Golden triangle Maharaja Land 9 days

Day 1 - Tel Aviv to Delhi, September 14, 2023 (Day 5)

This evening we will depart on a night flight from Ben Gurion Airport towards New Delhi.

Day 2 - In New Delhi, September 15, 2023 (Day 6)

We will land in the morning in the capital of India, New Delhi, and visit the following sites: India Gate, Parliament area, Connaught Place - the main city square of Delhi, Sikh Temple - Bangla Sahib, and Akshardham - the modern Hindu temple. We will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3 - Delhi, September 16, 2023, Saturday

After breakfast, we will go on a tour of Old Delhi: Raj Ghat - the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, Red Fort - built by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, Lotus Temple - the beautiful Bahai temple, Chandni Chowk - a giant market - the real India where you can find everything from fabrics and spices to cameras.

We will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 4 - Agra, September 17, 2023, Sunday

After breakfast, we will head to Agra and from there continue to the Taj Mahal - the giant mausoleum that symbolizes India more than anything else. The Taj Mahal was built by the Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth. The construction of the building took about 22 years and around 20,000 workers, and it is impressive and magnificent in its beauty and meticulous planning of its exterior. We will also visit the Agra Fort.

We will spend the night and have dinner at the hotel.

Day 5 - Jaipur, Monday, September 18, 2023

After breakfast, we will head towards Jaipur, about a five-hour drive. On the way, we will stop at the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur, the "Pink City" and capital of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, we will visit the Monkey Temple and a local market full of all kinds of goods. In the evening, we will go to a Bollywood movie at the Rajmandir Cinema, the largest cinema in India.

We will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 6 - Jaipur, September 19th, 2023, Tuesday

After breakfast, we will head to the Old City to explore the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), where the royal women could observe the city and its inhabitants. We will then visit the stunning City Palace Museum of Sawai Man Singh, located in the center of the city, surrounded by high walls and beautiful gardens.

Next, we will visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, where the renowned astronomer Jai Singh II (1699 - 1744) built the observatory to pursue his scientific hobby. In 2010, UNESCO declared Jantar Mantar as a World Heritage Site. After that, we will head to the Amber Fort, located about 11 km from Jaipur on a high hill. We can either ride elephants or vehicles (depending on their availability).

Jaipur is known as a global hub for purchasing precious stones and jewelry. Here, we can also find exquisite marble and sandstone carvings by artisans, prints on fabrics, silk and more. We will also visit pottery and rug-making workshops and meet the artisans at work. Finally, we will continue to explore the local markets.

In the evening, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 - Pushkar, September 20, 2023, Wednesday

After breakfast, we will head towards Pushkar, which is about a 4-hour drive away. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus, a real desert oasis. There is a beautiful lake in the area that according to legend was created from the tears of the god Brahma. In addition, Pushkar is known as the ultimate shopping city. When we arrive in the area, we will visit the stunning market and experience the surprises of Pushkar. We will continue our camel ride in the dunes area of Pushkar and then travel towards the Brahma temple, the only temple in the world dedicated to the god Brahma.

Afterwards, we will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 7 - Pushkar, September 20, 2023, Wednesday

After breakfast, we will head towards Pushkar, which is about a four-hour drive away. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus, a real desert oasis. There is a beautiful lake in the area, according to legend, created from the tears of the god Brahma. In addition, Pushkar is known as the ultimate shopping city. When we arrive, we will visit the stunning market full of surprises. We will continue our camel ride in the dunes of Pushkar and then travel towards the Brahma Temple, the only temple in the world dedicated to the god Brahma.

Afterwards, we will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 8 - Udaipur, September 21, 2023, Thursday

After breakfast, we will head towards Udaipur. Udaipur is considered the most romantic city in India and certainly one of the most beautiful, surrounded by stunning lakes and picturesque landscapes. We will arrive in Udaipur, settle into the hotel and take a tour of the old city.

Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 9 - Udaipur, September 22, 2023, Friday

Today we will tour Udaipur:

Boat ride on Lake Pichola

Tour of the City Palace

Day 10 - September 23, 2023, Saturday

After breakfast, we will take a flight to New Delhi and from there return to Israel.