Exploring the Golden Triangle: A Private Tour of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

The golden triangle is one of the most well-trodden paths among tourists visiting India for the first time. Not only firsts, but this tour always brings you back for more. The Golden Triangle trip includes the three cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. This popular tourist circuit is best to explore everything from historical monuments, heritage, culture, shopping, handicrafts to folk dances and music and culinary marvels. Let us dive in on what you will be experiencing on your golden triangle delhi Agra Jaipur tour. 

Delhi- The capital of India 

Since the beginning of time, Delhi has served as India's capital; it was first designated as such by the Delhi Sultanate, then by the Mughals, and last but not least, by the British. The city’s culture, cuisine, and architecture can be observed to have been influenced by every monarch and dynasty. New Delhi is a place where you can find inspiration, astonishment, fascination, and impressions around every turn since it reflects the numerous hues and tastes of India's diverse makeup. Old Delhi offers various attractions that are worth viewing, including the India Gate, Red Fort, Jam Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Kutub Minar, Jantar-Mantar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham Temple, Bahai Temple, and many more. The ancient and new in the city blend together flawlessly.  Delhi is a haven for dining, shopping, and sightseeing which makes it the first city of Golden Triangle India.

Agra- home to the grand Taj Mahal

The city of Agra has been visited by travelers from all around the world since the 15th century as it was the capital of the Mughal empire from 1526 to 1658. The city boasts three UNESCO world heritage sites that are Fatehpur Sikri, Agra red Fort and Taj Mahal. When we talk about Golden Triangle Holidays, we cannot leave out this beautiful monument. In honor of his adored wife Late Mumtaz Mahal, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal. The monument is surrounded by lovely gardens on all sides and is built on the Yamuna River's banks. It is made of Makrana milky white marble and glitters brilliantly under a full moon. Visitors from all over the world travel here to see the captivating monument and experience the wonder of true love.

Jaipur- The Pink City of Rajasthan

The first planned city of India, Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II and was established according to Vastu Shashtra with the help of Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. The city got its famous name in 1876 during the rule of Sawai Ram Singh II, when the ruler decided to paint all the buildings of the city pink to welcome the Prince of Wales. Pink being the color of hospitality, attracts tourists from all around the world. The city is filled with majestic forts and elegant palaces like Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, the royal residence which is the City Palace and other interesting attractions like Jantar Mantar which is an ancient astronomical observatory, Albert Hall Museum, the famous Monkey Temple and the architectural marvels Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal which literally mean palace of winds and palace on water respectively. The city is a highlight of Rajasthan tour itinerary.

The duration of the trip is purely dependent on how much time travelers are willing to give to this Delhi, Agra, Jaipur trip. However, 4 to 5 days are sufficient to cover the main attractions of the tour. When we talk about the best time to visit these cities, even though the cities are flocked by tourists all year round, the months from August to March are best suitable to explore with comfort.