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The tiered pink sandstone facade of Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, its honeycomb of latticed jharokha windows rising five storeys.
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Golden Triangle In Depth — Luxury

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Delhi → Agra → Jaipur

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Golden Triangle In Depth — Luxury

Seven days, six nights — the fullest version of the Golden Triangle circuit we offer, for travellers who would rather take each city seriously than move quickly between three. The extra time goes to Jaipur, which gets two days instead of the usual one.

Delhi opens across two days, Mughal landmarks first and then the Old City and imperial capital. Agra follows with a full day for the Taj at sunrise and Agra Fort, then Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori on the road to Jaipur. Jaipur itself is split across two days — Amber Fort and the Old City bazaars first, then Amber Fort and the Pink City again before departure.

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    Two days in Jaipur instead of one

    The extra day on this itinerary goes entirely to Jaipur — Amber Fort and the Old City bazaars on the first day, with time to actually walk them, and a fuller close on the second before departure.

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    Agra gets a full day, not a morning

    The Taj at sunrise and Agra Fort share a single, unhurried day here, rather than being combined with a long drive either side.

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    Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori, both included

    The Agra-to-Jaipur drive takes in both Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned capital, and Chand Baori, one of India's most striking stepwells — a pairing the shorter itineraries don't have room for.

Chapter Two — Where You'll Stay

3 Real Stays, In Order

Handpicked along your own route — not a hotel chain repeated city to city.

Aerial view down The Imperial New Delhi's colonial-era Atrium courtyard, with marble-inlaid flooring and a central fountain

First, 2 nights in Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi is a 1936 heritage hotel on Janpath with a vast art collection, celebrated restaurants, and five-star comfort.

Delhi · Hotel · Luxury★★★★★
The Oberoi Amarvilas facade with the Taj Mahal visible on the skyline behind the hotel

Next, 2 nights in Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas

The Oberoi Amarvilas sits 600m from the Taj Mahal, with unrestricted views from every room and Mughal-inspired architecture.

Agra · Hotel · Luxury★★★★★
The floodlit sandstone facade and domed cupolas of Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, seen across its formal garden

Finally, 2 nights in Jaipur

Rambagh Palace

Stay at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur — the former Maharaja's residence. 47 acres of gardens, royal suites and Taj service on our luxury Rajasthan tours.

Jaipur · Hotel · Luxury★★★★★

Chapter Three — Day by Day

Real Golden Triangle Attractions in This Itinerary

5 of your 7days — the full itinerary follows below. Scroll to travel the route.

An aerial view over the dense rooftops of Old Delhi

Day 2 · Delhi

Delhi — Old City & the Imperial Capital

A full day across two Delhis. The morning is Shahjahanabad on foot — the Jama Masjid, the spice market, a cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. The afternoon is the imperial city the British built: the long axis of Rajpath, India Gate, and the sandstone government buildings on Raisina Hill. Humayun's Tomb or the Qutub Minar fills the gap between them. It is a long day and worth it.

The Taj Mahal seen across the gardens from within the Agra grounds

Day 3 · Delhi → Agra

Delhi to Agra — The Yamuna Expressway

The drive to Agra runs about 165 kilometres down the Yamuna Expressway and takes three to three and a half hours. It is flat, fast and unremarkable, which is the point — it replaced a full day on the old road. You reach Agra by early afternoon. The rest of the day is Agra Fort, in the long light, with the Taj Mahal visible downriver from its marble balconies — a first sight of it before tomorrow's sunrise.

The Taj Mahal's marble mausoleum and flanking minarets standing pale against a bright, near-cloudless early sky.

Day 4 · Agra

Agra — The Taj at Sunrise, then Agra Fort

The gates open at first light, and the first hour is the coolest, the quietest and the best for photographs, as the marble shifts from grey to pink to white. A private guide handles the tickets and the queue. Back to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the morning is Agra Fort, Akbar's red sandstone citadel, including the rooms where Aurangzeb held his father prisoner within sight of the Taj. The Taj is closed on Fridays.

Pools and walkways among the red sandstone buildings of Fatehpur Sikri

Day 5 · Agra → Jaipur

Agra to Jaipur — Fatehpur Sikri & Chand Baori

A morning drive out to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's capital of 1571, abandoned within twenty years and left almost untouched since. The Buland Darwaza is the tallest gateway in India. The road then runs on towards Jaipur. Near Abhaneri it passes Chand Baori, a stepwell that drops thirteen storeys into the ground. Its walls are a lattice of some 3,500 steps. It is one of the oldest and deepest in the country. Jaipur by evening, about five hours of driving in all.

Hawa Mahal's pink sandstone honeycomb facade in Jaipur

Day 6 · Jaipur

Amber Fort & Jaipur's Old City Bazaars

A full day built around Amber Fort. The fort sits on a hill above Maota Lake, begun in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I. Inside, Sheesh Mahal glitters — thousands of small mirror tiles set into the walls and ceiling, still catching light after four centuries. A guide walks you through Ganesh Pol, the fort's most ornate gate, before the afternoon opens up. Back in the old city, Johari Bazaar sells jewellery the way it has for generations, and Bapu Bazaar deals in block-printed textiles. Both are better explored slowly, with someone who knows which shops to trust.

Chapter Four — The Full Itinerary

7 Days, In Full

Every day, start to finish — including the transfers the day-by-day chapter above skipped.

Humayun's Tomb, the 16th-century Mughal garden mausoleum in Delhi, mirrored in a garden pool
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Delhi

Arrival in Delhi — Mughal Landmarks

A private airport pickup in Delhi, then a first afternoon among the city's Mughal landmarks. Humayun's Tomb, finished in 1570, was the first great garden tomb built in India. Its design was later echoed in the Taj Mahal. Qutub Minar rises more than 70 metres and dates from the 12th century. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Old Delhi adds the Red Fort and the broad steps of the Jama Masjid. The evening is free before the drive to Rajasthan.

An aerial view over the dense rooftops of Old Delhi
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Delhi

Delhi — Old City & the Imperial Capital

A full day across two Delhis. The morning is Shahjahanabad on foot — the Jama Masjid, the spice market, a cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. The afternoon is the imperial city the British built: the long axis of Rajpath, India Gate, and the sandstone government buildings on Raisina Hill. Humayun's Tomb or the Qutub Minar fills the gap between them. It is a long day and worth it.

The Taj Mahal seen across the gardens from within the Agra grounds
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Delhi → Agra

Delhi to Agra — The Yamuna Expressway

The drive to Agra runs about 165 kilometres down the Yamuna Expressway and takes three to three and a half hours. It is flat, fast and unremarkable, which is the point — it replaced a full day on the old road. You reach Agra by early afternoon. The rest of the day is Agra Fort, in the long light, with the Taj Mahal visible downriver from its marble balconies — a first sight of it before tomorrow's sunrise.

The Taj Mahal's marble mausoleum and flanking minarets standing pale against a bright, near-cloudless early sky.
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Agra

Agra — The Taj at Sunrise, then Agra Fort

The gates open at first light, and the first hour is the coolest, the quietest and the best for photographs, as the marble shifts from grey to pink to white. A private guide handles the tickets and the queue. Back to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the morning is Agra Fort, Akbar's red sandstone citadel, including the rooms where Aurangzeb held his father prisoner within sight of the Taj. The Taj is closed on Fridays.

Pools and walkways among the red sandstone buildings of Fatehpur Sikri
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Agra → Jaipur

Agra to Jaipur — Fatehpur Sikri & Chand Baori

A morning drive out to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's capital of 1571, abandoned within twenty years and left almost untouched since. The Buland Darwaza is the tallest gateway in India. The road then runs on towards Jaipur. Near Abhaneri it passes Chand Baori, a stepwell that drops thirteen storeys into the ground. Its walls are a lattice of some 3,500 steps. It is one of the oldest and deepest in the country. Jaipur by evening, about five hours of driving in all.

Hawa Mahal's pink sandstone honeycomb facade in Jaipur
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Jaipur

Amber Fort & Jaipur's Old City Bazaars

A full day built around Amber Fort. The fort sits on a hill above Maota Lake, begun in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I. Inside, Sheesh Mahal glitters — thousands of small mirror tiles set into the walls and ceiling, still catching light after four centuries. A guide walks you through Ganesh Pol, the fort's most ornate gate, before the afternoon opens up. Back in the old city, Johari Bazaar sells jewellery the way it has for generations, and Bapu Bazaar deals in block-printed textiles. Both are better explored slowly, with someone who knows which shops to trust.

Visitors riding elephants up the ramp to Amber Fort, Jaipur
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Jaipur

Jaipur — Amber Fort & the Pink City, then Departure

The morning is Amber Fort, on its ridge above the lake, reached on foot or by jeep up the ramp. Inside are the mirrored hall, the painted gates and the older palace behind. Back in the city, a drive past the Hawa Mahal and a walk through the bazaars around the City Palace fills the rest of the day. Your driver times the transfer to the airport or the train. This is the usual last day of a Golden Triangle trip.

Guest Stories

What Our Travelers Say

Real words from real journeys — rated 5.0 across 310 Google reviews.

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An absolutely flawless experience. We felt like royalty from the moment we landed in Delhi until our departure.

Sarah & James

United Kingdom

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Truly exceptional — Brijesh, our tour planner, was incredibly attentive, professional, and meticulous in organizing a flawless itinerary.

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United Kingdom

Mentions guide Brijesh

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Nothing short of magical. Brijesh crafted a seamless itinerary that balanced sightseeing, culture, and relaxation, making our journey truly special.

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United States

Mentions guide Brijesh

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Everything went beyond our expectations. Our driver Rajesh kept us comfortable in every city, and Vicky was endlessly knowledgeable.

Melissa

Australia

Mentions guide Rajesh & Vicky

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From the moment we landed until we left, our driver Manish made us feel so taken care of — he made the trip even more memorable.

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Mentions guide Manish

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Brijesh is a super good man! A comfortable journey through six cities, exactly to our desires and limits.

Michelle de Matheu

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Mentions guide Brijesh & Manish

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Excellent hotels and tour guides. Our driver Manish was superb in every way — reliable, and full of local knowledge.

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Australia

Mentions guide Manish

Chapter Five — Terms & Conditions

Straightforward, In Writing

Cancellation windows, refund timing, and rescheduling terms for this journey follow our one sitewide policy — nothing package-specific to dig through.

Read the Return & Refund Policy

Frequently Asked

Before You Book

What makes this different from the six-day route?

The extra day is spent entirely in Jaipur, splitting Amber Fort and the Old City across two days instead of one. Delhi and Agra follow the same structure as the six-day version.

Is this itinerary available at both luxury and premium tiers?

Yes — luxury stays at The Imperial New Delhi, the Oberoi Amarvilas and Rambagh Palace, premium at Haveli Dharampura, Trident Agra and Alsisar Haveli.

Chapter Six — Similar Journeys

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Why Choose Us

The Same Trust, Sized to This Trip

Private itinerary planning session

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Planning, Built Around You

This route was shaped around Golden Triangle's real places, not lifted from a fixed template.

13 years — Brijesh Sharma, Bespoke Itinerary Specialist

Handpicked luxury hotel suite

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Handpicked Hotels

Every stay on this trip was chosen in person, not off a ratings page.

3 real stays, 5★

Premium private chauffeur and vehicle fleet

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A Private Fleet, Always Yours

One driver, air-conditioned, for the whole route — no shared shuttle.

Premium sedans & SUVs · One driver, the whole trip

A private itinerary being sketched out by hand

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