One way to get a taste of India’s frenzy and diversity is by exploring The Golden Triangle. It’s a world traveled route that connects India’s capital territory of Delhi, majestic Agra and the magnificent city of Jaipur. This tour is a perfect introduction to Incredible India.
Trip begins at the bustling streets of Delhi, an ancient city that pulses a contrasting fervor. On one hand you have centuries old Indo-Islamic architecture, and on the other reminiscence of colonial occupation. Time has left its mark on Delhi but it has held its own as India’s capital for more than 100 years. It is the epitome Indian city, a knob to the past and the country’s flourishing present.
Moving next to one of the most beautiful and graceful monuments of the world, the Taj Mahal. Agra will transport you back to the era of the Mughals. With old, rustic lanes, delicious food and amicable people, the city is truly a wonder. Agra reflects the sentiments of the past, the development of the present and the hopes for the future.
We conclude our journey with visit to Jaipur also famed as the ‘Pink City’. Bestowed with majestic forts and palaces, the city remains thronged with tourists throughout the year.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive at New Delhi airport & transfer to the hotel. |
| Day 2 | Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Agra. |
| Day 4 | Sightseeing of Taj Mahal & transfer to Jaipur via sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri. |
| Day 5 | Full day sightseeing of Jaipur. |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Delhi airport. |
Arrive at New Delhi International airport, and meet our representative waiting for you with your name board at the exit gate no. 6 of Terminal 3. You will be introduced to your private driver by the representative, who will assist you in getting transferred to your pre-booked hotel. This day is to relax to get rid of the jetlag. Overnight in Delhi.
Meet your private guide for the day he will give you a brief of the sightseeing before you start the tour. Hop on the car with your guide and the driver to gape at the Mughal-era architecture and history, from ancient forts to incredible monuments to high-tech skyscrapers and shopping centers.
Start your journey through India’s ages by visiting the Jama Masjid, adorned heaven amid Old Delhi’s chaos. The red sandstone treasure was built by the mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Next make your way through the maze of hawkers and motorcycles of the iconic Chandni Chowk. Take a ride on a rickshaw, feast on incredible food or sip chai (tea) on a rooftop lounge. You cannot leave the city without exploring the Red Fort (Monday closed), the primary residence of the Mughal dynasty and the UNESCO world heritage site.
In the afternoon, visit yet another UNESCO recognized site, Humayun’s Tomb, built by the emperor’s grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Drive past the impressive India Gate built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I and the Secretariat Building on the way to Qutub Minar another UNESCO site rose by Qutub- u- din in 1199 either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. Return back to the hotel towards the end of the day.
Morning after breakfast leaves your hotel and gets driven to Agra along one of the India’s finest freeways. Along the way, chat to your private driver and gaze out over India’s passing landscapes and villages. Reach Agra, the storied city home to India’s powerful nobility and meet your private guide.
Agra’s most beloved monument the Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife this pristine white marble mausoleum is a wonder to behold. It took no less than 22 years to build and is an everlasting symbol of Shah Jahan’s undying love for Mumtaz. Magically the Taj Mahal changes color through the day, in the morning pink hues grace its facades and the gleaming moonlight turns it gold.
We start the tour with a ride to the UNESCO world heritage site, Agra Fort built with red sandstone on the bend of the Yamuna River. We also visit Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.
In the evening we will take you to a little known prime viewing spot of the Taj Mahal during sunset exists opposite the monument on the northern shores of the Yamuna River, it is Mehtab Bagh – a centuries old garden complex, open to the public. End the day with an overnight stay in the booked hotel.
Early morning we leave to see the magnificent piece of architecture the Taj Mahal (Friday Closed), perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast.
Head on to Jaipur, the Pink City, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the “Ghost City”. Its gate, Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world is the main attraction of the town. Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
On arriving Jaipur, relax and stay overnight in the pre-booked hotel.
Following early breakfast, meet your guide and get ready to explore Jaipur’s star attraction the Amer Fort sits on a hill besides the calm water of Mountain Lake. This magnificent palace complex dating back to the 16th century was built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble. It is divided into four main sections each with its own courtyard.
On the way back we stop at Jal Mahal, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Next head to Hawa Mahal a five storey palace built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur.
We take break for lunch and continue with the tour followed by City Palace a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, and Jantar Mantar built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. It features Samrat Yantra world’s largest sundial. Overnight in Jaipur.
Today we head back to Delhi after breakfast. You will be dropped at New Delhi airport for boarding flight to your onward destination. Services from HNK Travel Solutions end here.
Golden Triangle of India, Price Guideline Per Person in US ₹ based on two people sharing.
| Seasons | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| High Season | From INR 32300 |
| Low Season | From INR 29900 |
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All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include International flights, are on a per person basis, based on two people sharing a room, and a minimum group size of two. Single and sole traveler supplements will apply.
Accommodation for 5 nights on bed & breakfast basis.
Airport assistance on arrival.
All transfers and sightseeing by a private chauffer driven air-conditioned car.
Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi).
Tonga/Battery Van ride in Agra.
Elephant/Jeep ride at the Amber Fort in Jaipur.
Entry and dinner at Choki Dhani in Jaipur.
An English Speaking licensed guide accompanying you at the time of sightseeing.
Bottled mineral water for each person each day in the car.
All applicable taxes.
International flights.
Visa application fees.
Personal Purchase (laundy, shopping, tips, etc).
Monument Entry Fees.
Meals other than breakfast.
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