India’s Golden Triangle & Bhutan

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Northern India’s Golden Triangle includes the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur where you can experience the bustle of a populated city, the wonder of the Taj Mahal and the beautiful architecture of Amber Fort and the Maharaja’s City Palace. Contrast this to the quiet, peaceful Bhuddhist kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayas where you will see pastoral hamlets, r...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • See the incredible Taj Mahal
    • Tour the “Pink City” of Jaipur and ride an elephant to Amber Fort
    • Visit Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, home to the royal family
    • Interact with rural Bhutanese people
    • Hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery on a cliff about 3,000 feet above the Paro valley floor

What's this trip about?

    Northern India’s Golden Triangle includes the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur where you can experience the bustle of a populated city, the wonder of the Taj Mahal and the beautiful architecture of Amber Fort and the Maharaja’s City Palace. Contrast this to the quiet, peaceful Bhuddhist kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayas where you will see pastoral hamlets, rolling green hills, deep valleys and towering snowy peaks.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Bhutan
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Agra Fort
  • Amber Fort
  • Delhi
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Jaipur
  • Punakha
  • Red Fort
  • Taj Mahal
  • Thimpu
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • All accommodations as mentioned in itinerary

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 – 2: Delhi, India

Accommodation

:
The Oberoi Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Full day touring Old Delhi and New Delhi including the Red Fort and Humanyun’s Tomb.

Day 3: Agra, India

Accommodation

:
Oberoi Amar Vilas

Drive to Agra, home to the famous Taj Mahal monument. Visit Agra Fort and experience the Taj Mahal at sunset

Days 4 – 5: Jaipur, India

Accommodation

:
Samode Palace

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise before driving to Jaipur. En route visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Full day touring Jaipur including Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar observatory.

Day 6: Delhi, India

Accommodation

:
Trident

Drive to Delhi.

Days 7 – 8: Thimphu, Bhutan

Accommodation

:
Taj Tashi

Take a morning commercial flight from Delhi to Paro, Bhutan then drive to Thimphu. Full-day excursion around Thimphu including museums, arts school and weaving center.

Day 9: Punakha, Bhutan

Accommodation

:
Zangtogpelri Hotel or YT Hotel

Drive to Punakha over the Dochu La Pass at 10,000 feet. Visit the dzong and a traditional village farmhouse.

Days 10 – 12: Paro, Bhutan

Accommodation: Uma Paro

Drive to Paro, stopping for lunch in Thimphu. Full day sightseeing around Paro including the National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang. Hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery for spectacular views from about 3,000 feet above the valley floor.

Day 13: Depart Bhutan

International flight to Delhi then connect with flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,930
Price per day$610
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation of Tours by Passenger

If a client wishes to cancel a tour once booked, the following cancellation charges will apply.

Length of Time Before Departure and Cancellation Charges

98 days or more before departure will be Loss of deposit

97 days - 75 days is 50% of Tour Cost

74 days - 50 days is 75% of Tour Cost

49 days - 0 days will be 100% of Tour Cost

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