India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Day Golden Triangle Tour of India with Taj Mahal and Jaipur

8 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
  • 02 Visit Qutab Minar, the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks
  • 03 Enjoy an elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur
  • 04 Check out the majestic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  • 05 Take a look at Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri

Go on an 8-day tour of India's Golden Triangle through Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Fatehpur Sikri. Visit famous monuments in Delhi such as Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, and Qutub Minar, and enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. In Jaipur, admire the city's majestic forts, palaces, and temples, including Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri to see Buland Darwaza before exploring Agra's iconic Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

Visit Amer Fort on the back of an elephant, like the Maharajas (Kings).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

1
Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

  • Arrive at Delhi Airport, meet your tour guide, and drive to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi.

2
Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and go sightseeing.
  • Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country. Jama Masjid is made of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day.
  • Check out Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black stone platform in an open-air complex that marks Gandhi's cremation spot.
  • Travel to Qutub Minar, a unique five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. This famous historical monument is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Travel to Chandni Chowk and enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride.
  • Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, a famous Sikh temple in Delhi.
  • Travel back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Delhi to Jaipur and Birla Temple Visit

  • Have breakfast, then depart for Jaipur.
  • Arrive in Jaipur and visit Birla Temple to attend a religious ceremony.
  • Check out the Royal Albert Hall from outside.
  • Travel to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Jaipur and Amer Fort Excursion

  • 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.
  • Go shopping in the local markets of Jaipur.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.

5
Day 05

Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Agra.
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Ghost City, on the way. Check out Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of Victory," built in 1601 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
  • Arrive in Agra, check in at the hotel, have dinner, and spend the night there.
6
Day 06

Agra City Tour and Taj Mahal

  • 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, and it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a magnificent sight for the eyes.
  • 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.

Overnight stay at the Agra hotel.

7
Day 07

Agra to Delhi

  • Have breakfast and depart for Delhi.
  • Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
8
Day 08

Departure from Delhi

  • Have breakfast and travel to the airport for your flight back home.
Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Qutab Minar, Chandni Chowk rickshaw rides

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Qutab Minar, Chandni Chowk rickshaw rides

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 4 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers and sightseeing in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking local Indian tour guide
  • Mineral water in the car during visits and sightseeing
  • Hand sanitizer and disposable masks in the car for sanitation during visits and sightseeing
  • All applicable government tax, toll tax, parking, and interstate tax

What's Not Included

  • Flight fare, visa, and insurance
  • Monument entry tickets and camera fee (if any)
  • Private expenses
  • Anything that is not mentioned in "Inclusions"

Know before you go

  • Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Delhi, India
Tour start
New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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