Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
India’s classic first trip: Mughal monuments, old bazaars and Rajasthani palaces.
- Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
- Route: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur
- Best time: October to March
- Difficulty: Easy
- Price: Personalised Journeys, priced to your choice of hotels
Overview
See the three cities most first-time visitors to India start with. You’ll walk the lanes of Old Delhi, watch the Taj Mahal at sunrise and spend a full day in Jaipur’s forts and palaces. The pace is relaxed, with a private car and driver throughout.
- Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Amber Fort and City Palace in Jaipur
- Stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the drive to Jaipur
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
We meet you at the airport or station and take you to your hotel. The evening is free. If you have energy, walk around India Gate.
Day 2: Old and New Delhi
Visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, then see Humayun’s Tomb and the tree-lined avenues of Lutyens’ Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
Drive about 4 hours to Agra. Visit Agra Fort in the afternoon and watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.
Day 4: Taj Mahal and drive to Jaipur
Go to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then have breakfast at the hotel. Drive about 5 hours to Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri on the way.
Day 5: Jaipur sightseeing
Amber Fort in the morning, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Spend the evening in the bazaars for textiles and jewellery.
Day 6: Departure
Transfer to the Jaipur airport or station, or drive back to Delhi (about 5 hours) for your onward journey.
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in hotels, twin sharing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Flights and train tickets within India
- Monument entry fees
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Airport or station pickup and drop
- English/Mandarin speaking guide who travels with you
- Tolls, parking and driver allowance
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Delhi: 2 nights, Hotel
- Agra: 1 night, Hotel
- Jaipur: 2 nights, Hotel
We suggest hotels to suit your requirements, in the hotel style you choose (Premium, Luxury or Heritage & palaces). Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. Group departures run on selected weekends from October to March. Ask us for the next dates.
This is a Personalised Journey, so its price depends on the hotels you choose, your dates and your group size. Ask us for a quote.
Questions
Is the Taj Mahal open every day?
It is closed to regular visitors on Fridays. We plan your Agra day around this.
Can we upgrade the hotels?
Yes. Tell us your budget and preferred hotel style and we’ll send a revised quote.
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