India can be overwhelming for the first timers. The country is so diverse in languages, culinary preferences, religions and cultures that there is no one definition that defines India.
Hence, if an India visit is on your cards, a Golden Triangle India tour can be the best tour to explore Indian destinations, cultures, festivals, and architecture. A India’s Triangle Tour is best suited for first time tourist to India. It takes you to several top destinations speaking about India’s rich heritage and history.
What is a Golden Triangle Tour?
A Golden Triangle Tour is an immersive experience of India’s three significant cities – Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur that showcases this country’s best architecture, culinary treasures, festivals, vibrant bazaars and historical monuments.
Some of the destinations are so beautiful that they will leave you in awe. These three cities together form a triangle shape and hence, got its name; the Golden Triangle Tour. The tour explains the best about India’s long history of invasions, colonial rule, architectural evolution, and old trade routes which today are vibrant bazaars and nothing short of an amazing time travel to the past of this country.
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Top places to visit in Delhi on your Golden Triangle India Tour
All Golden Triangle Tours typically start from India’s capital city – Delhi. Being the center of power for centuries, the city witnessed numerous rulers, emperors, and invaders. Today, the city is not just an administrative capital; but a treasure trove of architectural finesse, culinary delights, and history etched in its every corner.
Here are some of the must visit destinations in Delhi on a Golden Triangle Tour –
- Jama Masjid – Oldest and largest mosque in India
- Humayun Tomb – First grand monument of Mughal Empire
- Qutub Minar – Tallest brick minaret of India
- Chandni Chowk Bazaar – 350+ years old Mughal-era Market
- Red Fort – Grand Fort in Delhi
- Lotus Temple – Lotus shaped modern architectural marvel
India Gate
Top places to visit in Agra on your Golden Triangle India Tour
Agra, is the second city of the Golden Triangle Tour. At a distance of around 4 hours from Delhi, this city is widely famous for Taj Mahal; the Wonder of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alongside the beautiful Taj Mahal, Agra city is dotted with several historic events which are worthy of knowing about.
Agra city was once the capital of Mughal Empire and still has avenues, markets and places of interest belonging to that area.
- Taj Mahal – the Wonder of the World
- Agra Fort – Grand Red Sandstone Fort
- Itimad-Ud-Daulah – Baby Taj also called as Jewel Box
- Mehtab Bagh – Taj Mahal view point
- Fatehpur Sikri – Short-termed Mughal capital
Top places to visit in Jaipur on your Golden Triangle India Tour
The city of Jaipur is a culmination of history, heritage, impeccable Indian architecture and cultures. The city has been a long time capital of Rajasthan and is known for its royal palaces, kings, and luxurious architecture.
The city is so royal and delved into hospitality that once the King of Jaipur painted the entire city in Pink color to welcome their guests. The city then got its name ‘ the Pink city of India’.
Here are the top places to explore in Jaipur.
- City Palace – the Royal residential palace of Jaipur
- Hawa Mahal – Wind Palace
- Jantar Mantar – A pre-modern era Astronomical Observatory
- Amer Fort – A grand citadel on Aravali mountain range
- Jal Mahal – Water Palace
- Chand Baoli – A historical step well
- Albert Hall Museum – A beautiful museum in Jaipur
Must have experience on a Golden Triangle Tour
- Local Baazar sightseeing in Delhi
- Authentic Indian food scene in Delhi
- Indian food cooking class
- Marble Inlay Art and Carpets of Agra
- Jaipur Heritage City Tour
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How many days are sufficient for a Golden Triangle Tour?
A 6 Days Golden Triangle Tour can be the best option for first time visitors to India. In 6 days, you will visit the destinations mentioned above with ease. In a Golden Triangle India Package, you will be provided with a Government-certified Tour Guide, Air Conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
Best accommodation and meals. Further, if you want to add a few more destinations, that’s also possible because India’s Golden Triangle is located well near other tourist destinations such as Ranthambore, Mathura and Vrindavan, and Rishikesh.
Golden Triangle India Tour Package Itinerary
A Golden Triangle Tour Package offers a lot of flexibility. Guests have options to choose the number of days on their Golden Triangle Tour. The ideal Golden Triangle Tour should be of minimum 6 days keeping in mind commute between cities and destinations.
A typical 6 Days Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary looks like this –
- Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – You’ll be picked from Delhi airport and will transfer to your hotel. Rest for the day. Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb. Dinner at hotel
- Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing – Visit other famous landmarks of Delhi – Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Lotus Temple, India Gate
- Day 3: Transfer to Agra – Visit Agra Fort, and Itimad-Ud-Daulah post your Agra arrival. Explore the art of Marble Inlay or Mughal Carpets. Overnight stay at hotel
- Day 4: Sunrise Taj Mahal Sightseeing and depart to Jaipur – Experience the surreal beauty of Taj Mahal during the sunrise. Post breakfast, transfer to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
- Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing – Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, Albert Hall Museum
- Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing – City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Jaipur Heritage City Walk
How can you find and book the best Golden Triangle Tour?
A Golden Triangle India tour can be booked with a Government-certified Travel Agency like Agra Trip Packages where we provide end to end travel experiences of top Indian destinations. Our Government-licensed tour guides are fluent in different languages so as to make it easy for global travelers to understand better about India.
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