Golden Triangle Tours from Delhi: Private Packages to Agra and Jaipur
Three cities, five hours apart at most, and some of the most photographed places on earth. Start in Delhi, watch the Taj Mahal change colour in Agra, then climb to Amber Fort above Jaipur, all in a few days and without a single shared bus.
Delhi gives you Mughal tombs, Old Delhi’s spice lanes and the wide avenues of New Delhi. Agra holds the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Jaipur, the Pink City, brings hilltop forts, royal palaces and busy bazaars. Together they form the Golden Triangle, India’s best-known travel route.
Crystal India Holidays has planned private Golden Triangle tours since 2011. Our packages run from 3 to 6 days, and you can stretch any trip with Ranthambore or Varanasi. Tours start in Delhi, and we can start yours from another city on request.
At a glance
| Detail |
Summary |
| Route |
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi |
| Tour length |
3 to 6 days, with longer trips on request |
| Start point |
Delhi (other cities on request) |
| Travel style |
Private tour (group tours on request) |
| Included |
Private car, driver, local guides, toll tax and state tax |
| Optional |
Hotels and monument entrance tickets |
| Reserve |
Hold your dates with $99 |
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Golden Triangle Tour Packages from Delhi
Every package below runs as a private tour with your own car, driver and local guides. Add hotels and monument tickets if you want them, or leave them out and book your own.
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
- Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi
- Hotels: Optional
- Customisable: Yes
A quick loop that covers the headline sights of all three cities. It suits a short stopover or a gap in a business trip.
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi
- Hotels: Optional
- Customisable: Yes
One extra day gives you time for Delhi’s landmarks before you head to Agra and Jaipur.
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Route: Delhi → Agra → Ranthambore → Jaipur → Delhi
- Hotels: Optional
- Customisable: Yes
Pair the Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s forts with a jeep safari in Ranthambore, home to wild Bengal tigers.
- Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
- Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi
- Hotels: Optional
- Customisable: Yes
The classic route at an easy pace, with a full day to explore each city.
- Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
- Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Varanasi
- Hotels: Optional
- Customisable: Yes
Finish the Golden Triangle on the banks of the Ganges, with the evening Ganga Aarti and the ghats of Varanasi.
Compare Golden Triangle Tour Packages
| Tour |
Duration |
Route |
Best for |
Itinerary |
| 2 Nights 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour |
3 days |
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi |
Short stopovers |
View itinerary |
| 4 Days Golden Triangle Tour |
4 days |
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi |
A fuller look at each city |
View itinerary |
| 4 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore |
4 days |
Delhi → Agra → Ranthambore → Jaipur → Delhi |
Wildlife lovers |
View itinerary |
| 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour |
5 days |
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi |
First-time visitors |
View itinerary |
| 6 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi |
6 days |
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Varanasi |
Culture and spiritual India |
View itinerary |
Which Golden Triangle Tour Should You Choose?
- You have 3 or 4 days: Pick the 3-day or 4-day tour. You see the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort and Delhi’s highlights, at a quicker pace.
- It’s your first trip to India: The 5-day tour gives you a full day in each city, so you can explore without rushing.
- You want wildlife: Choose the 4-day tour with Ranthambore and add a tiger safari to the classic sights.
- You want spiritual India: The 6-day tour with Varanasi ends with the Ganga Aarti on the Ganges.
Still unsure? Share your dates and interests, and our team will suggest a route that fits.
Golden Triangle Routes and Extensions
Classic route: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
The original loop. You drive from Delhi to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway, continue to Jaipur, often stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, then return to Delhi. It focuses on Mughal and Rajput history, forts, palaces and markets.
Ranthambore extension: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
This route adds a stop at Ranthambore National Park between Agra and Jaipur. You trade an afternoon of city sightseeing for a jeep safari through dry forest, lakes and old fort ruins, where tigers, leopards and sloth bears live. Browse every Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore, including the 9-day option.
Varanasi extension: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Varanasi
After the classic loop, you continue to Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world. The mood shifts from forts and palaces to rituals on the riverbank: the evening Ganga Aarti, a boat on the Ganges and the narrow lanes of the old town. See all Golden Triangle tours with Varanasi, including the 7-day and 9-day tours.
Other extensions
Want lakes and palaces? Add Udaipur with a Golden Triangle tour with Udaipur. Prefer to end by the sea? Try the 6-day Golden Triangle tour with Mumbai. You can also travel in comfort on a luxury Golden Triangle tour or take the fast train to Agra on a Golden Triangle train tour.
Distance and Travel Time on the Golden Triangle
| Leg |
Distance |
Typical drive time |
| Delhi → Agra |
About 230 km (140 miles) |
3.5 – 4 hours via the Yamuna Expressway |
| Agra → Jaipur |
About 240 km (150 miles) |
4.5 – 5 hours, plus a stop at Fatehpur Sikri |
| Jaipur → Delhi |
About 280 km (175 miles) |
5 – 6 hours |
Traffic and winter fog can stretch these times. Your driver plans each day so you reach the main sights at a good hour.
What You’ll See on a Golden Triangle Tour
Delhi
India’s capital mixes old and new. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate, then take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk near the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Explore more in our guide to places to visit in Delhi.
Agra
The Taj Mahal is the reason most people come, and it lives up to the hype. Add Agra Fort, the marble tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj, and the sunset view from Mehtab Bagh across the river. Read our list of the best places to visit in Agra.
Jaipur
The Pink City is all colour and royal history. See Amber Fort on its hilltop, the City Palace, the honeycomb front of Hawa Mahal and the giant instruments at Jantar Mantar. Plan your visit with our guide to tourist places in Jaipur.
What’s Included in Our Multi-Day Tour Packages?
Included in every package
- Private car for the whole tour
- Dedicated driver
- Local guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, available in many languages
- Driver charges
- Toll tax
- State tax
Optional, at extra cost
- Hotels: Book hotels with us in the category you prefer, or book your own and we remove the hotel cost from your package.
- Monument entrance tickets: Add them to your package, or pay at each site yourself. Check current Taj Mahal timings and ticket prices.
Make it yours: Choose your travel dates and hotel category, start from another city, or ask for a group tour. Every tour is private unless you request a group.
Best Time to Visit the Golden Triangle
- October to March is the peak season. Days are dry and sunny, and mornings are cool. Late December and January can bring thick fog, which may slow early drives.
- April to June gets hot, often above 40°C (104°F). Start early and plan indoor visits for the afternoon.
- July to September is monsoon season. You’ll find fewer crowds and greener gardens, with some rainy days.
Plan around Fridays: The Taj Mahal closes to visitors every Friday, so we schedule Agra on another day. For a month-by-month view, read our guide to the best time to visit the Golden Triangle.
Why Choose Crystal India Holidays?
- Planning tours since 2011: More than a decade of private tours from Delhi.
- Approved and certified: Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- Our own fleet: You travel in our own cars with our own experienced drivers.
- Local guides: Guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur who speak many languages.
- Private and flexible: Your dates, your pace, your hotel choice.
- Direct support: Our Delhi team stays in touch with you throughout the trip.
- Easy reservation: Hold your dates with $99. Pay by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
Other Day Trips from Delhi
Only have a day? These Agra trips are separate products, not Golden Triangle packages.
Please note: Car, guide and monument entrance tickets are not included in the day-trip package. You pay for them separately, so add the ones you need when you book.
How to Book Your Golden Triangle Tour
- Pick a package from the list above, or ask us to plan one.
- Share your travel dates and any special requests.
- Choose your extras: Add hotels and monument tickets, or leave them out.
- Get your custom quote from our team.
- Confirm your tour with a $99 reservation.
Plan Your Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi
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