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

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, rickshaw rides in Delhi, pink Jaipur streets

You’ll ride rickshaws through Delhi’s old markets, watch sunrise turn the Taj Mahal golden from up close, explore Jaipur’s palaces with a local guide by your side, and rest easy with all hotels and transport sorted for you. Every day feels new, sometimes overwhelming, in all the best ways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Delhi sightseeing and travel to Agra

• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
• See Red Fort from outside
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• Drive past Parliament House
• Photo stop at India Gate
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Visit Qutub Minar
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drive to Agra and check in hotel

Day 2: Agra sightseeing and travel to Jaipur

• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Visit Agra Fort
• Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route
• Drive to Jaipur and check in hotel

Day 3: Jaipur sightseeing and return to Delhi

• Explore Amber Fort palace
• Visit City Palace and museum
• Visit Hawa Mahal palace
• Photo stop at Jal Mahal
• Drive back to Delhi or airport

The experience

The first thing that hit me was the smell (cardamom and something frying) right there in Chandni Chowk. Our guide Rajesh laughed when I tried to pronounce “jalebi” (I definitely didn’t get it right). We squeezed into a rickshaw and the driver zigzagged through people carrying bolts of fabric and baskets of marigolds. I felt like I was inside a moving painting. The Jama Masjid rose above everything, so many pigeons wheeling overhead it almost looked like rain. I remember touching the cool marble steps. They were smoother than I expected.

By the time we reached Agra for our overnight stay, my head was spinning: in a good way. The next morning, before sunrise, Rajesh knocked gently (“You don’t want to miss this,” he said). Walking toward the Taj Mahal in that blue-grey light is still stuck in my mind. It’s quieter than you’d think. Just footsteps and the occasional soft voice. When the sun finally hit the marble, it glowed peach for a second. I just stood there holding my breath. Later at Agra Fort, he pointed out tiny details in the stonework (stories about emperors and betrayals), and honestly, I lost track but loved hearing him talk.

The drive to Jaipur felt long but not boring: fields flickering past, chai stops where locals grinned at us over glasses of milky tea. Fatehpur Sikri looked almost unreal in the haze. Red stone arches everywhere you turned. In Jaipur, our hotel had this faint scent of sandalwood (or maybe I imagined it after all those temples). Amber Fort was massive. I kept running my hands along cold walls while Rajesh explained how mirrors were used to catch candlelight. At Hawa Mahal, we watched women selling bangles by the road and kids waving from tuk-tuks. There’s so much color here it makes your eyes tired in a happy way.

I never thought three days could feel so full, or that I’d still be thinking about that sunrise or laughing about my failed attempts at Hindi greetings weeks later.

What’s included

• Your three days include private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
• two nights’ accommodation in luxury hotels if selected.
• hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi NCR or Gurugram.
• live local guide service at key sites.
• bottled water throughout.
• plus all parking fees, tolls, fuel charges and taxes covered so you can focus on soaking up every moment instead of logistics.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour with a car with AC and a guideGuide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00AC car and guide: this option includes only an AC car and tour guide. Pickup is included

AC car, driver, guide and ticketsGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Tour without accommodation: includes an AC car, driver, professional guide and monument tickets. Pick-up and drop-off are included; pickup is included

All-inclusive package with a 4-star hotelGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Tour with 4-star accommodation: a 4-star hotel, luxury car, tour guide, breakfast, dinner and monument tickets. Pick-up and drop-off are included; pickup is included

All-inclusive package with a 5-star hotelGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Tour with 5-star accommodation: a 5-star hotel, luxury car, tour guide, breakfast, dinner and monument tickets. Pick-up and drop-off are included; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by India Tour Express

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Top questions

Is hotel pickup included on this Golden Triangle tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included anywhere in Delhi NCR or Gurugram.

How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Agra?

The drive from Delhi to Agra takes about three hours via expressway.

Can I visit both Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple?

No, you can choose either Qutub Minar or Lotus Temple as your last stop in Delhi.

Are meals included during the tour?

No meals are specifically included except bottled water. Breakfast may be available at hotels depending on your package.

Is this Golden Triangle tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the tour.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay overnight in 4-star or 5-star hotels in Agra and Jaipur based on your chosen package.

Will we have a live guide during visits?

Yes, a live local guide accompanies you at each major site along the route.