| If you were planning to visit India to be a spectator to | | | | Tomb. Delhi wonderfully exhibits the charm of the old |
| the spectacular Commonwealth Games 2010, we | | | | and the new - the ancient and the modern. |
| have something very interesting to inform you about. | | | | Agra - The next destination is Agra. Once a capital to |
| With this option that we have for you, you could | | | | the Mughal kingdom; Agra is also fondly frequented for |
| indeed explore the country in a very marvelous | | | | being home to the Taj Mahal - one of the Seven |
| manner. After the games are over and you will have | | | | Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is known world over |
| enough time to visit the significant destinations of the | | | | as the epitome of love. Built by the Mughal emperor |
| country, just before you left for home, we suggest you | | | | Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Taj |
| could undertake a Golden Triangle tour. Now what is a | | | | Mahal has often been described as the poem on |
| golden triangle tour? To get the international guests on | | | | marble. However, the fairytale romance of Agra does |
| India travel to taste a slice of history, the tourism | | | | not end with the Taj. Agra is also home to a number |
| department has devised several golden triangle tours | | | | of other monuments that are of equal importance |
| that one could avail of. These short tours are | | | | when it comes to Mughal heritage. The Agra Fort, the |
| magnificent itineraries that take one across the most | | | | Itmad ud Daullah, and the Akbar's tomb at Sikandra |
| significant destinations in North India comprising of the 3 | | | | are just a few of the monuments to name here. |
| historic cities Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Since the | | | | Jaipur - The final destination in the golden triangle tours |
| Commonwealth Games venue is Delhi itself, it will be | | | | is Jaipur. A grand display of Rajputana heritage and |
| very convenient for you to embark on any of these | | | | culture is what waits to treat all guests here. Famed |
| tours as they begin from the national capital itself. | | | | for its wide selection of heritage monuments, Jaipur is |
| Let us now run through the quintessential aspects | | | | also fondly frequented for its lip smacking spicy |
| pertaining to these 3 cities: | | | | delicacies and a gorgeous assortment of handicraft |
| Delhi - The first destination of the tour is Delhi. Delhi is | | | | items. The must visit destinations in Jaipur are Hawa |
| the city through which the holy river Yamuna flows | | | | Mahal, the Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace complex |
| through carrying with her innumerable legends of the | | | | among others. |
| people who have ruled and lived here. Delhi has been | | | | There are a host of tour operators and travel agents |
| a capital to several ruling dynasties of ancient and | | | | operating out of Delhi who organize for interesting |
| medieval India. Owing to its accessible location and | | | | golden triangle tour packages. One may avail of them |
| vast size, Delhi has been a seat of political power, | | | | to understand the real essence and spirit of especially |
| knowledge, and even art and culture. The age-old | | | | north India. |
| monuments that are housed here, each, reflect the | | | | So, while on Commonwealth Games 2010 tour across |
| glories of the bygone era. Some of the most | | | | the country, do not miss to visit the golden cities of |
| noteworthy destinations in the city are Red Fort, Qutub | | | | North India as well... |
| Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and the Humayun's | | | | |