Exploring the Golden triangle in India
The Golden Triangle is India’s main tourist route, comprised of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Most tourists travel from south to west, beginning in Delhi and ending in Jaipur. It’s described as a triangle because of the three main cities along the route- New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan which form a triangular shape.
Jaipur, India – photo by Himalayan Trails on Flickr CC
The pink city
Jaipur is known as ‘the pink city’ because of its distinctive appearance.
During Sawai Ram Singh’s rule, the city was painted pink to welcome Edward, the Prince of Wales and many of its houses and architecture remain this colour today. It is located in Northern India and is the capital city of Rajasthan.
Visitors to the region should be sure to spend a day at the Amber Fort. The huge fortress sits on top of a hill, offering breathtaking views of Maota Lake. Within its walls, lie a multitude of spectacular gardens, sculptures and palaces- once home to the Rajput royal family.
You can reach its entrance either by hiking up the steep walkway, or for an unforgettable experience (if you are feeling brave) take an elephant ride. If you plan your visit around the evenings entertainment, you can stay and watch the incredible sound and light show, which details the forts history in a beautiful display of colour.
Dilli Haat – photo by sandeepachatan on Flickr CC
Dilli Haat
Delhi is the capital of India and home to 25 million people.
One of the most incredible ways to soak up some authentic Indian culture whilst in Delhi is to spend the day wandering around its many street markets and bazaars. Often carefully hidden down back alleys and side streets, these markets are some of the best in the world. Dilli Haat (a haat is a daily village market), is a treasure trove for those who love to shop for trinkets. It is also one of Delhi’s most popular places to buy street food and handicrafts lovingly created by local people.
If you love to cook, pay a visit to the herbs and spice stalls, where you can take home some of the most fragrant spices, as well as a variety of traditionally made pickles and chutneys.
Taj Mahal at sunrise
The Taj Mahal
Agra is in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh and home to the world famous Taj Mahal. Guests of course, flock to the region to marvel at the beautiful marble building and it’s spectacular grounds. The mausoleum was built as the final resting place for Mumtaz Mahal, the third wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who died during childbirth. Its unique dome like structure set behind a long reflective pool draws in millions of visitors each year, who travel from all over the world to see it.
Travelling the Golden Triangle is around a 1000km trip and will take 7 or 8 days. Each leg of the journey lasts around 4-6 hours by road. Be sure to plan your trip in advance to work out the route which works best for you to ensure you see all the sights you planned to.
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