Overview
The Golden Triangle tour is one of the most popular tours in India which comprises the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Delhi, moving on to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal, the ultimate monument to love, which will leave you spellbound with its beautiful architecture. This is followed by the Pink City of Jaipur whose exuberance is reflected in its forts and palaces which take you back to the historical and extraordinary world of the Rajputs.
Highlights
- Visit Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lotus Temple in Delhi
- Indulge in shopping at Chandni Chowk Market
- Explore Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri (famous step-well) enroute to Jaipur
- Visit the wonderful Taj-Mahal at Agra
- Explore Agra Fort
Tour Details
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Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at the Delhi International Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. You will have free time on your own to adjust to the new time zone. Overnight will be at Delhi.
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Day 2 - In Delhi
After breakfast, start your day with a full day Delhi Sightseeing. The tour begins in Old Delhi with Jama Masjid and then a unique glance at local life by an exploration to the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk on a rickshaw. Drive pass by Red Fort before driving to New Delhi for Qutub Minar and Humayun Tomb. Continue with Raj-Ghat, drive along the city landmarks of India Gate, President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings and stop for photo opportunity there. If time permits, visit the National Museum and Lotus temple. An ideal place for meditation, this Bahai House of worship is open to people of all religions. Overnight will be at Delhi.
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Day 3 - Delhi to Agra By road 200kms / 4hrs
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Before check-in to your hotel, stop at Baby Taj or the ITMAD-UD-ULLAH - the interiors of which are considered better than the Taj Nur Jahan. Later in the evening, proceed to visit the spectacular red sandstone Agra Fort, surrounded by a foursquare formal garden (Chahar-bagh) for glimpse for royal Mughal existence. Overnight will be at Agra.
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Day 4 - Agra to Jaipur By road 232kms / 6hrs
Enjoy early morning visit to breathtaking Taj-Mahal. Return for breakfast at the hotel. After that, proceed to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur sikri and Abhaneri Village. Reach the largest city in the desert state of Rajasthan and rest of the day is at your own pace. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
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Day 5 - In Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast, start your guided tour of Jaipur which includes visit to Amber Fort (with a jeep ride or Elephant ride up to the fort entrance) and Hawa Mahal (Palace of the winds). Continue to visit the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar. Drive pass through the pink rose residential and business areas before you head back to the hotel.
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Day 6 - Jaipur to Delhi By road 240kms / 6hrs
After breakfast, drive to Delhi and as per your flight timings, you will be transferred to the airport to take flight back home with sweet memories of the tour. TOUR ENDS!