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India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — 6 Days
The Taj Mahal, Mughal forts, and palace cities across 260 kilometers of northern India's central cultural axis
This six-day itinerary moves through three cities: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, visiting Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, and Hawa Mahal. The route proceeds by road, with a 200-kilometer transfer to Agra, then a 240-kilometer drive onward to Jaipur, and a final 260-kilometer return to Delhi. Visits include sunrise at the Taj Mahal, the Indo-Islamic monuments of Fatehpur Sikri, and guided tours of each city's primary forts, palaces, and temples. Hotel accommodation is provided throughout, with guided services at each stop.
Highlights
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra, viewed from the main mausoleum and Mehtab Bagh gardens
- Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi's old quarter, representing Mughal military and religious architecture
- Agra Fort, a fortress with Mughal structures
- Amber Fort above Jaipur, accessible by elephant, with palace rooms and strategic ramparts
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a pink sandstone structure
- Fatehpur Sikri, a Mughal city between Agra and Jaipur
- Abhaneri Stepwell, a geometric well structure between Agra and Jaipur
- Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, an astronomical observation site
- Qutub Minar in Delhi, a minaret
- Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, a garden-tomb complex
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi airport · hotel in the city
International flights typically arrive in the evening. A driver meets arriving travelers at Delhi airport and transfers them to a hotel in the city for overnight accommodation.
2Guided Tour of Delhi's MonumentsRed Fort · Jama Masjid · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · India Gate · Parliament House · Lotus Temple
After breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel for a comprehensive tour of Delhi's landmarks. Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House, and Lotus Temple. The afternoon returns you to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
3Transfer to Agra and Half-Day SightseeingAgra · Itimad-ud-Daulah · Agra Fort · Mehtab Bagh
A 200-kilometer drive takes three hours to reach Agra. After hotel check-in and a rest, an afternoon guided tour visits Itimad-ud-Daulah (known as the Baby Taj), a marble mausoleum; Agra Fort, a fortress; and Mehtab Bagh, a garden where the Taj Mahal is viewed at sunset.
4Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Transfer to JaipurTaj Mahal · Fatehpur Sikri · Abhaneri Stepwell · Agra to Jaipur
An early morning visit to the Taj Mahal coincides with sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, travelers depart for Jaipur, a 240-kilometer drive lasting four hours. En route, stops include Fatehpur Sikri, a walled city, and Abhaneri Stepwell, a geometric well structure. Evening arrival in Jaipur.
5Guided Tour of Jaipur's Palaces and ObservatoriesAmber Fort · Hawa Mahal · Jal Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · local cultural markets · temples
After breakfast, a guided tour covers Jaipur's architectural highlights: Amber Fort with an optional elephant ride, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. The afternoon is free to visit local cultural markets, visit temples, or rest at the hotel before evening.
6Delhi Airport TransferDelhi Airport
After breakfast, begin the 260-kilometer drive to Delhi, approximately five hours by road. Upon arrival, your driver will drop you at the international airport according to your flight schedule.
Where you go
- 1Red Fort
- 2Agra
- 3Itimad-Ud-Daulah
- 4Agra Fort
- 5Taj Mahal
- 6Fatehpur Sikri
- 7Amber Fort
- 8Hawa Mahal
- 9City Palace
- 10Jantar Mantar