Quick answer
Spend two days in Delhi, drive to Agra on day three for Agra Fort and a Mehtab Bagh sunset, see the Taj at sunrise on day four before Fatehpur Sikri and the drive to Jaipur, then spend day five on Jaipur's forts and palaces and return to Delhi on day six. Mid-range land costs start around ₹28,000 per person.
The route
- Delhi
- Agra
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Jaipur
- Delhi
Day-by-day plan
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi
Morning: Arrive and check in.
Afternoon: Humayun's Tomb and Sunder Nursery.
Evening: India Gate and Kartavya Path at dusk, then dinner.
Stay: Delhi
- 2
Day 2
Old Delhi and the Qutub
Morning: Red Fort, Jama Masjid and a cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, then the Qutub Minar.
Evening: Dilli Haat for crafts and regional food.
Stay: Delhi
The Red Fort is closed on Mondays; if day two is a Monday, swap the two Delhi days.
- 3
Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Morning: Drive the Yamuna Expressway, about 3.5–4 hours, stopping at Sikandra, or take an early express train.
Afternoon: Agra Fort, then Itimad-ud-Daulah across the river.
Evening: Sunset at Mehtab Bagh, facing the Taj.
Stay: Agra, Taj Ganj or Fatehabad Road
- 4
Day 4
Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur
Morning: The Taj Mahal from opening time, then breakfast and check-out.
Afternoon: Fatehpur Sikri, 37 km away, then the drive to Jaipur with an optional stop at Abhaneri's stepwell.
Evening: Arrive in Jaipur, about four hours from Fatehpur Sikri.
Stay: Jaipur
The Taj is closed on Fridays. Set your start date so day four isn't a Friday.
- 5
Day 5
Jaipur
Morning: Amber Fort at 8 am, Jaigarh and a photo stop at Jal Mahal.
Afternoon: City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Evening: Sunset at Nahargarh, or the old city bazaars.
Stay: Jaipur
- 6
Day 6
Jaipur to Delhi
Morning: Albert Hall Museum or a last walk through the bazaars.
Afternoon: Drive back to Delhi, about 4.5–5 hours, or fly out of Jaipur.
Evening: Delhi airport for departure.
Leave at least six hours between leaving Jaipur and an international departure from Delhi.
How this Golden Triangle plan works
Six days is the comfortable length for the circuit. It gives Delhi two full days, puts you in Agra overnight so you can see the Taj at sunrise rather than in the midday crush, and uses the Agra-to-Jaipur drive to take in Fatehpur Sikri. Jaipur gets a full day plus a morning, and the loop closes back in Delhi, which has the most international flights.
What the cost covers
The mid-range figure of about ₹28,000 per person assumes five nights in 4-star hotels on twin sharing with breakfast, an air-conditioned sedan with driver for six days, local guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and entry fees including the Taj mausoleum ticket. It excludes flights, lunches and dinners. See the Golden Triangle trip cost for budget and luxury versions.
Before you fix dates
Two closures shape the route. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so day four must not be a Friday. The Red Fort, Akshardham and the Lotus Temple close on Mondays. In December and January, fog can delay trains and blur the Taj sunrise; the best time to visit the Golden Triangle page covers when to go.
A private car beats trains for families on this route: door-to-door transfers, Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri on the way, and no station queues with luggage.
Plan the rest
Use the city guides to fine-tune each stop: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. For a quote on a private Golden Triangle tour, send us an enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
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