GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – they represent and unravel the mystique that is India. New Delhi, the elegant capital with its wide roads, sprawling gardens and stately buildings, stands on the site of seven historical cities built by the visionary rulers through the centuries. Agra, the capital of the glorious Mughal emperors, harbours the incomparable Taj Mahal, the marble monument that attract millions of visitors every year. Jaipur is the enigmatic pink city of the Maharajas, the city of pomp and splendour, of colours and festivity, of a rich and regal past that continues into the present.

This is the Golden Triangle – a visit to which is essential to get a glimpse of India’s rich past. Though the cities are very different in character from each other, their histories have been interconnected, bringing about a similarity in culture, tradition and lifestyle.

Under the grand Mughals, the three cities were linked through political alliances and cultural interchange. Hindu and Muslim traditions influenced architecture, arts and crafts and the result was a unique synthesis, which was reflected in the literary life and performing arts of the cities.

With the establishment of British India, these three centres were absorbed within the fold of the empire and their colourful histories took a new turn into the future. Located within motoring distance of each other, these cities are easily accessible and are a must see for every tourist