama masjid, the biggest mosque in India.
It was begun by Shah Jahan in 1650 and
completed six years later and the whole
cost about a million rupees. It is hard to
imagine a building more suited to evoking
the awe of the majesty of Allah in man.
The mosque stands on a rocky elevation.
Its huge gateway looks down at you like
fastidious connoisseur from an immense platform
which has steps that lead up to it. 
Constructed in Sandstone and white marble, Jama
Masjid can be entered from both the directions -
North and the South Gates. The eastern gateway is
supposed to remain open in Friday and was used
by the emperor himself. Jama Masjid is cluttered
by devotees who offer namaz, especially during
Muslim Festival. For those who don't belong to
non - Muslim community, a specified time is
mentioned to enter the mosque. 
 KHIRKEE MASJID
The Khirkee mosque was built by Khan-i-jahan
Junan Shah the prime minister of Feroze Shah
Tughlaq in 1380. The mosque gets its name
from its exquisite windows or khirkees. 
Gordon Risley Hearn in his The Seven Cities of
Delhi (1906) after describing the mosque as 'a
very fine one' says:In plan it is square and
within the encircling wall there is a colonnade;
but the interior, instead of being left open, as
other mosques of the time were, has arcades in
the shape of a cross; four courts are thus left
open… the windows in the outer walls are
closed by heavy sand stone grilles… (the)
mosque is well worthy of inspection…
 Bara Gumbad Masjid

Built in 1494. Towards the right, set a

little back from Muhammad Shah's
tomb is the Bara Gumbad. This is a
square tomb with an all-encompassing
massive dome, which leaves hardly
any space for a roof. It is decorated
with stuccowork and painting from
inside, while the outside is a mix of
grey, red and black.
 Begumpuri Masjid
Begumpuri Masjid Jahanpanah, so
lovingly planned and so carelessly given
up by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (1325-
1351), is survived by painfully little today.
Remaining buildings speak of grandiose
and much planning; the idea was to
encompass all the Delhi's before it in one
all-embracing fortress. However like most
ideas of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
(see history) it defied all practical steps
taken to make it a reality and Jahanpanah
was left as it was when about halfway
through. 
 DELHI
MONUMENTS
Monumental heritage of Delhi is well preserved
in its forts, palaces, temples and mosques. Visit
the magnificent Qutub Minar that holds lot of
surprises in its colossal minaret.

.. Jantar Mantar
.. Alai Darwaza
.. Alai Minar
.. Qutub Minar
 JANTAR
MANTAR
The Jantar Mantar was built in 1710 by
Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743)
in Delhi. This is an observatory
consisting of mason-built astronomical
instruments to chart the course of the
heavens. Jai Singh, who was a very
scholarly king with a very keen interest
in astronomy and astrology, had other
observatories built too – in Ujjain, Jaipur,
Mathura (which no longer survives) and
Varanasi. 
 QUTUB MINAR
Qutab Minar is located at Mehrauli in
southern Delhi. A fine example of early
medieval period architecture, Qutab Minar
was built by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak of the
Slave dynasty in 13th century. Built of red
sand stone, the Minar rises to a height of
72.5 metres from the ground. There are
intricate carvings and verses from the holy
Koran inscribed on the walls of the Minar.
 Rashtrapati Bhawan
The official residence of President of India is
a superb example of British architectural
style during colonial period. There is a slight
ascent of Rajpath from India Gate leading to
Rashtrapati Bhavan. The gardens of
Rashtrapati Bhavan, particularly Mughal
gardens ranks among the best gardens in
India. 
 INDIA
GATE
¤ All India War Memorial

India Gate is constructed as a memorial and

was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers
who laid down their lives during world war
I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate is 42 m
high and is popular relaxation area during
the summer evenings. India Gate also act as
popular picnic spot during winter. Also
known as the All India War Memorial, India
Gate was designed and constructed by
Lutyens. He was the who is considered the
chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi
 DELHI
TOMBS
A special feature caters to the structure of tombs, all
tombs crown the onion shaped domes and Delhi is no
exceptional to it. Safdarjang's tomb and Humayun
tomb are the superb specimen of typical Mughal
style of tomb architecture.

.. Humayun’s Tomb
.. Jamali Kamali Tomb
.. Ala-ud-dins Tomb
.. Sultan Ghari’s Tomb
.. Tomb of Altamash
.. Ghiyasuddin Tomb
 HUMAYUN’S
TOMB
The construction of Humayun's tomb was
taken up by the grief-stricken wife of
Humayun, Hamida Banu, also known as Bega
Begam in 1565. Legend has it that the design
of the Taj was inspired from this tomb's. In
pure architectural sense, this building is
probably superior and much more beautiful
that the stunning Taj.
The complex took nine years to complete and
the tomb itself is a dazzling landmark in the
evolution of Mughal architecture in India.
Hamida Begum is said to have spent one and a
half million rupees on it and you just have to
see it to know that every penny was worth it. 
 JAMALI KAMALI
TOMB
Further down is the Jamali Kamali masjid
and tomb, which has recently been renovated
by INTACH, an autonomous cultural
organization. Jamali was the alias of the Sufi
saint Shaikh Fazlullah, who was also known
as Jalal Khan.
The tomb and mosque bearing their names lie
within yards of each other. They were started
in Babur's time in about 1528 and finished in
Humayun's reign by 1535-36. 
The tomb lies immediately behind the
mosque and is a smallish chamber. Small
but not humble. Upon entering it your eye
is immediately caught by the richly
ornamented ceiling and walls. They are
covered with tiles of various hues and
patterns in incised and painted plaster.
Several verses compose by Jamali are also
inscribed on the walls. 
The beautiful and spruce lawns of Jamali
Kamali make it a popular picnic spot for
Delhites.
 SHOPPING IN
DELHI
From medieval period, Delhi has always been
the most important trading center in Northern
India. Many of its localities, like Sheikh Sarai
and Yusuf Sarai, derive their names from the
ancient trading towns of Delhi. Today, instead
of market towns, there are number of
shopping complexes, hubs, whole sale
markets scattered all over the Delhi city. 
Shopping is always on top of the itinerary
chart for any tourist visiting Delhi. There are
whole shebang of items of tourist choice, such
as jewelry, carpets, handicrafts, precious
stones, silks and silver ware - all synonymous
Some of the popular market places of the capital
are Janpath, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar
Market, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar and Kamala Nagar
markets. 
 JAIPUR

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a wonderful tourist

attraction in Rajasthan. The Pink City of Jaipur has a
number of architectural wonders that attract tourists from
all over the country and abroad. Most of the foreign
tourists, who come to India, also tour this city of majestic
forts and beautiful havelis. Jaipur lies in the state of
Rajasthan and is about 258 kilometres from Delhi, the
capital of India. Jaipur Hub takes you on a tour of various
tourist attractions in and around Jaipur.
MAP
 FAST FACTS

Jaipur Weather Information

Temperature Summer Average Max 44.6°C,

Average Min. 25.8°C
Winter Average Max. 20.0°C
Average Min 8.3°C

RAINFALL 64 cm

Best Season September to March

 HISTORY
The city owes its name, founding and planning to the great
warrior-astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693–1743). In
1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided the
time was right to move from his cramped hillside fort at nearby
Amber. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and
rectangular blocks, according to principles set down in
the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu architectural treatise. In
1728 he built Jantar Mantar, Jaipur’s remarkable observatory.
In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh had the entire old city painted
pink, a colour associated with hospitality, to welcome the Prince
of Wales (later King Edward VII), and the tradition has been
maintained – the current maharaja is a great polo chum of
Britain’s Prince Charles.
PEACOCK GATE
PUPPET
SHOW
 
HAWA MAHAL

Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh,

is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur.
The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal
monument having 152 windows with over
hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of
Rajput architecture. . Originally designed for
the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the
processions and other activities, on the street
below. Now it houses a well laid out museum.
The display “Jaipur past and present” is the
special feature of this newly setup museum.
Timing 10.00 to 16.30 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00: Phone: 2618862  
 
 JANTAR MANTAR

Built in 18th century by Maharaja

Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge
masonary instruments were used to
study the movement of
constellations and stars in the sky.
Enormous sun-dial still provide
accurate time, which are subject to
daily corrections. Timing 9.00 to
16.30 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 10.00, Phone: 2610494
 JAIGARH FORT
Standing on a hilltop, overlooking the palaces
and city of Amer. The world’s biggest cannon
on wheels- the Jai Ban is positioned here, built
during reign of Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh. It has
a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the
cannon for a single shot. Timing 10.00 to 16.45
hrs, Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 15.00 & for foreigners Rs. 20.00,
Phone: 2630848
LAXMI NARAYAN
TEMPLE - is situated just below the
Moti 000ngri, known for the intricate marble
carvings in white marble, popularly known as
Birla Temple.

GAITOR - (6 kms) At the foot hill of

Nahargarh stands the memorials to the former
rulers of Jaipur the place has some gracefully
carved cenotaphs in white marble.
 

 
 
 CITY
PALACE
The City Palace is another beautiful landmark that
was built by Kachchwah Rajput rulers of Jaipur. The
City Palace is a classic example of Mughal and Rajput
architecture. A part of the palace today is museum that
houses a collection of rare manuscripts, weapons,
Mughal carpets and costumes, and Mughal and
Rajasthani miniatures.
CITY PALACE
 JALMAHAL
- 
(6 kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set
in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around
the lake is in progress.
 
 SHOPPING IN
JAIPUR
Jaipur-a treasure trove for shoppers,
shopping is irresistible, a wide range of
 handicrafts are available in the market, most of
items are produced in the centers in and around
the city. The city is one of the most important
centers in the world for cutting and polishing
precious and semi precious stone, diamonds. 
The stone and marble carving industry is also a
famous art of Jaipur. The stone used is either
procured from within Jaipur or from the marble
mines of Makrana, the famous quarry that
provided all the marble stone for one of the
wonders of the world at Agra the Taj Mahal The
carvings portraits and busts created in Jaipur are
Johari Bazar: This is where you
can buy jewellery and tie and dye
sarees, two lanes joining the main
road - Gopalji ka Rasta and
Haldion ka Rasta house numerous
establishments selling jewellery.
On the main road itself you find
many silversmiths. Traditional tie
and dye fabrics and textiles are also
available here.
 
Tripolia Bazar and Chaura
Rasta: You can shop here for
textiles, utensils, ironware and
trinkets. If you want to see the
artisans at work, step into the side
Bapu Bazaar and Nehru
Bazaar: Here you can purchase
textiles, local perfumes and shoes
made of camel skin.
 
Mirza Ismial Road (MI. Road): The
broad thoroughfare houses a large
number of emporia selling a variety of
goods ranging from jewellery and
brass work to textiles, to blue pottery,
to woodwork, etc. These shops stock a
large variety of goods to satisfy the
tourists’ needs.
 
 FAST FACTS
Location : Uttar Pradesh State, India.

Distance from National Capital :200 kms approx.

 
Estimated population: 1.4 millions.

Altitude:169 Meters above sea level

Area: 4082 sq. km.

Language: Hindi, Urdu, English

Temperature: Summer - 21.90 °C - 45.00 °C 

AGRA
 HISTORY

In 1501, Sultan Sikander Lodi established his capital

here, but the city fell into Mughal hands in 1526, when
Emperor Babur defeated the last Lodi sultan at Panipat,
80km north of Delhi. Agra reached the peak of its
magnificence between the mid-16th and mid-17th
centuries during the reigns of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah
Jahan. During this period the fort, the Taj Mahal and
other major mausoleums were built. In 1638 Shah Jahan
built a new city in Delhi, and his son Aurangzeb moved
the capital there 10 years later.
 
In 1761 Agra fell to the Jats, a warrior class who
looted its monuments, including the Taj Mahal.
The Marathas took over in 1770, but were
replaced by the British in 1803. Following the
Uprising of 1857, the British shifted the
administration of the province toAllahabad.
Deprived of its administrative role, Agra
developed as a centre for heavy industry,
quickly becoming famous for its chemicals
industry and atmospheric pollution, before the
Taj and tourism became a major source of
income.
 TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is one of the
most beautiful monuments in the world. The
Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan, as the mausoleum of his beloved
Queen Mumtaz The Taj Mahal is recognized
worldwide as a symbol of eternal love. Built
of white marble and surrounded by green
gardens, the Taj Mahal is a breathtakingly
beautiful sight. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO
world Heritage site and is considered one of
the wonders of the world and the supreme
example of Mughal architecture in India.
Shahjahan loved his wife so much that after she passed
away in 1631, he decided to immortalize their love in
the form of the Taj Mahal. It is more than 350 years and
still has its romantic aura intact, which attracts millions
of visitors from all part of the world.
Taj Museum
Original drawings available here show the precision
with which the architect had planned this monument.
He even anticipated that it would be completed in 22
years. Drawings of the interiors show the position of the
graves in such precision that the foot of the graves faces
the viewer from any angle. Many more such
breathtaking collections are here which can also be
seen.
 AGRA FORT
Built by the great Emperor Akbar in
1565 AD the fort is a masterpiece of
design and construction. Within the
fort are a number of exquisite
buildings, including the Moti
Masjid, Diwane-E-Am, Diwani-E-
Khaas and Musanman Burj, where
the Emperor Shah Jahan died while
in imprisonment.  The fort is
crescent-shaped, flattened on the
east with a long, nearly straight wall
facing the river.
It has a total perimeter of 2.4 km, and is ringed
by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone
punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A
9mt. wide and 10mt.deep moat surrounds the
outer wall. An imposing 22mt. high inner wall
imparts a feeling of invincible defensive
construction. The route through the Amar Singh
gate is dog-legged. The layout of the fort was
determined by the course of the river, which in
those days flowed alongside. The main axis is
parallel to the river and the walls bridge out
towards the city. 
 FATEHPUR
SIKRI
The deserted city Fatehpur Sikri
was the capital of the Mughal
Empire between 1570 and 1585.
It was built under the personal
supervision of the Emperor
Akbar; he was childless and,
having tried all sorts of solutions
to his plight, visited a Sufi saint,
Sheikh Salim Chishti, for help.
Soon a son was born and,
impressed and overjoyed, he
started building on the site
where he had met the saint
However due to a severe shortage of water the
city was abandoned after only fifteen years and
the capital was relocated back to Agra. As a
result Fatehpur Sikri stands untouched and
perfectly preserved; a complete medieval
fortress of red sandstone, with vast central
squares, exquisitely carved multi-tiered
pavilions, cool terraces and formal gardens.
Fatehpur Sikri is a 25 mile (40km) journey west
of Agra, on the way to Jaipur.
 PANCH MAHAL

Panch Mahal, a five storied pavilion,

stands on the western line of the
courtyard. This is the badgir, the
Persian wind tower for ladies of the
harem......
PANCH MAHAL
 AMBER FORT

Amber Fort is another famous tourist

attraction in Jaipur. The Amber Fort was
built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th
century and was completed by Sawai Jai
Singh in the 18th century. The fort
offers magnificent views of the
surrounding area. The fort is a mix of
Mughal and Rajput architecture and is
built in red stone and white marble.
 SHOPPING IN
AGRA
Agra has both traditional
markets that have been in
the trading business for
centuries. Then, there are
the modern shopping sites
and complexes especially
the state emporiums where
you can purchase antique
souvenirs to luxury items.
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