Solo Travel: India's Golden Triangle
Landmarks & heritage sites!
Spend 5 nights traveling India’s Golden Triangle! Explore incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous landmarks, and bustling streets. You’ll get to explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur! These three Indian cities have buzzing markets and busy bazaars just waiting for you! Learn about modern India, then discover the rich history of the country at UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel between cities in comfort, with a private air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Delhi (DEL)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Delhi at The Vivanta Dwarka, New Delhi or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi with rickshaw ride
- 1 night in Agra at Hotel Clarks Shiraz or similar
- Visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise**
- Visit to Chand Baori stepwell & the Harshat Mata Temple (en-route to Jaipur)
- 2 nights in Jaipur at Indana Palace Hotel or similar
- Sightseeing tour including the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Jantar Mantar
- Folk dance show with traditional dinner at a local restaurant
- Breakfast daily
*Please note: Depending on your flight arrival time into Delhi on Day 1, it may be necessary to split your stay there from 2 nights at the start of your trip, to one night in the beginning and one night at the end. This will enable you to comfortably take advantage of all of your itinerary inclusions. If necessary, this change will be communicated in your final documents. Please check your customer portal immediately prior to traveling, for the most up to date information.
**Please note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so your Day 4 visit will be rescheduled to another day in the itinerary if necessary.
Great Ways to Explore
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Learn about Mughal history and visit iconic sites along your journey!
Try delectable local dishes like biryani, kabobs, and butter chicken!Â
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Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites! You'll see iconic landmarks such as Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Amber Fort, and more!
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Spend hours wandering through the "Pink City" of Jaipur!
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Soak in the history and culture of India as you sightsee your way through iconic cities!
Spend 5 exciting nights in India! This vacation will take you to iconic landmarks and must-see sites. Each day is filled with tours and time to sightsee around the cities of Jaipur, Delhi, and Agra! Knowledgable tour guides will introduce you to important Indian heritage sites and architecture.
Start your trip in Delhi! You’ll see both Old and New Delhi and take a rickshaw ride while you’re there. Gaze at the Taj Mahal during sunrise, and during dinner, see a traditional folk dance show! Sightsee for a day in beautiful Agra. Then head to Jaipur for the last leg of your trip! On your way to Jaipur, you’ll visit Chand Boari step well and Harshat Mata Temple! With included accommodations and private city-to-city transfers, this India vacation is a perfect mix of sightseeing and touring.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Delhi (DEL)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Delhi at The Vivanta Dwarka, New Delhi or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi with rickshaw ride
- 1 night in Agra at Hotel Clarks Shiraz or similar
- Visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise**
- Visit to Chand Baori stepwell & the Harshat Mata Temple (en-route to Jaipur)
- 2 nights in Jaipur at Indana Palace Hotel or similar
- Sightseeing tour including the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Jantar Mantar
- Folk dance show with traditional dinner at a local restaurant
- Breakfast daily
*Please note: Depending on your flight arrival time into Delhi on Day 1, it may be necessary to split your stay there from 2 nights at the start of your trip, to one night in the beginning and one night at the end. This will enable you to comfortably take advantage of all of your itinerary inclusions. If necessary, this change will be communicated in your final documents. Please check your customer portal immediately prior to traveling, for the most up to date information.
**Please note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so your Day 4 visit will be rescheduled to another day in the itinerary if necessary.
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Learn about Mughal history and visit iconic sites along your journey!
Try delectable local dishes like biryani, kabobs, and butter chicken!Â
-
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites! You'll see iconic landmarks such as Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Amber Fort, and more!
-
Spend hours wandering through the "Pink City" of Jaipur!
-
Soak in the history and culture of India as you sightsee your way through iconic cities!
Spend 5 exciting nights in India! This vacation will take you to iconic landmarks and must-see sites. Each day is filled with tours and time to sightsee around the cities of Jaipur, Delhi, and Agra! Knowledgable tour guides will introduce you to important Indian heritage sites and architecture.
Start your trip in Delhi! You’ll see both Old and New Delhi and take a rickshaw ride while you’re there. Gaze at the Taj Mahal during sunrise, and during dinner, see a traditional folk dance show! Sightsee for a day in beautiful Agra. Then head to Jaipur for the last leg of your trip! On your way to Jaipur, you’ll visit Chand Boari step well and Harshat Mata Temple! With included accommodations and private city-to-city transfers, this India vacation is a perfect mix of sightseeing and touring.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Delhi!
After clearing customs, you will be welcomed by your representative and enjoy a convenient transfer to your hotel. After check-in, settle in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.Â
Transfer from airport to Delhi hotel
Sitting over seven acres in the center of New Delhi, the relatively new Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka is conveniently located just 6.2 miles from the Delhi International Airport and Cyber City. Other nearby tourist attractions include Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station, Connaught Palace, and the Red Fort. It's prime location close to some of the best things to do in New Delhi is just one of the reasons this hotel earned 5-stars.
Guests have access to many amenities on-site including three restaurants that specialize in Italian and Punjabi cuisine as well as a wonderful cocktail bar and bakery. There's also a beautiful outdoor pool with a sundeck, a chic lounge, spa, fitness center, and more.
Each room at the Vivanta Dwarka New Delhi is comfortably decorated and feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea-maker, minibar, and a private bathroom with a rainfall shower. There is also a seating area and city or airport views.
The Suryaa New Delhi is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel has a total of 4 eateries and bars including a breakfast café and rooftop dining experience. Here, guests can choose to relax at the hotel's spa in the sauna, or jacuzzi, or opt for the special jet-lag treatment for guests flying in from other countries. The hotel also features a swimming pool and a fully equipped gym that guests can utilize during their stay.
Guest rooms are designed with modern comforts to ensure a delightful and effortless stay. Amenities include a private bathroom with a rain shower or bathtub, free Wi-Fi, a TV, an in-room safe, a hair dryer, minibar, iron and board, as well as a coffee maker. Additionally, room service is available.
Delhi International Airport is closest to this hotel. In addition to that, the National Zoological Park, and Humayun's Tomb are both within a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Lotus Temple and the shops at Nehru Place are both within a 7-minute drive.
Day 2. Delhi
After breakfast, you'll set out to explore India's capital! You'll be taken to a handful of Delhi's most famous attractions, including the Raj Ghat and Qutab Minar.Â
Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi with rickshaw ride
Zip through the old city by rickshaw and begin your tour at the Red Fort, a 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 as his capital. The magnificent fort built of red sandstone dates from the very peak of the Mughal power and served as the royal residence until 1857. Opposite the fort is the black and white dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Drive past the ruins of Feroz Shah Kotla fort with the Ashokan Pillar dating back to 3rd BC, and end your old city tour with a visit to Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was laid to rest in 1948.
In New Delhi, visit the capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the secretariat buildings - the center of all government activity. Here you'll see Qutab Minar, representing the first Islamic monument that marked a shift of power in the country. While exclusively Islamic in conception, its execution was the work of Hindus, and its unique designs accompany arabesque verses of the Quran, in a synthesis of two distinct styles meeting for the first time.
Day 3. Delhi - Agra
Today, you'll travel by private vehicle to the city of Agra. The journey will take approximately 3.5 hours. Once there, you'll have the opportunity to explore or relax independently for the remainder of the day.
Check-in - Hotel Clarks Shiraz
The Hotel Clarks Shiraz is an upscale 5-star hotel located in beautiful Agra. It offers a rooftop restaurant and bar with stunning views of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, as well as a buffet-style restaurant and garden view café that serves fresh bakery items and coffee. Additionally, guests can request packed meals in advance, and indulge in amenities such as a swimming pool, game room, gym, beauty salon, and spa treatments.
Guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated. Some rooms have a view of the Taj Mahal, while others have a view of the city. Amenities include air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a tub or shower, an in-room safe, a hair dryer, a coffee maker, and a TV. Additionally, there is free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service is available.
Agra Airport is closest to this hotel. Amazing sites such as the Taj Mahal, Agra (Red) Fort, and Shahjahan Garden are all within a 6-minute drive, or a 38-minute walk from the hotel.
Day 4. Agra - Jaipur
Today you'll wake up early to visit the Taj Mahal at dawn. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast after your visit. Then you'll start towards Jaipur with a stop along the way at Abhaneri Village. Arrive in Jaipur in the evening, with free time to relax or perhaps catch a Bollywood film!
Indana Palace Hotel is a 5-star hotel luxury hotel. The hotel boasts 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can indulge in authentic regional cuisine and delicacies from across the Continent at the family restaurant, and the bar offers a cozy atmosphere with an extensive drinks menu, including cocktails and finger foods. Guests also have access to the hotel's stunning swimming pool.
Guests rooms are decorated in elegant and traditional carved furniture. Amenities include a private bathroom with a tub or shower, bathrobe and slippers, in-room safe, free Wi-Fi, and a coffee maker. Additionally, 24-hour room service is available.Â
This stylish 4-star hotel is located right in the center of Jaipur. The hotel features multiple multi-cuisine restaurants that overlook the hotel gardens, and a bar where guests can enjoy craft cocktails. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, free parking on-site, and 24-hour room service.Â
Guest rooms are elegantly designed and decorated with a pop of color. Featured amenities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a television, minibar, work desk, and coffee maker.Â
The hotel is just ten minutes away from public transportation station Jaipur Junction making it easy to get around. Additionally, the hotel is 4 miles or less away from great attractions such as World Trade Park, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace.Â
Visit to the Taj Mahal
Built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, the late wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan, the Taj Mahal is a stunning display of architecture. Some say it is the most perfect architectural monument in the world, with incredible lacy-white decoration, graceful domes, and pure grandeur. Built out of love, this stunning palace-like structure is extravagant both at a distance and up close.
Day 5. Jaipur
This morning, you'll visit the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring independently. Perhaps you'll visit Jaipur's Royal City Palace or a local temple. At dinner time, you'll enjoy a traditional meal with folk dancing at a local restaurant!
Sightseeing tour including the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
Visit Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal! In the morning, your first stop is Amber Fort. Amber Fort is set on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake and offers an authentic example of Rajput architecture. Step into the Sheesh Mahal, or Hall of Mirrors, to experience one of the fort's most spectacular buildings. After, stop at the Palace of Winds, or Hawa Mahal. The beehive-like structure is made of pink and red sand stone and makes for a great photo opportunity!
Day 6. Depart India
After breakfast, you'll be transferred from Jaipur to Delhi. The drive will take approximately six hours. Arrive at the airport to catch your flight home!
Transfer to Delhi Airport
Fly home!
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