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India's Golden Triangle with Ajmer and Pushkar — 7 Days
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer and Pushkar: Mughal monuments, desert forts and sacred temples across North India
This seven-day route moves through five cities central to North Indian history and devotion. The opening days follow the established Delhi-Agra-Jaipur corridor — the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, the layered architecture of Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur's eighteenth-century grid. The second half turns south and west toward the desert: Ajmer's Dargah shrine, Ana Sagar Lake, and Pushkar's Brahma Temple and pilgrimage tank. The itinerary balances Mughal-era monuments with sites of active religious practice, connecting secular heritage tourism with ongoing spiritual observance. Throughout, private transfers and English-speaking guides are included; daily breakfast and all applicable taxes, tolls, and parking are covered.
Highlights
- Taj Mahal viewed at sunrise from the Yamuna riverbank, Agra
- Agra Fort: red sandstone fortress with Mughal-era chambers and courtyards
- Fatehpur Sikri: sixteenth-century ghost city with Buland Darwaza and Salim Chisti's tomb
- Amber Fort near Jaipur: hilltop fortress overlooking the city with interior palace quarters
- Hawa Mahal in Jaipur: a pink sandstone structure
- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur: an astronomical observation site with stone instruments
- Ajmer Sharif Dargah: shrine of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, pilgrimage site since the twelfth century
- Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer: artificial lake ringed by marble pavilions
- Brahma Temple in Pushkar: one of few temples dedicated to Brahma in India
- Pushkar Lake: sacred bathing site and pilgrimage destination in the Thar Desert
Day by day
1Arrival in Delhi and Initial OrientationDelhi Airport or Railway Station · India Gate · the President's House · the Lotus Temple
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport or Railway Station, a Creative India Journey representative meets the group and arranges transfer to the hotel. After checking in and resting, the afternoon is available for initial orientation. If time permits, a visit to India Gate, the President's House, and the Lotus Temple can be undertaken. Overnight in Delhi.
2Delhi's Monuments: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and Qutub MinarRed Fort · Jama Masjid · Raj Ghat · Qutub Minar · Delhi to Agra
A guided day tour of Delhi's principal monuments begins after breakfast. The itinerary includes the Red Fort (seventeenth-century Mughal fortress), Jama Masjid (one of India's largest mosques), Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), and Qutub Minar (twelfth-century minaret in South Delhi). Later, drive to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. Overnight in Agra.
3Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Agra Fort & Fatehpur SikriTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · Fatehpur Sikri · Mehtab Bagh · Jaipur · Buland Darwaza · Salim Chisti's Tomb · Agra to Jaipur
View the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then visit Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. After lunch, drive toward Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri to see Buland Darwaza and Salim Chisti's Tomb before continuing to your overnight in Jaipur.
4Jaipur: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City PalaceAmber Fort · Hawa Mahal · Jantar Mantar · Jal Mahal · Jaipur's lively local markets
After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, then Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. The evening is free for shopping at Jaipur's lively local markets.
5Jaipur to Ajmer & Pushkar: Dargah, Lakes and TempleJaipur to Ajmer · Pushkar · Ajmer Sharif Dargah · Ana Sagar Lake · Pushkar Lake · Brahma Temple
After breakfast, drive to Ajmer to visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Ana Sagar Lake. Continue to Pushkar, where you'll see the sacred Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple before settling in for the night.
6Pushkar to Jaipur: Return JourneyPushkar to Jaipur · Jaipur · Pushkar lake and temple grounds
A leisurely morning in Pushkar allows for further exploration of the lake and temple grounds. Later, drive back to Jaipur for an overnight stay. Evening is unscheduled for personal rest or independent local exploration. Overnight in Jaipur.
7Departure from Jaipur or Delhiyour hotel · your hotel to Jaipur Airport · your hotel to Delhi
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Depending on your departure plan, you will be driven to Jaipur Airport or back to Delhi for your onward journey.
Where you go
- 1Red Fort
- 2Taj Mahal
- 3Agra Fort
- 4Fatehpur Sikri
- 5Jaipur
- 6Amber Fort
- 7Hawa Mahal
- 8Jantar Mantar
- 9Pushkar
- 10Brahma Temple
- 11Jaipur
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.