3 Days Golden Triangle Tour India

Overview
Discover the best of India on this flexible 3-day tour to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur also referred to as Golden Triangle. If you have limited planning and time, one of the best choices is opting for this amazing and beautiful 3 days Golden Triangle Tour. It is the most sought-after tour, particularly for first-timers, as it offers an unforgettable and brilliant introduction to India. The three cities provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the opulence of the Maharaja’s and the Mughal’s while enjoying the history, spirituality, people, and cuisine of India. Enjoy the itinerary jam-packed with some must-see highlights.

On this guided tour, spend three days traveling through the Golden triangle regions of India, home to opulent palaces and historic forts. Begin in Delhi, where you will visit temples and historical monuments, followed by a day in Agra to visit the UNESCO-listed TajMahal and Agra Fort. On the final day, off to Jaipur’s royal city, celebrated for its forts and palaces before returning to Delhi.Let a dedicated guide help you show the highlights of each city. In this private tour package, entrance fees and transport are provided.

Highlights

  • Travel in the comfort of one private, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guides who will show you around every destination
  • From Delhi, round trip transportation is included
  • Entry fees included to sites

What’s Included

  • 2-nights accommodation with twin sharing (If booked with an option that includes hotels)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • For all excursions, there are private tour guides
  • Private driver throughout with air-conditioned vehicle
  • Monuments entrance fees for sights
  • All handling charges and taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Jeep/elephant ride at Jaipur
  • In Jaipur, learn to cook Indian food

Start time: 9 A.M

Pickup details

Pickup is available from the hotel, railway station, airport, or your desired pick-up location in Delhi

Tour Trips

Day 1 Sight-seeing in New Delhi and Drive to Agra (Approximately- 3-4 hours’ drive)

1. Humayun’s Tomb

Pick up at 9 A.M from your location in Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO world heritage site, the tomb of the Humayun, Mughal Emperor.(1 hour)

2. QutubMinar

Also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is a soaring, unmissable Afghan-style minaret and victory tower erected in 1193 by sultan Qutub-ud-din to proclaim his supremacy over Qila Rai Pithora’s vanquished Hindu rulers. (1 hour)

3. Lotus Temple

Beautiful Lotus Temple in Delhi (Closed on Monday), designed for tranquil worship, provides a bit of calm in this hectic city. The architectural masterpiece is shaped like a Lotus flower and was designed by Fariburz Sahba, an Iranian-Canadian architect, in 1986. This has 27 similar-looking white, delicate marble petals. This temple was created to bring together faiths. Here, visitors are invited to meditate or pray silently. (1 hour)

4. India Gate

Designed by Lutyens in 1921, this imposing high stone material arch- 42 m pays tribute to approximately 90,000 army soldiers of the country who died in WWI. (30 minutes)

5. Parliament House

This colonnaded, circular building designed by Herbert Baker and Edwin Lutyens was where the handover of power in 1947 from Britain to then-independent India took place, and still, the parliament meets in this place.

6. Rashtrapati Bhawan

President House or Rashtrapati Bhawan’s the official residence of India’s president. Formerly home to the Viceroy of British, within 2.5km of corridors, it has 340 rooms, and it is quite fascinating to take a peek inside it.

7. Agra

After the tour, we will drive you for 3-4 hours through the expressway to Agra. Next, check in to your hotel overnight in Agra.

Day 2 Sightseeing in Agra and drive to Jaipur (4 to 5 hours’ drive)

1. TajMahal

Visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the TajMahal at Sunrise- widely known as the world’s most beautiful building. This was built by Shah Jahan as his wife MumtazMahal’s memorial. Next, back to your hotel for breakfast and then check out. (2 hours)

2. Agra Fort

A historical fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site along the back of the Yamuna River. Until 1638, this was the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty’s emperors and India’s one of the finest Mughal forts (1 hour)

3. Jaipur

Next, drive around 4 hours to the Pink City. Upon your arrival, check in at your hotel.

Day 3 Sightseeing at Jaipur and Drop off at Delhi

1. Amber palace

Check out from the hotel after breakfast to visit Amber Fort. This formidable, magnificent honey-hued fort of Amber, known as Amer, is an ethereal example of the architecture of Rajput that rises from one rocky mountainside around 11 km to the northeast of Jaipur and is the must-see sight of the city. It comprises one extensive palace that is built from white marble and pink and yellow sandstone, which is divided into four key sections, all of their courtyards (2 hours)

2. Jal Mahal

Next, stop at Jal Mahal, near the cenotaphs of Jaipur’s maharanis, which is situated beautifully in Man Sagar’s watery expanse. This is a dreamlike place. Though its origin is uncertain, it’s believed to be restored extensively by Jai Singh II in 1734. (15 minutes)

3. Hawa Mahal

The next photo stop is at Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds is the most distinctive landmark of Jaipur. This is a delicately honeycombed and extraordinary pink-painted hive rising a dizzying 5 stories. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh constructed it in 1799 so that the women of the royal family could observe city life and parades. (15 minutes)

4. City palace

The residence of the royal family is a complex of builds, gardens, and courtyards situated in the center of Jaipur. There are palace buildings from various eras, some of them dating from the early 20th century. This is a conspicuousbalance of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. (1 hour)

5. Jantar Mantar

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar Observatory, is an assortment of curving geometric buildings that are calibrated carefully to monitor the movements of the planets and stars. (1 hour)

6. New Delhi

Later, we will drive you through your desired location in New Delhi, which will take approximately 5 hours.

Additional Info

  • At the time of the booking, you will receive a confirmation
  • This tour is not recommended for anyone having back problems or pregnant travelers
  • Infants have to sit on laps
  • Heart problems or any other serious conditions patients are not allowed
  • Wheelchair not accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Confirm the desired pickup and drop-off locations after booking
  • Sunrise visits at the TajMahal are subject to weather conditions
  • On the day of travel, a current valid passport is needed
  • Only your group will be participating, as this is a private activity/tour

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