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India's Golden Triangle
4.9
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575 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 £673(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.
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 (548)
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Heather
Aug 26, 2025
Great short trip of the northern highlights of India. A good balance of the hectic cities with quiet heritage stay. Transported by private bus makes for a pleasant time on the roads. Highly recommended
Kathleen
Aug 24, 2025
Golden Triangle was an amazing trip! The people, food, culture and monuments were all incredible. Our trip leader created a fun, safe and logistically smooth trip for our group.
Margaret
Aug 24, 2025
Did the 1 week golden triangle trip, it was an excellent way to see India in ease with our wonderful guide Ankita navigating through the more confusing cultural crosses. Great food, super safe, jam packed with worthwhile experiences!
Birgit
Aug 24, 2025
The Golden Triangle excursion is the perfect trip for anyone who has dreamed of visiting the Taj Mahal. The 8 days are well organized, informational and adventurous!
Eden
Aug 24, 2025
As a solo female traveler Intrepid’s Golden Triangle was the perfect way to experience India. What an adventure! I loved every second and can’t wait until I’m back!
Jessica
Aug 22, 2025
What an incredible trip! Intrepid is a well rounded company who know how to manage its groups. They also know how to choose group leaders who make your trip so wonderful. Surya was absolutely fantastic! He made my experience of India so memorable that im already looking at booking India again. Thank you Surya and Intepid.
Jennifer
Aug 19, 2025
We have just returned from the India Golden Triangle trip. What a fabulous experience! Our excellent tour guide Surya was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive, making sure we sampled a variety of foods and visited beautiful and interesting places. India is full of history, colour and charm. You have to go!
Charlie
Aug 19, 2025
Everything in this holiday was fantastic, we were perfectly catered for too. Special thanks to our guide, Surya, if anyone is considering booking this holiday, make sure to request him, he was absolutely fantastic
Sofia
Aug 17, 2025
I had a great time on the Golden Triangle trip in Northern India! The quantity and quality of historical sites, city markets, artisan centers, and restaurants that our guide brought us to was unmatched!
Natascha
Aug 03, 2025
This trip gave us outstanding experiences of some of India‘s treasures including monuments like the Taj Mahal, cultural impressions of both religious and social aspects of the Indian day to day life as well as their wonderful food.
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