Golden Triangle Tour Extension: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur (4N/5D)
From $820£620€730A$1,180C$1,160
Prices are per person, twin share, private departure, and are rounded. They are estimates and vary with the accommodation you choose and the season. Contact us for a final price.
This extension can be added before or after any of our tiger journeys, and every element can be tailored. Speak to our safari specialists and they will shape it around you, whether that means a romantic dinner overlooking the Taj Mahal, a family adventure through India's great forts or extra time with Jaipur's master artisans.
About This Golden Triangle Tour
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form India's Golden Triangle, three cities that together tell the story of the Mughal emperors and the Rajput kings. In a few unhurried days, this Golden Triangle tour takes you from the grand avenues and ancient bazaars of Delhi to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then on to the rose-pink city of Jaipur and the hilltop ramparts of Amber Fort. It is the perfect complement to a tiger safari, adding a chapter of royal history to your time in the wild.
Each city is revealed by a private historian, with early starts timed to beat the crowds and afternoons left free to rest or explore. You stay in the finest hotels in each city, from a family-run guest house to a former palace, chosen from our handpicked list to suit the way you like to travel. A VIP welcome at Delhi airport and chauffeur-driven private SUVs make every transfer effortless.
We travel responsibly. In Jaipur you ascend Amber Fort by private vehicle rather than by elephant, in keeping with our commitment to ethical wildlife travel. Each journey contributes to TOFTigers, winner of a Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award in 2025. The best time to travel is October to March, when days are warm and evenings cool, and every departure is private and bespoke, curated around your dates and interests.
Destinations Covered
Delhi (1 night), Agra (1 night) and Jaipur (2 nights), with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the road between Agra and Jaipur.
What You Will Experience
- The Taj Mahal at sunrise, reached by a short private buggy ride from the gate.
- Old and New Delhi with a private historian, from Humayun's Tomb to the lanes of Chandni Chowk.
- Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red-sandstone capital of the emperor Akbar.
- Amber Fort and the City Palace, the heart of Rajput Jaipur.
- A choice of handpicked hotels in every city, from owner-run guest houses to the grandest palace hotels.
- Jaipur's craft traditions, from block printing with master artisans to a vintage car drive through historic estates.
- Effortless logistics, from your VIP airport welcome to chauffeur-driven private SUV transfers throughout.
Design your journey with a safari specialist
Every journey is private, bespoke and curated around you: share a few details and one of our safari specialists will be in touch within 24 hours.
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Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary: Day by Day
Safaris included: none; this extension is a journey through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, led by private historians. If you would like to add a safari, such as a leopard safari in Jaipur's Jhalana reserve or a tiger safari in Ranthambore, and park tickets are available, we can add it at an additional cost.
Day 1: New Delhi
A VIP representative meets you on arrival and guides you swiftly through the airport or, if you are joining from one of our safaris, your chauffeur collects you from your hotel. In the late afternoon, a private historian introduces you to the city at Humayun's Tomb, the garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, before a drive past India Gate and the grand avenues of Lutyens' Delhi.
Day 2: New Delhi to Agra
Drive: about 3.5 hours (230 km)
Drive: about 3.5 hours (230 km). Begin in Old Delhi, where a cycle-rickshaw carries you through the spice market and lanes of Chandni Chowk to the Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. After lunch, drive to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway. The evening is best spent watching the Taj Mahal glow in the setting sun, from your hotel where the view allows or from Mehtab Bagh across the river.
Day 3: Agra to Jaipur
Drive: about 5 hours (240 km)
Drive: about 5 hours (240 km). Rise before dawn for the short ride by private buggy to the Taj Mahal, timed to watch the marble turn from grey to gold as the sun comes up. Return for breakfast, then explore Agra Fort, the red-sandstone citadel of the Mughal emperors. Later, drive to Jaipur, pausing at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of the emperor Akbar. You arrive in the pink city in time for dinner.
Day 4: Jaipur
A private historian guides you through the city's great monuments. The morning begins at Amber Fort, which you ascend by private vehicle, and continues through the courtyards of the City Palace and the giant astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, with a pause before the honeycomb façade of the Hawa Mahal. The afternoon is yours to shape from the leisure menu, and the evening to enjoy the gardens of your hotel as peacocks wander across the lawns.
Day 5: Jaipur to New Delhi
Drive: about 5 hours (280 km), or a flight of about 1 hour
Drive: about 5 hours (280 km), or a flight of about 1 hour. After breakfast, your chauffeur drives you back to Delhi, or to Jaipur airport for a short flight onward. You might instead continue to Ranthambore for tigers, just three and a half hours away.
A note from our planners: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we arrange your days around it. October to March brings the most comfortable weather; from April to June the days are hot, and early starts make the most of the cooler hours.
Where You Stay
Every hotel for this extension is listed below by destination, each with a label that describes its style. There are no fixed packages: you may choose any hotel in each destination, and our safari specialists will gladly arrange a stay that is not on this list. Every property is handpicked and has been used by us over many years.
Delhi (Day 1)
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Colonel's Retreat (Boutique).
A family-run guest house in a townhouse in Defence Colony, on quiet, tree-lined avenues in central Delhi. It was begun some twenty years ago by a retired army colonel and is now run by his son and daughter-in-law, with dinner served on the roof terrace.
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ITC Maurya (Luxury).
A landmark of the Diplomatic Enclave, known for its restaurants, among them Bukhara, long celebrated for its north-west frontier cuisine, and Dum Pukht. It offers established comfort and polished service in the heart of the capital.
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The Oberoi, New Delhi (Luxury).
Opened in 1965 on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, overlooking Humayun's Tomb on one side and the Delhi Golf Course on the other. Its interiors take their inspiration from Lutyens' New Delhi, and it has a wellness sanctuary, indoor and outdoor pools and several restaurants.
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Roseate House (Luxury).
A contemporary hotel of 216 rooms in Aerocity, about 4.5 km from the international airport, which makes it a practical first or last night. It has a rooftop infinity pool, a spa and a fine dining restaurant, Kheer.
Agra (Day 2)
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Tajview (Luxury).
A hotel on Fatehabad Road, a short drive from the Taj Mahal, with views of the monument from selected rooms. It is a comfortable, well-run base for a visit to the Taj at sunrise and the old city.
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ITC Mughal (Luxury).
A sprawling hotel in Taj Ganj, set in landscaped gardens, with architecture and interiors inspired by the Mughal courts. It has a spa, a pool and several restaurants, among them Peshawri, known for its north-west frontier cooking.
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The Oberoi Amarvilas (Luxury).
A Mughal-inspired hotel only a short distance from the Taj Mahal, with terraced gardens, reflecting pools and views of the monument from its rooms and terraces. A spa, a pool and fine restaurants complete a stay that is among the finest in Agra.
Jaipur (Days 3 and 4)
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Dera Mandawa (Boutique).
A small, family-run guest house in Jaipur with a handful of rooms and suites. It is known for its hands-on cultural experiences, from block printing and mural painting to cooking demonstrations, and for early walks near Amber Fort.
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Jai Mahal Palace (Heritage).
Built in 1745 as the residence of Jaipur's prime minister and now a palace hotel, set in around 18 acres of Mughal-style gardens. Its arcades, courtyards and pool recall the city's royal past, and it is a short drive from the Pink City.
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Rambagh Palace (Heritage).
The former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, opened as a hotel in 1957 and set in 47 acres of gardens. Marble halls, peacocks on the lawns and a long tradition of royal hospitality make it Jaipur's most celebrated address.
Prices
| Two guests sharing, per person | $820£620€730A$1,180C$1,160 |
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| Two guests sharing, total for two | $1,640£1,240€1,460A$2,360C$2,320 |
| Solo traveller | $1,390£1,050€1,240A$2,000C$1,970 |
| Single supplement | $570£430€510A$820C$810 |
Estimated prices, per person, based on two guests sharing one room, one safari vehicle and one car. A solo traveller pays the per-person price plus the single supplement. Prices vary with the accommodation you choose and the season, and are rounded. Contact us for a final price. See what is included
Tailored Leisure & In-Lodge Experiences
- Royal Vintage Car Tour: a chauffeured drive in a restored vintage car through Jaipur's historic estates and grand boulevards at golden hour.
- Culinary Masterclass: cook alongside a chef, from Mughal recipes in Agra to royal Rajasthani dishes in Jaipur, then dine on what you have made.
- Heritage Block Printing Workshop: print your own textile with master artisans near Jaipur, using hand-carved wooden blocks and natural dyes.
- Cultural Evening & Puppet Show: a private performance of Rajasthani folk music and traditional kathputli puppetry beneath the stars.
- Palace Spa & Wellness: unwind with signature Ayurvedic rituals and restorative treatments at your hotel.
Something Else in Mind? Our safari specialists can arrange any activity you would like, depending on the destination and your accommodation, such as a leopard safari in Jaipur's Jhalana reserve, a morning at the Wildlife SOS elephant sanctuary near Agra, or a dawn birding walk in Keoladeo National Park on the road to Jaipur.
Dining & Reservations: in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, our private concierge secures reservations at the finest restaurants each city has to offer, including hard-to-book tables, and arranges private dinners for special occasions. Share your tastes, whether a celebrated tasting menu or classic Mughlai cuisine, and we will arrange every detail.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Humayun's Tomb, Delhi: the 16th-century garden tomb that set the pattern for the Taj Mahal.
- Taj Mahal, Agra: Shah Jahan's white marble memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and the world's most celebrated monument to love.
- Agra Fort: the red-sandstone citadel from which the Mughal emperors ruled.
- Fatehpur Sikri: the capital Akbar built and abandoned within a generation, preserved almost intact.
- Amber Fort, Jaipur: one of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, rising above Maota Lake.
- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur: an 18th-century observatory of giant stone astronomical instruments.
- The Walled City of Jaipur: the planned, rose-pink city of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Four nights of handpicked accommodation, with daily breakfast
- VIP meet and greet on arrival at Delhi Airport
- All transfers in comfortable, chauffeur-driven private SUVs
- Private historian-guided sightseeing in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, including monument entrance fees
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
- Choice of select leisure activities (vintage car drive, block printing, cultural performances)
Not included: international flights, visa fees, meals not mentioned, travel insurance, personal gratuities, premium alcoholic beverages, safaris (arranged on request, subject to park ticket availability), and experiences marked “on request”.
Golden Triangle Tour FAQs
What is India's Golden Triangle?
The Golden Triangle links Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, three of India's great historic cities. Together they hold some of the country's most celebrated monuments, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Amber Fort.
Is the Taj Mahal open every day?
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we plan your sunrise visit around it.
When is the best time for a Golden Triangle tour?
October to March, when days are warm and evenings cool. From April to June the days are hot, and early starts make the most of the cooler hours.
How much driving is involved?
Delhi to Agra takes about three and a half hours on the Yamuna Expressway, and Agra to Jaipur about five hours, including a stop at Fatehpur Sikri. From Jaipur you can drive back to Delhi in about five hours or take a one-hour flight.
Can I add a tiger safari?
Yes. Ranthambore is about three and a half hours from Jaipur, making this Golden Triangle tour a natural partner for any of our tiger safaris.