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Golden Triangle

India

8 days (7 nights)

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India

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Golden Triangle

Rickshaw rides through Delhi’s markets, a heritage walk among the Mughal masterpieces of Agra, off the beaten track exploration at a rural stepwell and time to stop and stare among ornate palaces and forts in Jaipur, India’s Golden Triangle awaits.

This private itinerary shows how, with one week to travel India, you can discover the Golden Triangle’s (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) cultural heart with our private guides and local hosts.

Inspired? Tell us your interests, and we’ll design a completely bespoke itinerary to India built around your own highlights and our longstanding expertise.

You’ll be met on arrival at Delhi by your driver, who’ll take you straight to your hotel to settle in. The journey offers snatched glimpses of this vibrant city, from the buzzing of tuk-tuks to the bright saris and streetside chaiwallahs.

Stay at

The Claridges

Expect ornately carved mosques, labyrinthine market streets, bustling Sikh kitchens, elegant colonial architecture and Taj-inspiring tombs, as your private guide takes you between Old and New Delhi today, alternating between criss-crossing alleyways on a rikshaw to the serenity of landscaped gardens.

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The Claridges

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Jama Masjid, rikshaw ride, Chandni Chowk, Spice Market, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Lutyen’s Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb

Take some time to relax this morning before your afternoon drive to Agra. This evening, you’ll learn about Mughal culture with a city heritage walk, culminating in breathtaking sunset views of the Taj Mahal from across the river.

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Trident Agra

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Mughal Heritage Walk

An early start to watch the kaleidoscopic dawn colours dancing on the Taj Mahal’s marble. This afternoon, you’re diving into the marvels of Mughal architecture from the regal Red Fort to the ornate ‘baby Taj’, before the artisanal trail unveils local craftsmanship.

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Trident Agra

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Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula, Artisanal Trail

You’re driving to Jaipur this morning, through the heart of Rajasthan with a stop at the deepest stepwell in India at Abhaneri. You’ll pass brightly coloured trucks bedecked with flowers, cattle grazing the roadside and catch unique glimpses of rural life.

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Samode Haveli

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Abhaneri Stepwell

A day of inspirational architecture and rich history today as your guide introduces you to the impressive sights of ‘the pink city’. You’ll be delving into Jaipur’s palatial royal residences, mirrored halls, star-reading monoliths, latticed windows and panoramic viewpoints.

Stay at

Samode Haveli

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City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort

Today you’re free to make your own plans, maybe wandering the markets or relaxing at your hotel. We recommend venturing into the Johari Bazaar, the epicentre of Jaipur’s gemstone trade, or perhaps following the footsteps of royalty and celebrities at The Gem Palace.

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Samode Haveli

After a morning to relax, you’re driving back to Delhi this afternoon to catch your flight home. You’ll have time to soak in the last views as your drive takes you through the ancient Aravalli Hills and dry scrublands bordering the Thar desert.

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I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

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