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Golden Triangle is one of the most visited Tourist Spots in India. The Golden Triangle includes the three major historic and Ancient cities of the country, Delhi, Jaipur and, Agra.
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Source : https://buzztowns.com/golden-triangle-india-tour-with-varanasi-amritsar-mumbai-goa/ 10 Best Sightseeing Places on your Golden Triangle Tour in India Golden Triangle is one of the most visited Tourist Spots in India. The Golden Triangle includes the three major historic and Ancient cities of the country, Delhi, Jaipur and, Agra. The Taj Mahal in Agra, Amer Fort in Jaipur and India Gate in Delhi are some of the greatest architectural wonders of the world. Check out these 10 best sightseeing places in the Golden Triangle of India- Taj Mahal, Agra The symbol of love and one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is the part of almost every bucket list. Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. It took almost 22 years to build the Taj Mahal, after completion of the mind-blowing monument the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan ordered to cut the hands of every worker, so no such monument could be build again. The view of the Taj Mahal is marvelous at sunrise and sunset. Taj Mahal is an integral part of the Golden Triangle Tour in India.
Agra Fort, Agra Agra Fort was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors, till the capital was shifted to Delhi in 1638. Agra Fort has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort has two gates Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. The fort is built in red sandstone and took almost 8 years of time. Its open daily from sunrise to sunset. Qutub Minar, Delhi Qutub Minar is 239.5 feet high. The construction of Qutub Minar was completed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It has 5 floors and the mosque at the base is known for fulfilling the wishes of people. The Chand Minar and mini Qutub Minar were inspired by the Qutub Minar. In Delhi, during summers the temperature is very high so it's better to plan the Golden Triangle Tour during winters or monsoon. India Gate, Delhi India Gate is a memorial built for the 70000 soldiers who died in First World War. India Gate is one of the largest war memorials in the world. Every year on republic day the prime minister of India pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti. It's one of the most visited monuments in India. Lotus Temple, Delhi The 27 marble petals forming the shape of a lotus, is known for its spectacular architecture. The Lotus Temple is a Bahai House of Worship. Irrespective of gender, caste, and religion anyone can enter and worship at the Lotus Temple. The Lotus Temple has 9 doors and a capacity of 2500 people. Chandni Chowk, Delhi One of the oldest markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk is famous for its amazing street food and Indian outfits. Chandni Chowk is one of the biggest wholesale markets in India, here you can shop for books, clothes, shoes, and leather goods at affordable prices. Chandni Chowk also has some of the oldest restaurants serving mouth-watering delicacies- ● ● ● Paranthewali Gali serving amazing Indian food, Parathas Annapurna Bhandar, popular for Bengali sweets Gol Hatti, serving chole chawal in kullhad.
● Natraj's Dahi Bhalle So do not miss the visit to Chandni Chowk in your Golden Triangle Tour India. Amer Fort, Jaipur 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Amer Fort is one of the principal tourist attractions amongst the foreign as well as Indian Tourists. The construction was started in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh I. It has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort has 4 major courtyards and is open daily from 8 am to 5:30 pm. The elephant ride at Amer Fort is also very famous. It's a must-visit place in the Golden Triangle Tour to India. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur The Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal is made of red and pink sandstone. It has 953 Jharokhas or windows. The original intent behind this structure was to allow the royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals being celebrated on the streets. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur Located on the Aravalli Hills Nahargarh Fort was once part of the strong defense of the city. The fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The Jaipur wax museum and Sheesh Mahal are located in Nahargarh Fort. Some of the scenes in the movie Rang De Basanti and Shuddh Desi Romance are shot here. Bapu Bazar, Jaipur It's the best place for shopping typical Rajasthani jutis, dupattas, bangles and handicrafts. Bapu Bazar attracts tourists from everywhere. You could also enjoy some amazing street food over here. So, these were the top 10 best sightseeing places on your Golden Triangle Tour in India. Visit these places and share your experience in the comment section below!