About this trip
This nine-day route covers India's classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — then finishes with an extension to Amritsar, home of the Golden Temple. You travel by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with a guide leading you through the sightseeing in each city.
Expect a mix of forts, palaces and old city streets, along with a few hands-on ways to get around — a rickshaw through Old Delhi, a tonga to the Taj Mahal, an elephant ride up to Amer Fort. A sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal is built into the Agra stop.
Accommodation is standard 3-star throughout, and the pace is steady rather than rushed, with a full day in Jaipur and a stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way through.
What you'll do
- Guided walk through Old Delhi's Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Red Fort, plus Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and a tour of Agra Fort
- Elephant ride up to Amer Fort followed by Jaipur's City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal
- Stop at the 16th-century site of Fatehpur Sikri, including the Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal
- Rickshaw ride through Delhi and a tonga ride to the Taj Mahal in Agra
- Visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest site for Sikhs
- Private tour with your own A/C vehicle throughout, rather than a fixed group
- Accommodation is standard 3-star
- Partially guided — sightseeing is guided but some parts of the trip are at your own pace
Worth it if you want hassle-free logistics, knowledgeable guides, and reliable drivers across India's north. Think twice if you're budget-conscious—hotels and long car days aren't noted as cheap.
- Drivers like Virender, Raj Kumar, and Koilash consistently praised for professionalism, punctuality, and helping navigate tricky spots like Wagah Border.
- Company stays in constant contact during your trip; CEO personally involved in changes, making solo travellers and anxious bookers feel genuinely looked after.
- Some hotels noisy or subpar (Intercity Hotel Delhi flagged); private car days can stretch 5-6 hours, tiring despite comfortable seats.
- Train journey to Amritsar highlighted as scenic highlight; Wagah Border and Golden Temple food consistently stand out as trip peaks.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in New Delhi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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