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India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur with Orchha and Khajuraho — 8 Days
Delhi to Khajuraho via Mughal capitals and medieval temple complexes, 8 days
This eight-day circuit traces three centuries of Indian architecture and political power across five cities. The route opens in Delhi, where Mughal monuments and British colonial structures coexist in a modern capital; moves south through Agra's Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; then west to Jaipur, the eighteenth-century planned city of the Rajput kingdoms. The second half of the journey extends eastward to Orchha, a medieval fort complex built by the Bundela rulers, and concludes at Khajuraho, home to a tenth-century temple cluster known for its sculptural detail. The itinerary balances major monuments with less-trafficked stops—Fatehpur Sikri, a sixteenth-century Mughal capital abandoned after fourteen years, and the palaces and cenotaphs of Orchha—and includes guided walking tours, monument visits, and overnight stays in each city.
Highlights
- Taj Mahal at sunrise from Agra
- Amber Fort approached by jeep or elephant from Jaipur
- Hawa Mahal and City Palace complex in Jaipur's old city
- Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted sixteenth-century Mughal capital
- Orchha Fort complex, including Jehangir Mahal and Raj Mahal palaces
- Khajuraho Temples western and eastern groups with intricate stone carving
- Qutub Minar and India Gate in Delhi
- Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi's walled city
- Itimad-ud-Daulah marble mausoleum in Agra
Day by day
1Arrival in Delhi and Half-Day SightseeingDelhi · Delhi Airport, Railway Station, or hotel · hotel · India Gate · Qutub Minar · Lotus Temple
Arrival at Delhi Airport, Railway Station, or hotel pickup. Check-in at the hotel. The afternoon includes a half-day sightseeing tour covering India Gate, Qutub Minar, and the Lotus Temple. Overnight in Delhi.
2Delhi Monuments and Drive to JaipurJaipur · Red Fort · Raj Ghat · Jama Masjid · Parliament House · Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, a guided tour covers Red Fort, a seventeenth-century Mughal fortification; Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi; and Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. The tour passes Parliament House before a five-hour drive southwestward to Jaipur. Check-in and overnight in Jaipur.
3Jaipur: Amber Fort, Palaces, and ObservatoriesJaipur · Amber Fort · Jal Mahal · Hawa Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar
Visit Amber Fort by jeep or elephant, then visit Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Experience local Rajasthani culture in the evening. Overnight in Jaipur.
4Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur SikriAgra · Fatehpur Sikri · Mehtab Bagh
After breakfast, drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, the walled Mughal city. Visit its palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings before continuing to Agra. Check in, then spend the evening at leisure or visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal.
5Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Drive to OrchhaTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · Orchha · Itimad-ud-Daulah · Agra to Orchha
Begin before dawn at the Taj Mahal, then tour Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah. Drive four to five hours to Orchha, arriving by evening. Overnight in Orchha.
6Orchha Fort Complex & Drive to KhajurahoOrchha Fort complex · Khajuraho · Orchha to Khajuraho
Tour the Orchha Fort complex, visiting Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, and Chaturbhuj Temple. After midday, drive four hours north to Khajuraho for overnight.
7Khajuraho Temples: Western and Eastern GroupsKhajuraho · Khajuraho temple complex · Kandariya Mahadev temple · eastern group's smaller temples
Visit the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho temple complex, built in the tenth and eleventh centuries. Visit the western group, including the Kandariya Mahadev temple with its intricate stone carvings, then the eastern group's smaller temples. An optional evening light and sound show traces the site's history. Overnight in Khajuraho.
8Departure from KhajurahoKhajuraho Airport or Railway Station
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Khajuraho Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying memories of the Golden Triangle and Orchha-Khajuraho tour.
Where you go
- 1Delhi
- 2hotel
- 3Jaipur
- 4Red Fort
- 5Jaipur
- 6Amber Fort
- 7Hawa Mahal
- 8City Palace
- 9Jantar Mantar
- 10Agra
- 11Fatehpur Sikri
- 12Taj Mahal
- 13Agra Fort
- 14Orchha
- 15Itimad-Ud-Daulah
- 16Khajuraho
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.