The circuit tour covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is called the Golden Triangle tour. This is an important tour package, attracting numerous local and international tourists. This triangle circuit has a diverse collection of culture, cuisine, attractions and beauty to enjoy the essence of the region.
Top places to explore in this tour are as follows.
Delhi
Delhi, the capital of the country and a living example of the ancient Mughal culture of India. This is the place to enjoy the modernity in New Delhi and the Sultanate styled heritage value in the streets of Old Delhi.
Top places to explore in Delhi during this trip are
a. Red Fort open from 9 am to 6 pm (Free for children up to 15 years. INR 10 for locals and INR 250 for foreigners)
b. India Gate open throughout the year (free to enter)
c. Rashtrapati Bhawan open from 9 am until late night (free to visit)
d. Qutub Minar open throughout the day, except on Mondays (free for children up to 15 years, INR 10 for Indian travellers and INR 250 for foreign travellers)
e. Jantar Mantar From sunrise to sunset (token fee of INR 5 for Indians and INR 100 for foreigners)
f. Humayuns Tomb From sunrise to sunset (INR 10 for SAARC and Indian citizens, INR 250 for foreigners)
g. Akshardham Temple 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, except on Mondays (free, except the exhibition)
h. ISKON temple 4:30 am to 8:30 pm (free to enter)
i. Lotus Temple 9 am until sunset (free to enter)
j. Jama Masjid 7 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm (free to enter)
If you choose to create a vacation out of Delhi, we have the right packages for you.
Top Delhi packages opted by international and local tourists are:
a. Full day Delhi Private Tour
b. Two days Delhi and Agra tour
Agra
Agra is not just about marbles and silvers. Beyond the miniature Taj Mahal souvenir, Agra has numerous attractions and activities to enjoy. Once, Agra was the axis of the creative penchant of Mughals.
Today, it is an important tourist destination featuring the below attractions.
a. Taj Mahal 6 am to 7 pm (Fee for Indians INR 50; Fee for SAARC citizens- INR 540 and fee for foreign tourists INR 1,100); Closed on Fridays
b. Agra Fort 6 am to 7 pm (INR 50 for Indians and INR 650 for foreigners)
c. Mehtab Bagh 6 am to 7 pm (INR 25 for Indians and INR 300 for Foreigners)
d. Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah 8 am to 12 am (INR 30 for Indians and INR 310 for foreigners)
e. Kinari Bazar 11:30 am to 6 PM
f. Fatehpur Sikri6 am to 7 pm (INR 50 for Indians and INR 610 for foreigners)
If you choose to create a vacation out of Agra, here are the iconic packages of Travelogy India
a. One day Taj Mahal tour with Sikandra
b. Two days Sunrise and sunset Taj Mahal
Jaipur
The grand Pink City of Rajasthan is the desert region famous for its historic present and architectural beauty. This is the land of lakes, palaces, culture and much more. Golden Triangle tour adds Jaipur to the list to create a collage of cultural beauty to the vacation.
Top attractions to enjoy in Jaipur are
a. Amer Fort 9 am to 4:30 pm (INR 200 for foreigners and INR 25 for Indians)
b. Jaigarh Fort 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (INR 35 for Indians and INR 85 for foreigners)
c. Nahargarh Fort 10 am to 5:30 pm (INR 50 for foreigners and INR 20 for Indians)
d. City Palace 9:30 am to 5 pm (INR 350 for foreigners and INR 75 for Indians)
e. Jal Mahal throughout the day (INR 50 for foreigners and INR 10 for Indians)
f. Hawa Mahal 9 am to 4:30 pm (INR 50 for foreigners and INR 10 for Indians)
g. Rambagh Palace 6 am to 6 pm
If you are looking for a short vacation spanning just Jaipur, choose from our top picks.
a. One day Private Jaipur City Tour
b. Three days Jaipur City tour from Delhi
If you are looking to add a luxury element to the Golden Triangle circuit, choose luxury trains options like Maharajas Express covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur through Gems of India itinerary. Definitely, a luxury train can make your trip more memorable and covers the most famous destinations of India.