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Golden Triangle Travel Guide
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.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Three unesco cities in a week, easy first trip to india, easy to extend and sunrise at the taj. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
Golden Triangle quick facts
- Trip length
- 3–10 days (19 itineraries)
- Best time
- October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
- Key places
- Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Mathura and Vrindavan, Orchha and Khajuraho
- Tours start in
- Delhi
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on all 19 itineraries
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on all 19 itineraries
- Suits
- First-time visitors, Families, Visitors from abroad
Best places to visit in Golden Triangle
Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur and Mathura and Vrindavan are the places our Golden Triangle itineraries are built around.
Delhi
The Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi; Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and India Gate in New Delhi.
Agra
The Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), Agra Fort, the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb and the Mehtab Bagh view of the Taj.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned red-sandstone capital, on the road from Agra to Jaipur.
Jaipur
Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal.
Mathura and Vrindavan
The birthplace of Krishna and the temples of Vrindavan, between Delhi and Agra.
Orchha and Khajuraho
Bundela palaces on the Betwa and the carved temples of Khajuraho.
Things to do
- See the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Take a cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk (paid locally)
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur
- Walk the ramparts of Amber Fort
- Watch sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh
- Add a tiger safari in Ranthambore (permits paid locally)
How many days do you need?
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 | Our 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 |
Best time to visit Golden Triangle
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. |
Suggested Golden Triangle routes
Routes from our own Golden Triangle itineraries, by trip length.
- 2 Nights / 3 Days: Delhi → Agra — Delhi and Agra: Taj Mahal Tour
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Vrindavan → Agra — Mathura, Vrindavan and Agra Tour
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur — Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Agra → Orchha → Khajuraho — Agra, Orchha and Khajuraho Tour
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Pushkar — Golden Triangle with Pushkar
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Amritsar — Golden Triangle with Amritsar
Things to consider
Getting there and around: 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).
Where you stay: Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast as listed on each package; deluxe and heritage hotels can be quoted on request.
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; the Red Fort, Akshardham and the Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays.
- Carry ID for monument entry; foreign nationals pay higher entry fees.
- Start sightseeing early in summer and carry water.
Golden Triangle travel questions
What is Golden Triangle known for?
Three unesco cities in a week, easy first trip to india, easy to extend and sunrise at the taj. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort.
How many days should I spend in Golden Triangle?
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. Our Golden Triangle itineraries run 3–10 days.
What is the best time to visit Golden Triangle?
October to March is the best time for the Golden Triangle; summer (April–June) is very hot.
Which places should I include in a Golden Triangle trip?
Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Mathura and Vrindavan and Orchha and Khajuraho. Delhi: The Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi; Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and India Gate in New Delhi.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Golden Triangle?
19 itineraries: Delhi and Agra: Taj Mahal Tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Delhi and Jaipur Tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Old and New Delhi (2 Nights / 3 Days); Mathura, Vrindavan and Agra Tour (3 Nights / 4 Days); Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (4 Nights / 5 Days); Agra, Orchha and Khajuraho Tour (5 Nights / 6 Days); and 13 more listed below.
Can a Golden Triangle itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Golden Triangle itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Golden Triangle holiday packages
All 19 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Golden Triangle, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0223 | Delhi and Agra: Taj Mahal Tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Delhi → Agra |
| 0225 | Delhi and Jaipur Tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Delhi → Jaipur |
| 0538 | Old and New Delhi | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Delhi → Red Fort → Chandni Chowk → Qutub Minar → Humayun's Tomb |
| 0224 | Mathura, Vrindavan and Agra Tour | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Vrindavan → Agra |
| 0216 | Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur |
| 0229 | Agra, Orchha and Khajuraho Tour | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Agra → Orchha → Khajuraho |
| 0217 | Golden Triangle with Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur |
| 0535 | Golden Triangle with Bharatpur | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Delhi → Agra → Bharatpur → Jaipur |
| 0534 | Golden Triangle with Mathura and Vrindavan | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Delhi → Vrindavan → Agra → Jaipur |
| 0220 | Golden Triangle with Pushkar | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Pushkar |
| 0218 | Golden Triangle with Ranthambore | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Ranthambore |
| 0222 | Golden Triangle with Amritsar | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Amritsar |
| 0536 | Golden Triangle with Orchha and Khajuraho | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Delhi → Jaipur → Agra → Orchha → Khajuraho |
| 0219 | Golden Triangle with Udaipur | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Udaipur |
| 0221 | Golden Triangle with Varanasi | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Varanasi |
| 0226 | Golden Triangle with Haridwar and Rishikesh | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh |
| 0537 | Golden Triangle with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Jodhpur → Jaisalmer |
| 0228 | Golden Triangle with Shimla | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → Shimla → Chandigarh |
| 0227 | Golden Triangle with Jodhpur and Udaipur | 9 Nights / 10 Days | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Jodhpur → Udaipur |