9 Day Golden Triangle of India

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a visit to Gandhi Smriti, the official residence of Mahatma Gandhi that serves now as a museum
    • Rickshaw ride along the lanes of Chandni Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal royalty
    • Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors
    • Visit the Taj Mahal, the most perfect architectural monument in the world †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    3 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Around the World
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-New Delhi, New Delhi-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 7 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights New Delhi 2 nights Jaipur 2 nights Agra Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
    • 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for India
Depart for India

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in New Delhi
Welcome to India! Arrive in the energetic capital city of New Delhi; meet your representative and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and relax after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone Overnight: New Delhi

DAY 3, Tuesday - Old & New Delhi City Tour
Begin in the walled city of Old Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Travel along the winding streets to Jama Masjid, the largest and best known mosque in India. On a cycle rickshaw, continue along the lanes of Chandni Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal ro...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Travel to Jaipur, India's Pink City
Depart New Delhi to Jaipur, gateway to the desert state of Rajasthan. En route, stop for some photos at the graceful sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, the world's tallest brick minaret, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in glorious Jaipur, with its stucco build...
DAY 5, Thursday - Amber Fort, Jaipur
Excursion to the spectacular Amber Fort, a stunning fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors. Ascend the hill to the ramparts by jeep. From here, see the panoramic views of Jaipur's original city walls and the lake below. Stop for refreshment...
DAY 6, Friday - Travel to Agra via Abhaneri
Depart Jaipur to the small ancient village of Abhaneri in northern Rajasthan. Begin at Chand Baori, one of the largest step wells in India, fortified on all sides. This unique idea was conceived by the early natives to work as a water reservoir, located adjacent to the t...
DAY 7, Saturday - Taj Mahal
A memorable day as you visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen. Perhaps, this is the most perfect architectural monument in the world, built of white marble and precious stones over a 22 year period - considered t...
DAY 8, Sunday - Travel Back to New Delhi
Depart Agra this morning and return to New Delhi on your last day in India. Upon arrival, time to freshen up before tonight's festivities. Tonight at dinner, bid goodbye to your Tour Manager Overnight: New Delhi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Monday - Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,509
Price per day$168
Last Updated: 4/14/2024
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$829
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$829
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06 Aug 2024
$829
$2,229
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$2,329

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Optional Activities
Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with Cultural Performance Enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a popular local restaurant. You’ll be entertained by performers in traditional attire with folk dance and music. This is a typical folklore show, not to be construed as a professional performance. Included will be an amateur puppet show, dancing with props and audience participation. Transfers to and from the venue are included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $29 Half Day Agra Tour Afternoon visit to the red sandstone Agra Fort, built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1568. The Fort's incredible maze of courtyards, marble mosques and lavish private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Next, to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah "a jewel box” built of the finest Indian marble embellished with mosaics and inlay of semi-precious stones. In the central chamber, view the yellow marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and his wife, hand-painted with floral decorations and screens of geometric latticework. Based on its layout, designs and latticework, this mausoleum is considered the imminent precursor to the Taj Mahal. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $29 Half Day Jaipur Tour The afternoon city tour of Jaipur begins at the magnificent 18th century Jantar Mantar Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of Winds" built in 1799, with its lacy ornamental façade, allowing royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Later, the tour continues to the opulent City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style, now a grand museum with an extraordinary collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $23 Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with Cultural Performance Enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a popular local restaurant. You’ll be entertained by performers in traditional attire with folk dance and music. This is a typical folklore show, not to be construed as a professional performance. Included will be an amateur puppet show, dancing with props and audience participation. Transfers to and from the venue are included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $29 Half Day Agra Tour Afternoon visit to the red sandstone Agra Fort, built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1568. The Fort's incredible maze of courtyards, marble mosques and lavish private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Next, to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah "a jewel box” built of the finest Indian marble embellished with mosaics and inlay of semi-precious stones. In the central chamber, view the yellow marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and his wife, hand-painted with floral decorations and screens of geometric latticework. Based on its layout, designs and latticework, this mausoleum is considered the imminent precursor to the Taj Mahal. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $29 Half Day Jaipur Tour The afternoon city tour of Jaipur begins at the magnificent 18th century Jantar Mantar Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of Winds" built in 1799, with its lacy ornamental façade, allowing royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Later, the tour continues to the opulent City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style, now a grand museum with an extraordinary collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $23 Dinner at Local Jaipur Restaurant with Cultural Performance Enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine at a popular local restaurant. You’ll be entertained by performers in traditional attire with folk dance and music. This is a typical folklore show, not to be construed as a professional performance. Included will be an amateur puppet show, dancing with props and audience participation. Transfers to and from the venue are included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $29 Half Day Agra Tour Afternoon visit to the red sandstone Agra Fort, built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1568. The Fort's incredible maze of courtyards, marble mosques and lavish private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Next, to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah "a jewel box” built of the finest Indian marble embellished with mosaics and inlay of semi-precious stones. In the central chamber, view the yellow marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and his wife, hand-painted with floral decorations and screens of geometric latticework. Based on its layout, designs and latticework, this mausoleum is considered the imminent precursor to the Taj Mahal. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $29 Half Day Jaipur Tour The afternoon city tour of Jaipur begins at the magnificent 18th century Jantar Mantar Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of Winds" built in 1799, with its lacy ornamental façade, allowing royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Later, the tour continues to the opulent City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style, now a grand museum with an extraordinary collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $23
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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