Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore: Taj Mahal and Tiger Safari

Our Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore joins the three great cities of North India with a tiger safari. In nine days you will walk through Old Delhi, watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, look for tigers in Ranthambore National Park and explore the forts and palaces of Jaipur. It is the best tour in India for travellers who want both heritage and wildlife.

The Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore is a private tour with your own car, driver and expert guides. Shamrock Journeys, a trusted India tour operator, has planned India tour packages since 2002.

Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore.

Duration: 9 days and 8 nights
Route: Delhi (2 nights), Agra (2 nights), Ranthambore (2 nights), Jaipur (2 nights)
Starts: Delhi. Ends: Jaipur or Delhi
Tour type: private tour with car, driver and guides
Highlights: Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri, two tiger safaris, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
Season: October to June, when Ranthambore National Park is open

Why Choose This Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore

Guests choose our Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore for five reasons.

Heritage and wildlife in one trip: Mughal monuments, Rajput forts and a tiger reserve.
Two tiger safaris: two chances to see a Bengal tiger in the wild.
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal: see it in soft morning light, before the crowds.
An easy pace: two nights in every place, so you never feel rushed.
Private and easy: your own guides, car and driver, with hotels, safaris and tickets arranged.

Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

We meet you at Delhi airport and take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the model for the Taj Mahal. Then see the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The evening is free. Your Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore has begun.

Overnight: Delhi

Day 2: Old Delhi and New Delhi

After breakfast, enjoy a heritage walk in the Mughal walled city of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk and see the Red Fort. Stop for lunch, then drive past India Gate and the President’s House in New Delhi. End the day at the Qutub Minar.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Delhi. Read more in our Delhi tour packages guide.

Day 3: Delhi to Agra

After breakfast, drive to Agra, a journey of three to four hours. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort, the home of the Mughal emperors. From its walls you get your first view of the Taj Mahal.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Agra

Day 4: Taj Mahal at Sunrise and the Mughal Heritage of Agra

Rise early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, enjoy a heritage walk in the Mughal heritage of Agra. Visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj, and Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra. These are some of the finest works of Mughal architecture in India.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Agra. Read more in our Agra tour packages guide.

Day 5: Agra to Ranthambore with Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast, drive towards Ranthambore. On the way, enjoy a heritage walk in the Mughal walled city of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s lost capital. Reach your jungle resort by evening. The wildlife part of the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore starts here.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Ranthambore. Read more in our Fatehpur Sikri tour guide.

Day 6: Tiger Safari in Ranthambore National Park

Set out early on a jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park. Look for Bengal tigers, leopards, crocodiles, deer and many birds. The afternoon is free to rest by the pool or take a nature walk. You may also visit Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inside the park.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Ranthambore. Read more in our Ranthambore safari guide.

Day 7: Morning Safari and Drive to Jaipur

Enjoy one last morning in the wild on your second safari. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, a journey of about three to four hours. The evening is free to walk through the markets of the Pink City.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Jaipur

Day 8: Jaipur, the Pink City

After breakfast, go up to Amber Fort by jeep and stop for photos at Jal Mahal. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner with folk music and dance.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Jaipur. Read more in our Jaipur tour packages guide.

Day 9: Departure from Jaipur or Delhi

After breakfast, we take you to Jaipur airport or railway station. If your flight leaves from Delhi, we drive you back to Delhi, a journey of five to six hours. Your Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore ends here.

Meals: breakfast

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, and the Red Fort and Akshardham are closed on Mondays. We change the order of the days to suit your travel dates.

Tiger Safaris in Ranthambore

The Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore includes two safaris, one by jeep and one by canter. A jeep is a small open vehicle with six seats. A canter is a larger open vehicle with about twenty seats. A trained naturalist travels with you.

The park is open from October to June. It is closed in the monsoon, from July to September.
April to June is hot, but it is the best time to see tigers, because they come to the water.
October to March has the most pleasant weather.
Safari seats are limited, so please book early. We need your passport details to reserve them.

Tigers are wild animals, so no one can promise a sighting. Two safaris give you a good chance.

What Is Included

Your Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore includes:

Eight nights in good hotels of your choice, with a jungle resort in Ranthambore
Breakfast every day and one Rajasthani dinner in Jaipur
Private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
Licensed English-speaking guide in each city
Two safaris in Ranthambore National Park, one by jeep and one by canter
Jeep ride at Amber Fort
Entry tickets to the monuments in the itinerary, including the Taj Mahal
All taxes, tolls and parking

What Is Not Included

The Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore does not include:

International and domestic flights
Lunch and other dinners
Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Camera fees at monuments
Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions guests ask most about the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore.

What is the best time for a Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore?

The Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore runs from October to June. Choose October to March for cool weather, or April to June for the best tiger sightings.

Will I see a tiger?

Ranthambore is one of the best places in India to see tigers, and many guests on our Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore do. But tigers are wild, so a sighting cannot be promised.

Is the tour suitable for children and older travellers?

Yes. The Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore is private, so we set the pace to suit you. Safari roads are bumpy, so please tell us about any back or neck problems.

Can I visit Ranthambore in the monsoon?

The main park is closed from July to September. In those months, choose our 7-day Golden Triangle tour instead.

Can I change the tour to suit me?

Yes. You can upgrade hotels, add a third safari, add a rest day or add places such as Udaipur or Varanasi to your Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore.

How much does the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore cost?

The price of the Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

Extend Your Journey

Many guests add more places to their Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore.

Rajasthan tour packages: go on to Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
Varanasi: the holy city on the Ganga.
6-day Golden Triangle tour: the classic route without the safari.
5-day Mughal heritage tour: Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri only.

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