Golden Triangle Tours India | 8 Day Tour from £3,250pp

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1-3	Delhi 1	Old Delhi by rickshaw; Humayun’s tomb; Gandhi's eternal flame and India Gate	The Imperial
3-5	Agra and the Taj Mahal 2	Taj Mahal at sunrise; Agra Fort	Oberoi Amarvilas
5-8	Jaipur 3	Amber Fort; Walking tour of the Pink City; Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and City Palace	Rambagh Palace

Sample itinerary in full

Remember: Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.

DAYS 1-3 | Delhi

Highlights: Old Delhi by rickshaw; Humayun’s tomb; Gandhi's eternal flame and India Gate

Arriving in India necessitates a soft entry. Check in at The Imperial to satisfy your yearnings for art and provide a dose of colonial history. Your Yonder driver and guide will be on hand to take you out exploring. Humayun’s tomb, Gandhi’s eternal flame and India Gate will all be on the agenda. If you’ve got the energy, get out onto the streets of Old Delhi and absorb your surroundings. It’s like nowhere else on earth.

Highlights

Delhi full day city tour

(Included full-day tour)

While Old Delhi unravels the old charm and speaks volumes about India’s history, culture, and tradition, enchanting New Delhi exhibits the picture of modern India. The tour will begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Later, visit Chandni Chowk, Asia’s largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars, and people (most of the shops remain closed on Sundays). Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Also, visit the Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Proceed towards New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The first stop will be a UNESCO World Heritage site – Qutub Minar, the second tallest minar in India. It is made of red stone and marble, covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur’an. Later, visit the 16th-century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. The tour of Imperial Delhi will also include a drive past India Gate, the 42m high War Memorial Arch, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings, and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.

Your included hotel

The Imperial

Your alternative hotel choices

The Lodhi

The Claridges

DAYS 3-5 | Agra and the Taj Mahal

Highlights: Taj Mahal at sunrise; Agra Fort

Our favourite way to arrive in Agra is on the express train from Delhi. An early morning start means being part of the daily life in India… but from the comforts of a first-class carriage. In Agra, check into the Oberoi Amarvilas for your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal. Spend a couple of days at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Chandni Bazar.

Highlights

Taj Mahal sunrise walk

(Included half-day tour)

It is fitting to witness the extraordinary monument, the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), during the first light of day, as its exemplary beauty is truly awe-inspiring and will leave an indelible memory. This early time of day is when the site is least crowded, providing a peaceful and serene experience of the world’s most romantic landmark.

Tour of Agra Fort

(Included half-day tour)

Known as the Red Fort of Agra, this walled imperial city was founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). It’s a well-deserving UNESCO World Heritage site located just 2.5 kilometres from the famous Taj Mahal. The palaces, grand mosques, and elaborate public halls within the fort are crafted from pink-red sandstone, bearing testament to an era when Indo-Muslim art, strongly influenced by Persia, flourished. Emperor Shah Jahan, known for constructing the Taj Mahal in memory of his deceased wife, was later imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb within the Agra Fort. Shah Jahan is said to have passed away in the Musamman Burj, a marble tower he himself had built, providing one of the most captivating views of the Taj Mahal.

Your included hotel

Oberoi Amarvilas

Your alternative hotel choices

Trident Agra

DAYS 5-8 | Jaipur

Highlights: Amber Fort; Walking tour of the Pink City; Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and City Palace

The pink city never fails to deliver. The sounds, sights and sounds of this royal capital are spellbinding. You’ll be bowled over by the architecture and the forward thinking of the maharajas who built the city, its palaces and observatory. And perhaps the crowning glory is the spectacular fairytale Ajmer Fort high on a hill a short drive from Jaipur. Your home from home, the Rambagh Palace, is befitting of the stature of the city. From Jaipur you’ll fly back to Delhi to connect with your international flight.

Highlights

Jaipur City Palace tour

(Included half-day tour)

The City Palace is a captivating architectural marvel that seamlessly blends elements from various styles, such as Mughal, European, Rajput, and the Indian Shilpa Shastra. This exquisite design is evident in its array of palaces, pavilions, gardens, and temples. The palace complex now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, a significant cultural repository. Among the many striking structures within the complex, the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, and Shri Govind Dev Temple stand out as prominent and frequently visited highlights.

Jeep ride at Amber Fort

(Included half-day tour)

The journey to the fort through Amber village is truly picturesque and offers a glimpse into the vibrant Rajasthani culture. Upon reaching the summit of Amer Fort, take a leisurely stroll through the expansive complex of courtyards and halls. The Amer Fort, constructed by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century and later completed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century, boasts grand architecture. Its expansive ramparts, sequence of gates, and cobblestone pathways provide a commanding view over Maota Lake. Prominent structures within the fort include the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure).

Your included hotel