6 Days — India's Essential Golden Triangle

Overview

A comfortably paced first look at India's most iconic triangle, with two full days in each city so you're not sprinting between sights. Private vehicle and driver throughout, with a local guide at each destination.

Why This Journey

Six days gives you real time in Delhi's two very different halves, a proper Taj Mahal sunrise visit without a same-day dash back to Delhi, and two full days in Jaipur to cover both the Amber Fort and the walled city bazaars.

Highlights

• Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal before the crowds build
• Amber Fort by morning light, with an easy uphill walk or jeep transfer
• Old and New Delhi covered as two distinct half-days
• Private local guides in each city, chosen for depth of knowledge rather than a fixed script
• A relaxed final Jaipur day for bazaar shopping and optional cooking demonstration

Day by Day

• Day 1

  Arrive Delhi

  Private airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free, or an optional gentle orientation walk in the evening, depending on arrival time.

• Day 2

  Old & New Delhi

  Morning in Old Delhi — Jama Masjid, a walk or cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Red Fort exterior — followed by an afternoon in New Delhi covering Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Qutub Minar.

• Day 3

  Delhi to Agra

  Private drive to Agra (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Afternoon visit to Agra Fort. Overnight in Agra for an early Taj Mahal start the next morning.

• Day 4

  Taj Mahal at Sunrise, on to Jaipur

  Early entry to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then breakfast before the drive to Jaipur (approx. 5–5.5 hours), with an optional stop at Fatehpur Sikri en route.

• Day 5

  Jaipur Sightseeing

  Morning at Amber Fort, followed by the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory and a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Afternoon free for the bazaars, or an optional Rajasthani cooking class.

• Day 6

  Jaipur to Delhi, Departure

  Morning at leisure, then a private transfer back to Delhi for your onward flight (approx. 5–5.5 hours; a domestic flight option is also available).

Accommodation

Well-located 4-star (or 5-star on request) hotels in each city, twin-sharing with breakfast included.

Transportation

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver for the full itinerary; airport transfers included.

Meals

Daily breakfast included. Lunches and dinners are at your own choice so you can explore local restaurants, with recommendations from your guide — let us know if you'd prefer these pre-arranged instead.

Best Time to Travel

October to March for the most comfortable sightseeing temperatures.

Important Notes

The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors every Friday; if your dates fall on a Friday we adjust the schedule automatically.

Customization

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with Ranthambore, Varanasi or wider Rajasthan — tell us your dates and interests via the enquiry form.

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