About this trip
This six-day tour links Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three cities that make up India's classic Golden Triangle, starting and ending in New Delhi. It is a private, fully guided trip with a driver and a government-approved local guide in each city.
The route takes you from Delhi's political and cultural landmarks to Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, and on to Jaipur, the Pink City and India's first planned city. Expect forts, palaces and monuments that trace centuries of Indian history alongside a good dose of everyday city life.
It suits travellers who want a well-organised first look at India's most recognised sights, including a dedicated visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset.
What you'll do
- See the Taj Mahal in Agra at sunrise or sunset
- Explore Delhi's political and cultural landmarks
- Visit the forts and palaces of Jaipur, the Pink City
- Travel with a private driver and government-approved guide in each city
- Take in UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- Private and fully guided, with your own driver and a local guide in each city
- Covers three cities in six days, so you change base regularly
- Can be tailored, and works for families or those travelling over Christmas and New Year
Worth it if you want hassle-free Golden Triangle logistics with genuinely knowledgeable drivers and guides. Think twice if you need consistent pre-tour communication or have specific requests (like all-female guides) that require careful confirmation.
- Drivers like Parveen and Ram Pal are genuinely outstanding—knowledgeable about Indian culture, reliable, and attentive to comfort on long drives.
- Sonia handles pre-tour organisation exceptionally well, answers questions promptly, and accommodates special requests like yoga classes or itinerary tweaks.
- Communication during tour varies; one solo traveller reported only one contact check-in over 8 days and wasn't informed of guide changes despite special requests.
- Tour guides range from excellent (Shelly, Manjit, Himanshu) to merely competent; one guide occasionally rushed through sights despite good knowledge.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in New Delhi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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