Multi-Day Tours · India
5-Day Golden Triangle Tour From Delhi
- Duration5 Days, 4 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 five-day private tour is the Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — at its most unhurried, with an overnight stay in Delhi and two nights in Jaipur. Day 1 explores both Old and New Delhi; Day 2 is the drive to Agra, arriving in time for the Baby Taj and the Mehtab Bagh viewpoint. Day 3 begins with the Taj Mahal at sunrise, followed by Agra Fort, then the drive on to Jaipur.
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Days 4 and 5 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 four nights of accommodation, in a choice of 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star hotels.
Highlights
- Qutub Minar
- Baby Taj
- Taj Mahal
- Jaigarh Fort
- Humayun's Tomb
- Mehtab Bagh
Itinerary
Tap any day to open its full route — 36 stops in total.
Day 1Delhi13 stops
Pick up from anywhere in Delhi NCR
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, or Noida International Airport in Jewar. You can choose any pickup time from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM; the best time to start is 8:00 or 9:00 AM. Your private air-conditioned car begins the day's sightseeing at the time you select.
Qutub Minar
Begin at the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's tallest brick minaret, rising 73 meters above the historic Qutub complex. Explore its red sandstone architecture, ancient ruins, mosque, and Iron Pillar while your private guide explains its history and architectural significance.
Humayun's Tomb
Visit Humayun's Tomb, the 16th-century garden tomb whose design directly inspired the Taj Mahal. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands at the center of formal Persian gardens.
India Gate
Drive along the ceremonial Kartavya Path past India Gate, the 42-meter arch honoring India's war dead, viewed from your private car.
President's House
Continue past Rashtrapati Bhavan — the President's official residence — on Raisina Hill. A brief photo stop may be possible, subject to traffic and security conditions.
Parliament House
Beside it stands Parliament House, the seat of the Indian republic. Together with India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan it forms the grand axis of Lutyens' New Delhi. This is a drive-past stop, with a short pause for photographs where conditions allow.
Meal Break
Stop for lunch in Connaught Place, where your private guide will suggest a suitable local multi-cuisine restaurant. You may choose the recommended restaurant commonly used by our guests or select another nearby restaurant according to your preference. Lunch is not included in the standard tour price but is available as an optional add-on.
Red Fort
View the magnificent Red Fort (Lal Qila), the great walled fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan and the seat of Mughal power for two centuries. The tour pauses for photographs from outside — no entrance ticket is required, as the fort is viewed from outside only.
Jama Masjid
Visit Jama Masjid, the grand 17th-century mosque commissioned by Shah Jahan and one of the largest in India. Its vast courtyard holds thousands of worshippers; a modest dress code applies.
Chandni Chowk Tuk-Tuk Ride
Take a tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk, the bustling historic bazaar of Old Delhi — a maze of narrow lanes lined with spice shops, sweet stalls, and centuries-old storefronts.
Khari Baoli Spice Market
Continue on foot through Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice market — a centuries-old quarter scented with cardamom, saffron, dried fruit, and chilli, traded here since the seventeenth century.
Akshardham Temple
Visit Akshardham Temple, an impressive complex known for its traditional Indian architecture, detailed stone carvings, peaceful gardens, and spiritual atmosphere. Your private guide will explain its cultural and architectural significance. Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays. On Mondays, you may visit either Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or Agrasen ki Baoli instead.
Hotel Check-in — Overnight in Delhi
Check in to your hotel in Delhi and spend the evening at leisure before the drive to Agra in the morning.
Day 2Delhi → Agra6 stops
Hotel Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Delhi hotel before the morning drive to Agra.
Drive to Agra
Travel to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway — a comfortable drive of around 3.5 hours in a private air-conditioned car.
Hotel Check-in — Overnight in Agra
Check in to your hotel in Agra, where your Agra guide meets you for the afternoon's sightseeing.
Lunch Break
Pause for lunch at a restaurant of your choice (optional add-on) before the afternoon in Agra.
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.
Mehtab Bagh — Taj Mahal Viewpoint
Close the day at Mehtab Bagh, the Mughal “Moonlight Garden” laid out directly across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal. From its riverbank the monument is seen in perfect symmetry, mirrored in the still water — a tranquil vantage point favoured for photographs.
Day 3Agra → Jaipur7 stops
Visit the Taj Mahal — Sunrise
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 3 of your tour falls on a Friday — for example, a Wednesday start — the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 2 on arrival in Agra instead of Day 3 at sunrise, and Day 3 covers Agra Fort. Your itinerary is re-sequenced accordingly.
Hotel Breakfast & Check-out
Return to your hotel for breakfast and check out before the rest of the morning 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.
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.
Chand Baori — The Ancient Stepwell
Pause at Chand Baori, one of the largest and deepest stepwells in India — a dizzying geometry of some 3,500 steps descending thirteen stories. This is a self-guided stop; no guide accompanies you here.
Drive to Jaipur
Continue to Jaipur, arriving in the Pink City by evening.
Hotel Check-in — Overnight in Jaipur
Check in to your hotel in Jaipur, where your Jaipur guide will meet you the next morning. Spend the evening at leisure.
Day 4Exploring Jaipur8 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.
About Jaigarh Fort and Amber Fort
We take you to Jaigarh Fort, not Amber Fort. The reason is simple: Amber Fort is known for the elephant rides up the hill, and many travelers would rather not do them. Jaigarh Fort sits on the same hill and is just as grand. If you would prefer Amber Fort instead of Jaigarh, we are happy to swap it in for a little extra cost, and your car can drive right up to the top of Amber Fort, so there is no need to take an elephant ride. If you would like to see both forts, that can also be arranged for a little extra cost. Just let us know after you book and we will make the arrangements.
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, the still-royal residence at the heart of Jaipur — a complex of courtyards, gardens, and museums blending Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Jal Mahal — The Water Palace (Photo Stop)
Pause beside 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 can be added on Day 4 alongside your Jaipur sightseeing, or on the morning of Day 5; please request it at the time of booking.
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 5Return to Delhi2 stops
Hotel Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Jaipur hotel before the final leg of the tour.
Drop off anywhere in Delhi or Jaipur
How the tour ends is for you to decide: remain in Jaipur, or travel back to Delhi in your private air-conditioned car. We can set the drop-off at any hotel, residence, or airport in Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Ghaziabad, or Faridabad — Delhi (IGI) Airport, Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, and Noida International Airport in Jewar all covered. The return to Delhi runs about 5 hours by road via NH48, and a comfort break can be arranged along the way.
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 five days
- Dedicated private guide in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur
- Tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk
- Wrap/cover and shoe storage at the Jama Masjid entrance
- Four nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast — one night in Delhi, one in Agra, and two in Jaipur — in the 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star tier selected
- Bottled water and umbrellas
- Parking fees, tolls, fuel, and applicable taxes
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Your vehicle
Matched to your group size. Open any one to see it.
Maruti Swift Dzire. Room for two travelers and two suitcases.
Maruti Ertiga. Three rows, room for four travelers and three suitcases.
Toyota Innova Crysta, the 8-seat layout. The most-requested car for a family, with a 300-litre boot.
Force Traveller. Push-back seats, a centre aisle and large windows, with a suitcase each.
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
| Route | Day 1 Delhi sightseeing Day 2 Delhi → Agra Day 3 Agra → Jaipur Day 4 Jaipur sightseeing Day 5 Jaipur → Delhi |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Days, 4 Nights |
| Tour Type | Private Tour |
| Accommodation | Four nights — one in Delhi, one in Agra, and two in Jaipur — in a choice of 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star hotels |
| Recommended For | Couples · Families · Groups · First-time Visitors |
| Operating Days | Daily — the Taj Mahal interior is closed on Fridays; if Day 3 falls on a Friday, the Taj is visited on Day 2 instead — see Important Notes |
| Pickup & Drop-off | Any 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 Time | Earliest 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. |
| Cancellation | Complimentary cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour begins |
| Accessibility | Wheelchairs 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 five-day tour with four nights of accommodation — one in Delhi, 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 3 falls on a Friday (for example, a Wednesday start), the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 2 on arrival in Agra, and Day 3 covers Agra Fort.
- 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 five-day tour with four nights of accommodation — one in Delhi, one in Agra, and two in Jaipur. Day 1 covers Delhi, Day 2 is the drive to Agra with the Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh, Day 3 covers the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort before the drive to Jaipur, and Days 4 and 5 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. After the final morning in Jaipur you may be dropped off at any hotel, residence, or airport in Jaipur, or continue to Delhi in your private car — about 5 hours via NH48, 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 four nights with breakfast — one night in Delhi, one in Agra, and two in Jaipur.
Why does this tour spend two nights in Jaipur?
The five-day itinerary is the most relaxed way to see the Golden Triangle. Delhi is covered in a full first day, Agra across the arrival afternoon and the following sunrise, and Jaipur has a full day for its forts and palaces plus an unhurried final morning.
What happens if Day 3 falls on a Friday?
The Taj Mahal interior is closed on Fridays. If Day 3 falls on a Friday — for example, a Wednesday start — the Taj Mahal is visited on Day 2 on arrival in Agra, and Day 3 then covers Agra Fort.
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, and Akshardham Temple. In Agra: the Baby Taj, Mehtab Bagh, the Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. En route to Jaipur: Chand Baori. In Jaipur: Jaigarh Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, 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?
We take you to Jaigarh Fort instead. Amber Fort is known for the elephant rides up the hill, and many travelers prefer not to do them, so we feature Jaigarh Fort, which sits on the same hill. If you would rather visit Amber Fort, we are happy to swap it in for a little extra cost, and your car can drive right up to the top, so no elephant ride is needed. To see both forts, a little extra cost applies. Just tell us after 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 on Day 4 alongside your Jaipur sightseeing, or on the morning of Day 5, as an optional experience.
Are monument tickets included?
No — monument tickets are offered as optional add-ons. If you add them, your guide arranges the tickets in advance so they are ready on the day.
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 five 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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