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Golden Triangle Tours: The Queen of India Tours during Commonwealth Games 2010

One of the most fascinating and enjoyed India tours of North India, Golden Triangle Tour comprises Delhi, the venue of Commonwealth Games 2010; Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; and Jaipur, the capital of Royal Rajasthan, land of Rajputs. This triangle has been dubbed "golden" for the extraordinary wealth of cultural and historical splendour on offer in each of these three cities that includes majestic architectural creations as well as rich traditions of art and culture.

Ideal for those who visit India during the prodigious event and have limited time on their hands, Golden Triangle tour packages offer a snapshot of the evolution of the rich cultural, social, and religious fabric of the country from medieval period to its modern state. The three hotspots Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra have always been in favor with all the foreign and domestic tourists. The 19th edition of Commonwealth Games, to be held in 2010, present the right opportunity for Brand India to showcase its vibrant culture, traditions, heritage and tourism aspects on a global platform.

For this purpose, Delhi and its nearby tourist destinations are undergoing a complete makeover in terms of beautification, transportation development, upgrading of old structures and so on. Tourists can also pre-pone and postpone their visit to India to coincide with the Commonwealth Games 2010 so that they can optimize their tour experience.

Delhi – The Commonwealth Games 2010 will be held at New Delhi, the Capital of India. It is the starting point of the Golden Triangle Tours. Red Fort of Delhi is one of the most opulent Mughal buildings in the country. Interesting places to visit are Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, India Gate, Qutab Minar, Birla Temple, ISKON Temple, Buddha Gardens, Safdarjang's Tomb, Parliament House, Chandani Chowk, Connaught Place, etc.

Agra – Many people visiting India during the Commonwealth Games may have limited time and budget in hand and will prefer to see best tourist highlights of the country that are easily accessible and can be covered in a day or two. Moreover, they would not want to miss the Taj Mahal at Agra, only three to four hours journey away from them by road or by train.

Globally famous for its heritage attraction, Agra always attracts tourists coming from different parts of the world who come to explore its monumental charms. The city of three of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, Agra unleashes magnum opus of Mughal architectural skills to the world and hence is an important part of Golden Triangle Tour packages.

Jaipur – Jaipur, the Pink City, is the third and final destination of the Golden Triangle Tour. It is again three to four hours away from Delhi and Agra, by road or by train and completes the glorious triangular tourist circuit. It is the capital city of Rajasthan and is one of the most popular travel destinations of Rajasthan tours. Jaipur, the princely city of Rajasthan is the perfect place to get a glimpse of the era of Rajput raja-maharajas, who ruled India for hundreds of years, before Mughal managed to dethrone them from the supreme status of political power.

Golden Triangle is an evergreen India Tour but increasingly, India Travel agencies are adding new twists to this alluring package to make it more attractive for Commonwealth Games of 2010.

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