Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Golden Triangle
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on India’s classic circuit: majestic forts, an ancient observatory and the timeless Taj Mahal.
6Days
5Nights
5Destinations
HindiLocal language
Highlights
Why travellers choose this tour
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace in Jaipur
Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri
DelhiAbhaneriJaipurFatehpur SikriAgra
Day by day
Itinerary
- 01
On arrival in Delhi, our representative meets and greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
- 02
After breakfast, a full day of sightseeing in New Delhi: India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila, Humayun’s Tomb and Jantar Mantar. Continue to Old Delhi for Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and Raj Ghat, the Gandhi memorial. Overnight in Delhi.
- 03
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (400 km · about 6 hrs). En route, stop at Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, a stepwell that extends about 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest in India. Check in on arrival in Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.
- 04
After breakfast, an excursion to Amber Fort, where you can ascend to the fort on elephant back. In the afternoon, tour the city: Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds; the City Palace; the Jantar Mantar observatory; and the Birla Temple. Overnight in Jaipur.
- 05
After breakfast, drive to Agra (250 km · about 4.5 hrs), visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Built between 1571 and 1585, it is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture at its height. Check in at Agra, then visit Agra Fort with the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am (hall of public audience) and the Diwan-e-Khas (hall of private audience). Overnight in Agra.
- 06
After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal, built in white marble by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal; it took 22 years to complete (1630–1652). In the afternoon, drive to Delhi (220 km · about 3 hrs) for your transfer to the airport and onward flight.
Important information
Travel essentials
CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹ INR)
Time zoneGMT + 5:30
Driving sideLeft
Drinking waterBottled or filtered only
EmergencyPolice 100 · Fire 101 · Ambulance 102 · Traffic 103
Voltage220 V, 50 Hz
Power socketsTypes C, D and M
VisaIndian e-Visa via indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before travel
Basic Hindi
A few useful phrases
Namasteनमस्तेHello / goodbye
Shukriyaशुक्रियाThank you
KripyaकृपयाPlease
Yeh kahan hai?यह कहाँ है?Where is this?
Kitna door hai?कितना दूर है?How far is it?
Kitna paisa?कितना पैसा?How much does it cost?
Pani doपानी दोWater, please
Madad kijiyeमदद कीजिएPlease help me
Taste of the region
Local cuisine
Delhi street food
Chole bhature, butter chicken, parathas and chaat in Chandni Chowk.
Rajasthani rustics, Abhaneri
Dal baati churma, ker sangri with bajra roti and laal maas near Chand Baori.
Jaipur royals
A Rajasthani thali with gatta curry, pyaaz kachori and sweet ghevar.
Mughlai, Fatehpur Sikri
Biryani, tandoori chicken and stuffed kachoris en route.
Agra sweets
Petha, Mughlai paratha, bedai with aloo sabzi and dalmoth near the Taj.
To drink
Lassi, masala chai or jaljeera at every stop.
Did you know
Fun facts
Day 3
Chand Baori in Abhaneri plunges about 100 feet, with some 3,500 steps arranged in perfect geometry.
Day 4
Maharajas once made grand entrances to Amber Fort on elephant back; jeeps are now a common alternative.
Day 5
Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned only 14 years after its construction in 1571, leaving a red sandstone “ghost city”.
Day 2
Jantar Mantar in Delhi, built in 1724, uses giant stone instruments to track the movement of the stars.
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