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The '''Golden Triangle''' in India refers to a tourism itinerary that includes the cities of [[Delhi]], [[Agra]] and [[Jaipur]] along with detours to the abandoned medieval city of [[Fatehpur Sikri]] and the bird sanctuary at [[Bharatpur]].
 
==Understand==
This classic journey covers a lot of the grand tales of Indian history, with many major landmarks and sights to behold. A week is a good amount of time to spend travelling the triangle, however many group tours do it in less.▼
[[Image:Nirvana organic farm.JPG|thumb|240px|Traditional chulha cooking at Nirvana Organic Farm, where you can get a glimpse of Rajasthani folk & farm culture.]]
▲This classic journey covers a lot of the grand tales of Indian history, with many major landmarks and sights to behold.
 
==Prepare==
Hindi is the most widely and commonly used language here. ThoughMost English isn't a problem at all, almost any locallocals can understand English, and getting French, German or even Japanese guides at hotels atin this region of India is not a problem.
 
Here, your staying will accustom you for learning a bit of Hindi words. Say 'Namaste' or 'Namaskaar' to any person as a sign of greeting (equivalent to Hello).
 
The rates for all the monuments (entry fee, camera fee, guide fee) are different for Indian and foreign tourists. There are government guides at all major tourist spots. But for tourists, there are audiowearable guides (headphonesaudioguides for tourists with automated narration of what you see by using a Walkman/MP3 player or similar gadget)rent.
 
==Get in==
 
Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur all have International airports, but it is more convenient for most people to start from Delhi. Please refer to those cities' articles for detailed information. Briefly, Delhi is the busiest airport in Asia with dozens of international destinations served. It also has unparalleled domestic connectivity, being a hub for Air India, IndiGo, Spicejet and Vistara's domestic operations. Jaipur has a medium-sized airport with good domestic connections and a handful of international routes to the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] (various cities), [[Muscat]] and [[Bangkok]]. Agra has only a small airport served by one airline (IndiGo) which flies to 6 domestic destinations.
The 3 cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur all have International airports, but it's better to start from Delhi itself. Please refer individual cities for more details about airports.
 
To do a private tour of the Golden Triangle, you can rent a car with a driver in Delhi. Depending on the duration of the trip, a car with a driver will set you back about ₹8,000 ($150) to ₹15,000 ($300). Try asking at your hotel. It is also customary to pay for your driver's meals and accommodation - be sure to settle on a price for everything in advance. Otherwise, group tours are sold at many travel agencies or online. Read the reviews before booking!
==Go/Walk/Drive/...==
[[File:Taj Mahal, Agra, India edit2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Taj Mahal]]
 
A week's journey for Golden triangle would seem perfect to cover everything. India is a land of temples, you can see temples that range from few yards to acres. While inside the temples, take off your shoes and turn off your cell-phone. Bringing single dollar bills to offer in temples when "pooja" plate is shown to you is appreciable. Learn the local phrases for addressing people to begin a conversation and people will surely come out of their way to help you.▼
 
The easiest way to do this trip is to rent a car with a driver in Delhi. Depending on the duration of the trip, a car with a driver will set you back about ₹8,000 ($150) to ₹15,000 ($300). Cars can be easily rented in Delhi (ask at your hotel or inquire online at a travel website like makemytrip.com) either for a flat fee up front or for a per day charge plus a per kilometer charge. You also need to take care of the driver, about $50 for each meal and most tourist hotels will provide dormitory accommodation and food for drivers for a small fee ($100 - $200).
 
===Delhi===
Delhi is the natural starting point for the golden triangle. It is a major transport hub in India and is well-served by many international airlines with nonstop flights from most major Europeanair and Asian cities, as well as from New York and Chicago in the United States. It is well connected by air as well as rail with the rest of India. The country's capital, has themany best monuments, structures,attractions and places of greathistorical interest in Indiasignificance. This consists ofincludes the well-planned New Delhi, and the older section (Delhi or Old Delhi). 2 days in Delhi would make Delhi city traversed by tourists at the best.
 
Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier Cuisine. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs. ▼
 
▲Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier Cuisine. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs. [[File:Jaipur 03-2016 04 Amber Fort.jpg|thumb|Amber Fort, Jaipur|370x370px]]
===Agra===
 
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===Jaipur===
Must eat in Jaipur means, Dal Bati Churmabati churma is a popular delicacy usually served with baatis and dal. In JaipurA variety of rotis are also available: Bajre Kiki Rotiroti, Makkimakki Kiki Rotiroti, Jaujau-Channachanna Kiki Rotiroti, Besanbesan Kiki Rotiroti, Parathaparatha, Puripuri, Methimethi Puripuri, Rumalirumali RotIroti, kachori and the list is endlesssamosa.▼
[[File:Jaipur 03-2016 04 Amber Fort.jpg|thumb|Amber Fort, Jaipur]]
▲Must eat in Jaipur means, Dal Bati Churma is a popular delicacy usually served with baatis and dal. In Jaipur variety of rotis also available Bajre Ki Roti, Makki Ki Roti, Jau-Channa Ki Roti, Besan Ki Roti, Paratha, Puri, Methi Puri, Rumali RotI and the list is endless.
 
Kalakand (milk cake) is one of the most popular sweet traditional Indian sweetsweets from Rajasthan. Famous after it’s originating place ‘Alwar’ thisGhewar is become commonly known as Alwar´s Kalakand (Milk Cake), which tempts everybody with its rich aroma. Ghewar another delicious sweet from the Jaipur. It is a very popularJaipuri sweet even outside Jaipur also.
 
==Stay safe==
▲A week's journey for Golden triangle would seem perfect to cover everything. India is a land of temples, you can see temples that range from few yards to acres. While inside the temples, take off your shoes and turn off your cell-phone. Bringing single dollar bills to offer in temples when a "pooja" plate is shown to you is appreciable. Learn the local phrases for addressing people to begin a conversation and people will surely come out of their way to help you.
Check out local pubs and funky nightclubs to get a hang of the city's nightlife after a day of sightseeing tour. These places serve a tantalizing array of international liquor and you will surely be returning drunk, take your driver or friends along to drive you back safe. Tipping is a matter of personal choice and not at all a compulsion; tip only when happy with the services.
 
Tipping is a matter of personal choice and not at all a compulsion; tip only when happy with the services.
Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling by trains or buses regardless of how well dressed the person offering you the food may be. Always buy water bottles from a reputable store, many drug stores also sell water bottles. In case you are unable to buy a proper water bottle and really need a drink then it may be a better option to go for a soft drink.▼
 
▲Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling by trains or buses regardless of how well dressed the person offering you the food may be. Always buy water bottles from a reputable store, many drug stores also sell bottled water bottles. InWhen casebuying yousoft are unable todrinks, buy acans properrather waterthan bottlebottles andif reallypossible. needUnscrupulous ashopkeepers drinksometimes thenrefill itused may be a better option to go for a soft drinkbottles.
When buying Pepsi or Coca Cola, if possible purchase the drinks in a can rather than a bottle. Refilling of old bottles by some small time crooks is common. Purchase food and drinks from proper shops.
 
When traveling on trains and buses, trydo not use yourexpensive laptopelectronics such as laptops. It is always prudent to avoid displaying valuable items in public.
 
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