Golden Triangle Places to Visit: Your Questions Answered for the 8-Day Trip

 

15 best places to visit on the 8-day Golden Triangle tour of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, shown as an illustrated skyline of forts, a domed monument and a gateway at sunset

Planning the Delhi, Jaipur and Agra circuit raises the same questions again and again. Below are the common ones, answered with details from the 8 days Golden Triangle tour, a private 7 nights and 8 days trip from Delhi.

Which places are covered in the 8-day Golden Triangle tour?

Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Govind Dev Ji Temple. On the road: Chand Baori and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh. Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Akshardham and more. The full plan is on the 8-day Golden Triangle tour page.

How many days are spent in Jaipur?

Days 1 to 3: The first day is the drive from Delhi, about 5 hours, followed by an evening at Chokhi Dhani. Day 2 covers Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan and Jal Mahal. Day 3 covers the flower and vegetable market, Govind Dev Ji aarti, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Albert Hall.

Read more: Hawa Mahal guide, Amber Fort guide, City Palace guide.

What is there to see between Jaipur and Agra?

Two stops on Day 4: Chand Baori in Abhaneri is a deep stepwell, and Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO-listed Mughal fort city. Our Fatehpur Sikri guide has the background.

What time does the Taj Mahal visit start?

Around 6:30 AM, at sunrise, on Day 5. The tour page notes that winter fog can hide the monument, so it suggests avoiding the early slot in winter. After the Taj Mahal, the day continues with marble inlay and Zardozi workshops, Agra Fort, Baby Taj and sunset at Mehtab Bagh.

Read more: Taj Mahal guide, Agra Fort guide, Baby Taj guide.

What does Delhi include?

Day 6 is the 3 to 3.5 hour drive from Agra, a Chandni Chowk rickshaw ride, India Gate, Parliament House, President's House and Akshardham. Day 7 adds Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO), Qutub Minar (UNESCO), Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple and Lodhi Gardens. Day 8 is the airport drop.

Read more: Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort and Lotus Temple or Akshardham.

Which sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Jantar Mantar, Fatehpur Sikri, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar are marked as UNESCO sites on the tour page.

What is included in the price?

A private guide, a private air-conditioned car, pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Hotels are included only if you choose that option. Meals, entrance fees and gratuities are not included. The 8 days private tour starts from $150 per adult, with a 50% deposit and the balance on the first day.

Can I choose a shorter or longer tour?

Yes. Compare the 5 days tour, 6 days tour, 7 days tour, 9 days tour, or 11 days tour. All options are listed under Golden Triangle tour packages.

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See the complete 8-day Golden Triangle itinerary with Hii Stories.

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