India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — 3 Days

Delhi's monuments, Taj Mahal at sunrise, and Jaipur's palaces and forts — 2 nights, 3 days

The Golden Triangle connects three of India's most historically significant cities in a compact itinerary. Delhi holds the remnants of multiple empires — Mughal-era architecture, colonial structures, and the ordered geometry of New Delhi. Agra centers on the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum faced in white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. Jaipur was laid out on a grid pattern and enclosed by a terracotta-pink wall that still defines its old quarters. The route covers Indian history spanning Mughal, colonial, and post-independence periods, alongside the architectural vocabulary of each era — from the geometric precision of Jantar Mantar to the functional grandeur of fortifications.

Highlights

Half-day sightseeing in Delhi: Jama Masjid, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and a rickshaw ride through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal with a local guide, followed by Agra Fort — a Mughal fortress and royal residence.
Fatehpur Sikri — a city built by Akbar, now a collection of palaces and mosques set on a ridge.
Amber Fort in Jaipur — a hilltop fortress-palace reached by jeep, combining Hindu and Mughal architectural styles
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) — a pink sandstone structure with small windows, built as a screen for royal women.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur — an astronomical measurement park containing a stone sundial.
City Palace in Jaipur — a hybrid structure blending Mughal and European architecture, portions of which remain a royal residence

Day by day

1Delhi Sightseeing and Transfer to AgraAgra · Delhi airport or your preferred location · Chandni Chowk · Jama Masjid · India Gate · Rashtrapati Bhavan · Humayun's Tomb · local restaurant · Delhi to Agra

Begin with pickup from Delhi airport or your preferred location, welcomed with traditional garlands and tilak. A half-day guided tour includes a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, visits to Jama Masjid and India Gate, and a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan. Visit Humayun's Tomb before lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Agra by road, arriving for check-in and overnight rest.

2Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Agra Fort, and the Road to JaipurTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · marble workshop · Fatehpur Sikri

Arrive at the Taj Mahal before dawn with a local expert who contextualizes the marble inlay work. After hotel breakfast, tour Agra Fort's walled complex. An optional marble workshop visit reveals techniques used on the Taj's surfaces. The afternoon drive to Jaipur passes through Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's hilltop city of palaces and mosques.

3Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace — Return to DelhiAmber Fort · Hawa Mahal · City Palace · Delhi · Jantar Mantar · haveli or rooftop restaurant

A jeep ride ascends Amber Fort's hilltop fortress, blending Hindu and Mughal architecture. Hawa Mahal's well-known pink sandstone facade offers photography moments before a guided tour of City Palace, a living royal residence. Jantar Mantar's astronomical instruments follow. Optional: dress in traditional turbans or sarees. Lunch at a haveli or rooftop restaurant precedes the drive back to Delhi, with drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Where you go

Map: India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — 3 Days route — Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

1Agra
2Taj Mahal
3Agra Fort
4Fatehpur Sikri
5Amber Fort
6Hawa Mahal
7City Palace
8Delhi
9Jantar Mantar

Included

Preferred Accommodations as Per Package.
Air Condition Vehicle for All Airport Transfers, Tours and Intercity Travel as Per Itinerary.
Private English-Speaking Guide,Approved by Ministry of Tourism (Other language guides also available upon request).
Daily Breakfast at hotel.
Toll Taxes, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel and all applicable taxes.
Assistance by a dedicated tour manager and associates throughout the tour. .