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India's Golden Triangle with Pushkar and Jodhpur — 9 Days
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, and Jodhpur by road and air, covering Mughal monuments, desert temples, and Rajasthani forts
This nine-day itinerary moves across northern India's most historically significant sites, beginning in Delhi with the Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb, then proceeding to Agra for sunrise at the Taj Mahal and the abandoned sixteenth-century city of Fatehpur Sikri. From there, the route reaches Jaipur, the pink-walled capital of Rajasthan, where the City Palace and Hawa Mahal stand among colonial-era infrastructure and bazaars. The second half shifts westward into the desert: Pushkar offers the Brahma Temple and camel rides across the dunes, while Jodhpur introduces the formidable Mehrangarh Fort and its surrounding lakes. The journey returns to Delhi by air, completing a circuit of Mughal capitals, Hindu pilgrimage sites, and the architectural record of Rajput rule.
Highlights
- Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb in Delhi — sixteenth-century Mughal architecture within the capital
- Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra — the white marble mausoleum viewed at dawn light
- Fatehpur Sikri — the sixteenth-century abandoned capital of the Mughal Empire between Agra and Jaipur
- Hawa Mahal and City Palace in Jaipur — the five-story pink sandstone structure and functioning royal residence
- Amber Fort overlooking Jaipur — a hilltop fortress
- Brahma Temple in Pushkar — one of India's few temples dedicated to the god Brahma
- Camel rides and desert landscape around Pushkar
- Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur — a citadel rising above the city
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi · airport
International flights typically arrive in the evening. Hotel transfer is arranged from the airport, with staff holding a name placard. Overnight accommodation in Delhi.
2Delhi Sightseeing and Transfer to AgraAgra · Red Fort · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · India Gate · President's House · Parliament House · Lotus Temple · Delhi to Agra
A guided tour of Delhi begins after breakfast, covering the Red Fort (sixteenth-century Mughal fortress), Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar (a twelfth-century tower), India Gate, the President's House, Parliament House, and the Lotus Temple. The three-hour drive south to Agra follows, arriving in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation in Agra.
3Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Transfer to JaipurTaj Mahal · Red Fort · Fatehpur Sikri · Baby Taj (the smaller octagonal mausoleum of I'timād-ud-Daulah) · Agra to Jaipur
An early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal captures the white marble structure at sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, the Red Fort and Baby Taj (the smaller octagonal mausoleum of I'timād-ud-Daulah) are visited. The four-hour drive north to Jaipur includes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the sixteenth-century abandoned capital of Akbar, with its domed mosques and sandstone palaces. Arrival in Jaipur by evening. Overnight accommodation in Jaipur.
4Jaipur City SightseeingAmber Fort · City Palace · Hawa Mahal · Jal Mahal · Jantar Mantar · local market
A guided tour of Jaipur covers Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. The evening is free to visit the local market or rest. Overnight accommodation in Jaipur.
5Jaipur Temples and Transfer to Pushkar with Desert ExperienceMonkey Temple · Birla Mandir · Brahma Temple · Pushkar Lake · Jaipur to Pushkar · Pushkar desert
After breakfast, visits to the Monkey Temple and Birla Mandir (a white marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayana) precede the four-hour drive west to Pushkar. Check-in follows, and a half-day guided tour in the afternoon covers the Brahma Temple (one of the few temples in India dedicated to Brahma), the Pushkar Lake, and a camel ride across the surrounding desert at evening light. Overnight accommodation in Pushkar.
6Pushkar Temples and Transfer to JodhpurJodhpur · Savitri Mata Temple · Rangji Temple · Pushkar to Jodhpur
A morning visit includes the Savitri Mata Temple (reached by footpath above the town) and the Rangji Temple (a south Indian-style temple in Pushkar). The four-hour drive south to Jodhpur arrives by evening. Overnight accommodation in Jodhpur.
7Jodhpur SightseeingMehrangarh Fort · Jaswant Thada · Mandore Garden · Balsamand Lake · Kaylana Lake · local Rajasthani bazaars
A guided tour covers Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Garden, and both Balsamand Lake and Kaylana Lake. The evening is free to wander the local Rajasthani bazaars. Overnight accommodation in Jodhpur.
8Jodhpur Sightseeing and Flight Return to DelhiDelhi · Ganta Ghar · local temple · Jodhpur airport
A morning visit to the Ganta Ghar (the clock tower) and a local temple precedes transfer to Jodhpur airport according to flight schedule. Upon arrival in Delhi, hotel transfer is arranged. Overnight accommodation in Delhi.
9Delhi Airport Drop-offDelhi Airport
On your final day, our assistant will transfer you to Delhi Airport in accordance with your scheduled flight departure time.
Where you go
- 1Delhi
- 2Agra
- 3Red Fort
- 4Taj Mahal
- 5Red Fort
- 6Fatehpur Sikri
- 7Amber Fort
- 8City Palace
- 9Hawa Mahal
- 10Jantar Mantar
- 11Brahma Temple
- 12Jodhpur
- 13Mehrangarh Fort
- 14Jaswant Thada
- 15Delhi