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India's Golden Triangle
8 days • 4.9
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563 reviews
8 days
Start
Delhi, India
Finish
Delhi, India
Trip Code
HHSN
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Shuttle bus, Cycle rickshaw, Auto rickshaw, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Heritage Property (1 night)
From £578(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience the character of Old Delhi on a rickshaw and walking tour, weaving through the narrow alleyways and exploring Delhi’s oldest mosque.
See the Taj Mahal up close and wonder at the intricate optical illusions that decorate the marble on this masterpiece of Indian architecture.
Tour the spectacular hillside Amber Fort and wonder at the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), where the walls are covered in a mosaic of reflective and coloured glass.
Take a break from bustling cities in rural Rajasthan, where you can catch your breath and spend the night in the faded opulence of your heritage stay.
Explore several of India’s must-see sights in just a week – this itinerary is perfect for people short on time, with long travel days kept to a minimum.
Is this trip right for you?
This compact trip packs a lot in. It’s the shortest Indian trip we run in this style, perfect for those with little time and a desire to do the most with it. If you are after a more leisurely trip in North India, enter trip code HHSC on our website.
India can get extremely hot in the summer. While we aim to do our walking tours early in the morning when it’s cooler, remember to keep water on you and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt, and anything else that will protect you from the sun.
Part of travelling with Tuuur means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visit several temples on this trip and to enter them you must have clothes that cover to wrists and below the knee.
We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel. Service and accommodation in India may be different from Western standards.
Itinerary
A fast, fun, action-filled intro to North India
Trace India’s famous Golden Triangle on this eight-day trip of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Explore the icons and discover local spots in the perfect introduction to the diverse northern region of India. Begin in thriving Delhi and explore the city by rickshaw and metro. Travel to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur to see historic architecture and the 18th-century observatory. Get some respite with a rural heritage stay, then head to Agra to tick the iconic Taj Mahal (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) off your list. Before you know it, you’re back in Delhi, ordering chaat like a pro and toasting a chai to an incredible adventure.
Inclusions
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Shuttle bus, Cycle rickshaw, Auto rickshaw, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Heritage Property (1 night)
Included activities
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
Jaipur - Amber Fort
Lotwara - Village Walk
Fatehpur Sikri - Guided tour
Agra - Taj Mahal
Agra - Agra Fort
Agra - Sheroes Cafe Visit
Optional activities
Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
Delhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
Delhi - Red Fort - INR600
Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
Jaipur - City Palace - INR1200
Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory - INR200
Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
Jaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
Agra - Additional entries to Taj Mahal - INR1300
Delhi - Hidden Gems of Delhi Urban Adventure - INR4100
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate from September 1st to April 30th and last approximately 60 mins. Return transfers, tea and coffee plus light refreshments, and a certificate of flight are included in the cost. You can register your interest and pay your tour leader at your joining meeting on day 1 of your trip. Payment must be made by cash in either INR/AUD/USD/GBP or credit card and is USD 260pp (subject to change). Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions (tickets are fully refundable in case of bad weather).
3. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
Reviews (542)
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Sarah Jane
Jun 02, 2025
Excellent trip for exploring Rajasthan. A mixture of history and modern life in India- I learned so much and can’t wait to explore more! Thanks to our guide Sanjeev
Peter
Jun 02, 2025
Troy
May 14, 2025
My first intrepid tour and after this amazing tour it won’t be the last . The destinations were fantastic, could not fault any of the accomodation and we had a great group of people. Our tour leader Anand was the best and did a fantastic job in meeting everyone’s needs. Safety and responsible travel was always a priority. I’ve fallen in love with India .
Lisa
May 13, 2025
What a delight this tour of Delhi, Jaipur, Lotwara and Agra was! I highly recommend this and if you have concerns about long drives, safe roads put them aside! Our leader Karni was just the best and made our diverse group of 6 people happy and comfortable and informed! He felt like family!
Christopher
May 12, 2025
This was a great way to see so much, so quickly and yet, seemingly in an unhurried way. A fantastic combination of historic, iconic and terrific.
Heather
May 12, 2025
The Golden Triangle is a fantastic “introduction to India” trip. Excellent value for money and extremely well guided, this trip covers old Delhi, Jaipur and the Taj Mahal with many other additional sights and experiences included. In many ways the Taj Mahal is likely to be the highlight of the tour but other gems include the wonders of the Pink City, a glimpse of life in rural Rajasthan, travel to old Delhi on the metro and an opportunity to meet the most inspiring ladies at Sheroes cafe There is so much variety and fun on this trip with all the logistics being extremely well taken care of by our amazing guide Karni who ensured that every member of our wonderful group were well taken care of at all times.
Valeria
May 03, 2025
Great experience, great organization and my lovely guide (Arpitta) gave us support in all aspects, always looked for our safety, and made my birthday special. She took us to hidden gems that you would never find them, just the locals, encourage us to immerse in the culture and had a big time.
Suzanne
May 01, 2025
Dear Intrepid travellers, the Intrepid tour called India’s Golden Triangle provided an amazing 8 days experience of Northern India. Our tour leader Arpita gave us a safe and informative and fun experience and fellow travellers were a great crowd to be with. I have been scared of going to India for a long time and finally when I got her aged 50 my fears were overcome. Thank you Intrepid and Arpita!
Oliver
Apr 26, 2025
Had an incredible time on the India Golden Triangle tour with Karni as our guide. Despite the heat, it added to the adventure, and we loved experiencing the stunning sights, delicious food, and rich culture. Highly recommend!
Janet
Apr 26, 2025
I enjoyed the trip immensely. I learned so much more then I thought possible because of the leader. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about India
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