Golden Triangle India Excursions

Golden Triangle Tour is an elite excursion favourite among international tourists who come to India to see its cultural richness. The most famous tour of India takes its tourists to three gripping destinations namely Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These cities are prime centre of attraction for tourists.

Ajmer Sharif
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is considered to be among the holiest Muslim shrines in India and is also a famous landmark in Ajmer. Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, the Sufi saint from Persia is enshrined here. In keeping with his secular teachings, its doors are open to people of all faiths and religions. Some say that Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti believed he was a direct descendant of Muhammad and preached his beliefs to the masses. While on his world travel, he was urged by Muhammad, in a dream, to visit India. He reached Ajmer, via Lahore, and made it his home from 1192 till his death in 1236 AD. The shrine was built by Mughal King Humayun in honour of this saint. You can step inside the Dargah through a series of massive silver doors that lead into a courtyard where the saint's tomb is centred. Made of marble and gold plating, the actual tomb is guarded by a silver railing and a marble screen. During his reign, Emperor Akbar made a pilgrimage to Ajmer every year. He, as well as Emperor Shah Jahan, built mosques inside the shrine complex. Visitors to the shrine are awed by the atmosphere of peace and serenity that the combined effects of flowers, sweets and burning incense sticks create.

Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park, got its name in 1957 after Jim Corbett, the famous naturalist and photographer. This is India’s first national park and beyond doubt the most attractive Park in India. The Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the midst of lush greenery and uneven mountains with varying heights, ranging from about 1300 feet to nearly 4000 feet.
The main attraction of tourists and wildlife enthusiasts to this Park is that the majestic view of Tiger with all its wildness in this Park. This park is a natural habitat of the rare species of Tigers that are facing extinction and wealthy flora and fauna with variety of wild animals, birds which makes it a heaven for bird watchers. It is a place that draws huge tourist inflow and offers excellent sightseeing.
If one is interested he can indulge lively with deer, spotted in Corbett National Park, barking deer, spotted deer, sambar, chinkara are some of the different kinds of species seen in the Park. Another major attraction here is the aquatic reptiles; different kinds of crocodiles can be spotted here. Corbett National Park is really a worth natural park to visit, to see the nature’s varieties and beauty. This is a park first among equals.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttarakhand, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World’. Back in the 1960s Rishikesh gained instant fame as the site where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It is an excellent place to meditate and study yoga. Rishikesh is also a good starting Laxman Jhula point for treks to Himalayan pilgrimage centres such as Badrinath, Kedarnath , Gangotri, Yamnotri.It is rightly called the gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. 7 Story Temple Situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga,
Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between 2nd and 7th of February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. The climate here is continental type but its location in the foot hills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the year.

Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park or Ranthambhore is a national park in northern India, initially covering 282 km² at the time it was formed. Ranthambhore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambhore became a national park on 1 November 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary. In 1992, the Tiger Reserve was expanded to include the adjoining Keladevi Sanctuary in the north and Sawai Mansingh sanctuary to the south along with other forests *. Today it covers an area of 1334 sq. km.
Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, and is a popular place in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. The best times for tiger sightings at Ranthambhore National Park are deemed to be in November and May. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central India. Other fauna include the Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India.
It is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km northeast of Kota and 140 km southeast of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away. The park is also close to the Kota railway station. RIDCOR operates a mega-highway between Kota and Ranthambhore. Ranthambore National Park lies at the edge of a plateau and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. It is named after the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the park.

Khajuraho
The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh exist bravely outside the box of your average temple town. This seems woefully inadequate as a description though, so perhaps we’ll try this again? The Khajuraho temples smash the average box to smithereens, taking on a form impossible to conceive or fathom. One merely needs to mention Khajuraho to witness a spectrum of reactions: utter horror, absolute wonder, embarrassment, or juvenile snickering. While the route to most temple towns is potholed and dusty, the road to Khajuraho is lined with a canopy of trees and lush lawns. Wide, open roads welcome you to a different world – where sacred temples completely dismantle accepted norms of morality and sex. A site deeply sacred and venerated, while equally disturbing for the average person. If travel is meant to open up minds and challenge stereotypes, a trip to the Khajuraho temples aims to do that quite successfully!

Varanasi
Varanasi or Banaras, mentioned in the scriptures as Kashi, is less of a city and more of a dreamy experience. It is a paragon of Indian culture, philosophy, traditions and spiritual ethos since times immemorial. It is among the Sapta Puries, meaning seven sacred cities of Ancient India. The city is located on the bank of River Ganga which has two tributaries in the city: Varuna and Assi; hence the name Varanasi. The combination of Kashi – the holy city, Ganga- the sacred river and Shiva- the supreme God, makes Varanasi an immortal destination. Today, Varanasi remains the hub of cultural and holy activities. In the field of learning, especially of Religion, Philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Astrology, Dance and Music, the city is certainly unparalleled. The Banarasi Silk Sarees and Brocades are known worldwide for its elegance. Varanasi is full of surprises abounding every corner; the more one explores it, the more one falls in love with it!

Haridwar
Haridwar serves as the Gateway to the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand and Dev Bhomi. The ‘Panch Tirth’ or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi).
Haridwar is also one of the four places; where Kumbh Mela occurs after rotation of every twelve years and Ardh Kumbh after every six years. Haridwar has not only remained the abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit, but also served as a centre of attraction for learning the arts, science and culture. Haridwar has a long standing position as a great source for Ayurvedic medicines and herbal remedies as well as its unique Gurukul school system of traditional education. Rajaji National Park is just 10 kms from Haridwar. It’s an ideal destination for wildlife and adventure lovers. In the evening, the Ghats look breathtakingly beautiful as thousands of Diyas (lamps) and marigold flowers float and illuminate the holy waters.
Haridwar as today, does not only have a religious importance, but it is also famous for The Roorkee University, at Roorkee which is one of the oldest and the most pres tigious institute of learning in the fields of science and engineering. Another university of the district i.e. Gurukul having a vast campus also provides traditional educations of its own kind.

Mathura
Mathura is considered as one of the major goal for the general population having enthusiasm for religion. The city of Mathura is the place where there is Lord Krishna and a standout amongst the most looked for after attractions for its adherents and devotees. The city is additionally regularly eluded as Braj Bhoomi. In spite of the fact that it is home to Lord Krishna, it likewise suits numerous different sanctuaries having rise to significance all around the city. The city of Mathura is a place that incredibly regarded by Hindus and it is very clear stopover on the agenda of a vacationer. It additionally offers an incredible chance to their visitors to investigate the legendary affiliations. A portion of the real vacationer goals of the city incorporate the Krishna Janambhoomi sanctuary, the Dwarkadhish sanctuary, the Government Museum, Jama Masjid and a few different attractions to add to the rundown amid your visit.

Gwalior
Gwalior, located 122 km south of Agra, is the tourist capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fourth largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a historic city famous for its temples, ancient palaces and enchanting monuments which will take any traveller to a bygone era of glory. Gwalior has been called ‘as a pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind’. This place is famous for the Gwalior Fort which was the administrative centre of many famous North Indian dynasties.

Vrindavan
Vrindavan has an old past, related with Hindu history, and is a vital Hindu journey site. One of its most established surviving temples is the Govinda Dev temple, worked in 1590, with the town established before around the same time. Indeed, even the houses in Vrindavan describe stories of the yester years. It is trusted that the quintessence of Vrindavan was rediscovered by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who by his heavenly otherworldly power could find all the critical spots of Krishna's interests in and around Vrindavan. Vrindavan, where Krishna spent his childhood, is a noticeable focus of Hindu journey and draws in a substantial number of pioneers throughout the entire year, from everywhere throughout the world. The real custom followed in the zone is Vaisnavism, and it is a focal point of learning and Krishna venerates and the territory incorporates places like Govardhana and Gokul that are related with Lord Krishna.