3-Day Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur with Hotels

Taj Mahal at sunrise, then three days through North India's greatest monuments.

A private 3-day Golden Triangle tour from New Delhi takes you through Delhi's Red Fort and Qutub Minar, the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra, and Jaipur's Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. You travel in a new air-conditioned car with a professional driver and government-approved guide in your choice of language, stay two nights in selected hotels with breakfast, and all entrance fees and transport are arranged: no planning required beyond choosing your hotel level.

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From US$ 96 to US$ 185 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Tour without hotels, private 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00 Guide in 6 languages Duration: 3 days. Travel in a private Toyota sedan or SUV. Inclusions: private car, driver, live tour guides in all cities, rickshaw ride, and entry tickets. Meals and hotels are not included. Pickup is included.

Private tour with a 3-star hotel 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00 Guide in 6 languages Accommodation in 3-star category hotels. Hotel names: in Agra, Pushp Villa or Atulya Taj, or similar; in Jaipur, Hotel Vesta Maurya, Crimson Park or Hotel Lilly Pool, or similar. Duration: 3 days. Breakfast: buffet breakfast twice, first in Agra and second in Jaipur. Travel in a private sedan or SUV car. Inclusions: private luxury car with driver, guides, 2 nights' hotel with breakfast, rickshaw ride, and entry tickets. Tips and meals are not included. Pickup is included.

Private tour with a 4-star hotel 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00 Guide in 6 languages 4-star hotel accommodation. Hotel names: in Agra, Golden Tulip or Royal Regent, or similar; in Jaipur, Fern Residency, Nirbana Palace or Welcome Traditional, or similar. Duration: 3 days. Breakfast: buffet breakfast twice, first in Agra and second in Jaipur. Travel in a private vehicle. Inclusions (pickup included): 4-star hotels, breakfast, private car with driver, private guides, rickshaw ride and entrance fees. Pickup is included.

Private tour with a 5-star hotel 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00 Guide in 6 languages Five-star hotel category: 2 nights' accommodation in 5-star category hotels with breakfast and taxes. Hotel names: in Agra, Jaypee Palace, Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton, or similar; in Jaipur, Radisson or Hilton, or similar. Duration: 3 days. Breakfast: buffet breakfast, first in Agra and second in Jaipur. Travel in a private SEDAN or SUV car. Inclusions: 5-star hotels, breakfast, private car with driver, private guides, rickshaw ride, entry tickets and bottled water. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Delhi and travel to Agra

• Pick up from Delhi hotel or airport
• Drive through Lutyens’ Delhi past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Visit Raj Ghat memorial
• Explore Chandni Chowk market
• Visit Khari Baoli spice market
• Tour Jama Masjid mosque
• Visit Humayun’s Tomb
• Explore Qutub Minar complex
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drive to Agra

Day 2: Taj Mahal and journey to Jaipur

• Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
• Breakfast and hotel check-out
• Visit Agra Fort
• Drive to Jaipur with stop at Fatehpur Sikri
• Check in to Jaipur hotel

Day 3: Discover Jaipur and return to Delhi

• Visit Amber Fort
• View Jal Mahal from outside
• Explore City Palace
• Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
• See Hawa Mahal from outside
• Visit Patrika Gate
• Drive back to Delhi
• Drop off at Delhi hotel or airport

Stops and time spent at each 20 stops

1. New Delhi passing by
2. India Gate 30m
3. Raj Ghat 20m
4. Chandni Chowk Market 1h
5. Khari Baoli 30m
6. Jama Masjid 1h
7. Humayun's Tomb 1h
8. Qutub Minar 1h
9. Lotus Temple 30m
10. Taj Mahal 3h
11. Agra Fort 1h
12. Jaipur 4h
13. Amber fort 2h
14. Jal Mahal 30m
15. Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan 30m
16. City Palace 2h
17. Jantar Mantar 1h
18. Hawa Mahal passing by
19. Patrika Gate 20m
20. New Delhi passing by

What’s included

• All entrance fees to monuments.
• two nights in a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel with daily breakfast (if hotel option selected).
• private air-conditioned car with professional driver.
• government-approved guide in your choice of language.
• battery bus ride to and from the Taj Mahal.
• rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk.
• airport or hotel pickup and drop-off.
• mineral water in the vehicle.
• all tolls, fuel, parking and taxes.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00

Information

Private 3-day Golden Triangle tour from New Delhi with air-conditioned transport and government guide, visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You're picked up from your Delhi hotel or airport and driven through Lutyens' Delhi, passing India Gate and the presidential residence before heading into Old Delhi. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the 17th-century market, takes you past Khari Baoli, Asia's largest spice wholesale market, and Jama Masjid, the vast Mughal mosque built by Shah Jahan. The day ends at two of Delhi's most significant monuments: Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO site and the first garden tomb in India, and Qutub Minar, the 72.5-meter brick minaret completed in 1193. You'll also see the Lotus Temple before driving toward Agra.

Day two starts before dawn. Your guide picks you up at 6 a.m. for the Taj Mahal sunrise: the white marble shifts from soft pink to gold as light hits it, and the early hour means fewer crowds and better light for photographs. After breakfast back at your hotel, you explore Agra Fort, the red sandstone palace complex built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. The drive to Jaipur passes through Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital built in 1571, arriving around 7 to 9 p.m.

Your final day covers Jaipur's royal landmarks. Amber Fort, perched on a hilltop, holds the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) with thousands of tiny mirrors, the Ganesh Pol gate, and the Diwan-i-Khas where the Maharaja held private audiences. You'll see Jal Mahal reflected in Man Sagar Lake, the City Palace (still a royal residence and museum), Jantar Mantar, the world's largest stone astronomical observatory, and Hawa Mahal, the five-story pink palace with 953 carved windows. The return drive to Delhi takes about six hours via the expressway, with drop-off at your hotel or airport between 8 and 9 p.m.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the 3-day Golden Triangle tour?

The tour includes all entrance fees to monuments, two nights in your chosen hotel with daily breakfast, private air-conditioned car with driver, government-approved guide in your preferred language, battery bus ride to the Taj Mahal, a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, airport or hotel pickup and drop-off, and mineral water in the vehicle.

When does the Taj Mahal visit happen, and why is it at sunrise?

The Taj Mahal visit is on day two at 6 a.m. The sunrise timing lets you see the marble change color as light hits it, from pink to gold to white, with fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and the best light for photography. You return to your hotel for breakfast afterward.

What are the hotel options, and is accommodation required?

You can book the tour with a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel for two nights with breakfast included, or choose the option without hotels if you prefer to arrange your own. The tour operates either way.

How much driving is involved, and what are the distances?

Day one covers Delhi to Agra (about 200 km), day two is Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (roughly 240 km), and day three is the return from Jaipur to Delhi (approximately 280 km via the expressway). All driving is in a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver.

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