Golden Triangle 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur from Delhi by Rail

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi to Agra by Train + City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
4 stops
1
New Delhi
At 5am, you will be picked up from your Delhi hotel and transferred to the New Delhi Railway Station. Board the train to Agra and depart at 6am as you enjoy breakfast served on the train.
Admission ticket free
2
Taj Mahal
Arrive in Agra at 8am and visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Agra Fort
Next we, enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Agra
After lunch, around four hours drive to Jaipur.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Jaipur City Tour and Delhi by Train
6 stops
5
Amber Palace
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast at 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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Jaipur
In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board the air-conditioned train to Delhi, departing at 5:20pm. Enjoy dinner on board before arriving at the New Delhi Railway Station and transferring to your hotel.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All Travelers date of birth, gender, Passport number and Nationality are required at time of booking
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, serious medical conditions, or pregnant women

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