India's Golden Triangle & Shekhawati Havelis — 7 Days
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Mandawa: Mughal monuments, Rajasthani frescoes, and regional bazaars across 7 days
This seven-day itinerary moves through India's three primary cities of the Golden Triangle—Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—and extends into Mandawa, a heritage town in Rajasthan's Shekhawati region known for its hand-painted havelis (traditional mansions). The route combines the architectural monuments of successive empires: Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb from Delhi; the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort from Agra; the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal from Jaipur; and the merchant havelis of Mandawa. The itinerary is structured to serve travelers on a first encounter with North India's primary historical sites, with a deliberate departure from the standard three-city loop to include the painted frescoes and merchant architecture of the Shekhawati region. Transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout; guides are English-speaking and trained by India's Ministry of Tourism.
Highlights
- Taj Mahal at sunrise from Agra
- Amer Fort overlook of Jaipur from above the city
- Qutub Minar and surrounding Sultanate-era ruins in south Delhi
- Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, constructed in red sandstone and white marble
- Fatehpur Sikri: the Mughal capital, including Buland Darwaza gateway
- Jantar Mantar in Jaipur: astronomical observation instruments
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur's old city
- Mandawa's painted havelis: Murmuria Haveli and Goenka Double Haveli with original frescoes
- Jaipur City Palace, still partly a royal residence and museum
- Mehtab Bagh gardens in Agra, across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal
- Red Fort in Delhi, with views of the Yamuna and Old Delhi bazaars
Day by day
1Arrival in Delhi and Half-Day SightseeingDelhi Airport or Railway Station · India Gate · Parliament House · Qutub Minar
2Delhi Monuments & Drive to MandawaMandawa · Red Fort · Jama Masjid · Raj Ghat · Humayun's Tomb · Delhi to Mandawa
3Mandawa Havelis and Drive to JaipurMurmuria Haveli · Goenka Haveli · Mandawa to Jaipur · hotel in Jaipur
4Jaipur: Amer Fort and the Pink City's LandmarksJaipur · Amer Fort · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · Hawa Mahal · local markets
5Drive to Agra via Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri · Agra hotel
6Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Return to DelhiTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · Mehtab Bagh · Agra to Delhi
7Departure from DelhiDelhi Airport or Railway Station
Where you go
- 1Red Fort
- 2Jaipur
- 3City Palace
- 4Jantar Mantar
- 5Hawa Mahal
- 6Fatehpur Sikri
- 7Taj Mahal
- 8Agra Fort
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. .