Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: Golden Triangle Tour with Hotel Pickup

Summary

Delhi spice markets sunrise Taj Mahal Jaipur palaces in three days

You’ll jump into Delhi’s lively streets, ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, watch sunrise colors spill over the Taj Mahal in Agra, and wander Jaipur’s forts and palaces with a local guide by your side. Expect good food, real stories, and plenty of small surprises along India’s Golden Triangle — all with hotels and pickup sorted so you can just go along for the ride.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t know what to expect when our driver showed up outside the hotel in Delhi — it was early but already busy, people everywhere, chai steam curling out from roadside stalls. Our guide, Rakesh, had this way of weaving little stories about each place as we zipped between Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. At Chandni Chowk, the rickshaw ride felt like being inside a moving kaleidoscope — horns blaring, turmeric in the air, someone selling marigolds right next to a guy frying samosas. I tried to pronounce “Jama Masjid” properly and got a grin from an old man sweeping the steps. That part stuck with me for some reason.

The drive to Agra was long enough that I dozed off and woke up just as we were crossing the Yamuna river. Sunrise at the Taj Mahal is quieter than I imagined — pinkish light on marble, mist hanging low. There were other travelers but somehow it still felt personal. Our guide told us how Shah Jahan built it for his wife; I caught myself tracing the inlay work with my fingers even though you’re not really supposed to touch. Breakfast tasted sweeter after that — or maybe it was just relief at being awake so early. Later at Agra Fort and Baby Taj (Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah), there was this echo of old stories in every archway.

Jaipur hit different — it’s all color and geometry and heat radiating off sandstone walls. We wandered Amber Fort’s courtyards while our guide pointed out faded murals and hidden staircases; I kept lagging behind because every window framed a new view over the hills. Jal Mahal looked like something out of a dream floating on its lake (I tried to get a photo but honestly it never does justice). In the City Palace museum, a school group passed by giggling, their teacher trying to keep order but mostly just smiling along. The Hawa Mahal’s honeycomb windows made me wish I could see what royal life was like back then — or maybe not, since it must’ve been hot behind those screens.

By the time we reached Jantar Mantar’s giant sundials I’d stopped trying to keep track of everything. It was more about small moments: cold water bottles handed out by our driver without asking, my travel buddy bargaining for bangles outside the palace gates (and losing), or watching dusk settle over Jaipur from our hotel rooftop. Three days sounds short for Delhi Agra Jaipur tour but somehow it felt full enough that even now bits come back when I least expect them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Delhi sightseeing and travel to Agra

• Pick up from hotel in Delhi at 9 AM
• Visit Qutub Minar complex
• Explore Humayun’s Tomb
• See India Gate war memorial
• View New Delhi Parliament House
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk and Spice Market
• View Red Fort from outside
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Drive to Agra via Expressway
• Check in at Agra hotel and rest

Day 2 — Taj Mahal sunrise and travel to Jaipur

• Early morning pick-up at 6 AM
• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Return to hotel for breakfast
• Check out from hotel
• Visit Agra Fort
• Visit Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah
• Travel to Jaipur and check in at hotel

Day 3 — Jaipur sightseeing and return to Delhi

• Pick up from hotel at 8 AM
• Visit Amber Fort
• Visit Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
• See Jal Mahal Water Palace
• Visit Hawa Mahal Palace of Winds
• Tour City Palace complex
• Explore Jantar Mantar observatory
• Drive back to Delhi or drop at Jaipur Airport

Top questions

Is pickup included for this Golden Triangle tour?

Yes, hotel or airport pickup is included from Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.

How long does the day trip from Delhi to Agra take?

The drive from Delhi to Agra typically takes about 3-4 hours via expressway.

What time do we visit the Taj Mahal?

You visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise on day two for quieter views and softer light.

Are hotels included in this 3-day Delhi Agra Jaipur tour?

You can book with 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels included (with breakfast), or choose your own accommodation if preferred.

Is there a live tour guide throughout?

Yes, you’ll have a live guide at each main site who speaks your preferred language.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What meals are included?

Breakfast is included with hotel stays; lunch is not included but there are stops at local restaurants recommended by your guide.

Can children join this Golden Triangle trip?

Yes! Children under 3 years old join free; suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

Your three days include private air-conditioned car travel with driver allowances covered; live local guides at every major stop; mineral water bottles handed out during journeys; an Old Delhi rickshaw ride; two nights’ hotel accommodation (if booked) with daily breakfast and taxes; plus all tolls, parking fees and entrance charges taken care of — so you can focus on wandering instead of logistics.