Multi-Day Tours · India

4-Day Golden Triangle Tour From Delhi

  • Duration4 Days, 3 Nights
  • Tour typePrivate Tour — only your group
  • StayHotels with breakfast included
  • PickupYour hotel, residence, or airport
  • GuideLicensed private guide · English & Hindi
  • CancellationFree up to 24 hours before

About this tour

This four-day private tour is the Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — at an unhurried, well-paced rhythm, with two full days in Jaipur. Day 1 gives the capital its due, beginning at the Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, taking in the ceremonial heart of New Delhi and the old city's mosque and bazaars, and finishing at Akshardham Temple before the evening drive to Agra. Day 2 begins with the Taj Mahal at sunrise, followed by Agra Fort and the Baby Taj, then the drive on to Jaipur.

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Days 3 and 4 are spent in the Pink City of Jaipur — its hilltop forts, the Palace of Winds, the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory, and time in the city's colorful bazaars — after which you choose whether to finish in Jaipur or return to Delhi. You travel by private air-conditioned car throughout, with a dedicated guide and three nights of accommodation, in a choice of 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star hotels.

Highlights

  • Qutub Minar
  • Taj Mahal
  • Jaigarh Fort
  • Jal Mahal
  • Humayun's Tomb
  • Agra Fort

Itinerary

Tap any day to open its full route — 32 stops in total.

Day 1Delhi to Agra14 stops

Pick up from anywhere in Delhi NCR

We collect you from any hotel, residence, or airport in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad — Delhi (IGI) Airport, Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, and Noida International Airport in Jewar all included. Tell us any pickup time between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and your professional driver will be there in a private air-conditioned car, ready to head for the first monument. Your private guide meets you close to that first stop and remains with you for the whole day.

Visit Qutub Minar

The first stop is the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the south of the city and, at 73 meters, the tallest brick minaret anywhere. Beyond the tower itself the complex holds early mosque architecture, carved colonnades, and the famous Iron Pillar, and your guide draws out the story that ties them together.

Visit Humayun's Tomb

A short drive north brings you to Humayun's Tomb, also UNESCO-listed. This 16th-century mausoleum sits at the center of formal Persian gardens, and its proportions and materials were the template Mughal builders refined over the following century — most famously at the monument you will see on Day 2.

Drive Past India Gate

Head into the ceremonial center of New Delhi for India Gate, the 42-meter arch commemorating the Indian soldiers lost in the First World War, seen from the comfort of your car.

Drive Past the President's House

Continue along Raisina Hill past the President's House — Rashtrapati Bhavan — the official residence of the President of India. Where traffic and security conditions allow, a brief photo stop can be made.

Drive Past Parliament House

Alongside it stands Parliament House, home to India's national legislature. This is a drive-past stop as well, with a short pause for photographs if conditions permit.

Meal Break

Stop for lunch in Connaught Place. Your guide can recommend a dependable local multi-cuisine restaurant that our guests use regularly, or you may pick another nearby spot yourself. Lunch sits outside the standard tour price and is available as an optional add-on.

Red Fort — Photo Stop from Outside

The afternoon belongs to Old Delhi, starting at the Red Fort, built by Emperor Shah Jahan and the seat of Mughal authority for two hundred years. You stop for photographs along its sandstone walls by the Lahori Gate; the fort is seen from outside, so no entrance ticket applies.

Visit Jama Masjid

Nearby stands Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country, with a courtyard that holds thousands and minarets that rise above the rooftops of the old city. Modest dress is required, and the mosque may close briefly to visitors at prayer times.

Chandni Chowk Rickshaw Ride

Swap the car for a cycle rickshaw and ride into Chandni Chowk, the historic bazaar laid out in Mughal times and still one of the busiest streets in Delhi. The ride is part of your tour price.

Khari Baoli Spice Market

The lanes open out at Khari Baoli, the largest wholesale spice market in Asia, where turmeric, chillies, cardamom, nuts, and dried fruit are stacked in the same doorways traders have used for generations. There is no entry charge, and your guide explains how the market works.

Visit Akshardham Temple

The Delhi day finishes at Akshardham Temple, a vast complex of hand-carved sandstone and marble beside the Yamuna, deliberately kept for last because it sits right where the road to Agra begins. Note that Akshardham closes on Mondays — on a Monday departure you may choose Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or Agrasen ki Baoli in its place.

Drive to Agra

From there it is the Yamuna Expressway to Agra — about 3.5 hours in your private air-conditioned car, with a comfort break en route if you want one.

Hotel Check-in

Check in to your hotel in Agra and spend the evening at leisure.

Day 2Agra to Jaipur7 stops

Visit the Taj Mahal

Begin early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. In the soft morning light the white marble glows — one of the most breathtaking sights in the world. Your guide shares its history and helps you photograph it from every angle.

A note on Friday visits:

The Taj Mahal interior is closed every Friday for prayer. If Day 2 of your tour falls on a Friday — for example, a Thursday start — the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 1 on arrival in Agra instead of Day 2 at sunrise, and Day 2 covers Agra Fort and the Baby Taj. Your itinerary is re-sequenced accordingly.

Hotel Breakfast & Check-out

Return to your hotel for breakfast and check out before the day's sightseeing in Agra.

Visit Agra Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explore the majestic Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in 1573. Walk through its grand courtyards, palaces, and halls, and enjoy a view of the Taj Mahal from its ramparts.

Visit Baby Taj — Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Visit the exquisite Baby Taj, commissioned by Noor Jahan for her father Ghiyas Beg. Its delicate marble inlay work and Persian gardens are considered a jewel of Mughal architecture.

Lunch Break

Pause for lunch at a restaurant of your choice (optional add-on) before continuing towards Jaipur.

Fatehpur Sikri (Optional Visit)

Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful UNESCO-listed Mughal city between Agra and Jaipur. It is offered as an optional add-on rather than a standard inclusion because the site requires a separate entry ticket, a shared shuttle bus from the parking lot, and a local government-approved guide — all of which add cost. It sits conveniently on the route to Jaipur; please request it at the time of booking.

US$30 per person — includes monument entry ticket, shuttle bus, and local guide.

Drive to Jaipur

Continue to Jaipur — around 4 hours by road, or longer if Fatehpur Sikri is added along the way. Arrive in the Pink City by evening.

Hotel Check-in

Check in to your hotel in Jaipur and spend the evening at leisure.

Day 3Exploring Jaipur6 stops

Hotel Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a full day exploring the Pink City of Jaipur. Your room is held for a second night, so there is no need to check out.

Jaigarh Fort

Visit Jaigarh Fort, the rugged hilltop fortress built by Sawai Jai Singh II, known for its commanding views over the Aravalli hills and Amber below, and for Jaivana — once the largest cannon on wheels in the world.

Amber Fort (Optional Visit)

Amber Fort is traditionally associated with elephant rides, which raise animal welfare concerns. We include nearby Jaigarh Fort instead — a beautiful hilltop fort with panoramic views and fewer crowds. If you would prefer Amber Fort, we are happy to swap. Elephant rides can be arranged on-site separately but are not part of our standard itineraries.

Hawa Mahal — Palace of Winds (Photo Stop)

Pause for photographs at the Hawa Mahal, the five-story “Palace of Winds” with its honeycomb façade of 953 small windows, built so royal women could watch the street below unseen.

Lunch Break

Pause for lunch at a restaurant of your choice (optional add-on) before the afternoon's sightseeing.

City Palace Museum

Explore the City Palace Museum, the still-royal residence at the heart of Jaipur — a complex of courtyards, gardens, and museums blending Rajput and Mughal architecture.

Evening at Leisure

Return to your hotel in Jaipur for the evening, with time to relax or explore the surroundings at your own pace before a second night in the city.

Day 4Jaipur to Delhi5 stops

Hotel Breakfast & Check-out

Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Jaipur hotel before a final morning in the Pink City.

Jal Mahal — The Water Palace

View the Jal Mahal, the “Water Palace” that appears to float on Man Sagar Lake. It is admired from the lakeside — entry to the palace itself is not permitted.

Visit Jantar Mantar — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory of Sawai Jai Singh II — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the largest stone sundial in the world.

Elephant Village (Optional Experience)

A visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary near Jaipur, where elephants are cared for outside the tourist-ride economy. The visit includes feeding, bathing, and a short interaction. It fits naturally into the final morning; please request it at the time of booking.

US$40 per person.

Local Bazaar Visit

Spend time in Jaipur's vibrant bazaars — Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar — known for jewelry, hand-block-printed textiles, blue pottery, and Rajasthani handicrafts, with a little time to browse at your own pace.

Drop off anywhere in Delhi or Jaipur

Your final morning in Jaipur ends with a decision that is entirely yours: stay on in the Pink City, or return to Delhi in your private air-conditioned car. Drop-off can be arranged at any hotel, residence, or airport in Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad — among them Delhi (IGI) Airport, Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, and Noida International Airport in Jewar. Should you head back to Delhi, allow around 5 hours on the road, with a comfort break arranged whenever you need one.

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off from any hotel, residence, or airport in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad — or in Jaipur, if you choose to finish the tour there
  • Private air-conditioned car for all four days
  • Dedicated private guide throughout the tour
  • Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli rickshaw ride
  • Three nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast — one night in Agra and two in Jaipur — in the 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star tier selected
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees, tolls, and applicable taxes
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Your vehicle

Matched to your group size. Open any one to see it.

Maruti Swift Dzire sedan

Maruti Swift Dzire. Room for two travelers and two suitcases.

Maruti Ertiga MPV

Maruti Ertiga. Three rows, room for four travelers and three suitcases.

Toyota Innova Crysta SUV

Toyota Innova Crysta, the 8-seat layout. The most-requested car for a family, with a 300-litre boot.

Force Traveller mini coach

Force Traveller. Push-back seats, a centre aisle and large windows, with a suitcase each.

Force Urbania premium coach

Force Urbania: higher roof, individual reclining seats, a quieter cabin on the expressway.

Prefer something larger or more comfortable? Upgrades are available on any tour at an additional cost — tell us when you book.

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Full tour details
RouteDay 1 Delhi → Agra Day 2 Agra → Jaipur Day 3 Jaipur sightseeing Day 4 Jaipur → Delhi
Duration4 Days, 3 Nights
Tour TypePrivate Tour
AccommodationThree nights — one in Agra and two in Jaipur — in a choice of 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star hotels
Recommended ForCouples · Families · Groups · First-time visitors
Operating DaysDaily — the Taj Mahal interior is closed on Fridays; if Day 2 falls on a Friday, the Taj is visited on Day 1 instead — see Important Notes
Pickup & Drop-offAny hotel, residence, or airport in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad — and drop-off in Jaipur, if you prefer to finish the tour there
Pickup TimeEarliest pickup time is 7:00 AM. The best time to start is 8:00 or 9:00 AM. You can choose any pickup time from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
CancellationComplimentary cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour begins
AccessibilityWheelchairs and strollers available on request.

Vehicles are allocated by group size — sedan, MPV, SUV, or Tempo Traveler. See the vehicle guide.

Important notes for this tour
  • This is a four-day tour with three nights of accommodation — one in Agra and two in Jaipur. Please select your hotel tier — 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star — at the time of booking.
  • At the end of the tour you may finish in Jaipur or continue to Delhi — please tell us your preference at the time of booking so the final day can be planned around it.
  • The Taj Mahal interior is closed every Friday for prayer. If Day 2 falls on a Friday (for example, a Thursday start), the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 1 on arrival in Agra, and Day 2 covers Agra Fort and the Baby Taj.
  • Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays. If Day 1 falls on a Monday, you may choose either Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or Agrasen ki Baoli in its place — please tell your guide your preference on the day.
  • Akshardham's main temple and gardens are free to enter; separately ticketed exhibitions, boat rides, and water shows are not part of the standard itinerary.
  • The Red Fort is viewed from outside only, so no Red Fort entrance ticket is required.
  • This is a private tour, and the order of sightseeing may be adjusted for traffic, security restrictions, monument timings, prayer times, or local operating conditions.
  • The Jal Mahal is viewed from the lakeside — entry to the palace itself is not permitted.
  • No “skip-the-line” system exists at the Taj Mahal. If any website claims otherwise, that information is incorrect.
  • Hotel check-in and check-out times are set by the hotels; your guide will plan the itinerary around them.
  • Videography cameras are not permitted inside the Taj Mahal. Mobile phones and a standard DSLR camera without additional lenses are permitted. Large bags and food items are not allowed inside.
  • A modest dress code applies at Jama Masjid and Akshardham Temple; if Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is chosen on a Monday, heads should be covered inside the Gurudwara.
  • Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
  • Please carry a valid photo ID — it is required at hotel check-in and may be required at the monuments. A clear photograph of the ID on your mobile phone is also acceptable.
Guide languages

English, Hindi, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Russian — all nine at no extra cost. Tell us which you would like when you book.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this tour?

It is a four-day tour with three nights of accommodation — one in Agra and two in Jaipur. Day 1 covers Delhi, Day 2 covers Agra, and Days 3 and 4 are spent in Jaipur, after which you can finish in Jaipur or continue to Delhi on the final afternoon.

Can I finish the tour in Jaipur instead of returning to Delhi?

Yes. Once the final morning in Jaipur is complete you may be dropped off at any hotel, residence, or airport in Jaipur, or continue to Delhi in your private car — around 5 hours, with a comfort break along the way. Please tell us your preference at the time of booking.

What accommodation options are available?

You can choose 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star hotels, each including three nights with breakfast — one night in Agra and two in Jaipur.

Why does the Jaipur portion run over two days?

The four-day itinerary gives Jaipur an unhurried pace. Day 3 covers the forts and palaces, and Day 4 allows a relaxed final morning — the Jantar Mantar, the Jal Mahal, and time in the city's bazaars — before you either settle in Jaipur or drive back to Delhi.

What happens if Day 2 falls on a Friday?

The Taj Mahal interior is closed on Fridays. If Day 2 falls on a Friday — for example, a Thursday start — the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 1 on arrival in Agra, and Day 2 then covers Agra Fort and the Baby Taj.

What monuments are visited on this tour?

In Delhi: the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, the Red Fort (from outside), Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli Spice Market, and Akshardham Temple. In Agra: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Baby Taj. In Jaipur: Jaigarh Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace Museum, the Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. Fatehpur Sikri is available as an optional add-on.

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What happens if Day 1 falls on a Monday?

Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays. If Day 1 falls on a Monday, you may choose either Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or Agrasen ki Baoli in its place; the rest of the Delhi sightseeing runs as planned.

Why do you visit Jaigarh Fort rather than Amber Fort?

Amber Fort is traditionally associated with elephant rides, which raise animal welfare concerns. We include nearby Jaigarh Fort instead — a hilltop fort with panoramic views and fewer crowds. If you would prefer Amber Fort, we are happy to swap; please ask at the time of booking.

Why is Fatehpur Sikri offered as an optional add-on?

Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful UNESCO-listed Mughal city on the route between Agra and Jaipur. It is offered as an optional add-on rather than a standard inclusion because the site requires a separate entry ticket, a shared shuttle bus, and a local government-approved guide. Please request it at the time of booking.

What is the Elephant Village?

The Elephant Village is an ethical elephant sanctuary near Jaipur where elephants are cared for outside the tourist-ride economy. A visit — including feeding, bathing, and a short interaction — can be added to the Day 4 morning as an optional experience.

Are monument tickets included?

Monument tickets are not included in the tour but you can buy them separately. If you book your tickets with us in advance, your guide has them ready on the day, so you will not need to stand in line to buy them.

Are meals included?

Breakfast is included with each hotel tier. Lunch and dinner are not included but are available as optional add-ons.

What pickup and drop-off locations are available?

Pickup is available from any hotel, residence, or airport in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad, including Delhi (IGI) Airport, Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, and Noida International Airport in Jewar. Drop-off is available at the same locations, or anywhere in Jaipur if you prefer to finish the tour there.

Can I be picked up from the airport?

Yes, airport pickup is available. Please share your flight details at the time of booking so we can schedule your pickup accordingly.

Is this a private tour?

Yes — only your group participates. You have a dedicated private car and guide throughout all four days.

What languages are available for the guide?

All nine guide languages are included at no extra cost: English, Hindi, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Russian. Tell us which you would like at the time of booking and we assign a guide who speaks it.

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