Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: Private Golden Triangle Tour with All Fees

Summary

Markets in Delhi, sunrise at Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s pink streets

You’ll ride rickshaws through Old Delhi’s wild markets, watch sunrise turn the Taj Mahal almost pink, wander Jaipur’s palaces and stepwells — all with local guidance and door-to-door comfort. Expect laughter over street snacks and quiet moments by ancient walls; this tour isn’t just sights but feelings that linger long after you’ve left India.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell — cardamom and frying dough twisting through Chandni Chowk as we rattled along in a rickshaw. Our guide (Amit, always smiling) pointed out a tiny stall selling jalebi. I tried one, sticky and hot, and nearly burned my tongue but didn’t care. Jama Masjid’s steps were crowded with kids playing cricket; their laughter echoed off the old stone. I kept thinking: this is what Delhi feels like when you’re not just passing through.

We left for Agra in the afternoon — honestly, I dozed off in the car (the AC was a blessing). Woke up just as we crossed the Yamuna and saw Mehtab Bagh’s gardens lined up perfectly with the Taj Mahal across the river. The next morning was all soft mist and pale marble at sunrise. I’d seen a thousand photos of the Taj Mahal but standing there early, with birds cutting across that pale sky… it felt quieter than I expected. Our guide told us Shah Jahan built it for love; I tried to imagine that kind of devotion.

On the road to Jaipur we stopped at Fatehpur Sikri — red sandstone glowing under our feet — and later Abhaneri’s stepwell, which looked like an Escher drawing come to life. Jaipur itself was chaos and color: cows weaving between tuk-tuks, women in saris brighter than anything back home. At Hawa Mahal I tried to count all those windows (gave up after twenty). Lunch was dal baati churma in some little spot Amit knew; he laughed when I struggled with the baati — so dry! But good with ghee.

I think about those days sometimes when city noise gets too much here. Something about watching sunrise over marble or hearing temple bells in Jaipur sticks with you longer than you’d expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Delhi and drive to Agra

• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Ride rickshaw in Chandni Chowk
• Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham temple
• Drive to Agra
• Visit Mehtab Bagh garden

Day 2 — Taj Mahal and drive to Jaipur

• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Visit Agra Fort
• Visit Fatehpur Sikri city
• Visit Chand Baori stepwell
• Drive to Jaipur

Day 3 — Explore Jaipur city sights

• Visit Amer Fort
• Visit Jal Mahal palace
• Visit City Palace
• Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
• Visit Hawa Mahal palace

Day 4 — Drive back to Delhi or airport drop-off

• Drive to Delhi
• Drop off at Delhi or Jaipur airport

Top questions

How long is the Golden Triangle tour from Delhi?

This private Golden Triangle tour lasts 3 nights and 4 days, starting and ending in Delhi.

Is hotel pickup included for this Golden Triangle trip?

Yes, hotel pickup is included along with drop-off at either Delhi or Jaipur airport or your hotel.

What are the main attractions on this tour?

You’ll visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi; Mehtab Bagh and Taj Mahal in Agra; Fatehpur Sikri; Chand Baori stepwell; Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.

Are entry fees included on this private tour?

Yes, all entry fees and taxes are included in your booking price.

Is transportation air-conditioned?

Yes, you’ll travel between cities and sites in a safe air-conditioned car with bottled water provided.

Can infants or wheelchair users join this tour?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for infants or small children using prams or infant seats.

Does this day trip include lunch?

No specific lunch is mentioned as included but bottled water is provided throughout your journey.

Do guides speak English during this Golden Triangle itinerary?

The reference mentions local guides but does not specify languages spoken; most tours offer English-speaking guides.

What’s included

Your days include hotel pickup and drop-off (even airport options), all entrance fees to major sites like Taj Mahal and City Palace, bottled mineral water during drives between cities like Agra and Jaipur, WiFi onboard your private air-conditioned car for every leg of your journey — plus help from local guides who know where to find real street snacks along the way.