India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

8 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
  • 02 Experience an elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur
  • 03 Check out the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra
  • 04 Visit the famous temples of Khajuraho
  • 05 See Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal in Jaipur

Go on an 8-day tour of the Golden Triangle of India with Khajuraho, covering Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jhansi, and Khajuraho. Explore Delhi's famous historical monuments, take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, and marvel at the grand forts and palaces of the Pink City. The journey also includes Fatehpur Sikri and the renowned temples of Khajuraho, known for their intricate sculptures, before returning to Delhi.

Arrive in Agra and visit the iconic Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble monument on the southern bank of the Yamuna River.

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, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Fatehpur Sikri
Languages English, French

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. Built of red sandstone and marble by Shah Jahan, it is visited by hundreds of people every day.
  • Check out Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. This black stone platform in an open-air complex marks Gandhi's cremation spot.
  • Travel to Qutub Minar, a unique five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 metres. 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

  • 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 City Tour

  • 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 Fatehpur Sikri and Agra

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Agra.
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Ghost City, on the way. Check out the 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 and visit the iconic Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble monument on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. 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.
  • Drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Agra to Khajuraho via Jhansi by Train

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, travel to the train station, and board your train to Khajuraho.
  • Arrive at Jhansi railway station and proceed to Khajuraho.
  • Reach Khajuraho, a heritage destination renowned for its temples with sculptures carved in erotic poses and visited by guests from around the world.
  • Visit the Western Group of Temples in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Khajuraho.

7
Day 07

Khajuraho to Delhi via Jhansi by Train

  • Have breakfast, then drive to Jhansi to board the train to Delhi.
  • Arrive at Delhi railway station and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
8
Day 08

Departure from Delhi

  • Have breakfast and travel to Delhi International Airport for your flight back home.
Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Hawa Mahal, Khajuraho

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Hawa Mahal, Khajuraho

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers and sightseeing in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Train tickets (Agra / Jhansi / Delhi) in AC chair car seats
  • English-speaking local Indian tour guide
  • Mineral water in the car during visits and sightseeing
  • Hand sanitiser 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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