Let the incredible contrasts of India seduce you as you explore the most symbolic cities in the north of the country: Delhi, Jaipur, Amber and Agra. Visit palaces, temples, historic fortresses and much more.
Golden Triangle 7-Day Tour
Day 1: Delhi
You'll be met from your flight at Delhi airport, before being taken to your hotel in the city to rest and relax for the following day.
Day 2: Delhi
After we've filled up with a lovely breakfast, we'll start our Golden Triangle tour by visiting the largest mosque in India, and one of Delhi's most beautiful religious sites: Jama Masjid, or the Friday Mosque. We'll admire its façade before heading on to the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. We'll enjoy a panoramic view of the government buildings along the Raj Path and the imposing India Gate.
In the afternoon, we'll visit the Sikh Temple and Birla Temple before visiting the Qutub Minar. At a height of 240 feet (70 metres), it's the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Having explored the best of Delhi's historical and cultural sights, enjoy a delicious meal back at the hotel and an evening at your leisure.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we'll make our way to Jaipur, known as the 'Pink City' - home to the intricately carved façade of the magnificent Hawa Mahal, also known as Palace of the Winds, one of the city's most important monuments. En route, we'll stop in Shahpura for some lunch!
In the afternoon we'll stop to take some photos at the Albert Hall Museum, housed in a stunning Indo-Saracenic style building, and the equally beautiful Birla Mandir, where we'll enjoy a traditional Aarti ceremony! At the end of the day, we'll return to the hotel to enjoy dinner and rest up for the next day.
Day 4: Jaipur – Amber – Jaipur
After we've had some breakfast, we'll visit the city of Amber, where we'll be able to enjoy spectacular views from the road as we drive up to the fortified palace in the Jeep and enjoy its beautiful paintings and marble filigree.
Day 5: Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fathepur Sikri – Agra
On our fifth day, we'll grab some breakfast before continuing our journey toward Agra, a city which alternated with Delhi as the capital of the Mughal Empire. We'll visit such locations as the Mehtab Bagh Garden, on the opposite bank to the Yamuna River to see the iconic Taj Mahal - an excellent opportunity to take some photos! We'll conclude the evening with a delicious dinner before we go back to the hotel to recharge.
Day 6: Agra
Today, after breakfast, you'll get to visit the inside of the captivating Taj Mahal, one of the most famous architectural structures in the world! You'll be blown away by its beauty!
After, we'll make our way to the Agra Fort, located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the heart of the city. This structure reflects distinct periods of Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jehangir and Shan Jahan.
At the end of the day, we'll have our dinner back at the hotel and a well-deserved rest!
Day 7: Delhi
All good things must come to an end! After breakfast, you'll begin your journey back to Delhi, where you'll be dropped off at the airport to catch your return flight home. Please note that there will be no guide with you on this final day.
Alternatively, we can also provide you with a driver and car in Delhi between 1 pm and 7:30 pm to visit the Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple, go for dinner and then bring you to the airport for 8 pm for 25USD per person (2 people minimum), with no guide included.
Accommodation
This 7-day tour includes six nights of accommodation in the following hotels:
Category A
Category B
Category C
Important Information
Please note that there is an option to rent a car in Delhi between 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm to visit the Lotus Temple and Akshardahm Temple, go for dinner and to the airport around 8 pm for USD 20 per person, a minimum of 2 passengers, guide not included.
Itinerary Changes
If you arrive on a Sunday, then you'll visit the Taj Mahal on the last day of the trip, i.e. early morning of the seventh day.
Note regarding pricing
The prices indicated are per person in a double room, you're in a double room with an extra bed.
If you're making a booking for 3 people and would like a double room and a single room, 2 separate bookings must be made, indicating in the comments section to the supplier that they are joint bookings. Please note that bookings for a single room imply the payment of an extra supplement.
