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India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar & Udaipur — 9 Days
A north-to-west route spanning Mughal monuments, desert temples, and lakeside palaces
This nine-day itinerary moves through five Indian cities, beginning in Delhi with the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, then south to Agra's Taj Mahal and Red Fort. The route crosses into Rajasthan at Jaipur, home to the Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort, before turning west to Pushkar's temple complexes and desert landscape, and concluding in Udaipur with its lakeside palaces and water temples. The journey combines Mughal-era architecture, Hindu pilgrimage sites, and the urban centers of India's north, with ground transfers between most destinations and a single domestic flight for the return to Delhi.
Highlights
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra
- Red Fort and Qutub Minar in Delhi
- Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
- Brahma Temple and camel ride on the Pushkar Desert
- City Palace and Lake Palace in Udaipur
- Boating on Lake Pichola at dusk
- Fatehpur Sikri, a Mughal city en route to Jaipur
Day by day
1Arrival in Delhihotel · Delhi airport
Most travelers arrive in Delhi in the evening. A driver meets arrivals at the airport and transfers them to their hotel for an overnight stay.
2Delhi Monuments & Transfer to AgraAgra · Red Fort · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · India Gate · Lotus Temple · Delhi to Agra
A guide-led walking and vehicle tour of central Delhi begins after breakfast, covering the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, President House, and Parliament House, along with the Lotus Temple. The drive to Agra takes approximately three hours (200 kilometers) along the Delhi-Agra Highway. An overnight stay follows in Agra.
3Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri to JaipurTaj Mahal · Fatehpur Sikri · Jaipur · Red Fort · Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb) · Agra to Jaipur
A sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal takes place early in the morning, followed by a return to the hotel for breakfast. The itinerary then includes the Red Fort and Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb) in Agra. En route to Jaipur (a 240-kilometer, four-hour drive), travelers stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a sandstone city. Arrival in Jaipur occurs in the evening, with an overnight stay.
4Jaipur's Forts, Palaces & MarketsAmber Fort · City Palace · Hawa Mahal · Jal Mahal · Jantar Mantar · Jaipur's local markets
A full-day guided tour of Jaipur covers Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. The afternoon remains free for individual exploration, including the option to visit Jaipur's local markets. An overnight stay concludes the day.
5Jaipur Temples & Transfer to PushkarMonkey Temple (Galta Ji) · Birla Mandir · Brahma Temple · Pushkar Lake · Jaipur to Pushkar · Pushkar Desert
Before departing Jaipur, a morning visit includes the Monkey Temple (Galta Ji) and Birla Mandir (a white marble temple complex). The drive to Pushkar spans approximately 170 kilometers and four hours. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, a guided tour in the late afternoon covers Brahma Temple (one of the few temples dedicated to Brahma in India), the circumambulatory path around Pushkar Lake, and a camel ride on the desert surrounding the lake. An overnight stay follows.
6Pushkar Temples & Transfer to UdaipurSavitri Mata Temple · Rangji Temple · Pushkar to Udaipur
A morning excursion includes visits to Savitri Mata Temple (perched on a hilltop above Pushkar) and Rangji Temple (a large temple complex with southern Indian architectural features). The transfer to Udaipur covers 270 kilometers over approximately five hours. Arrival occurs in the evening, with an overnight stay in Udaipur.
7Udaipur's Palaces, Temples & Lake PicholaUdaipur · Lake Pichola · City Palace · Jag Mandir · Lake Palace · Jagdish Temple
A guided tour encompasses City Palace, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace, and Jagdish Temple. Evening brings a boat ride across Lake Pichola, viewing the palaces from the water before an overnight stay in Udaipur.
8Udaipur Sightseeing & Return to DelhiDelhi · Saheliyon Ki Bari · Fatehsagar Lake · Udaipur Airport
A morning visit includes Saheliyon Ki Bari (a historic garden built for the royal women) and Fatehsagar Lake (a man-made reservoir north of the city center). Depending on the flight schedule, a driver transfers the traveler to Udaipur Airport. Upon arrival in Delhi, an airport assistant meets the traveler and transfers them to the hotel for an overnight stay.
9Departure from DelhiDelhi Airport
Based on the flight schedule, the traveler is transferred to Delhi Airport for departure.
Where you go
- 1hotel
- 2Agra
- 3Red Fort
- 4Taj Mahal
- 5Fatehpur Sikri
- 6Jaipur
- 7Red Fort
- 8Amber Fort
- 9City Palace
- 10Hawa Mahal
- 11Jantar Mantar
- 12Brahma Temple
- 13Udaipur
- 14Lake Pichola
- 15City Palace
- 16Jagdish Temple
- 17Delhi
- 18Saheliyon Ki Bari