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All about the Golden Triangle Tour in India

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Vivek

Tour Guide, Delhi, India

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Jama Masjid, Delhi.

Taj Mahal, Agra

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Q. What Is the Golden Triangle tour of India?

India's Golden Triangle Tour is called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations. It is also known as Delhi, Agra & Jaipur Tour because it connects and combines the three most glorious and charming cities: Delhi -The Political and the Cultural Hub of India, Agra -The Epitome of Love, and Jaipur -The Pink City as well as the first planned city of India. These tours usually start in Delhi moving south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra (Uttar Pradesh), then west, to the desert landscapes of Jaipur (Rajasthan). You can also start this tour from Jaipur as Jaipur now has an International Airport with good connectivity with many Indian cities & few other countries.

Q. Importance of the Golden Triangle tour of India?

The Golden Triangle is now a well-travelled route providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes. This tour offers one of the finest cultural experiences in North India along with a visit to some of the finest monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the magnificent Taj Mahal. You will visit the fortresses, palaces, monuments, and much more. You will enjoy the tradition, culture, history, spirituality & true hospitality of India.

Q. Where to go on the Golden Triangle Tour of India?

You will primarily be doing Delhi, Agra, & Jaipur but depending on the time you have in your hand, you may add in many cities like Rishikesh, Varanasi, Amritsar & Mumbai. In Rajasthan, like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Mandawa, Ranthambore Wildlife, and Tiger Tours.

Q. When to go on the Golden Triangle Tour of India?

The ideal time for most of the foreign tourists and travellers for their Golden Triangle Tour of India is between October to March because at this period of time, the temperature ranges from 20 to 30-degree celsius which is perfect for travelling purposes. The days can be mild and the sunshine feels divine. The nights can get a bit chilly though. After April, the temperature increases & becomes hot & humid and remains until June. Then it ends with extreme heat & from July to September which is the monsoon so the weather is cloudy and it may rain anytime which can be a hindrance for sightseeing.

Q. How to do the Golden Triangle Tour of India?

The stretch of this circuit is about 800-1000 km by road. Cities are almost 200-250 km away from each other & each leg is about 4 to 5 hours of drive. It is normally possible to do the tour by the road (cabs, buses) & car for a private journey. There are few trains as well that connects Delhi with Agra and Jaipur.

Q. How long is the Golden Triangle Tour of India?

Golden Triangle tour can be covered within a weekend or from 3 to 7 days depending on the pace & selection of itinerary to cover all the attractions in each destination you want to do. And if you have more time, it can be worthwhile to venture further out Rajasthan by following Ajmer, Pushkar, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jodhpur (Blue City), Jaisalmer (Golden City), Udaipur (City Of Lakes), Bharatpur (Bird Sanctuary) & Ranthambore Wildlife and Tiger Tours.

 

I hope this is the complete information for you to plan your Golden Triangle Tour of India. Book this tour with the best India travel planner/guide - Vivek Handa and explore the most prominent sites and attractions of the three cities hassle-free at affordable prices. You can also plan your ideal itinerary depending upon how many days you want to spend in my beautiful country. I can handcraft some exclusive Golden Triangle Tours especially for you. If you still haven't found the right one for you; drop me an email, or talk to me for I will be happy to tailor-make one for you. Looking forward to serving you.