The Golden Triangle Tour of India consists of three beautiful and incredible cities: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. This tour is the best introduction for first-time visitors wanting to experience the culture, heritage, art, and architecture of India.Begin your incredible journey with the “beep beep beep” of automobiles that means Welcome to Delhi! It is chaos with a purpose, and you will not be able to ignore streets and bazaars bustling with carts, cows, beggars, shoppers, and vendors. Continuing to Agra you’ll see the majestic Taj Mahal, its white marble dome steeped in romance. Next on your itinerary is the vibrant and colorful Pink City of Jaipur where you will be amazed by the beautiful mixture of art, architecture, colorfully painted elephants, sprawling forts, and rich history.Here is a sample itinerary that can be customized or changed according to the length of your stay, your choice of hotels, and your budget. We will work on every detail to provide you with a memorable Golden Triangle Tour of India.
| Day | Place | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | Arrival |
| 2 | Delhi | India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, President House, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Connaught Place, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk |
| 3 | Delhi – Agra | Agra Fort |
| 4 | Agra – Jaipur | Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri |
| 5 | Jaipur | Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar |
| 6 | Jaipur – Delhi | Departure |
You will be welcomed at the airport by a member of the Custom Tours India team, escorted to your air-conditioned car, and introduced to the chauffeur who will be with you for your entire trip. After checking into your hotel, you can relax and get used to the hustle and bustle of incredible India. If you are arriving early morning and wish to visit the city, your driver will be standing by.
Your tour guide will introduce you to the sights of Old and New Delhi: India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, President House, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Connaught Place, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Chandni Chowk. There is lot to see and experience in Delhi. You can shop in the city’s busiest bazaar, Chandni Chowk. Visit Gandhi’s memorial. Ride a rickshaw in Old Delhi. Wander through Lodhi Gardens. Take a boat ride inside the Akshardham Temple. These activities are all suggestions; your Delhi tour can be tailored to your interests. After your tour, the car and driver remain available if you want to venture out for dinner. For a treat, the best restaurant in Delhi is Indian Accent. We can help with your advance dinner reservation.
A three-hour drive takes you to Agra where the main attraction is the incredible Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz. On your arrival, check into your hotel and have a leisurely lunch. Then meet your tour guide who will walk you through the Agra Fort where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and allowed to gaze at the dome of the Taj through a tiny window. In the evening, you can experience the Taj Mahal at sunset, when it is said that the white marble shimmers with the colors of the setting sum. You can return to your hotel or explore dining options, such the excellent Pinch of Spice restaurant.
Your driver and guide will take you on an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal where you can enter the monument and stroll the lovely gardens. Mid-morning, you’ll set off for Jaipur, with a choice of two stops along the five-hour route. Fatehpur Sikri is an Indo-Islamic masterpiece which was built in the 1500s but was abandoned not 100 years later. Abhaneri is a small village where you will see the most beautiful step well in India, Chand Baori.Arriving in Jaipur, you will check-in into a heritage hotel where you can rest and dine on freshly-made naan breads and delightful curries.
Your guide will take you on a city tour where you will see the Hawa Mahal surrounded by the extensive bazaars of the Pink City. Then enjoy an elephant ride to the beautiful Amber Fort, its walls winding incredibly over the nearby hills. Then tour the City Palace, which continues to be the home of the Royal Family of Jaipur. Complete your day tour at Jantar Mantar to discover the world’s largest sundial and other incredible instruments that were built by ancient astronomers. Later relax at your hotel and perhaps visit Chokhi Dhani, a Rajasthani themed restaurant with local folk music, magicians, and a traditional puppet show.
If you would like to wake up early to experience the real India, your tour guide will take you to the colorful flower market and bustling vegetable market. You can also watch morning devotions at the beautiful Govind Dev Ji Temple and complete the morning at Gulab Ju Chai drinking a sweet and stimulating traditional tea called masala chai. You can return to your hotel for brunch and in the afternoon return to Delhi to take a flight back home. Optionally, you can stay a night in Delhi to relax before heading home or extend your stay to absorb the rich heritage of Old and New Delhi.The Golden Triangle Tour can be customized to your schedule by extending your stay in any of the cities. The team at Custom Tours India is here to make your stay in India memorable and worry free.
My unique tour
When you search "Golden Triangle tours" in the internet you get tons of sites offering you this opportunity. But CustomTours is quite different. They are *custom*. It's my second trip this route. But it is not the same route.
Gvaduha
Ride with Nand
This amazing trip started in the early morning at the Delhi airport, where our driver, Nand Singh, met us. The next 4 days we spent with him doing one of the best trips of my life. He drove us to many great places, and we enjoyed the trip very much.
Vadim
Another wonderful trip!
This was my third trip booked through Sonia and her team. I was travelling with my parents and an aunt, all of whom are in their 80's. Our plans were a little complicated as we were all coming from different locations to meet in India for a two-week tour of Kerala.
ASL345
Classic Rajasthan Private Tour
We wanted to do more than the Golden Triangle.Ranthambore (tigers), Jaisalmer and Udaipur were a must. Sonia booked all this and more besides in super hotels and havelis, with an excellent driver for the whole trip and very knowledgeable tour guides in every city.
Bluenose10
Look no father for an excellent tour company
If you are looking for a special trip to India and its beautiful varied regions, Custom Tours India is the company to contact and have plan the trip. I have been to India 5 times (all planned by CTI and Sonia) and each time,
SavannahAnnie
India my favorite country
I have been to India several times always using Custom Tours India, Sonia is a delight to work with she may not say the same for me. I travel a lot, I can say Sonia is on top of every detail which makes the trip run so smooth.
Nancy Ruby
Outstanding
This was my 4th trip to India with Custom Tours. I cannot say enough positive things about Sonia and her drivers. They go way beyond to make sure every aspect of your trip is wonderful! They treat you like family.
Stephanie C
wonderful
I worked with Sonia to arrange our trip to India. She made it a very easy experience for us, made recommendations and answered all our questions. Our hotel stays were excellent. She even booked our air tickets
Melinda W
North India Trip
We worked with Sonia at Custom Tours India during our recent trip to India. She made it a very pleasant experience for us. She booked us at great hotels (Oberoi and Taj) at reasonable price. Our hotel stays were excellent.
Shankar N
