The term Golden Triangle means the combination of three places in India. They are the National Capital Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The tour is considered to be an alluring experience for people coming to India. This is because of the richness in culture and diversity one gets to see in this specific tour. The tour gives an amazing opportunity to get a bit more close to the art, culture and heritage of India. Almost the center of the Nation, these places have had a rich and interesting history that potentially attracts large number of visitors. One another reason behind this huge popularity of the Triangle is that the places are easily accessible and possess rich Indian heritage, culture and luxury. If you roam around the streets in Delhi, Jaipur or even Agra on any particular day of the year, you will find lots of tourists from various countries. This is enough to tell you the global popularity of the places in the tourism region.
Why Triangle?
The reason why the tour is stated as the Golden ‘Triangle’ is because of the situational relation between the three places. When you have a look at the map of India you will find that the situation of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur makes a triangle. And these places are of different states too situated within distance of 250 KM.
Delhi
Often stated as the hearty city of India this place has a very rich history that draws interest of the visitors. Delhi is a place that has seen many rulers and dynasties. On your visit, you will see diversity ; people belonging to different communities, following different path but still sharing a common identity.
This place can be astonishingly amazing as it will show you it’s very old Mughal time monuments as well as the modern time technology. There also are UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments that shows you glimpses of history.
Some places to visit in Delhi:
Red Fort – One among the most famous sites to visit in Delhi this is a big, in fact, a very big fort and is one among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This fort holds its history related to the Mughal Empire and that is when it was built and still standing strong.
Lotus Temple – As the name suggests, this temple is built in the shape of lotus. It has won many awards and is widely famous for its amazing architecture. On your visit to the Lotus temple you are likely to encounter an immense calmness; to the extent that even a pin dropped could be heard easily inside the temple.
Humayun’s tomb – It is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun. This can give you a mere idea of how old the monument is. The tomb is also one of its kind as it is considered to be the one of the earliest to be built by the use of red sand stones in such large scale. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
Agra
Agra is one among those cities that have been successful in attracting large number of visitors all throughout the time. It is a small city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is famous for some of its architectural beauties and its crafts industry.
places to visit in Agra:
Taj Mahal – One out of the Seven Wonders of the World, this beauty of architecture does not need much introduction as it is known worldwide. It is an old structure that was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the fond memory of his late wife. Taj Mahal is also considered a symbol of love.
Fatehpur Sikri – This place known as the city of victory was the capital in the Mughal empire era for 10 years. It holds a significant history and heritage and is also among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site is known for its intact fort and the highest door “Buland Darwaza”
Jaipur
Also known as the pink city, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It holds within itself very rich and interesting historical information that shows the significance of the place. The city has lively streets and witnesses a large number of tourists every year.
Places to visit in Jaipur:
Hawa Mahal – Known as the ‘palace of winds’, this is a very old palace that was built by the then Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. He was the grandson of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.
City Palace – This majestic palace is as old as the city of Jaipur. It attracts a large number of tourists as it is a marvel of architecture with some added spices of historical background, culture and heritage.
Diversity and rich culture are among some factors that make India. If one wants to know the interdependency of modern adaptation and historical heritage, the Golden Triangle is the best road map to start with. The real picture awaits. Come Explore.