Golden Triangle India Tour: Delhi–Agra

Overview

See India’s most iconic circuit—Delhi, Agra and Jaipur—with smart pacing, licensed local guides, and thoughtful timing for the best light and lighter queues. This private 8-night/9-day journey blends world-famous monuments with markets, gardens and curated cultural stops. Designed for comfort, photography, food, and meaningful stories—not rush.

Perfect for: Couples, families, small friend groups, older people, first-timers and India-returners who want a well-paced, privately guided experience.

Tour Highlights

Old & New Delhi with a rickshaw loop through Chandni Chowk, plus Humayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar (UNESCO).
Taj Mahal at sunrise and a sunset reflection view from the riverside garden, the day before.
Agra Fort and the Mughal “ghost city” of Fatehpur Sikri en route to Jaipur.
Jaipur essentials: Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (UNESCO) and Hawa Mahal façade.
Choice-based add-ons: block-printing workshop, curated food walk, artisan ateliers (no commissioned stops unless requested).
Comfortable logistics: Private AC vehicle, vetted drivers, licensed guides in each city.

Why Book Your Golden Triangle India Tour With Us

India specialists with end-to-end on-ground coordination (airports, monuments, markets)
Licensed guides in each city + vetted drivers/vehicles for long highway runs
Smart sequencing (light/queues/traffic) and comfort stops for resting and enjoying the day
Expert & Transparent shopping advisory
Customisable with hands-on workshops, food walks and artisan visits
Responsible choices that support local communities and reduce waste

FAQs

Is this a private or a group tour? Private by default; small-group on request.
Can we customise the pace or swap sights? Yes—share interests (history/food/photography/textiles) and we’ll tailor timings and stops.
What about the Taj Mahal closure? Taj is closed on Fridays; we sequence Agra accordingly.
Are guides licensed? Yes—city-licensed experts in each destination.
Is it suitable for seniors/children? Absolutely—vehicle access, rest breaks and step-counts adjusted to comfort.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

Snapshot: Airport meet & greet • Private transfer • Easy evening.
Visualise your day: Step into arrivals, meet your driver, and have a calm ride to your stay. Unpack, refresh, and ease into India with a gentle orientation walk or curated dinner.
Timeline: Arrival & transfer → Rest → Optional short stroll.
Effort: Low
Day 2: Delhi Classics: Old & New

Snapshot: Humayun’s Tomb • Qutub Minar • Old Delhi rickshaw lanes
Visualise your day: Mughal arches in soft morning light, then spice-scented lanes and vibrant bazaars—seen safely from a short rickshaw loop—before a relaxed evening.
Timeline: Morning: Humayun’s Tomb → Qutub Minar • Afternoon: Jama Masjid (outer), Chandni Chowk rickshaw circuit • Evening: Optional Connaught Place/Khan Market
Insider notes: We time Old Delhi after lunch to avoid the tightest morning crush; valuables front-facing; short loop, high payoff.
Options: Curated chai stop | Fixed-price handicraft emporium (no haggling)
Effort: Moderate (flat walking + a few steps)
Day 3: Delhi Calm: Gardens & Contemporary Touches

Snapshot: Lotus Temple complex • Lodhi Garden heritage walk • Flexible interest stop
Visualise your day: Green pathways, modern silhouettes and breathing space. Time for photos, coffee and conversation.
Timeline: Morning: Lotus Temple (exteriors/complex) → Lodhi Garden • Afternoon: Gallery/museum/handicraft stop by interest • Evening: Free time
Insider notes: Intentionally lighter day to avoid museum fatigue and keep energy for the road journey.
Options: Contemporary art gallery | Hygiene-led food tasting
Effort: Low–Moderate
Day 4: Delhi → Agra (≈4 hrs) | Agra Fort & Sunset Vista

Snapshot: Expressway drive • Agra Fort • Sunset reflection of Taj
Visualise your day: Smooth highway run, red-sandstone ramparts and pastel skies framing the Taj from across the river.
Timeline: Morning: Drive to Agra (planned comfort stops) • Afternoon: Agra Fort (guided) • Evening: Mehtab Bagh-side viewpoint for Taj at dusk
Insider notes: Winter fog? We adjust departure timing. Sunset viewpoint today protects against any weather surprises tomorrow.
Options: Miniature-painting studio visit | Local sweet-shop stop
Effort: Moderate (gentle gradients at the fort)
Day 5: Taj Sunrise → Fatehpur Sikri → Jaipur (≈5–6 hrs total)

Snapshot: Taj at sunrise • Mughal heritage stop • Jaipur evening colours
Visualise your day: First light on white marble, breakfast, then Akbar’s famed complex before rolling into the Pink City for an easy bazaar stroll.
Timeline: Early: Taj Mahal sunrise entry • Late Morning: Breakfast & depart • Afternoon: Fatehpur Sikri (guided) → Continue to Jaipur • Evening: Light market stroll
Insider notes: Two Taj angles (sunset reflection yesterday + sunrise today) = better odds for the perfect shot.
Options: Skip Fatehpur for more Jaipur time if preferred
Effort: Moderate (early start + highway drive)
Day 6: Jaipur Essentials: Amer, City Palace, Jantar Mantar

Snapshot: Amer Fort • City Palace • Jantar Mantar • Hawa Mahal façade
Visualise your day: Sandstone ramparts above the city, royal courtyards and ingenious astronomical instruments—wrapped with that classic Hawa Mahal photo.
Timeline: Morning: Amer Fort (early slot beats heat/queues) • Afternoon: City Palace → Jantar Mantar • Late Afternoon: Hawa Mahal photo stop
Insider notes: Early Amer entry + quick stop at a nearby stepwell for portraits (on request).
Options: Block-printing workshop | Textile/jewellery trail with vetted ateliers (no commissioned stops unless requested)
Effort: Moderate (some steps at Amer; steady pace)
Day 7: Jaipur Your Way: Jal Mahal, Gardens & Culture

Snapshot: Jal Mahal photo stop • Heritage gardens • Choose your cultural focus
Visualise your day: Mirror-lake photos, bougainvillaea-lined walks and a cultural pick—crafts, cuisine or a relaxed gallery hour.
Timeline: Morning: Jal Mahal → Heritage garden • Afternoon: Choose one—Albert Hall-style museum or hands-on cooking session • Evening: Rooftop viewpoint + curated dinner (optional)
Insider notes: Clear, honest shopping advisory: what’s worth it, what’s not, and where prices are transparent.
Options: Stepwell detour | Focused shopping with pre-brief (textiles/gems)
Effort: Low–Moderate
Day 8: Jaipur → Delhi (Road ≈5–6 hrs)

Snapshot: Return to Delhi • Leisure wrap-up
Visualise your day: A final chai on the highway or a quick hop by air, then an easy last evening for souvenirs or a favourite monument revisit.
Timeline: Morning: Depart Jaipur • Afternoon/Evening: Flexible time in Delhi
Insider notes: We often hold a road backup for flight schedule changes.
Options: Café/bookstore hour | Last-minute handicrafts (fixed-price)
Effort: Low
Day 9: Depart Delhi

Snapshot: Private airport transfer • Farewell
Visualise your day: Unhurried transfer, baggage assistance, and a fond goodbye—with photos and stories to last a lifetime.
Effort: Low

Overview

Tour Highlights

Why Book Your Golden Triangle India Tour With Us

FAQs

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

Day 2: Delhi Classics: Old & New

Day 3: Delhi Calm: Gardens & Contemporary Touches

Day 4: Delhi → Agra (≈4 hrs) | Agra Fort & Sunset Vista

Day 5: Taj Sunrise → Fatehpur Sikri → Jaipur (≈5–6 hrs total)

Day 6: Jaipur Essentials: Amer, City Palace, Jantar Mantar

Day 7: Jaipur Your Way: Jal Mahal, Gardens & Culture

Day 8: Jaipur → Delhi (Road ≈5–6 hrs)

Day 9: Depart Delhi