India’s Golden Triangle

8 Days

Trip Overview

Delhi (2N) – Agra( 1N) – Karauli (1N) – Jaipur (3N)

India’s Golden Triangle, an eight-day trip to North India covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and a side of rural Rajasthan most travellers never find.

Kick off in Delhi, step into Jama Masjid, walk through the quirky lanes of Chandni Chowk and explore Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market. Learn about the Sikh philosophy of seva (selfless service) at a gurudwara langar (community kitchen), which feeds thousands of people free of charge every day. Take a guided tour of Agra Fort that reveals Mughal history beyond the Taj Mahal. Don’t miss the palace where Shah Jahan was imprisoned and spent the final years of his life gazing at his creation. Experience life up close in the rural town of Karauli. Take part in a temple ceremony, enjoy a cup of chai, or join locals for a game of cricket. Spend a night in a palace built in 1938 that remains the family home of Karauli’s royals. Visit Chand Baori in Abhaneri, a hidden gem of Rajasthan. Built over 1,000 years ago to conserve water, its 3,500 symmetrical steps look more like a work of art than a well. Spend quality time exploring Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Home to centuries-old forts and palaces, an astronomical observatory that continues to baffle historians, mathematicians and astronomers, local markets full of colours and chaos, and myriad art forms, Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has all the ingredients to lure in travellers from the world over.

Start

New Delhi, India

End

Jaipur, India

Trip Pace

3/5

Trip Staff

Tour Manager, Local Guides, Licensed Driver

Group Size

Up to 12

Why you will love this trip

  • Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal and Humayun’s Tomb, the earlier Mughal mausoleum that inspired it.
 
  • Share a meal at a Delhi gurdwara langar, a community kitchen that feeds thousands daily, free of charge and open to all.
 
  • Spend a night in a 1938 palace, still home to the royal family of Karauli, and experience rural Rajasthan far from the usual tourist trail.
 
  • Visit Chand Baori in Abhaneri, a 9th-century stepwell with around 3,500 perfectly symmetrical steps.
 
  • Explore Jaipur, the Pink City, from its Rajput forts and royal palaces to its colourful local markets, alive with textiles, jewellery and handicrafts.
 
  • Not a rushed tour: leave room to breathe, with some free time to do as much or as little as you like.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
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Arrive in Delhi, India’s vibrant capital city, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax after your journey or step out for a gentle introduction to the city’s lively atmosphere, colourful streets, and local flavours. Your tour leader will brief you about the journey ahead and assist with any queries to ensure a smooth start to your India adventure.

If time permits, we’ll visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, one of Delhi’s most important Sikh places of worship. The highlight is its vibrant community kitchen (langar), where volunteers prepare and serve meals to thousands of people every day.

If we can’t fit it in today, we’ll visit it tomorrow.

 

🛏 Accommodation
The Imperial or similar (1 night)
🍴 Meals
Welcome dinner
✓ Included Activities
  • Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Note:

Your arrival transfer from Delhi airport to the hotel is included in your trip price. Please provide us with your flight details at least seven days in advance to help us arrange for this transfer.

Day 2: Delhi
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Our half-day Delhi sightseeing starts around 8:00 am (seasonal). We’ll begin at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, followed by a walking tour through its maze of narrow lanes and colourful, bustling markets. We’ll then hop on cycle rickshaws to explore the famous Spice Market.

Old Delhi is full of character, colour and organised chaos. Take it all in, enjoy the energy, and let the city unfold around you.

The second half of the day is free for you to either relax or go on any of the optional activities your tour leader can recommend.

🛏 Accommodation
Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast
✓ Included Activities
  • Old Delhi Guided Walk
  • Jama Masjid
  • Rickshaw Ride
  • Spice Market
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
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Today, we’ll leave for Agra around 6:00 am (seasonal) and drive via the Yamuna Expressway. We’ll make at least one midway stop for clean washrooms and a chance to grab some tea or coffee.

Upon arrival, we’ll check in to the hotel and either have lunch first or head straight to Agra Fort. Later in the afternoon, we’ll visit the Taj Mahal.

🛏 Accommodation
Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast
✓ Included Activities
  • Agra Fort
  • Taj Mahal (Only 1 Visit)
Note:
  • Distance: Approx. 220 kms | Travel Time: 4.5 Hrs
  • Today is likely to be a busy but exciting day, with plenty to see and experience. Please prepare accordingly and keep some energy in reserve!
Day 4: Agra - Karauli (Rural Rajasthan)
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Today, we depart for Rajasthan around 8:30 am. Our first stop is a village, offering a complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of typical Indian cities. We will stay in a century-old home that still belongs to a local family.

We will make at least one midway stop with clean washrooms and tea or coffee options.

In the afternoon, we will take a village walk through residential quarters and rustic rural markets. We will also visit a beautiful temple and, if time permits, join the evening prayer ceremony.

Not on the tourist map, this place offers authentic local interaction, with locals who are warm and welcoming. Be ready to feel like celebrities as you explore the town.

🛏 Accommodation
Heritage Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
✓ Included Activities

Village Walk

Note:
  • Distance: Approx. 160 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hrs
Day 5: Karauli - Jaipur via Abhaneri
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After breakfast, we’ll leave for Jaipur around 8:30 am. En route, we’ll take a detour to Abhaneri, home to Chand Baori, one of India’s oldest and most spectacular stepwells. With its hundreds of perfectly arranged steps descending deep into the earth, it’s a remarkable example of ancient water architecture.

After exploring Abhaneri, we’ll continue our drive to Jaipur.

🛏 Accommodation
Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast
✓ Included Activities
  • Abhaneri Stepwell - en route to Jaipur
  • Pink City Heritage Walk
Note:

Distance: 200 kms | Travel Time: Approx. 6 Hrs

Day 6: Jaipur
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After breakfast, we’ll set out around 8:30 am for a half-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur, exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll see the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s famous honeycomb-like façade; Amber Fort, a magnificent hilltop palace; Jal Mahal, the beautiful palace seemingly floating in Man Sagar Lake; and Jantar Mantar, an extraordinary collection of 18th-century astronomical instruments.

Together, these landmarks offer a glimpse into Jaipur’s royal past, architectural brilliance and scientific heritage.

🛏 Accommodation
Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast
✓ Included Activities
  • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
  • Amber Fort
  • Photo stop at Jal Mahal
  • Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
Day 7: Jaipur
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Today is a free day in Jaipur, and the choice is yours. Join a local food walk, visit the temples or try a hand block printing workshop. Tell us what appeals, and we'll organise it, or keep things easy with one activity and some well-earned rest. In the evening, we'll gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the journey.

🛏 Accommodation
Hotel (1 Night)
🍴 Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
✓ Included Activities

Farewell Dinner

Day 8: Jaipur (Tour Ends Today)
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There are no activities planned today. Check-out time at your hotel is 11:00 am.

We will provide you with a group departure transfer to Jaipur Airport.

🛏 Accommodation
Not applicable
🍴 Meals
Breakfast
✓ Included Activities

None

Note:

The tour ends today in Jaipur. If you’re flying out of Delhi, we can arrange an optional transfer to Delhi, an extra night’s accommodation, and departure transfers — all at an additional cost.

What's Included

Accommodation

4-5 Star Hotels

Transport

Pvt. AC Vehicle, Shuttle Services, E/Cycle Rickshaws, Walking

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Included Activities

  • Group Arrival Transfer - Delhi
  • Welcome Dinner - Delhi
  • Old Delhi Walking Tour - Delhi
  • Jama Masjid, Spice Market, Gurudwara - Delhi
  • Humayun's Tomb - Delhi
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Fort - Agra
  • Village Walk - Karauli
  • Abhaneri Stepwell - en route to Jaipur
  • Pink City Heritage Walk - Jaipur
  • Amber Fort, Jagat Shiromani Temple - Jaipur
  • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal - Jaipur
  • Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - Jaipur
  • Farewell Dinner - Jaipur
  • Group Departure Transfer - Jaipur

India’s Golden Triangle

8 Days

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Important Notes

  • A group arrival transfer (Delhi airport to hotel) on Day 1 and a group departure transfer (Jaipur hotel to airport) on Day 8 are included in your trip price. If you plan to arrive or depart separately, we can arrange a transfer for you at an additional cost.
 
  • Out of respect for local customs, please dress modestly in the countryside and at places of worship. Half sleeves with long trousers or a long skirt are ideal.
 
  • Sequence and timings of the activities/sightseeing may change due to factors beyond our control (weather, local events, etc.) and also in the best interest of the travellers.
 
  • You are likely to have some free time on this trip. You can either relax, or your tour leader can recommend optional activities based on your interests.

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