How to visit India Gate and Gateway of India

A must-visit for any traveler to India is the ‘India Gate’ and ‘Gateway of India’! Yes, these are two different monuments located in different cities of India. Travelers often get confused and think that it is one and the same. However, India Gate is situated in New Delhi and ‘Gateway of India’ is located in Mumbai. Both the cities of Delhi and Mumbai are far from each other and someone visiting India for the first time can get very confused. One can opt for a Golden Triangle tour with Mumbai to see both the monuments. A minimum of 9 days are required to plan a Golden Triangle tour with Mumbai. So, here is guidance on how to visit the two most famous monuments of India in a well-planned and smooth tour:

1.     New Delhi – It is recommended to begin your tour from New Delhi, the capital city of India. A 2 nights’ stay will be required for this city. The ‘India Gate’ is located in the center of the city. It is an imposing structure built with a height of 42 meters high arch. This monument was constructed as a war memorial dedicated to soldiers killed in World War I. It has an inscription of names of the soldiers of the Indian army. Besides the India gate, one can also see the Red Fort, Old Delhi and Qutub Minar. These are some of the famous monuments in Delhi.

2.     Agra – The next city on your Golden Triangle tour with Mumbai will be Agra. Agra is known all over the globe for its magnificent marble mausoleum –the Taj Mahal, which has been part of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Besides the popular Taj Mahal, one can also see two other UNESCO World Heritage sites i.e. the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

3.     Jaipur – Jaipur is often referred to as the ‘Pink City’ because most of its buildings were painted pink during the eighteenth century in honor of Queen Victoria & Prince of Wales. Jaipur can easily be visited from Agra by road and 2 nights would sufficient to explore this city in a leisurely manner. Agra and Delhi along with Jaipur form the Golden Triangle of India, which is a must-visit for any first time visitor to India. Significant monuments to visit in this city are the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort.

4.     Mumbai – Post a leisurely 2 days stay in Jaipur, one can visit the commercial capital of the country – Mumbai. This will be the last city in the Golden Triangle with Mumbai tour package. Located at the western coast of India, Mumbai houses several historical monument sites including the Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Flora Fountain, Taj Mahal Hotel, Marine Drive and of course the most popular ‘Gateway of India’. It was constructed during the rule of the British in India in the year 1911, when King George V and Queen Mary visited India. It is an imposing structure rising to a height of around eighty-two meters. As compared to the India Gate at Delhi, this monument is known for its beautiful views due to its location facing the Arabian Sea.

Once you are certain of your travel dates and duration, you can contact reliable inbound (not domestic) luxury tour operators online and share your preferences. They will tailor-make the most suitable Golden Triangle tour with Mumbai. Go for a company that can offer personalized assistance and customizes your tour as per your particular specifications. Look for their reviews online and consult with them to understand their capabilities and quality of services.  Contact a few tour operators and finalize on one who seems most trustworthy and professional. Traveling through the right operator certainly converts your trip into an experience. One such renowned luxury tour operator can be contacted here.