Golden Triangle india Tour with Taj Mahal - holiday packages - Itinerary and rates

India's Golden Triangle - Economy Tour

With India as a stage of Opera, we invite you take a take a journey of Indian heritage and culture thru our finely crafted tour of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra - the Golden Triangle of India.. This package unfolds the architectural marvels of Royal Dynasty of Mewar and Mughal Era, while The climax being the visit to the Ode of love – The Taj Mahal!

India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit showcases India's great cultural gems and includes 3 destinations Delhi (India's capital), Agra (including the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur ( Rajasthan' Capital).

Golden Triangle Details

Golden triangle trip itinerary  lasts 7 or 8 days and trip starts and ends in Delhi. The circuit overall distance is about 1000 km by road.

Delhi to Agra - First leg of the tour takes only 1.5 hours through Yamuna Express Highway between Delhi and Agra.

The faster Shatabdi train runs between Delhi and Agra, and also Delhi and Jaipur.

The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map.

Golden Triangle Economy Package- Inclusions

• Pick and Drop from Delhi Airport/Railway station
• 2 Nights stay in Jaipur Hotel.
• 2 Nights stay at Delhi Hotel.
• 1 Night stay at Agra hotel
• Local sight-seeing Delhi, Agra - Jaipur .
• Below 05 years child complimentary with parents sharing basis.
• Accommodation in a Double Sharing room with 03 Extra Bed
• All arrival & departure transfers, long drives and sightseeing by a chauffeur driven private Air-conditioned Vehicle 16 seated Tempo Travler/Similar.
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Delhi- Agra – Delhi Transfer by Cab etc.

Golden Triangle Tour package Rates - Economy

• 4 Pax/ 1 Family - Package Cost Rs. 11999/- per person for family of 4
• 10 pax/2 families - Package Cost Rs. 9999/- per person for 10 Pax Group
• 15 Pax/4 families - Package Cost Rs. 8999/- per person for 10 Pax Group

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Economy -Hotel Used and night stay 

• 02 Night at Delhi - Hotel TJS Royale // Gold Inn
• 02 Night at Jaipur - Hotel The Crown Jaipur
• 01 Night at Agra - Hotel Mani Ram Palace

Golden Triangle Group Tour package with - Package Itinerary.

Day 01/ :- Delhi :-  Pick up from Delhi Airport and proceed to hotel.  Explore main attractions of Delhi,  Humayun's Tomb , Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk followed by drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Akshar Dham.

Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02 :-  Delhi to Agra :-  After morning breakfast, proceed to Agra and check in the hotel & proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (precious and semi precious stone inlay) work.

Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodhis.

Overnight in Agra Hotel .

Day 03 / : Agra – Jaipur via  FATHEPURSIKRI sightseeing :-  After morning breakfast, proceed check out for hotel and drive to Jaipur on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - built in Red Sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to emperor Akbar, While in Fatehpur Sikri, See Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, The Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza.

In the late afternoon, continue drive to Jaipur and check into hotel.

overnight at Jaipur.

Day 04 / Jaipur Sightseeing :- After breakfast, start exploring the Pink City and Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.

In the evening enjoy the beauty of Hawa Mahal, and visit Pink city local market.

Later back to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 05 / :- Jaipur - Delhi :- After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Delhi. check in hotel. Evening your leisure, overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 06/ :- Delhi sightseeing & Drop :- After breakfast check out from hotel and visit remaining Delhi sightseeing like Cannaught Place, Janpath, Main shopping areas like South Extension..

Overnight at Delhi or proceed to Airport

Tour End.

Exclusions:-

• Travel insurance.
• Flight Ticket/ Train Ticket.
• Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, gratuities etc.
• Entrance Fees and Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest.

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About Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is not just another world heritage site. It is an ode of immortal love born out from the human emotion of passion, grief and ambition. Dreamed by Mughal Emperor,  Taj Mahal is the masterpiece built to endure. Combined with passion of perfection, engineered architecture, meticulous craftsmanship and timeless cultivated classiness, Taj Mahal is born out of highest quality of marble and craftsmanship. It’s found in the verses of poems and in lyrics of songs. It’s there in our hearts and its there to last for centuries ahead.

We at www.holidaytravel.co have created  this special package with luxury and ethnic stay in Delhi,Jaipur and Agra.

Golden Triangle circuit of India - Fairs and Festivals

Taj Mahautsav

Every year Taj Mahautsav is celebrated in months of February and is famed by the celebrated artists from all across the India. Frequented by the literary circles and tourist alike it is much awaited event of the year. Gaunger and Teej festivals are the most important festivals of Jaipur and are associated with the Indian married ladies. The Literary festival is held at both Jaipur and Delhi. It is recommended that while in Delhi consider going at Indian Habitat Centre for the theatre, music and film screenings. Kindly check the monthly event calendar of the centre.

Places of interest in Delhi

Red Fort

“Evolved from the pages of Mughal History of India, Red fort is the celebration of Indian Independence.” The venue of the Independence Day Speech, it attracts huge crowds on 15^th august every year. Crafted with red sand stone in 17^th century it is also known by the name Lal Quila(Lal –Red, Quila-Fort in Hindi).A major destination in tourist circuit of Delhi, sound and light show organized in evening takes  the guests to the Era of  Mughal history and Indian Independence.

ISKON,Delhi

A refuge in feats of Lord Krishna, ISKON is the sacred place to meditate and experience the peace in total tranquility. Devoid of any clutter generally associated with Indian Temples,ISKON offers the clean, pure and holistic enjoinment for personal enlightment.Evenings are marked by Aarti Rituals. The restaurant of ISKON ,Govinda is known for its rich vegetarian and holistic food.The buffet comes with snacks,salads,pastas,Chinese and truly Indian Delights.(The Jaljra,Kufi,pure rasgullas and gulabjamuns are the must eat).

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Places of Interest in Agra

Taj Mahal

The inspiration of poets and lyrists; Taj Mahal is a love monument.Built in 17th century by Mughal Emperor Sahajan in remembrance of his beloved wife Noorjahan, it is now the eternal resting place for the Royal Couple.The sheer blend of Persian and Mughal architecture carved out of white marble, Taj Mahal comes under the World Heritage site of UNESCO. The four minarets and the central dome are decorated with calligraphy, stone inlay carving and flower motifs. Taj Mahal was built by the bank of River Yammuna and have a well designed drainage system in the premise to prevent water logging during rains. In present times it is referred as the love monuments and is visited by the newlyweds and seasoned couples alike. So if your historian, a poet, a lover or traveler; Taj Mahal, with the aura of unconditional love will simulate your senses with nostalgia.

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Places of Interest in Jaipur

Amber Fort

The architecture of the Amer Fort speaks the volumes of the defense mechanism and war strategies for the kingdom of Mewar.Embarked by the tales of Bravery, honor and courage; the fort of amber has witness the many historical events. Situated about 11km away from the city,the foundation of Amber Fort was initiated by Raja Man Singh and completed by Raja Jai Sing.The authentic interfusion of the fort is the blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, it is build by Red Stone. The interiors of the period rooms are ornamented by with murals and glasswork craft. Even in winters, while you travel to Amber fort take a big sun hat and sunglasses and avoid going in hot sunny day.

Hawa Mahal

The Pink City of Jaipur was designed and constructed by the architecture Lal Chand Ustad .The Hawa Mahal is one of the well known geniuses offering by Lal Chand Ustad. Hawa(Air) Mahal is the well ventilated airy structure with 900 small windows to keep the interiors cooler than outside. It was used by the Royal ladies and their aides to watch the war and festive processions from the windows.

Jantar Mantar

An integrated complex of Astronomical structures depicts the early stage of astronomy.Commisioned by Raja Jai Singh in the times of Emperor Akbar, it is one of the five observatory built to understand cosmological concepts. It has instruments architectural structures to tell time and constellation. It is frequented by the historians and students of Vedic sciences. A local guide is well trained to explain the science behind each architectural instrument, however for a better insight employ a local history student or go there with well researched documents.

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Recommended 5 Star Hotels for Golden Triangle Tour

Recommended 5 star in Jaipur- For Golden Triangle Tour 

• Holiday Inn Jaipur - https://holidayinnjaipur.com/
• The Lalit Jaipur - https://www.thelalit.com/the-lalit-jaipur/photogallery-en.html
• Umaid Bhawan Heritage - https://www.umaidbhawan.com/
• Royal Orchid Central - https://www.royalorchidhotels.com/regenta-central-jaipur/room-type.asp

Recommended 5 star in Agra- For Golden Triangle Tour 

• Radisson Blu - https://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-agra
• Wyndham Grand - https://wyndhamgrandagra.com/
• Jaypee Palace - https://www.jaypeehotels.com/SPA/agra
• Hotel Clarks Shiraz - https://www.hotelclarksshiraz.com/

Recommended 5 star Delhi Hotels - For Golden Triangle Tour

• The Lalit - https://www.thelalit.com/the-lalit-new-delhi/photogallery-en.html
• Holiday Inn - https://holidayinn.hotelsgroup.in/holiday-inn-new-delhi.html
• The Leela Palace - https://www.theleela.com/locations/new-delhi/rooms-and-suites
• Eros Hotel - https://www.eroshotels.co.in/ 

Golden Triangle Tour package with Nainital site seeing - Enjoy Desert with Himalayas

• Package cost Rs. 14900/- per person together 15 pax  with hotel lalit jaipur
• Meal Plan :- MAPAI ( Breakfast or Dinner )
• Package Duration :- 5N/06D
• Destination Covered :- Agra- Delhi -Jaipur-Delhi-Nainial
• Hotel Used :-
  • Jaipur :- Hotel Lalit 
  • Delhi :- Hotel TJS Royale
  • Agra :- Hotel Maniram Palace 

Golden Triangle Tour With Nainital Site Seeing Option

If we add one Hill station ( Nanital ) then suggested itinerary and package cost given below with hotel Lalit in Jaipur :- 

• No. Of person :- 15 pax
• Meal Plan :- MAPAI ( Breakfast & Dinner )
• Package duration :- 06N/07D
• Package Cost Rs.21000 /- per person together 15 pax with hotel Lalit in Jaipur
• Hotel Used :- 
  • Jaipur :- Hotel Lalit 
  • Agra :- Maniram Palace
  • Delhi :- Hotel TJS Royale
  • Nanital :- Hotel Earls Court // Tal Paradise

Golden Traingle Tour with 3 star Hotels in Jaipur

If we take 3* hotel in Jaipur then cost will be RS. 15000/- per person together 15 pax

Hotel used :-

• Jaipur :- Hotel Crown Jaipur
• Agra :- Maniram Palace
• Delhi :- Hotel TJS Royale
• Nanital :- Hotel Earls Court // Tal Paradise

Golden Triangle Tour with Nainital - Itinerary

Day 01/ :- Delhi :-  Pick up from Delhi Airport and proceed to hotel, New Delhi: designed and built by the British in the 1920's it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit two monuments from’s past Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Akshar Dham. And overnight at Delhi.

Day 02 / :- Delhi - Jaipur via  FATHEPURSIKRI sightseeing ( 280 Km ):-  After morning breakfast proceed check out for hotel and drive to Jaipur on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - built in Red Sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to emperor Akbar, an example of robust stability combined with originality each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, The Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza, then continue drive to Jaipur and check into hotel. and overnight at Jaipur.

Day 03 / Jaipur Sightseeing :- After breakfast start exploring the Pink City and Cover Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, in the evening enjoy the beauty of Hawa Mahal, and visit Pink city local market, Later back to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 04 :-  Jaipur - Agra ( 250 KM ):-  After morning breakfast proceed to Agra check in the hotel. In the afternoon reach and check in at your hotel. Then proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (precious and semi precious stone inlay) work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis  Then back to hotel and overnight .

Day 05 :- Agra - Nanital ( 380 Km )  :- After breakfast proceed to Nanital, after long journey reach Nanital, check in hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 :- Nanital Sightseeing :- After Breakfast Arrive to the Lake tour (Bhimtal, Sattal, Nakuchiatal, Fruit Market and Bhowali, Tiffin Top, ) then back to Nainital strolling at Mall road and visit Famous Naina Devi Mandir then Back to the hotel, over night stay....

Day 07 :-  Nanital - Delhi Drop (320 km ) :- After breakfast check out from hotel and back to Delhi. after reach Delhi, drop to you Airport.  

Golden Triangle Bonus Guide for Travellers

WHAT IS THE 'GOLDEN TRIANGLE'?

The Golden Triangle is a classic introduction to India. Delhi is the Capital of India, and also the previous seat of Mughal, british empires, you can be in Delhi for months but still can not fathom it, 2nd city is Agra, Which was once the heart of the Moghul empire, boasts the unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal, World's 7th wonder.  if you've never been to the subcontinent before, start with Golden Traingle Tour. Third destination - Jaipur, capital of the largely desert state of Rajasthan, is home to some of Asia's best bazaars. 

What to see in Delhi

Delhi's chief "sight" is its street life. Greatest Attractions are in "Old" Delhi, established in the 17th century and boasts of Jama Masjid (Great Mosque), Lively Chandni Chowk, Massive Red Fort and To the south, British-built Lutyan's New Delhi, boutiques and cafés of Connaught Place, The imperial mall, Rajpath, mighty arch of India Gate.

What to see in Jaipur

Also known as the Pink City after its red-washed buildings, Jaipur boasts of numerous monuments including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal - an ornate five-storey façade, designed to allow the women of the royal household to observe.

What to see in Agra

Completing the triangle is Agra - which boasts grand Moghul fort in the city centre and the ethereally beautiful Taj Mahal.The marble mausoleum is most popular tourist site in India - an astounding and mesmerising building. In addition, Agra offers other jewelled tombs and architectural marvels.

Best Staying Options In Agra

Best Hotel is Oberoi Amarvilas at Taj East Gate Road, less than 500m from the Taj Mahal and offers great views of Taj from each of its 105 bedrooms.

2nd Choice can be four-star Clarks Shiraz, a deluxe double facing the Taj Mahal costs Rs6,500 (£74).

Best Staying Options In Jaipur

Opt for a pleasant three-star Umaid Bhawan - a modern building on a residential street done up as a heritage-style palace. 

Best Staying Options In Delhi

Decent mid-range hotels in Delhi include Nirula's, Alka in Cannaught Place

Best Restaurants to Eat

Banana Leaf, at N-12 Connaught Place Delhi, a good family-style restaurant serving up South Indian specialities. 

Nirula's, at L-135 Connaught Place is also a good option

Barista in Delhi & Jaipur ( opposite the Raj Mandir cinema) are good options for wraps, paninis.

LMB restaurant on Johari Bazaar- Jaipur is a favoured optiion where all the food is pure vegetarian.

In Agra, avoid the hole-in-the-wall restaurants occupying the alleys around the Taj Mahal, Instead head for hotel restaurants

Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho Orcha

Duration : Golden Triangle Tours with Orchha and Khajuraho 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destination Covering : Delhi – Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Delhi

Economy - Hotel Used and Night stay

• 2 Night at Delhi Hotel TJS Royale // Gold Inn
• 1 Night at Agra Hotel Mani Ram Palace
• 2 Night at Jaipur Hotel The Crown Jaipur
• 2 Night at Orchha Betwa Retreat-MPTDC
• 2 Night at Khajuraho Hotel Jhankar-MPTDC

Flight Rates:

Khajuraho to  Delhi                  Flight – Air India                        Fare – 4,500 INR

Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho Orcha: Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi :

Arrive Delhi , meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Golden Triangle Tour With Orchha And Khajuraho, Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur (By Road, 260 Kms, 5 Hrs Drive)

After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial , Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple.Night stay in Delhi. Second Day of Golden Triangle Tour With Orchha And Khajuraho Complete.

Day 03 : Jaipur

Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast airconditioned train to Jaipur. Breakfast in the train. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Later sight seeing tour of Jaipur covering:  Amber Fort Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal.

Day 04 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (By Road, 250 Kms, 5 Hrs Drive)

After Breakfast, Drive To Agra Enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, Today Fourth Day of Golden Triangle Tour With Khajuraho Complete. Overnight Stay in Agra Hotel.

Day 05 : Agra

Morning at sunrise visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife.Also visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience),a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the rich handicrafts of Agra. Night stay in Agra. Fifth Day of Delhi Agra Jaipur Orchha Khajuraho Tour Complete.

Day 06 : Agra - Jhansi (By Train) - Orchha (By Road, 20 Kms)

In the Morning, Transfer To Agra Railway Station To Catch Train For Jhansi (Shatabadi Express Dep. : 08:15 A.M. - Arr. 10:30 A.M.), Arrive Jhansi, Transfer To Orchha, Check in Hotel, Later Start Sight Seeing of Orchha, Overnight Stay in Orchha. Today Sixth Day of Delhi Agra Jaipur Orchha Khajuraho Tour Complete.

Day 07 : Orchha - Khajuraho (By Road, 180 Kms)

After Breakfast, Drive To Khajuraho, Check in Hotel, Later Start Sight Seeing of Khajuraho, explore the Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Night Stay in Khajuraho. Today Sixth Day of Golden Triangle Tours with Orchha and Khajuraho Complete.

Day 08 : Khajuraho - Delhi (By Flight)

After a relaxed breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi to conne