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India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — 7 Days
Delhi to Jaipur via the Taj Mahal and Mughal monuments, with guided heritage walks and artisan workshops
The Golden Triangle connects three cities that anchor India's architectural and political history. Delhi holds the seat of government and layers of sultanate, Mughal, and British-era building; Agra contains the Taj Mahal and the fortress-palace of Agra Fort; Jaipur is laid out in a grid. This seven-day itinerary moves between them by road, spending two nights in each city and one in Fatehpur Sikri, the sixteenth-century Mughal capital. The route includes major monuments (Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the Red Fort, Amber Fort, the City Palace), guided walks through old bazaars and food markets, and stops at artisan workshops—marble inlay in Agra, block printing and gem-cutting in Jaipur. A private English-speaking guide accompanies the entire journey; transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
Highlights
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra — the white marble mausoleum built in the seventeenth century
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Delhi's oldest bazaar, lined with spice and textile merchants
- Amber Fort, Jaipur — a hilltop palace complex with views across the city and surrounding hills
- Qutub Minar, Delhi — a UNESCO-listed monument.
- Fatehpur Sikri — the abandoned Mughal capital, a walled city of red sandstone palaces and courtyards
- Agra Food Walk — guided tasting of local sweets, chaats, and Mughlai dishes in the old city
- Hawa Mahal, Jaipur — the pink sandstone palace.
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi — a Sikh temple with a community kitchen serving free vegetarian meals daily
- Block printing workshop, Jaipur — hands-on instruction in traditional textile printing with local artisans
- Mehtab Bagh, Agra — gardens on the far bank of the Yamuna River offering sunset views of the Taj Mahal
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi airport · Connaught Place · Delhi Haat
Arrival at Delhi airport and transfer by private air-conditioned car to the hotel. The evening is unscheduled, allowing time to rest or visit nearby shopping areas such as Connaught Place or Delhi Haat, a craft bazaar selling handmade goods from across India. Overnight in Delhi.
2Delhi: Old City and MonumentsJama Masjid · Chandni Chowk · Raj Ghat · India Gate · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · Lotus Temple · Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
A full-day guided tour of Delhi's principal sites. The morning begins in Old Delhi with a visit to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, followed by a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the historic bazaar. The route then passes Raj Ghat, the memorial to Gandhi, and continues to India Gate and the Parliament area. The afternoon includes Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the Lotus Temple, a modern Bahá'í house of worship. In the evening, a visit to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple, includes time in the community kitchen, where thousands of free vegetarian meals are served daily to visitors regardless of background. Overnight in Delhi.
3Delhi to AgraDelhi to Agra · Mehtab Bagh
After breakfast, a four-hour drive south to Agra in a private air-conditioned car. In the evening, a visit to Mehtab Bagh, gardens on the far bank of the Yamuna River, offers views of the Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight in Agra.
4Agra: Taj Mahal, Fort and FoodAgra · Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Itmad-ud-Daulah · old city, Agra
An early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal to observe the monument in morning light, followed by breakfast at the hotel. The day continues with visits to Agra Fort, a sixteenth-century palace and fortress, and Itmad-ud-Daulah, a smaller marble mausoleum. A marble inlay demonstration shows the technique of embedding semi-precious stones into marble, a craft practiced in Agra for centuries. In the evening, a guided food walk through the old city includes tastings of local sweets, chaats (savory snacks), and Mughlai dishes. Overnight in Agra.
5Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur SikriAgra to Jaipur · Fatehpur Sikri · Chokhi Dhani
A five-hour drive west to Jaipur, with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century and abandoned within decades. The route continues to Jaipur, which is planned in a grid pattern. In the evening, a visit to Chokhi Dhani, a cultural village resort, includes folk dance performances, camel rides, puppet shows, and a traditional Rajasthani dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.
6Jaipur: Palaces, Workshops and HeritageAmber Fort · Jal Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · Hawa Mahal · block printing workshop · gem-cutting and polishing workshop
The morning begins with a visit to Amber Fort, a hilltop palace complex reached by jeep, offering views across Jaipur and the surrounding hills. A photo stop at Jal Mahal, a palace set in a lake, precedes visits to the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal, the pink sandstone structure. The afternoon includes a block printing workshop with local artisans, demonstrating traditional textile techniques, and a gem-cutting and polishing demonstration—Jaipur is a major center for gemstone processing. Overnight in Jaipur.
7Jaipur to Delhi and DepartureJaipur to Delhi · Delhi airport
After breakfast, a five-hour drive north to Delhi. Transfer to Delhi airport according to flight schedule.
Where you go
- 1Agra
- 2Taj Mahal
- 3Agra Fort
- 4Fatehpur Sikri
- 5Amber Fort
- 6City Palace
- 7Jantar Mantar
- 8Hawa Mahal
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.