India's Golden Triangle

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Delhi
 Trip Finishes
Delhi
8 Day India's Golden Triangle Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: India
Trip Style
Regional Discovery
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
2690

Overview

Read 4 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 8 Day India's Golden Triangle. Discover the gems of the Golden Triangle without spending a fortune on this 8-day budget-friendly holiday in India. Your tour of India begins in the iconic city of Delhi, with overnights in Agra and Jaipur as well. Called the Golden Triangle, these three cities are beloved destinations home to many fascinating and beautiful sites. In Delhi, see India Gate and the pink Presidential Palace. You’ll ride through the vibrant Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw. Visit Humayun’s Tomb...read more and Qutub Minar before departing Delhi for Agra. Here, you’ll marvel at the splendid Taj Mahal at sunrise as the sun rays reflect changing hues of the spectacular marble monument to love. Visit the colossal red sandstone Agra Fort where Shajahan spent his final days in the pavilion amid the Mughal Palace and Room of Mirrors.

Complete the triangle with two nights in the pink city of Jaipur—home to the legendary Amber Fort. Explore its alabaster Hall of Victory and incredible Chamber of Mirrors. Visit Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum to browse ancient art and artifacts. This value-minded tour in India’s Golden Triangle is a treasure not to be missed!

Itinerary

Welcome to Delhi, a magnetic blend of old and new, and the capital of modern India. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Your day starts with a walking tour through Lodhi Gardens, home to the tombs of the Lodhi Dynasty and a popular spot for Delhiites to start their day. Then drive to see India Gate and the Presidential Palace. Take a rickshaw ride through the alleys of Chandni Chowk, a captivating bazaar, and visit Jama Masjid. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

This morning, visit Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi's largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship). After lunch at a local restaurant, travel to Agra and settle in for the evening. (B/L/D)

Start your day with a sunrise visit to the famous Taj Mahal. This remarkable monument, commissioned by Sjahjahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, took 22 years to build. This afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a colossal, red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the spectacular Mughal Palace with audience halls, the Room of Mirrors, and the pavilion where Shahjahan spent his last days. (B)

Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the sandstone palaces, elegant courtyards, and victory gate of this ghostly place built in 1569 and deserted by its people when water ran out. After lunch, travel to Jaipur, often referred to as the "Pink City." (B/L)

Start with a visit to the legendary Amber Fort, known as the "Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan." This fortress-palace has a somber exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors. After lunch, visit Jantar Mantar and explore the City Palace Museum with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes.

Lastly, visit Ladli, a training program teaching orphaned and destitute children valuable skills to keep them off the streets. Here learn about the project, interact with the children, and help them practice their English. (B/L)

Today, drive back to Delhi. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 1 Dinners

  • Delhi Jaypee Siddharth Hotel (First-Class)
  • Agra Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Center (First-Class)
  • Jaipur Four Points by Sheraton Jajipur, City Square
  • Delhi Ibis New Delhi Aerocity (Superior Tourist-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • Some flights depart Delhi very early in the morning. In these cases, breakfast is not included on day 8, and you will have to depart for the airport late in the evening of day 7 or just after midnight on day 8.
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Trip Reviews (4) Most Recent 'India's Golden Triangle' Reviews

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Great trip through Northern India 4 , QLD, Australia, Mar 2019
We experienced a great trip through Northern India, with so many highlights it is too hard to mention any one as a standout. The Taj Mahal was a wonderful sight at sunrise followed by the Agra Fort. The forts were amazing and the Palaces were an insight as to how the rich lived years ago. The Ancient Agrasen Ki Baoli as well was a real surprise along ...read more with the jeep ride to the desert tribe. We loved Udaipur, it was our favourite city with all the lakes.
An enjoyable and enlightening experience 2 , New Zealand, Nov 2018
We enjoyed the cultural experience of India. The tour bookings were excellent. The pick ups were perfect. Accommodation was also excellent. The excursions were enlightening.
Indian Holiday - I liked it!   4 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2016
I liked the hotels and I liked the tour guide, he was very helpful. I liked everything in fact. The food was very good and our driver was so careful with his driving and our Tour Guide with the constant supply of water was very good too.
Opened our eyes to the rich Indian history and it's people. 5 , WA, Australia, Jan 2016
There were many temples, forts, palaces and monuments that were quite magnificent, including of course the most famous Taj Mahal. The people in the country villages were friendly and welcoming and the children were a delight. Our guide, Anakram, had an amazing knowledge of Indian history and was very willing to explain the nuances of Indian culture ...read more and life. Some of the roads we travelled on were very rough and on these occasions we we were all glad to get off the coach. There was only 10 in the touring group which allowed for plenty of interaction between us. Overall, it was a very good tour and well worth the money.
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