6 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Mumbai

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* Converted from the rupee price, so it is approximate and may vary with the current exchange rate.

Total for 2 adults $2,046

Book this trip for $99 The balance is arranged with your consultant before you travel.

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Tour Highlights

Your Comfort Travels With You, From Delhi to Varanasi

Handpicked Hotel Stays

Rest easy at carefully selected 3, 4 and 5-star properties spread across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi, each one picked to bring genuine comfort, quality and a sense of calm to your stay.

3, 4 & 5 Star Hotels

Vehicles for Every Group Size

Your group moves in its own air-conditioned vehicle, sized to fit you, keeping the entire route through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi private and shared with no one else.

Just your group, no strangers

Expert Local Guides

Options:- English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

10+ languages available

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Your 6-day journey

Imagine stepping off one flight already thinking about the next, with Mughal monuments, royal Rajasthan and coastal Mumbai all packed into a single week. That is what this 6 Day Golden Triangle Tour with Mumbai delivers: six days that open with Old and New Delhi's landmarks, roll through a sunrise Taj Mahal visit and Jaipur's palace-lined streets, then lift off on a direct flight to Mumbai for a full day exploring the city before flying back to Delhi. Private local guides join you in every city, a private air-conditioned vehicle covers the road stretches, and two scheduled domestic flights bridge Rajasthan and the coast.

Tour Highlights

Cover Old and New Delhi in one sweep, from Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk to Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate.
Catch the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then explore Agra Fort, the Baby Taj and Fatehpur Sikri.
Tour Jaipur's Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and its historic stepwells.
Fly directly from Jaipur to Mumbai on a scheduled commercial flight.
Visit the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, a Jain temple, CST, Kamala Nehru Park, Banganga Tank, Dhobi Ghat and Crawford Market.
Travel privately throughout with local guides and flexible pickup arrangements.

Your private driver collects you from your hotel, the airport, a railway station or another requested location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. Meet your private guide and set off to explore Old and New Delhi's landmarks.

Jama Masjid

Step inside one of India's largest mosques, known for its sweeping courtyard and red-sandstone facade.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Rickshaw Ride through Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli

Pedal through the narrow lanes, bustling bazaars and traditional shops of Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw.

Duration: 60 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Red Fort

Pass this UNESCO-listed Mughal landmark and pause outside for photos of its towering red-sandstone walls.

Duration: 10 minutes Entrance: Not required
Agrasen Ki Baoli

Step into this evocative old stepwell, tucked away among New Delhi's modern buildings.

Duration: 15 minutes Entrance: Free
Parliament House and President’s House

See New Delhi's ceremonial district and its principal government buildings from the road.

Drive past Entrance: Not required
India Gate

Pause for photos at this landmark war memorial in the heart of New Delhi.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Qutub Minar

Walk the grounds of the UNESCO-listed Qutub complex, anchored by a soaring medieval minaret and richly carved stone surfaces.

Duration: 45 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Lotus Temple

Visit the serene Baha'i House of Worship, admired for its flower-shaped design. It stays closed every Monday.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Humayun’s Tomb

Explore the UNESCO-listed garden tomb whose grand Mughal design would later shape the Taj Mahal.

Duration: 60 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Drive to Agra

Once Delhi sightseeing wraps up, head to Agra in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in at your hotel on arrival and spend the evening at leisure.

Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 hours

🍽️ Meals

Not included

🏨 Accommodation

Overnight Stay in Agra A hotel-inclusive package books you into one of these Agra properties below, or an equivalent hotel within the same star category:

5 Star Hotel Options:- Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre / Courtyard by Marriott Agra / Similar

4 Star Hotel Options:- Royal Sarovar Portico Agra / Grand Mercure Agra / Similar

3 Star Hotel Options:- Sursena Regal Vista / Similar

Meet your private guide and driver early and start Agra sightseeing with the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

Taj Mahal at Sunrise

Take in the marble mausoleum, its gardens and intricate inlay work in the soft early light. The battery bus between the parking area and the monument comes included.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours Entrance: Not Included
Agra Fort

Walk through this UNESCO-listed Mughal fort, past its palaces, courtyards and audience halls overlooking the Yamuna River.

Duration: 60 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Baby Taj (Itimad-ud-Daulah)

Visit this graceful marble mausoleum, prized for its delicate stone inlay, lattice screens and garden setting.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri

Travel onward by private vehicle to Fatehpur Sikri, once the seat of the Mughal empire.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fatehpur Sikri

Explore the beautifully preserved former Mughal capital, built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar.

Duration: 60 minutes Entrance: Not included
Drive to Jaipur

Press on to Jaipur in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in at your hotel on arrival and relax for the evening.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast

🏨 Accommodation

Overnight stay in Jaipur Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Jaipur, giving you time to relax and recharge before continuing your journey.

5 Star Hotel Options:- Hilton Jaipur / Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre / InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road / Similar

4 Star Hotel Options:- Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur / Umaid Bhawan / Similar

3 Star Hotel Options:- Golden Tulip Essential Jaipur / Similar

After breakfast, your private guide and driver take you through a day of sightseeing across Jaipur, Rajasthan's storied Pink City.

Amber Fort

Explore this grand hilltop fort, celebrated for its courtyards, ornate gateways, mirrored halls and sweeping views.

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Panna Meena Ka Kund

See this historic stepwell near Amer Fort, known for its symmetrical staircases and geometric design.

Duration: 20 minutes Entrance: Free
Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

View the finely carved royal cenotaphs of Jaipur's former rulers, set beneath the Nahargarh hills.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Jal Mahal

Pause beside Man Sagar Lake for photos of the elegant Water Palace rising from its surface.

Duration: 15 minutes Entrance: Not required
Hawa Mahal

See the Palace of Winds from the street and admire its pink-sandstone facade and intricate windows.

Duration: 15 minutes Entrance: Not required
City Palace

Visit this historic royal residence and walk through its courtyards, museums, gateways and collections.

Duration: 60 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Jantar Mantar

Explore the UNESCO-listed collection of monumental astronomical instruments built under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

Duration: 45 minutes Entrance: Not Included
Hotel Drop-Off and Overnight Stay

Return to your hotel once sightseeing concludes.

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast

🏨 Accommodation

Overnight Stay in Jaipur For hotel-inclusive packages, your second night in Jaipur will be spent at one of the following hotels or a similar property within your selected category.

5 Star Hotel Options:- Hilton Jaipur / Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre / InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road / Similar

4 Star Hotel Options:- Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur / Umaid Bhawan / Similar

3 Star Hotel Options:- Golden Tulip Essential Jaipur / Similar

After breakfast, check out of your Jaipur hotel and meet your private driver for the transfer to Jaipur Airport. Board your scheduled commercial flight to Mumbai.

Flight to Mumbai

The airline, departure time and arrival time get confirmed once you book and remain subject to availability and the airline's own schedule.
Arrival and Hotel Transfer in Mumbai

On arrival at Mumbai Airport, your local driver or representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Spend the night in Mumbai.

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast

🏨 Accommodation

Overnight Stay in Mumbai

5 Star Hotel Option: Novotel Mumbai Airport / Courtyard By Marriott

4 Star Hotel Option: Ginger Mumbai Airport /Ginger Mumbai, Andheri East

3 Star Hotel Option: Z Bliss Suites, BKC

After breakfast, your private driver and local guide take you through a full day of Mumbai sightseeing. The sequence may shift with traffic, opening hours, religious services and local conditions. Point-to-point travel times aren't listed here.

Gateway of India

Visit this iconic waterfront monument overlooking the Arabian Sea and Mumbai Harbour.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

Explore the former Mumbai residence linked to Mahatma Gandhi and learn about his life and work in the city.

Duration: 45 minutes Entrance: Subject to selected package
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Pass this striking Indo-Saracenic museum building, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum.

Duration: Drive past Entrance: Not required
Jain Temple

Visit a beautifully decorated Jain temple and learn about Jain traditions. Entry remains subject to religious services and local permission.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

View this UNESCO World Heritage railway terminus and admire its Victorian Gothic and Indian architectural details.

Duration: 20 minutes Entrance: Not required
Kamala Nehru Park

Walk through this green hilltop park on Malabar Hill for views across the city and Marine Drive, visibility permitting.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Banganga Tank

Visit this historic sacred water tank within the Walkeshwar Temple precinct, one of Mumbai's oldest neighborhoods.

Duration: 30 minutes Entrance: Free
Dhobi Ghat

See Mumbai's famous open-air laundry from the designated public viewpoint.

Duration: 20 minutes Entrance: Free
Crawford Market

Explore this busy historic market, known for its colonial-era architecture and colourful trading atmosphere. The visit depends on market hours and local conditions.

Duration: 45 minutes Entrance: Free
Return to Your Hotel

Once Mumbai sightseeing finishes, head back to your hotel. Spend the night in Mumbai.

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast

🏨 Accommodation

Overnight stay in Mumbai

5 Star Hotel Option: Novotel Mumbai Airport / Courtyard By Marriott

4 Star Hotel Option: Ginger Mumbai Airport /Ginger Mumbai, Andheri East

3 Star Hotel Option: Z Bliss Suites, BKC

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for your scheduled flight to Delhi. Hotel check-out generally runs around 11:00 AM, though the exact time depends on hotel policy.

Arrival in Delhi

On arrival at Delhi Airport, collect your luggage and meet your driver for transfer to the right terminal or to a requested location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. Connecting to an international or separate domestic flight? Allow enough time for baggage collection, terminal transfer, security and airline check-in.

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast

🚐 Pickup

Pickup is offered at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM from a hotel, airport, railway station or another requested location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. On Day 6, transfer is included after the flight arrives in Delhi.

🏁 End point

Delhi Airport, railway station or another requested location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram on Day 6.

⏱️ Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Required documents

Valid Passport – Carry a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining from your date of application or arrival.
India Visa / e-Visa – Most foreign nationals need a tourist e-Visa (30-day, 1-year or 5-year options), issued through India's official e-Visa portal. Once approved, print your ETA and present it at immigration on arrival, at one of 33 designated airports or 9 seaports. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt, and the e-Visa facility covers travelers from 160+ countries.
Return or Onward Journey Ticket – Keep this ready, as immigration officers may request proof of it.
Proof of Accommodation – A paid booking confirmation isn't compulsory, but a hotel reservation, host address or flexible booking confirmation works fine. Immigration officers can still ask to see it on arrival.
Travel Insurance – Not mandatory, but highly recommended for peace of mind.
Digital and Printed Copies of All Documents – Keep both soft and hard copies of your e-Visa approval, passport, hotel confirmation and itinerary handy.

Good to know

The listed hotels apply only when the tour is booked with an accommodation-inclusive option.
Hotels depend on the category selected at the time of booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a similar-category property will be provided.
Rooms are generally provided on a twin-sharing basis. For three guests, one triple-sharing room is provided by default; an additional charge applies if two separate rooms are requested.
Guests booking the tour without hotels will still be picked up from and dropped off at their independently booked hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi.
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. The Day 4 itinerary must be adjusted if it falls on a Friday.
The sunrise boat ride and evening Ganga Aarti are subject to weather, river conditions, crowd-control measures and local authority instructions.
The sightseeing order may be adjusted according to traffic, monument opening hours, prayer times, weather and local conditions.
Taj Mahal sunrise and pickup times vary according to the season and will be confirmed in advance.
If you would like to change, add or remove a monument, please let us know after booking. Requests will be accommodated whenever possible.
Comfortable walking shoes and seasonally appropriate clothing are recommended.
Languages Offered:- Private tour guides are available in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Italian for sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi and Sarnath. Language availability is subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
Group or Private Tour:- This is a private tour with private transportation and private local guides. Only your group will participate.

Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour start time to receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and changes requested within that period cannot be accepted. All cut-off times are based on local time.

Flight Ticket Cancellation and Changes

Cancellation, refund, rescheduling or other changes to flight tickets are subject to the respective airline's terms and conditions. Applicable airline fees and service-provider charges will also apply.

What's Included/Excluded

✅ Included

Private tour; only your group will participate.
Five nights' accommodation when a hotel-inclusive option is selected: one night in Agra, two nights in Jaipur and two nights in Varanasi.
Breakfast on Days 2 through 6 when a hotel-inclusive option is selected.
Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Four-seater sedan for one or two people.
Six-seater SUV for three or four people.
Ten-seater van for five to ten people.
Sightseeing with private local guides in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi and Sarnath.
Cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.
Battery bus ride between the Taj Mahal parking area and the monument.
All applicable transportation taxes, service charges and hotel taxes.
Hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off.
Bottles of mineral water during journeys in the vehicle.
Personal care and attention throughout the tour.
Scheduled commercial connecting flight tickets from Jaipur to Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi.

❌ Excluded

Monument entrance tickets.
Lunch and dinner.
Gratuities for the guides and driver (optional).

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Your hotels

Single

Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre-5-star

5 Star

Escape to Jaypee Palace Agra, a 5-star haven of grand architecture and peaceful green spaces.

Single

Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre 5-star

5 Star

Base yourself at Holiday Inn Jaipur, a 5-star stay blending city energy with easy convenience.

Single

InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road-5star

5 Star

Retreat to InterContinental Jaipur, a 5-star escape defined by understated luxury and calm.

Single

Golden Tulip 3-Star

3 Star

Rest easy at Golden Tulip, a welcoming 3-star stay built around simple comfort and warmth.

Single

Sursena Regal Vista-3-star

3 Star

Find easy comfort at Sursena Regal Vista, a homely 3-star stay with genuine, caring service.

Single

Grand Mercure Agra, 4-Star

4 Star

Wake up to Taj views at Grand Mercure Agra, a 4-star stay balancing style and serenity.

Double

Courtyard by Marriott Agra-5-star

5 Star

Settle into Courtyard by Marriott Agra, a 5-star retreat built on comfort and modern style.

Single

Double Tree by Hilton

5 Star

Settle into DoubleTree by Hilton Agra, a stylish retreat offering modern comfort, warm hospitality, and a relaxing stay.

Single

Tree of Life Resorts & Spa

5 Star

Settle into Tree of Life Resorts & Spa Jaipur, a peaceful luxury retreat surrounded by nature, offering elegant comfort, warm hospitality, and a relaxing stay.

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A six-day route carries you from Delhi's bustling streets to Agra's marble wonders, Jaipur's royal forts and Varanasi's sacred riverfront - here's what travelers who lived it have to say.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Dream44395327455

June 17, 2026

Vijayさんの日本語力が素晴らしい👍
また、ガイド力も申し分なく、単独では知り得ない歴史・宗教・文化的背景が理解出来た！是非お勧めです！！

viajas

August 13, 2026

We hired Crystal India Holidays for our Golden Triangle trip, and everything was spectacular from beginning to end. From the moment we contacted them, they responded quickly and were extremely... read more

E462SMdonnap

July 25, 2026

Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Manoj was very friendly, funny and extremely knowledgable. We booked through Crystal India Holidays and they were fantastic from start to finish. ... read more

Aaron G

August 10, 2026

We did the 5 day luxury Golden Triangle tour Delhi-Agra-Jaipur with Crystal India Holidays. I had booked it directly with the operator's website to personalise it .We are a family... read more
Alex L

September 1, 2026

This is a great tour and a convenient option to see the wonders of Agra from Delhi. Our guide Mahipal was knowledgeable, engaging, and made sure we had an amazing... read more

Karen H

September 21, 2026

My husband and I had an amazing experience with the Crystal Indian Holidays doing the 3 day private Golden Triangle tour. Our drive was amazing skilful, good safely driver... read more

Sightseer03002437211

August 13, 2026

Wszystko było super. Przewodnik Manoj z pasją opowiadał o zabytkach. Naprawdę warto odbyć taką wycieczkę. Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni.

Srinivas C

July 26, 2026

Fantastic and very knowledgeable guide.
Matthew B

August 25, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our journey through history of this historic city. Our expert guide Manoj took us on a memorable tour filling us with valuable information on the deep background... read more

Shevan S

August 10, 2026

Good and safe experience, especially for solo travellers. You get your own vehicle with driver who picks you up and takes you to all the tour stops and to and... read more

alexk152

September 21, 2026

It was an excellent tour. Everything was arranged and very smooth. The whole experience was incredible. We saw the sights, and they even customized the tour to include an additional... read more

Tawabinifm

September 24, 2026

Monoj was amazing tour guide, very information and patient with us. Would definitely recommend him!
Ellen H

August 11, 2026

Had a lovely trip with Manoj. He is incredibly knowledgeable and spoke good English. He knew the best spots for pictures and where was quiet. Overall had a lovely 2... read more days with our guide Manoj.

Angelika N

September 26, 2026

Amazing tour, really helpful and nice guide. Everybody need to see Taj Mahal! Definitely recommend:)

Venture14132829248

June 15, 2026

初めてのインド旅行、vijayさんのガイドで良かったです。
日本語での歴史の説明で、タージマハルを満喫できました。
次回インドに来るときにもお願いしたいです。

Yu I

June 13, 2026

インドでのガイド付き観光は初めてでしたが、日本語での解説も豊富で、タージマハル&アグラ城を楽しめました。写真撮影スポット、解説が盛り沢山なので、人によってはお途中から腹いっぱいに感じるかもしれません。
scott b

August 13, 2026

This tour was top shelf from start to finish and top to bottom. Everything was exactly as promised and all details were spot on.
The trip manager,Kashish, arranged... read more

cfomarques

September 16, 2026

Crystal India was available from day one to make our trip the best possible. They were open to changes to the itinerary, time spent at each point, and start and... read more

Andrzej K

May 25, 2026

Thet trip was cool! Saurabh is a highest class professional! I will recommend You!
Die Rreise war Klasse..Kann ich nur loben,sehr nett, sachlich einfach Klasse.

regine D

June 25, 2026

Super! Heel goede afspraken op voorhand -via Whatsapp - punctuele en sympathieke chauffeur - Subhash- en zeer goede gids. We kwamen op plaatsen die we nooit zelf zouden kunnen vinden!... read more
nadine p

September 28, 2026

Manish was an incredible guide. He enthralled us with the stories of the sites and history. 100% recommend! Our driver Davinder was immaculate and very prompt. Great English and conversation.

Isabelle A

September 23, 2026

Well organised day trip from Delhi, where we were picked up at the hotel to Agra, Taj Mahal, Red fort and baby Taj Mahal.
We had a good, considerate driver,... read more

midaha k

September 24, 2026

I had an excellent experience during my trip, and I would highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable journey.

A special thank you to... read more

Curious52194264895

September 20, 2026

Our guide, Vijay, spoke excellent Japanese and was very knowledgeable, which made the tour both enjoyable and informative. He was always attentive to our needs and made sure we had... read more
Kevin K

September 27, 2026

Surender our driver, was ever super reliable, punctual, polite and patient. No easy task in difficult traffic conditions. The guides in each state were knowledgeble and professional.

fionapD5968KK

July 23, 2026

Manor was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic for us to learn. He made sure that we saw everything of historic value. He was very helpful in taking photos of us. Gave... read more

Andre D

July 27, 2026

Amazing experience. Great new car for two travelers with cold bottles of water. Tour guide (Toul) was amazing. Took so many great photos too. Taj Mahal is incredible. Lunch at... read more

Federico M

May 25, 2026

Excellent guide Vijay.
Boby, pur driver very kind.
Rafal L

July 13, 2026

Zwiedzanie Agry z naszym wspaniałym przewodnikiem Manoj to była czysta przyjemność. Wszystko bardzo dobrze zaplanowane, wiedza przewodnika ogromna, opowiedział nam wiele ciekawostek i cały czas dbał o nasz komfort, bardzo... read more

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Frequently asked questions

2–3 days are enough to explore Varanasi’s main attractions, while 5–6 days allow for a more relaxed, immersive experience of its spiritual heritage, culture, and nearby destinations.

Choosing where to stay in Varanasi comes down to personal travel style, though Assi Ghat stands out as the most well-rounded choice for the majority of travelers.

The ideal ghat to stay near in Varanasi depends on your travel preferences. Some ghats offer a peaceful riverside atmosphere, ideal for families and relaxed stays, while others are located closer to major temples, bustling markets, and cultural attractions, making sightseeing more convenient.

Street food runs deep in Varanasi's identity, from spicy breakfast kachoris to tangy chaats and rich, creamy dairy specialties.

Yes. Scheduled commercial connecting flight tickets for both sectors are included. Airlines, connection cities, schedules and seats remain subject to availability and confirmation.

Yes. The itinerary includes time to attend the public evening Ganga Aarti. The ceremony itself is free; personal offerings or donations are optional.

Yes. One private morning boat ride on the River Ganges is included. It remains subject to weather, river level, visibility and local authority instructions.

October through March brings the most comfortable weather, with cool mornings that make the sunrise boat ride and ghat walks far more pleasant. Summers turn hot and humid, while the monsoon season can raise the Ganges' water level and affect boat access.

Varanasi's riverfront stretches across roughly 80 ghats, each with its own character — some built for bathing and rituals, others for cremation, and a few, like Assi and Dashashwamedh, serving as the city's main gathering points for visitors.

Dashashwamedh Ghat hosts the main evening Ganga Aarti, drawing the largest crowds with its lamps, chanting and synchronized rituals performed by multiple priests. For a quieter view, some travelers prefer watching from a boat positioned just offshore.

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Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre 5-star

InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road-5star

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Grand Mercure Agra, 4-Star

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Tour Overview ⌃

Day 1 Delhi City Tour and Drive to Agra ⌃

Day 2 Agra City Tour, Fatehpur Sikri and Drive to Jaipur ⌃

Day 3 Jaipur City Tour ⌃

Day 4 Jaipur to Mumbai by Flight ⌃

Day 5 Mumbai City Tour ⌃

Day 6 Mumbai to Delhi by Flight and Departure ⌃

Meeting and pickup ⌃

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Your hotels

Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre-5-star

Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre 5-star

InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road-5star

Golden Tulip 3-Star

Sursena Regal Vista-3-star

Grand Mercure Agra, 4-Star

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