7-Day Golden Triangle Tour: A Week in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur with the Taj Mahal
🗺️ Your 7-Day Golden Triangle India Tour Itinerary: The Perfect Week
Discover India’s golden route with Shamrock Journeys! This best 7-day Golden Triangle tour package is crafted for an immersive experience. Explore 🏛️ Delhi’s history, witness the sublime Taj Mahal at sunrise 🕌 in Agra, uncover the ruins of Fatehpur Sikri, and be captivated by 🏰 Jaipur’s royal palaces. With luxury hotels, private AC car transfers, and expert guides, we handle every detail. Book this complete India cultural tour for memories that last a lifetime.
🕌 🏛️ GOLDEN TRIANGLE 7-DAY TOUR 🌅 🏰
🏛️ 🏰 02 NIGHTS DELHI | 02 NIGHTS AGRA | 02 NIGHTS JAIPUR 🎨🌅
Our private, customizable tour is more than just sightseeing; it’s an immersive experience. You’ll wander through bustling markets, stand in awe before world wonders, savor authentic local cuisine, and create memories that will last forever.
Why Choose This 7-Day Golden Triangle India Tour?
Deeper Exploration: This extended itinerary includes more sites like Akbar’s Tomb in Agra and allows for a more relaxed, in-depth experience in each city.
Perfectly Paced Itinerary: Avoid feeling rushed. We’ve balanced iconic sightseeing with ample leisure time for personal discovery.
Private & Personalized: Your own expert driver and language tour guide, with a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensure a flexible and intimate experience.
Seamless Experience: From airport arrivals to hotel check-outs, we handle all logistics, including all entry tickets to skip the lines.
Local Expertise: Our knowledgeable guides bring history to life with captivating stories and insights you won’t find in a guidebook.
Your Detailed 7-Day Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary
Day 1: ✈️ 🏨 Arrival in Delhi – The Capital Welcomes You
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel/resort for a refreshing break. Whenever you’re ready, venture out to explore the enchanting heritage of Delhi. Enjoy your journey through this historic city!
Explore Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Humayun’s Magnificent Tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal, and Discover the fusion of tradition, spirituality, and architectural magnificence at Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. A stunning symbol of millennia-old Hindu culture, this masterpiece was built by over 8,000 global volunteers, a testament to human unity and faith. Step into a world where timeless traditions thrive in the modern age. Enjoy a leisurely evening on your own.
Day 2: 🕌 🏛️ Discovering Delhi’s Legacy – Old & New
After breakfast, begin your exploration of India’s captivating capital.
Morning – Old Delhi: Dive into the 17th century as you step into the bustling lanes of Old Delhi. Visit the magnificent Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Experience a thrilling rickshaw ride through the chaotic yet charming Chandni Chowk market—a sensory overload in the best way possible, and visit at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort (Lal Qila).
Afternoon – New Delhi: After lunch, contrast the old with the new. Drive past the grand government buildings, the India Gate war memorial, and the President’s House. Then, step into history at the towering Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a victory tower dating back to 1193.
Day 3: 🚗 🌅 Delhi to Agra – Journey to the City of Love
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Agra, the heritage city of India (approx. 3-4 hours). Check into your hotel. Your first glimpse of Agra’s grandeur is the massive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site offering stunning views and tales of the Mughal Empire. Later, visit Mehtab Bagh for breathtaking sunset photographs of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
Day 4: 🌅☀️ 🏰 The Taj Mahal & A Relaxed Agra Exploration
Rise early to experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Witness the monument glow in the morning light—an unforgettable, bucket-list moment. Return to your hotel for a leisurely breakfast. Later, visit the tranquil Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), a beautiful precursor, and Akbar’s Mausoleum in Sikandra, showcasing magnificent Mughal architecture.
Day 5: 🚗 🕌 Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast, check out and drive to the Pink City of Jaipur.
Enroute to Jaipur: Stop at the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully preserved ghost town is a fascinating showcase of Indo-Islamic architecture. Founded by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, it briefly served as the capital of the Mughal Empire, leaving a remarkable imprint on Indian town planning with its uniform architectural style and grand gateways. Continue the journey with a visit to Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a royal hunting reserve for Maharajas and the British in the 1850s, it now provides a haven for more than 370 bird and animal species.
Day 6: 🐘 🎨 🏰 The Royal Grandeur of Jaipur
After breakfast, ascend to the magnificent Amber Fort on a jeep or elephant ride. Explore its sprawling complex and explore the UNESCO Pink City of Jaipur, the vibrant capital city of Rajasthan.
Morning – Amber Fort: After breakfast, ascend to the magnificent Amber Fort on a jeep or a traditionally decorated elephant ride (subject to availability). Explore its sprawling complex of palaces, halls, and gardens set overlooking Maota Lake.
Experience Jaipur’s Elephant Village nestled in the scenic Aravali mountains, for unique interactions with majestic elephants. Activities include feeding, bathing, painting, and thrilling Elephant Safaris, creating unforgettable memories.
Afternoon – City Wonders: Return to the city to visit the City Palace, where the royal family still resides. See the fascinating collection of astronomical instruments at Jantar Mantar. Then, stop for the iconic photo opportunity at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
Evening – Cultural Immersion: Enjoy some leisure time for shopping at Johari Bazaar of Jaipur, famous for its traditional jewellery, textiles, and handicrafts.
Day 7: 👋 Departure from Jaipur/Delhi
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy the last moments in the vibrant Pink City. At the appointed time, transfer to Jaipur Airport / Station or continue driving to Delhi. You will be driven back to Delhi (approximately 5–6 hours) directly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) / Station to board your flight or train back home, carrying unforgettable memories of your 7 Days Golden Triangle tour of India.
What’s ✔️ Included & ❌ Excluded in Your Package
✅ 5 Nights’ accommodation in well-appointed 3/4/5 Star hotels on a double/twin sharing basis.
✅ Daily breakfast at all hotels.
✅ All transfers and sightseeing in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
✅ Experienced, licensed English-speaking local guides in each city.
✅Use of recreational facilities at hotels or resorts at all the places.
✅ Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur.
✅ All applicable taxes, tolls, and parking charges.
✅ Monument entrance fees as per the itinerary.
❌ Exclusions:
❌ International/Domestic airfare.
❌ Lunch and Dinner unless specified.
❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, tips, etc.
❌ Camera fees at monuments.
❌ Travel insurance.
❌ Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’.