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The Classic Golden Triangle
This classic journey connects India's three most iconic cities with seamless private transfers, delivering history and architecture at a comfortable pace.
- 1
Delhi
arriving Delhi Airport
2 nights
Mughal grandeur and buzzing street food
- 2
Agra
1 night
Sunrise at the incomparable Taj Mahal
- 3
Jaipur
3 nights
Royal palaces and pink-hued fortresses
- 4
Delhi
departing Delhi Airport
Fly home from the capital
- ✦4 stops · 6 nights
A sample from our journal — written by Waypora, kept as inspiration
Use this as a starting pointThe day-by-day
Welcome to Historic Delhi
Arrive into Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Flight · Morning · New Delhi
Clear customs and meet your private driver in the arrivals hall.
Private transfer to your Chanakyapuri hotel
Transfer · Afternoon · Chanakyapuri
A 45-minute drive into the leafy diplomatic enclave.
Watch the transition from chaotic airport roads to the orderly, tree-lined avenues of Lutyens' Delhi.
Sunset walk around Lodhi Gardens
Excursion · Afternoon · Lodhi Estate
Find the atmospheric 15th-century Bara Gumbad dome as local families gather on the lawns.
Overnight in New Delhi
Accommodation · Evening · Chanakyapuri
Old and New Delhi contrasts
Sufi soul and spice walk in Old Delhi
Excursion · Morning · Old Delhi
Explore the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk with a local historian.
Taste the legendary jalebis at Old Famous Jalebi Wala, frying since 1884.
Architecture tour of Humayun’s Tomb
Excursion · Afternoon · Nizamuddin
This red sandstone masterpiece was the architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Overnight in New Delhi
Accommodation · Evening · Chanakyapuri
The Road to Agra
Private air-conditioned transfer to Agra
Transfer · Morning · Agra
Drive three hours along the Yamuna Expressway.
Explore the massive red sandstone Agra Fort
Excursion · Afternoon · Agra
Stand in the octagonal tower where Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned, looking out at the Taj.
Sunset views from Mehtab Bagh gardens
Excursion · Evening · Agra
This park across the river offers perfect crowd-free views of the Taj Mahal at dusk.
Overnight in Agra
Accommodation · Evening · Taj East Gate
Taj Sunset and Ghost Cities
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
Excursion · Morning · Agra
Arrive 45 minutes before sunrise to enter first and catch the changing marble colours.
Private transfer from Agra to Jaipur
Transfer · Afternoon · Jaipur
A five-hour drive with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri.
En-route exploration of Fatehpur Sikri
Excursion · Afternoon · Fatehpur Sikri
Hire an official local guide at the gate to bring this abandoned Mughal capital to life.
Overnight in Jaipur
Accommodation · Evening · C-Scheme
Royal Forts of Jaipur
Morning private tour of Amber Fort
Excursion · Morning · Amber Palace
Walk up the cobblestone path instead of riding elephants to protect animal welfare.
Royal history at the City Palace museum
Excursion · Afternoon · Pink City
Book the royal grandeur tour for access to the private, highly Instagrammed blue room.
Evening stroll past Hawa Mahal
At leisure · Evening · Pink City
Grab a spiced chai at The Wind View Cafe directly opposite for the best photos.
Overnight in Jaipur
Accommodation · Evening · C-Scheme
Astrology and Artisan Markets
Geometric wonders of Jantar Mantar observatory
Excursion · Morning · Pink City
The massive sundials here are incredibly accurate; stand near the Samrat Yantra to see time move.
Block printing workshop in Sanganer
Excursion · Afternoon · Sanganer
Try your hand at carving blocks and stamping natural dyes onto organic cotton threads.
Overnight in Jaipur
Accommodation · Evening · C-Scheme
Return to Delhi
Private highway transfer to Delhi Airport
Transfer · Morning · New Delhi
A direct five-hour drive to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport.
Fly out of Delhi
Flight · Afternoon · New Delhi
Depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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