India · Monuments

6-Day Golden Triangle Tour of India with Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal

6 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world
02 Check out the majestic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
03 Explore Fatehpur Sikri and its grand Mughal monuments
04 Marvel at the famous palaces and forts of Jaipur

Go on a 6-day tour of India's Golden Triangle through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Fatehpur Sikri. Visit famous monuments in Delhi such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, and Qutub Minar, and take a stroll through Chandni Chowk. In Agra, check out the iconic Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh, then continue to Jaipur, the Pink City, to admire its majestic forts, palaces, temples, and markets. The journey also includes Fatehpur Sikri and the impressive Abhaneri Step Well.

Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble building on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and meet your tour guide.
Travel to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing and Drive to Agra

Have breakfast, then begin sightseeing in Delhi.
Visit the Red Fort, or Lal Quila, in Old Delhi, built by Shah Jahan in 1638 when he shifted his capital to Delhi.
Travel to Qutub Minar, a unique stone building.
Learn about the history of Humayun's Tomb.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Parliament House, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Raj Ghat.
Head to the unique and beautiful Lotus Temple.
Visit the Akshardham Temple.
Travel to Jama Masjid and visit Chandni Chowk, a large wholesale market.
Drive to Agra for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Agra City Tour and Taj Mahal

Have breakfast, then go for a city tour.
Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble building on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Check out Mehtab Bagh on the opposite side of the Taj Mahal, on the other bank of the Yamuna River. It is a photographer's paradise where you can capture one of the best views of the Taj Mahal.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Go for a shopping excursion to the local markets.
Travel to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri en Route to Jaipur

Have breakfast, then travel to Fatehpur Sikri, which is about 40 km away from Agra.
Visit Buland Darwaza, the Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Royal Mosque, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodha Bai's Palace, Mariam's Palace, Birbal's Palace, the House of the Turkish Sultana, Panch Mahal, Khwabgah (House of Dreams), Anup Talao, Abdar Khana, Pachisi Court, and Ankh Micholi.
Drive to Jaipur via Abhaneri Step Well (Chand Baori), which consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of India's deepest and largest step wells.
Arrive in Jaipur for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Jaipur Forts, Palaces, and Markets

Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Amer, the old capital of Jaipur.
Check out Hawa Mahal, the Wind Palace, on the way.
Visit Amer Fort on the back of an elephant, like the Maharajas (Kings).
Return to the city and visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
Visit the floating palace of Jal Mahal, located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Take a tour of Jaipur Fort.
Explore Nahargarh Fort and Jaipur Wax Museum.
Go shopping in the local markets of Jaipur.
Travel to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06