India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Golden Triangle Tour of Delhi Agra and Jaipur with Taj Mahal

4 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Red Fort, which served as the residence of the Mughal emperors
  • 02 Marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal, one of the new wonders of the world
  • 03 See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri
  • 04 Explore Amber Fort overlooking Maota Lake
  • 05 Experience the profound beauty of Jama Masjid
  • 06 Witness Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake

Sign up for this Golden Triangle tour and explore India's historic cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Visit significant monuments such as Qutb Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, and the Red Fort in Delhi, marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra, and discover Jaipur's iconic landmarks, including Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, and Amber Fort. This 4-day journey also includes local market visits and the chance to enjoy an elephant ride at Amber Fort.

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj and is known as a symbol of love.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Delhi Heritage Sightseeing

  • Meet the tour representative at Delhi Airport and receive a warm welcome. Transfer to the hotel, relax, and get refreshed.
  • Proceed for local sightseeing in India's capital. Visit Qutb Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Head to Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, and also visit other places of interest in the city, such as President House, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, and Raj Ghat.
  • Go to the Red Fort in the evening to enjoy the light and sound show. The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. After dinner, stay overnight at the hotel.
2
Day 02

Agra Fort, Baby Taj and Sunset at the Taj Mahal

  • Have breakfast and proceed to Agra, the city of marble. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
  • Visit the 16th-century Agra Fort, also known as the 'Lal Qila', which houses a number of exquisite buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Agra Fort, Shah Jahan spent the last days of his life imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb.
  • Head to the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also an architectural marvel. People also refer to it as the Baby Taj Mahal.
  • Reach the world-famous Taj Mahal in the evening. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj and is known as a symbol of love. Visiting this beautiful monument at sunset gives you a unique experience, as it looks even more beautiful at that time. Later, you can visit the local market and buy local handicrafts for your family and friends.

Have dinner in a famous Mughal restaurant in the city and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri and Evening Market Visit

  • Have breakfast, check out of the hotel, and drive towards Jaipur. You may decide to visit Fatehpur Sikri or Abhanari (the old stepwell), and later the Monkey Temple, which is also known as Galta Ji Hanuman Temple.
  • Check in at the Jaipur hotel upon arrival.
  • Go to the Albert Hall Museum and Hawa Mahal, considered to be the most prominent landmark of Jaipur. This palace comprises around 953 small windows and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
  • Explore the local markets in the evening.

Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Amber Fort, Jal Mahal and Jaipur Landmarks

  • Have breakfast and leave for sightseeing in Jaipur.
  • Visit the most popular tourist attractions, including Amber Fort, also called 'Amer Fort', which attracts a huge number of tourists from all across the globe. This fort overlooks Maota Lake and was constructed in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh I. You can also enjoy an elephant ride at Amber Fort.
  • Head to Jal Mahal. It is a beautiful palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. This palace was constructed in red sandstone with Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture.
  • Go to Jantar Mantar, the largest and, to date, the best-preserved observatory built by Jai Singh.
  • Explore the City Palace, which houses a museum, the Chandra Mahal, and Shri Govind Dev Temple.
  • Drive back to Delhi, where the guide will drop you at the airport.
Taj Mahal at sunset, Agra Fort's red sandstone ramparts, Amber Fort overlooking Maota Lake

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal at sunset, Agra Fort's red sandstone ramparts, Amber Fort overlooking Maota Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Delhi hotel/home stay
  • Fuel, tolls, interstate taxes, driver charges, and parking at each sightseeing place
  • Sightseeing and excursion tour by AC car
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Personal insurance coverage (personal loss, illness, or damages incurred during the trip)
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Tips for the tour guide/driver
  • Camera charges applicable inside the monuments

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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