Golden Triangle with Varanasi
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Golden Triangle tour packages link Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur's Amber Fort — with extensions to Ranthambore, Udaipur, Pushkar, Varanasi, Amritsar, Rishikesh, Shimla, Mathura–Vrindavan, Bharatpur, Orchha and Khajuraho, and Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, plus an Old and New Delhi city break. Our itineraries run 3 to 10 days from Delhi, with standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and breakfast.
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In short: Three days covers Delhi and Agra or Delhi and Jaipur; five days covers the classic Golden Triangle; allow 7–10 days to add Ranthambore, Udaipur, Pushkar, Varanasi, Amritsar or Rishikesh. October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
Three days covers Delhi and Agra or Delhi and Jaipur; five days covers the classic Golden Triangle; allow 7–10 days to add Ranthambore, Udaipur, Pushkar, Varanasi, Amritsar or Rishikesh.
| Trip length | What it covers | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Delhi and the Taj Mahal | Delhi and Agra: Taj Mahal Tour |
| 5 days | Classic Golden Triangle | Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur |
| 7 days | With Ranthambore tiger safaris | Golden Triangle with Ranthambore |
| 8 days | With Varanasi and the Ganga aarti | Golden Triangle with Varanasi |
October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October – March | Best season | Pleasant days; mornings can be foggy in December and January. |
| April – June | Summer | Very hot; sightseeing is best early in the morning and late afternoon. |
| July – September | Monsoon | Humid with rain; fewer visitors, and Ranthambore's main zones close. |
The cost of a Golden Triangle tour depends mainly on the number of nights, the hotel category, the season and the number of travellers. We quote each trip for your dates; flights or trains for extensions such as Varanasi or Amritsar are extra.
The Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi; Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and India Gate in New Delhi.
The Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), Agra Fort, the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb and the Mehtab Bagh view of the Taj.
Akbar's abandoned red-sandstone capital, on the road from Agra to Jaipur.
Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal.
The birthplace of Krishna and the temples of Vrindavan, between Delhi and Agra.
Bundela palaces on the Betwa and the carved temples of Khajuraho.
Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast as listed on each package; deluxe and heritage hotels can be quoted on request.
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).
The best-known sights of India in under a week.
Short drives and famous monuments; plan around the Friday closing of the Taj Mahal.
Starts and ends in Delhi, with easy extensions by road, train or flight.
Travel tips from our team
Standard packages include standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast, transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary, and travel assistance. Monument entry fees, rickshaw and boat rides, and safari permits are paid locally. Each package page lists its exact inclusions and exclusions.
Five days covers Delhi, Agra and Jaipur; six days gives you a full day in Jaipur.
Friday. Our itineraries are planned around it; tell us your dates and we will check.
October to March.
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Content reviewed 8 Oct 2026 by Holiday Guru Travel.
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