Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Mahal – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (5N/6D)
Overview
Six days give the Golden Triangle room to breathe. This round trip from Delhi spends two full days in the capital: the first on New Delhi's monuments – India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and the Lotus Temple – and the second in Old Delhi, where you see Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and the walls of the Red Fort, and can ride a cycle-rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk before an evening at Connaught Place.
In Agra you see the Taj Mahal twice: at sunset from the Mehtab Bagh gardens across the Yamuna, and up close at sunrise the next morning. Touring Agra Fort and the marble inlay workshops, as well as confectionaries in the city, fills the first evening. Travelling to Jaipur takes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone capital built by Emperor Akbar, and an optional trip to Chand Baori, an impressive stepwell. In Jaipur, you spend a whole day visiting Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal.
This tour is ideal for first-timers, family tours, and older tourists who like relaxed tours. Tourists sleep in 3-star hotels where breakfast is provided daily. Private transport is used for the entire tour, and on the final day, you travel back to Delhi by car in order to leave Delhi Airport. A drop in Jaipur is also possible if that suits your onward plans.
Package Features
New Delhi's monuments plus a separate Old Delhi day.
Old Delhi lanes, with an optional cycle-rickshaw ride.
Sunset from Mehtab Bagh, then a sunrise visit.
Buland Darwaza and Salim Chishti's Dargah on the way.
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Delhi pick-up and return drive to Delhi on day 6.
Included
- 5 nights' stay in 3-star hotels on double occupancy (2 nights Delhi, 1 night Agra, 2 nights Jaipur)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Pick-up at Delhi airport or railway station and drop at Delhi airport or railway station (Jaipur drop on request)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary, including the return drive to Delhi
- Sightseeing and activities as listed in the itinerary (items marked optional are extra)
- GST
Excluded
- Flights or train tickets to and from Delhi
- Lunch and dinner
- Monument entry tickets and camera fees, including the Taj Mahal, unless specifically included
- Optional experiences: Akshardham light and water show, Chandni Chowk rickshaw ride, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, the Chand Baori detour, elephant or jeep ride at Amber Fort and the Chokhi Dhani dinner
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
- Get picked up at Delhi airport or railway station and check in to your hotel.
- Start your city tour at India Gate, then visit Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and the Lotus Temple.
- Stop for photos at Rashtrapati Bhavan and along Parliament Street, at the heart of Lutyens' New Delhi.
- In the evening, visit Akshardham Temple for its light and water show (optional). Overnight stay in Delhi.
- Highlights of the Day: India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan
Day 2 Old Delhi Sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore the heritage side of Delhi, starting with Jama Masjid, the great mosque built by Shah Jahan.
- Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi beside the Yamuna.
- See the historic Red Fort from outside; note that the fort is closed on Mondays.
- Take a cycle-rickshaw ride through the busy lanes of Chandni Chowk (optional).
- Spend the evening shopping or relaxing in the cafés of Connaught Place. Overnight stay in Delhi.
- Highlights of the Day: Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place cafés
Day 3 Delhi to Agra
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Agra (about 4 hours).
- Stop on the way at Sikandra to see Akbar's Tomb (optional).
- Visit Agra Fort, then watch the Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh, the garden across the Yamuna.
- In the evening, browse Agra's markets for marble inlay handicrafts and petha, the city's well-known sweet. Overnight stay in Agra.
- Highlights of the Day: Akbar's Tomb (optional), Agra Fort, Taj Mahal sunset view from Mehtab Bagh, Agra markets
Day 4 Agra Sightseeing – Taj Mahal Sunrise and Drive to Jaipur
- Wake early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the white marble shifts colour with the light.
- Return for breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Jaipur.
- On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri to admire the Buland Darwaza and the Dargah of Salim Chishti.
- If you like, visit the Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri before reaching Jaipur (optional).
- Check in and relax at your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Salim Chishti's Dargah, Chand Baori Stepwell (optional)
Day 5 Jaipur Sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore Amber Fort (going up by elephant or jeep is optional) and stop at Jal Mahal for photos.
- Visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the iconic Hawa Mahal.
- Shop for handicrafts, jewellery and textiles at Johari Bazaar or Bapu Bazaar.
- In the evening, enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner and cultural show at Chokhi Dhani (optional). Overnight stay in Jaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, cultural show at Chokhi Dhani (optional)
Day 6 Jaipur – Departure Day
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
- Drive back to Delhi (about 5 hours) for your drop at Delhi airport or railway station.
- If you would rather leave from Jaipur, get dropped at Jaipur airport or railway station instead, and your Golden Triangle tour ends there.
- Highlights of the Day: Return drive to Delhi or Jaipur drop, departure
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Booking will only be confirmed once the itinerary has been confirmed, advance has been made, and we have sent you the official confirmation letter.
- Full payment might be required while making the booking during peak seasons, for special hotel rates, and for selected activities.
- In case payment is not made on time, the booking is liable to cancellation as per the cancellation policy.
- The cost of the package is per person based on twin sharing and includes GST.
Refund Policy
- The cancellation fees vary depending on the day we receive your cancellation request and other considerations like the supplier’s policy and peak season. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees, and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Terms
- Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors every Friday; if your Agra days fall on a Friday, the sunrise visit and sightseeing order are adjusted.
- The Red Fort, the Lotus Temple and Akshardham are closed on Mondays, and Akshardham does not allow phones, cameras or bags inside.
- Dress modestly while visiting Jama Masjid, Salim Chishti’s Dargah and other religious places; footwear is removed, and you may require a head cover.
- Sightseeing sequence might vary depending upon traffic conditions, weather conditions, winter fog, local happenings, and timing of monuments.
- Vehicle has been arranged according to the itinerary provided, but any additional transportation will be separately charged.
- Check-in/Check-out timings of hotels are as per standard, but early check-in/late check-out will be on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this 6-day tour different from the 5-day Golden Triangle tour?
This version adds a full day in Old Delhi – Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk – plus an evening in Agra's markets, and it is a round trip that brings you back to Delhi. The 5-day tour covers New Delhi in one afternoon and ends in Jaipur.
When do we see the Taj Mahal?
Twice. On day three, you view it at sunset from Mehtab Bagh, the garden situated on the opposite bank of the river Yamuna, while on day four, you view it at sunrise when it is less crowded and the light is softer. The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays; therefore, we schedule your tour days accordingly.
Do we go inside the Red Fort?
The itinerary includes a view of the Red Fort from outside. For those who wish to go inside, inform us at the time of booking, and we will schedule it within the Old Delhi sightseeing tour, provided that the fort does not remain closed on Mondays. The ticket charges are separate.
Which is the best time for this Golden Triangle tour?
The months between October and March are comfortable for this tour due to dry and mild weather conditions suitable for visiting monuments. There may be thick fog in the mornings of December and January in Delhi and Agra, and it may slightly affect the views during the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. April to June is very hot, and the months of July to September are rainy.
Where does this tour end, in Delhi or Jaipur?
The tour will end as a round trip, so on day six you will be driven back to Delhi, which is located at a distance of about five hours from Jaipur, and dropped either at the airport or railway station of Delhi. In case you are leaving from Jaipur or heading to Rajasthan, you can request a Jaipur drop instead.
Is the Chandni Chowk rickshaw tour included?
No, the cycle rickshaw trip in Chandni Chowk is optional and costs locally. This is one of the easiest ways of getting around Spice, Silver, and Wedding Card streets of Old Delhi that cannot be reached by car. We can arrange that for you the same day.
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