5-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Delhi
1 stop
1
Upon arrival at the Delhi Airport, you will be met by your driver who will welcome you with a fresh flower garland then transfer to your hotel in Delhi.
Admission ticket included
Day 2
Delhi to Agra around 3-Hrs drive + City Tour
3 stops
2
New Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely 3-hour drive through the beautiful countryside to the home town of Taj Mahal in Agra.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Mehtab Bagh
Early evening proceeds to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, the garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Evening enjoy the shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone 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 besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
3 stops
5
Taj Mahal
6am Pickup from your Hotel in Agra and leave for Sunrise world famous the Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site). (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday)., one of the "New" Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Completed in 1653, after nearly 21 years of construction, the Taj Mahal was built as a memorial for the Emperor Shah Jahan's wife.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Agra Fort
Next we visit Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage site. This powerful fortress comprised of of red sandstone encompasses within its 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) long wall enclosure, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Agra
Next, begin your journey to the "pink city" of Jaipur and transfer to your hotel in Jaipur to check-in. The journey to Jaipur will take about 4 hours.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Jaipur Full Day City Tour
6 stops
8
Amber Palace
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
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
10
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
11
In the evening, relax and enjoy a shopping tour in Jaipur. Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
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
13
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 5
Jaipur to Delhi around 4-Hrs drive + City Tour
4 stops
14
Jaipur
After an early breakfast, begin your return to Delhi which will take approximately 4 hours. Enjoy views of the countryside along the way.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Qutub Minar
In New Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
India Gate
After a short drive, see The India Gate, grand government buildings, the President’s House and Parliament House which all date back to the time of British Raj (rule of the British Crown). Finally, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
New Delhi
In the latter part of the evening, transfer back to the Delhi airport for your flight
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please Note: The Taj Mahal is closed Fridays. If Day 3 falls on a Friday, Days 2 and 3 of the itinerary will be reversed
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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