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 eight historical cities built by the visionary rulers through the centuries.  Agra, the capital of the glorious Mughal emperors, harbors the incomparable Taj Mahal, the exquisite marble monument that attracts millions of visitors every year.  Jaipur is the enigmatic pink city of the Maharajas, the city of pomp and splendor, of color 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.  Architecture, arts and crafts were influenced by the mingling of Hindu and Muslim traditions, 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 centers were absorbed within the fold of the empire, and their colorful histories took a new turn into the future.  Located at a motor able distance from each other, these cities are easily accessible and form a must for every tourist.