Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle with Orchha and Khajuraho
7 Nights / 8 Days
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho
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Package ID 0228
Golden Triangle with Shimla
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Nine days combining the Golden Triangle with the hills: Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, then two nights in Shimla and a night in Chandigarh.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Golden Triangle with Shimla is a 8-night, 9-day tour from Delhi that also covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kufri and Chandigarh. It starts in Delhi and ends in Delhi. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0228
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Places
- Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Shimla, Kufri, Chandigarh
- Starts
- Delhi
- Ends
- Delhi
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0228
- Tour
- Golden Triangle with Shimla
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Destination
- Golden Triangle
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Monument entry fees are paid locally. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; the Red Fort, Akshardham and the Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Delhi – sightseeing
Arrive in Delhi, where our representative meets you. In the afternoon, visit Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and India Gate. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Overnight: Delhi
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Day 2 — Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra (about 230 km, 4 hours) on the Yamuna Expressway. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort and the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb, often called the Baby Taj, and watch sunset over the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh across the river. Overnight stay in Agra.
Overnight: Agra
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Day 3 — Taj Mahal – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise (closed on Fridays). After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (about 240 km, 5 hours), stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Overnight: Jaipur
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Day 4 — Amber Fort and the Pink City
After breakfast, drive to Amber Fort on its hill above Maota Lake, stopping for a photo of the Jal Mahal on the way. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Hawa Mahal, and shop in Johari and Bapu bazaars. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Overnight: Jaipur
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Day 5 — Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi (about 280 km, 5–6 hours). Overnight stay in Delhi.
Overnight: Delhi
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Day 6 — Delhi to Shimla
After an early breakfast, drive to Shimla (about 350 km, 8–9 hours) by way of Chandigarh and the Kalka–Shimla highway. Evening on the Mall Road and the Ridge. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Overnight: Shimla
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Day 7 — Kufri and Shimla
After breakfast, drive to Kufri (about 16 km) for views of the snow ranges and pony rides (paid locally). In the afternoon, visit the Jakhoo temple and the Viceregal Lodge (entry paid locally). Overnight stay in Shimla.
Overnight: Shimla
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Day 8 — Shimla to Chandigarh
After breakfast, drive down to Chandigarh (about 115 km, 3–4 hours). Visit Nek Chand's Rock Garden and walk by Sukhna Lake in the evening. Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
Overnight: Chandigarh
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Day 9 — Chandigarh to Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Delhi (about 250 km, 5 hours). The tour ends in Delhi.
Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → Shimla → Chandigarh
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Delhi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 2 | Agra | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–4 | Jaipur | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Delhi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 6–7 | Shimla | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 8 | Chandigarh | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Golden Triangle with Shimla?
For this 8-night tour of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Golden Triangle with Shimla cover?
The route is Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → Shimla → Chandigarh. Overnight stays: 1 night in Delhi, 1 night in Agra, 2 nights in Jaipur, 1 night in Delhi, 2 nights in Shimla and 1 night in Chandigarh.
How long is the Golden Triangle with Shimla, and where does it start and end?
8 nights and 9 days (8 Nights / 9 Days). It starts in Delhi (Day 1: Arrive in Delhi – sightseeing) and ends in Delhi (Day 9: Chandigarh to Delhi).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Golden Triangle with Shimla?
No. The Golden Triangle with Shimla starts from Delhi and ends in Delhi, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Golden Triangle with Shimla?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh. This applies to all 8 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Golden Triangle with Shimla?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh each morning after an overnight stay, so 8 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 9). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Golden Triangle with Shimla itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 8-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Golden Triangle trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Golden Triangle trip
Best time: October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
Tours start in Delhi, with pick-up from the airport or railway station and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package. Delhi–Agra is about 230 km (4 hours), Agra–Jaipur about 240 km (5 hours) and Jaipur–Delhi about 280 km (5–6 hours).
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