Golden Triangle Tour | Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Tour

This 7-day Golden Triangle itinerary includes all the essential attractions of India. During this tour, you will discover the great capital of India, Delhi. Then, travel to the Mughal city of Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Finally, bask in the fascinating colours of the “Pink City” of Jaipur.

This tour is ideal for those making their first trips to India. It includes all the typical experiences, for example, you could enjoy the sunset over the Taj Mahal or take a rickshaw ride through a bustling bazaar in Delhi.

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This 7-day Golden Triangle itinerary includes all the essential attractions of India. During this tour, you will discover the great capital of India, Delhi. Then, travel to the Mughal city of Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Finally, bask in the fascinating colours of the "Pink City" of Jaipur.

Highlights

Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, then take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Chandni Chowk, the bustling bazaar of Old Delhi.

Visit the Taj Mahal, the world-renowned mausoleum that was built with perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship.

Explore the exquisite architecture of the various buildings of Amber Fort, elegantly decorated with lattice windows and colorful mosaics.

Have an experience of staying in one of the heritage hotels that showcase the old-world colonial charm or mansions once owned by royal families.

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Day 1
Arrival New Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India! Our guide and driver will be waiting for you at the Arrival Hall and will take you to your hotel. After checking in at the hotel, you will enjoy the rest of the day at the hotel to relax and recover your strength after a long flight.

Tips to customize your trip

Are you worried about time difference? Start your trip with a relaxing day.

Conversely, if you are a dynamic person, we can plan many activities upon your arrival.

Simply send us your preferences via the form on the right.

Overnight hotel Maidens Old Delhi or SIMILAR.
Day 2
Discover the contrast between Old Delhi and New Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Later explore these very different parts of Delhi on a private guided tour. First, drive past India Gate, the Red Fort in a private vehicle, and watch worshippers praying at the Jama Masjid, and take a rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk market, a great way to take in the bustling sights and sounds of Old Delhi.

After lunch, you'll see the Qutub Minar, where Qutbuddin Aibak announced the advent of the Muslim sultans. Then, visit Humayun's Tomb, the first great example of a Mughal garden tomb and also the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
Day 3
Delhi to Agra and Enjoy the Magnificent Taj Mahal
Breakfast at hotel. Today, you will leave Delhi in the morning and travel south to Agra by private car (approximately 4 hours). Upon arrival, take some time to relax at the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will first visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a small but elegant garden tomb, often called the "Little Taj". This 17th-century Mughal building was built of white marble and decorated with colorful mosaics and stone inlays.

Admire the classic view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, or the "Moonlight Garden", which is a magnificent garden built along the Yamuna River. This garden is located behind the Taj Mahal and is specially designed to offer great views of this wonder of the world. This is a best place to appreciate the Taj Mahal at sunset and it takes on an orange hue.

Accommodation suggestion.

Overnight hotel Grand Mercure Agra or DoubleTree by Hilton Agra or SIMILAR.
Day 4
Discover the stories of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Breakfast at hotel.

In the early morning, you will take a guided tour of one of the most elegant and extraordinary buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal. This magnificent garden mausoleum was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. While visiting the Taj, you will be impressed by its perfect symmetry, the tall teardrop-shaped spires and the Islamic garden of paradise.

Then, head to the Agra Fort which is an imposing rampart of red sandstone that contains a huge complex of courtyard buildings. The Agra Fort was the place where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. He spent the last years of his life here in an octagonal tower with a clear view of the Taj Mahal.
Day 5
Agra to Jaipur en route Fatehpur Sikri and Visit Jaipur City Palace
Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, our guide and driver will transport you to the city of Jaipur (approximately 5 hours’ drive) where you can find many important buildings painted in dusty pink in the old parts of the city.

On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. With a more baroque architecture than the Red Fort, this capital was abandoned a few years after its construction. Resulting from the synthesis of varied styles, Indo-Muslim and Hindu, it is one of the most spectacular sites. Visit: The Great Mosque, with the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, The Jewel House, also called "Diwan-I-Khas" (Hall of Audiences) containing the pillar of Akbar. Continue to Jaipur.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Jaipur City Palace which has been the residence of the rulers of Jaipur since the first half of the 18th century. A part of this magnificent complex is open to the public as a museum that tells the story of Jaipur's princely past through fascinating works of art and crafts.

Overnight at Alsisar Haveli or Umaid Bhawna or SIMILAR (all are heritage hotel)
Day 6
Explore Amber Fort and Learn a Cooking Class with a Local
Breakfast at hotel.

You will start your day at the Hawa Mahal, or called the 'Palace of Winds'. The ornate pink façade of this building has become an iconic landmark of Jaipur and a great place to take pictures.

Next, proceed to Amber Fort, which sits like a crown on the crest of a hill, and offers us a panoramic view of Maota Lake. Amber Fort is known for its impressive architecture where you can admire the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors. The interior of the Sheesh Mahal has so many small mirrors, and imagine when a single candle is lit, its reflection is projected all around the room, making it look like a starry sky. It's beautiful!

After these visits, you will visit a local family where you can know the basic Indian ingredients and spices. And the host will tell you how to prepare a local meal, and you will try to cook authentic local dishes and taste it. This cooking class will help you learn more about the locals' life and exchange cultural knowledge.

Dinner with local family.
Day 7
Return to Delhi and Departure
Breakfast at hotel.

Today, our driver will transfer you to Delhi (approx. 5 hours) by private car and directly to Indira Gandhi International Airport to catch your flight back home. End of our services with happy memories.

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