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Golden Triangle + Heritage Extension.
The classic Golden Triangle extended into the real Rajasthan — beyond the tour-bus circuit into desert forts, sacred lakes, and blue cities.
Golden Triangle + Heritage Extension
The classic Golden Triangle extended into the real Rajasthan — beyond the tour-bus circuit into desert forts, sacred lakes, and blue cities.
Highlights
Logistics
Fly Delhi→drive→fly Jaisalmer. Or hire car throughout. Volvo buses connect major cities.
Day by Day
India Gate, Qutub Minar. Rest.
Taj Mahal sunrise. Agra Fort.
Fatehpur Sikri stop. Jaipur evening.
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace.
Pushkar lake. Brahma Temple.
Ajmer Dargah. Udaipur evening.
Lake Pichola. City Palace. Sunset cruise.
Mehrangarh Fort evening.
Desert highway. Golden Fort sunset.
Sam dunes. Desert camping. Circuit complete.
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