India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Day Golden Triangle and Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour in India

9 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Delhi's Mughal and colonial landmarks
  • 02 Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal
  • 03 Explore Jaipur's royal forts and palaces, including Amber Fort
  • 04 Visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves, masterpieces of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture

Discover India's heritage on this 9-day Golden Triangle tour through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Aurangabad. Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jaipur's royal forts, and visit the UNESCO-listed Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Marvel at Bibi-ka-Maqbara while immersing yourself in diverse cultures, architecture, and history. This carefully curated journey offers guided sightseeing, private transfers, and rich insight into India's cultural and architectural legacy across four iconic destinations.

Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jaipur's royal forts, and visit the UNESCO-listed Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Delhi, Aurangabad, Ahmadnagar, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Languages English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Delhi and Hotel Transfer

  • Arrive at Delhi International Airport.
  • Meet and greet, then transfer to the hotel.
  • Rest and recover after the journey.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

2
Day 02

Delhi's Historic Landmarks

  • Visit Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
  • Explore Raj Ghat.
  • Drive past India Gate and the President's House.
  • Visit Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

3
Day 03

Drive to Agra and Mughal Monuments

  • Drive to Agra.
  • Visit Agra Fort.
  • Explore Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).

Overnight stay in Agra.

4
Day 04

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Drive to Jaipur

  • Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
  • Evening free to explore local markets.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

5
Day 05

Jaipur Forts, Palaces, and Observatory

  • Visit Amber Fort (elephant/jeep ride subject to availability).
  • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal.
  • Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
  • Optional cultural evening or dinner.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

6
Day 06

Flight to Aurangabad and City Exploration

  • Transfer to the airport for a flight to Aurangabad.

  • Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

  • Visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara (Mini Taj).

  • Explore local markets.

Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

7
Day 07

Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort Excursion

  • Excursion to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Visit Kailasa Temple.

  • Explore Daulatabad Fort.

  • Return to Aurangabad for overnight stay.

8
Day 08

Ajanta Caves Full-Day Excursion

  • Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore ancient Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures.
  • Return to Aurangabad for overnight stay.
9
Day 09

Departure from Aurangabad

  • Transfer to Aurangabad Airport.
  • Depart for onward destination.
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves

Where this trip takes you

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • Private AC car for the entire activity
  • Mineral bottled water
  • 3-star hotel accommodation
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • All toll taxes and parking
  • Entry tickets
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Any personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour start
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room ₹72,000.00 — ₹84,000.00
Double Sharing ₹72,000.00 — ₹80,000.00

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