Golden Triangle Tour of India

The golden triangle tour of India is the most popular and classic tour. It encompasses in the shortest possible time some of the most outstanding places of India such as the Red Fort, India Gate, elephant rides, Amber Fort and the Taj Mahal. India is such a vast and varied country, you could easily spend months exploring, so the golden triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra has emerged as one of the popular routes to experiencing a taste of India.

A typical Itinerary of the Golden Triangle, in this case a tour from Indian Horizons


Day 01: Arrive Delhi
At the starting day of your excellent golden triangle trip, arrive Delhi airport, transfer to a hotel, where you will be greeted by the traditional Indian hospitality. Stay the night at Delhi hotel and enjoy flavor of delicious dinner.

Day 02: in Delhi
This morning starts with exploration of majestic Delhi city, after breakfast and tea form Delhi hotel go for unfurling the sightseeing of the place. Visit the old monuments and fort as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb along with some architectural grandeur like Lotus temples and Akshardham temple. Overnight stay is at Delhi Hotel followed by a relish dinner.

Day 03: Delhi –Jaipur
After having a breakfast from Delhi hotel drive to arrive in the Pink city Jaipur. It needs 5 hours to pass a distance of 250 kms. Here you have several things to uncover including the local market and 500 years old business oprendi. Check in a hotel for night stay and dinner.

Day 04: In Jaipur
In the morning, go to experience the first taste to Maharaja with an elephant ride to amber Fort. Uncover the history and culture of Rajasthani folk while touring the city Palaces and Forts of Jaipur. Overnight stay is offered at Jaipur where you will be tempted by the traditional Rajasthani cuisine.

Day 05: Jaipur – Agra
It is the day to visit splendid Agra, which remains 250 kms from Jaipur. In this 5 hours journey you will meet Fatehpur Sikri, a saga of craftsmanship on the way. Check in a hotel in Agra, after a little refreshment make your way to the finest architectural example and the magnificent symbol of love- the Taj Mahal. The mausoleum looks stunning at time of sunset, so grasp this immortal experience. Stay your night at Agra hotel and take dinner.

Day 06: Agra- Delhi
Before tea, you have also the option to visit the Taj Mahal again. After breakfast visit other souvenirs of Agra as Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Drive back to Delhi on the same day. Night stay will preferable at Delhi hotel.





Travel companies that can get you there….

Tour Operators and Travel Agents based in the US

Friendly Planet
Himalayan International Tours
Odysseys Unlimited
iExplore


In-Bound Tour Operators based in India

Indovision Tours (Trips2India)
Erco Travels
Indian Horizons
ET Trav Aides (Tour Mart India)