Golden Triangle
Mixed Board Basis 7 nights from €1,489 per person
- Included:
- Flights & taxes
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Checked baggage
- CAR licensed & bonded
- In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
- No credit card fees for Visa and Mastercard
Overview
Want to see the best of India but are limited on time? This tour could be perfect for you. It’s a jam-packed 8-day itinerary travelling in a small group in shared accommodation. You’ll visit some of the most famous parts of the country from your starting point in the dynamic city of Delhi and gain wonderful insights into the culture of India.
The tour takes you to the iconic Taj Mahal before you get the chance to explore the city of Agra and its many wonderful attractions. From here you’ll travel on to the former capital city of the Mughals and then Jaipur before you circle back for a little more time to see the best of Delhi. (GCL - AHGT)
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour through the backstreets of Delhi with a guide from the New Delhi Streetkids Project
- Visit the famous Taj Mahal
- Explore the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
- Delve into India's past at Fatehpur Sikri
- See the Palace of the Winds and the Amber Fort in the 'Pink City' of Jaipur
Details
Day 1
Delhi
Arrive at any time into the famous city of Delhi. Arrival transfer is included through the Women on Wheels project.
Day 2
Delhi/Agra
You’ll wake up and enjoy a walk through the backstreets of Delhi with a young adult guide from the New Delhi Streetkids Project. As a former street kid, your guide can really offer a fascinating insight into life here. You’ll then explore Old Delhi and travel by private vehicle to Agra for your overnight stay.
Day 3
Agra/Taj Mahal
Starting the day in Agra you’ll get the chance to look around. You’ll visit the world famous Taj Mahal, and then follow it up with a look at the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, better known as the Baby Taj and the Red Fort of Agra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 4
Dhula Village
On your fourth day you’ll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of the Mughals. It’s very well preserved and you’ll get an interesting look into India’s past. In the afternoon you'll journey to Dhula Village to delve into the rural lifestyle of Rajasthan on a scenic cycling excursion, with the option to relax by a fire underneath the stars in the evening.
Day 5-6
Jaipur
You’ll spend the next two days in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur - built according to Hindhu architectural principles it is truly unique. You’ll get the chance to visit the Palace of the Winds and the Amber Fort whilst here. You will have some free time which you can spend watching a Bollywood movie in Raj Mandi or taking a balloon ride at sunrise and float over palaces and local villages.
Day 7
Delhi
Today you will return to Delhi where you’ll get some free time which you can use to explore the city and see what more it has to offer.
Day 8
Delhi
Your tour ends today. (Transfer is not included)
If you wish to continue your trip after this tour we can tailor this to suit your needs.
- International flights
- All internal travel: private vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
- Hotels (6 nights), comfortable tented camp (1 night)
- No meals included: Allow USD195-255 for meals
- Walking tour with a guide from the New Delhi Streetkids Project, Old Delhi walk with stops at the Jama Masjid, Gurduwara, Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place.
- Visits to: Amber Fort and Fatephur Sikri, Red Fort (Agra), Taj Mahal, I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance and Abhaneri village walk and stepwell, Jaipur City Palace entrance with guided tours.
- Tour guide throughout trip, plus local guides
- Small group experience: max 15, avg 12
The weather information shown below refers to the first stop on the tour, call us and speak to one of our travel experts for the most up-to-date forecasts and weather details for your tour.
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