Tour Duration: 07 Nights/ 08 Days
Tour Destinations: Delhi – Agra - Jaipur
Golden Triangle Tour a journey through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur packed with iconic sights and cultural gems. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking India's must-see attractions like the Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Taj Mahal and Amber Fort.
Start in bustling Delhi exploring Old and New Delhi visiting monuments like Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, ride a cycle rickshaw through vibrant Chandni Chowk bazaar, and pay respects at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. See India Gate, Humayun's Tomb - the Taj Mahal's architectural precursor—and towering Qutub Minar with its ancient Iron Pillar.
Travel to Agra for a sunrise Taj Mahal visit, the ultimate symbol of love built by Shah Jahan. Tour majestic Agra Fort, once home to Mughal emperors, and Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, a Taj Mahal forerunner. Catch sunset views of Taj from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River.
Head to the Pink City via Fatehpur Sikri's preserved Mughal palaces and Abhaneri's stunning Chand Baori stepwell.
Ascend Amber Fort on elephant back, marvel at Hawa Mahal's 953 windows, and explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Visit Bagru for hands-on block printing experience.
This Golden Triangle itinerary blends history, architecture, North Indian and Rajasthani culture over scenic drives, ideal for immersive North India travel.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi.
Day 02 – An orientation and tour briefing in the morning is followed by a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride in bustling Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat.
On finishing the visit to Old Delhi, drive towards New Delhi stopping by enroute briefly to explore the Central Delhi.
Later, in the day visit two important monuments in New Delhi – Qutab Minar and Humayun Tomb.
Day 03 – Morning, depart Delhi by road to Agra (200 Km).
Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah and Mehtab Bagh to see sunset on the Taj Mahal.
Day 04 – Early morning visit Taj Mahal by sunrise.
Return to hotel for breakfast, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort, the symbol of the Mughal might in India.
Afternoon at leisure or free for optional.
Day 05 – Morning, drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori at Abhaneri (260 Km total) enroute.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel.
Day 06 - Morning, depart on an excursion to Amber Fort (11 Km one way) with an elephant ride (optional). Stop at Hawa Mahal enroute to the fort.
While returning to the city briefly stop at Jal Mahal or the water palace that served as a summer retreat and duck hunting lodge in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
In the afternoon visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory).
Day 07 – Morning drive 30 Km in the outskirts of Jaipur to Bagru, a small sleepy rural town to see the art of hand block printing.
Return to Jaipur by noon or early afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities (one can explore the local markets OR take a guided Heritage walk in the old city area OR take a local street food walk OR opt for a Leopard viewing safari at Jhalana Leopard Safari in the outskirts of the city).
Day 08 - In time drive to Delhi international airport (270 Km) to connect flight for onward destination.
Day 01 - ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive IGI airport Delhi. Met by our representative upon arrival at the international airport and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 – DELHI
An orientation and tour briefing in the morning is followed by a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride in bustling Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat.
Jama Masjid - the last architectural extravagance of the emperor Shah Jahan, which he built shortly after the completion of Red Fort. The largest mosque in India, its courtyard and surroundings can accommodate 25000 devotees to offer prayer at a time.
Chandni Chowk, now a bustling market place (in fact, one of the largest wholesale markets in the world) was a flamboyant bazaar for the novels during Mughal era and it holds a lot of historical importance. Exploring the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk on a cycle rickshaw is an experience by itself.
Cremation site of Father of the Nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’, Raj Ghat now boats gardens and a memorial.
On finishing the visit to Old Delhi, drive towards New Delhi stopping by en route briefly to explore the Central Delhi.
Developed after 1911, when British decided to sift their capital from Kolkata to Delhi, Indo-Saracenic architecture, large boulevards, and a good green cover mark the character of central Delhi area. Drive pass government buildings (President House, North and Soth Block and Parliament House) are some of the most prominent structures here) and India Gate built in memory of 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War fighting for the British. This arch built in 1921 is a prominent site in Delhi.
Later, in the day visit two important monuments in New Delhi – Qutab Minar and Humayun Tomb.
Qutab Minar - built in red sandstone during the early 13th century and standing 72.5 m tall, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at the base, it is not only one of the tallest towers of its time but the tallest brick tower in the world. The tower is ornamented with intricate stone carvings and the walls consist of verses from the Koran (the holy book of Islam). The Complex also hosts mosques and a 5th/ 6th-century BC Iron Pillar (in the courtyard of the mosque) which has not rusted even after 2000 years.
Humayun Tomb, the pioneer of Mughal architecture in India. This 16th-century colossal monument is considered to be an early masterpiece that decisively influenced the design of the later Mughal architecture including the Taj Mahal. A fusion of Persian and Hindu architectural influence is visible in this monument. Built in the middle of a four-cornered garden it is one of the best-preserved Mughal monuments in Delhi. End the day with a visit to
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 – DELHI to AGRA
Morning, depart Delhi by road to Agra (200 Km).
Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah and Mehtab Bagh to see sunset on the Taj Mahal.
This monument (Itmad-ud-daulah Tomb) was built by Begam Nur Jahan the wife of the emperor Jahangir (fourth of the Great Mughals) in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg who was one of the generals in the Mughal army and had been conferred with the title of Itimâd-ud-Daulah meaning the ‘Pillar of the State’. Primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, this monument also elegantly displays Pietra-dura inlay on the white marble which is considered to be one of the forerunners of the Taj Mahal.
Mehtab Bagh serves as a vantage point to view the Taj Mahal by sunset from the opposite bank of the Yamuna River.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 – AGRA
Early morning visit Taj Mahal by sunrise.
Seeing the Taj Mahal during the sunrise is a surreal experience. The monument changes its moods along with the changing lights of the rising sun. The zenith of Mughal architecture, an ultimate tribute of love, built by grieving emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal - the Taj Mahal is flawless in its conception and execution. It is aptly said that “the beauty of the Taj Mahal cannot be described in words – one has to see it to experience it”.
Return to hotel for breakfast, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort, the symbol of the Mughal might in India.
Agra Fort - foundation led by the emperor Akbar, four of the mighty Mughal rulers controlled their vast empire from here. Built by successive emperors, the fort consists of residential palaces, private and public courts, courtyards, social areas, and private mosques - famous amongst them are Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid etc. All these buildings represent the excellence of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves as a vantage point to view the Taj Mahal from a distance and it is recorded that emperor Shah Jahan spent his last days in exile watching the Taj Mahal from here.
Afternoon at leisure or free for optional.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – AGRA to FATEHPUR SIKRI to ABHANERI and JAIPUR
Morning, drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori at Abhaneri (260 Km total) enroute.
Located about 45 kilometers away from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri briefly served as the capital of Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Akbar. It is believed, that the city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. The palaces, meeting halls, and courtyards all built in red sandstone inside the complex are in a remarkable state of preservation.
Continue your drive toward Abhaneri (125 Km) to see one of the oldest and largest step wells in the country.
Abhaneri is one of the oldest settlements in Rajasthan which boasts of an ancient temple of the local deity Goddess of Happiness and Mirth here. Temple is now in ruins and pieces of the sculptures showing a fine degree of craftsmanship lie scattered around the nearby 10th-century Chand Baori (step-well), one of the oldest and biggest in India, also the highlight of the visit here. It is believed that the well is an indigenous invention of the locals for rainwater harvesting. This thirteen-level stepwell is well fortified with flights of steps on the three sides and a palace on the one is an interesting piece of architecture.
Continue driving another (90 Km) to reach Jaipur your final destination of the day.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - JAIPUR
Morning, depart on an excursion to Amber Fort (11 Km one way) with an elephant ride (optional). Stop at Hawa Mahal enroute to the fort.
Amber Fort - the ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajput rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Walk inside the Fort to explore extravagant palaces to behold the magnificence of Rajput's royal lifestyle. The Summer Palace, Winter Palace, Mirror Palace, Ganesh Pol, and Diwan-e-am are some of the most popular spots here. You have an option to climb atop the fort’s ramparts on an elephant's back.
Hawa Mahal - built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap a five-story façade in red sandstone with 953 small windows, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds (actually a part of the City Palace) was built to allow ladies in the palace to observe everyday life on the street below without being seen. However, today Hawa Mahal has become the emblem of Jaipur.
While returning to the city briefly stop at Jal Mahal or the water palace that served as a summer retreat and duck hunting lodge in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
In the afternoon visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory).
City Palace, the official residence of the present royal family. City Palace covers a large area divided into series of courtyards, gardens, and residential buildings. A part of City Palace is turned into a museum now housing Armoury, Textiles, and Artifacts. The City Palace is a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture.
Jantar Mantar a 17th-century astronomical observatory adjacent to City Palace. An excellent example of marvelous precision wherein each instrument constructed in Jantar Mantar has a specific purpose of measuring the position of stars, altitudes, and azimuths or calculate eclipses. Some of them still work quite accurately even today.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 – JAIPUR
Morning drive 30 Km in the outskirts of Jaipur to Bagru, a small sleepy rural town to see the art of hand block printing.
The quaint town of Bagru, situated near Jaipur, has become celebrated for its vibrant heritage in hand-block printing (also called Bagru Printing) and Dabu printing techniques. Here one can see skilled craftsmanship working around crafting intricate designs on wooden blocks, which are then meticulously imprinted onto textiles using two distinct styles: direct printing and the resist dye method, commonly referred to as Dabu.
In the Dabu hand block printing technique, a special resist comes into play during the dyeing process. This resist is composed of a unique blend, incorporating mud sourced from dried lake beds, wheat powder, gum, and lime, adding a distinctive touch to the artistry of Dabu prints.
Return to Jaipur by noon or early afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities (one can explore the local markets OR take a guided Heritage walk in the old city area OR take a local street food walk OR opt for a Leopard viewing safari at Jhalana Leopard Safari in the outskirts of the city).
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 - JAIPUR to DELHI and DEPART
In time drive to Delhi international airport (270 Km) to connect flight for onward destination.
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