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Worth it if you want guided depth on India's history, wildlife, and iconic sites with capable local guides. Think twice if you need reliable wifi or want clarity on photo costs upfront.

  • About $105/day across 10 days
  • ~$1,370 all-in with a typical $326 flight from London ($137/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~$133/day)
  • 4.5 from 6 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length10 days
RouteRound-trip · Delhi
Group sizeMax 24
Ages18–35s
Meals4 included
Nights9 nights
Runs16 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Ten days across northern India covering the classic Golden Triangle plus a genuine shot at seeing wild tigers. You move from the chaos and history of Delhi through Agra to Jaipur, with a jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park thrown into the mix.

Along the way you sleep in a heritage palace in Karauli or Dholpur rather than just standard hotels, which gives a proper sense of Rajasthan's royal past. It's a fully guided group trip, so logistics and local knowledge are taken care of while you focus on the sights.

Expect a mix of history, colour and wildlife — forts and palaces one day, bazaars the next, then out into the national park hoping for a tiger sighting.

What you'll do

  • Explore Old and New Delhi
  • See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  • Stay overnight in a heritage palace in Karauli or Dholpur
  • Wander Jaipur's bazaars, Amber Fort and royal palaces
  • Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park tracking Bengal tigers
Good to know
  • Tiger sightings on the Ranthambore safari are not guaranteed — it's a wild park, not a zoo
  • You change base several times, including palace stays, so this suits travellers happy to keep moving
  • Combines heritage sightseeing with an active wildlife safari, so pack for both

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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Route map for Golden Triangle & Tigers
  1. Delhi — Delhi

    You arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander—the Red Fort with its distinctive 17th-century sandstone is worth a look if you're keen. This evening there's a group meet-up at 18:00. An optional backstreets tour covers Old Delhi's street food scene and Khari Baoli spice market if you arrive early enough.

  2. Old & New Delhi sightseeing — Delhi

    A packed day touring Old and New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque), and the Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib with its vast community kitchen. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar follows, then you walk Rajpath to India Gate. This afternoon you drive to Agra; evening is free.

  3. Early start for the Taj Mahal—Shah Jahan's white marble mausoleum built in the 17th century. Afterwards you visit Agra Fort, a red sandstone fortress containing ornate Mughal buildings. The afternoon is spent exploring these two sites at leisure.

  4. You drive to either Karauli or Dholpur, stopping for lunch en route. Karauli offers Palace Bhanwar Vilas, a heritage property mixing Oriental and Art Deco styles from 1938. Dholpur has Raj Niwas Palace, known for its red sandstone and Rajasthani architecture. Afternoon is free to explore the grounds and vintage cars.

  5. Jaipur — Karauli

    The road to Jaipur includes a stop at Abhaneri village to see Chand Baori, one of India's deepest stepwells. In Jaipur you tour the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, a UNESCO site with 19 astrological instruments.

  6. Optional early hot-air balloon ride (book and pay locally). Later, a jeep takes you to Amber Fort for a guided tour, then a cotton weaving house shows traditional fabric dyeing. The rest of the day is free; Johari Bazaar in the Old Pink City is worth a wander.

  7. 8: Ranthambore National Park — Jaipur

    A 3-4 hour drive to Ranthambore National Park, a Project Tiger reserve since 1973. Two included game drives over the next two days hunt for Bengal Tigers—leopards, sloth bears, sambar, hyenas and crocodiles also roam the reserve.

  8. You return to Delhi by train. The rest of the day is free. Akshardham, claimed as the world's largest Hindu temple, is an option if you want to spend the afternoon sightseeing.

  9. Your trip ends today. A departure transfer can be arranged for an extra fee if needed.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, 4 meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: Included
  • Meals: 4 included · 1 lunch, 3 dinners
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
  • Insurance: Included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
  • Optional activities: A few extras you can add and pay locally

How travellers rate it

4.5from 6 real reviews
Guide4.8
Itinerary4.7
Transport4.3
Accommodation4.3
Food4.3
Operator4.6
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 29 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

Your free day in India

Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in India — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).

What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want guided depth on India's history, wildlife, and iconic sites with capable local guides. Think twice if you need reliable wifi or want clarity on photo costs upfront.

  • Guide Karun was excellent; staff like Vijay went extra miles for the group.
  • Wifi in rooms is unreliable; photo packages at Agra weren't clearly explained beforehand.
  • Tiger safaris at Ranthambore delivered: saw tigers, leopards, crocodiles and deer.
  • Packed itinerary covers ground without feeling arduous; hotels consistently praised.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from $1,044, about 19% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Delhi· one-way, arrive 21 Aug 26

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Hotels in Delhi

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Common questions

How long is Golden Triangle & Tigers?

It's a 10-day trip. It starts and ends in Delhi.

How much does Golden Triangle & Tigers cost?

The land price starts from $1,045 per person for the 10-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Golden Triangle & Tigers really cost me all-in?

On top of the $1,045 land price, budget roughly $331 for a return flight from the UK — about $1,376 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers 4 meals (1 lunch, 3 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 24 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Golden Triangle & Tigers run?

It runs across roughly 16 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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