Golden Triangle

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This 10-day tour explores the famous golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Enjoy the bustling streets of Delhi, the majesty of the Taj Mahal, ancient Fatehpur Sikri wildlife of Ranthambore and hill top forts of Jaipur

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This 10-day tour explores the famous golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Enjoy the bustling streets of Delhi, the majesty of the Taj Mahal, ancient Fatehpur Sikri wildlife of Ranthambore and hill top forts of Jaipur

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityRanthambore & Jaipur

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Rajasthan
  • Red Fort
  • Taj Mahal

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport as per the itinerary in AC Toyota Innova or similar with an English speaking driver
    • All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of specialist local guides at Agra and Jaipur
    • All national park entrance and activity fees and naturalist guides
    • 1 jeep safari and 1 'canter' safari in Ranthambore
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi, possible introductory tour
We greet you at Delhi airport and provide a private transfer to your hotel or guesthouse. Our local manager will ensure you get settled in comfortably, introduce you to your driver and guide, and discuss the plans for the rest of your tour. Depending on your arrival time, we may include a short introductory sightseeing tour this afternoon.

OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement (INTMGT)

Day 2: Tour of Old Delhi
Your tour of India's capital begins with a visit through the mediaeval streets around Old Delhi, taking in the world's second largest mosque, Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and the burial ghat of Mohatma Ghandi. We can either drop you back at your accommodation after lunch, o...
OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3: Drive to Agra, tour Sikandra & the Red Fort
This morning you leave Delhi and drive to Agra, stopping at Akbar's Mausoleum at Sikandra on the edge of Agra before checking into your hotel. In the afternoon you visit the Red Fort, and enjoy your first sight of the Taj Mahal from its ramparts. You may visit the Taj Mahal at sunset this evening if you wish (entry not included).

OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4: Taj Mahal at sunrise, Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri
Early this morning you head out to the majestic Taj Mahal and after a guided tour, you are free to explore Shah Jahan's monument to love at leisure, watching the light change as the sun rises. After breakfast back at the hotel, you check out and drive to Ranthmbore, with...
OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore lodge

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Ranthambore National Park, wildlife safaris
You enjoy two safaris into the park today, one of them by 'canter' and one by jeep. The morning safari is by 'canter'. These are open backed trucks that can carry up to around 16 people. While they can't get as far into the park, and you are sharing with several other pe...
OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore lodge

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Drive to Jaipur
You leave Ranthambore this morning and drive to Jaipur. Your next two nights are spent in the wonderfully opulent and charaterful Samode Haveli. A wide range of other fascinating heritage hotels are also available to suit lower budgets.

OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur heritage hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7: Jaipur city tour
During a full day tour in the state of Rajasthan's 'Pink city' today, you visit the beautiful Amber Palace, and also tour the City Palace, Wind Palace and world famous Jantar Mantar Observatory. We also recommend a visit to the well known lassi-wallah. Jaipur is famous for its gems and is a great place to browse the markets and go souvenir shopping.

OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur heritage hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8: Jaipur, Shekhawati Havellis
You have a little free time in Jaipur this morning when you can try some optional tours including kite flying, craft markets and food shopping and tasting. Late in the morning we head into the rural semi-desert Shekhawati region whose colourfully painted Havellis with fr...
OVERNIGHT:
Shekhawati heritage hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Shekhawati, drive to Delhi
Today we leave rural Rajasthan and drive back to Delhi. En-route we'll stop at Cyber Hub or Ambience Mall at Gurgaon on the outskirts of Delhi for lunch and a taste of modern India. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to explore Delhi and do some final sightseeing or shopping.

OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (INSGTP)

Day 10: Delhi, departure
transfer to airport You have some free time in Delhi today before we transfer you to the airport for your departure . If you wish, various extensions are available to the hill stations of northern India, to the holy city of Varanasi, or to the southern states and beaches of Goa and Kerala.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Goa beach extension, Extra day in Delhi - post-tour, Single Room Supplement

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,575
Price per day$184
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Visa Fees
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to sites not listed in the itinerary
    • Camera tickets at monument sites if applied
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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