Delhi, Agra, Jaipur 2-Day Golden Triangle Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi to Jaipur around 4-Hrs drive + City Tour
6 stops
1
New Delhi
Get an early start with 6am pickup from your Delhi accommodation and a 4-hour drive to Jaipur. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with your private driver, then meet your private guide in Jaipur.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Amber Palace
Your first stop, the Amber Fort. Ride up the hill by jeep to reach the hilltop fortress and palace, which is situated in the Aravali Hills just seven miles (11km) north of Jaipur. The architectural masterpiece overlooks Maota Lake, and is sumptuously decorated with features such as mosaics, tile work, and mirror-studded alcoves. Your guide takes you to Jai Mandir Temple and Sheesh Mahal - the hall of mirrors.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Jal Mahal
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
City Palace of Jaipur
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Jaipur to Agra around 4-Hrs drive + City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi drop
5 stops
7
Jaipur
Your 4-hour journey to Agra begins after a 6am pickup from your hotel, airport or accommodations Jaipur.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Taj Mahal
Reach Agra at 10am and we visit the Taj Mahal, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering display of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. (note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Agra Fort
Next we visit yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the imposing Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. This huge fort is made of red sandstone, and its interior reflects an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Enjoy some shopping in Agra, known for its fabulous handicrafts made of marble and soft-stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products also include leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Agra
After a memorable day three hours drive to New Delhi and Agra/Delhi (200Kms/3-Hrs) On Arrival and drop at hotel /  Airport in New Delhi.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.

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