Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
India's most famous circuit with two nights at Ranthambore added — three UNESCO sites, a Mughal capital and a genuine chance at a tiger.
Delhi (1N), Agra (1N), Ranthambore (2N), Jaipur (2N)
Overview
- Taj Mahal at sunrise, with tickets pre-booked
- Two game drives at Ranthambore National Park
- Amber Fort with the Sheesh Mahal at Jaipur
- Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned red sandstone capital
- Old Delhi rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh for the sunset Taj view
India's most famous circuit with two nights at Ranthambore added — three UNESCO sites, a Mughal capital and a genuine chance at a tiger.
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore runs for 6 nights and 7 days across Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Comfortable in the cooler months; tiger sightings improve markedly as the weather warms and animals gather at water.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Delhi
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi — Jama Masjid and a cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk — followed by India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan drive-past. Overnight in Delhi.
- Day2
Delhi to Agra
Morning at Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, then the Yamuna Expressway to Agra, around three hours. Afternoon at Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh for the Taj at sunset across the river. Overnight in Agra.
- Day3
Taj Mahal, on to Ranthambore
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal — the best hour of the day by a wide margin. After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri, around five hours in total. Overnight in Ranthambore.
- Day4
Ranthambore game drives
Morning and afternoon game drives in the park's core zones, in a canter or gypsy according to your booking. Between drives, the lodge and the Ranthambore Fort. Overnight in Ranthambore.
- Day5
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Morning game drive, then drive to Jaipur, around three and a half hours. Afternoon free on Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Day6
Jaipur sightseeing
Amber Fort with the Sheesh Mahal, a photo stop at Hawa Mahal and the Jal Mahal, then the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Day7
Departure
Drive to Delhi airport, around five and a half hours, or depart from Jaipur airport directly.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 6 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar entry fees
- Three game drives at Ranthambore in a shared canter
- Cycle-rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- English-speaking local guides at Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort, which operates on a daily quota and is charged locally
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 1 | Hotel Southern Grand or similar | 4 Star |
| Agra | 1 | Hotel Crystal Sarovar or similar | 4 Star |
| Ranthambore | 2 | Tiger Villa Resort or similar | Resort |
| Jaipur | 2 | Hotel Sarovar Portico or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹34,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹32,806 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹48,162 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹28,618 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹21,638 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.
Questions about this trip
Will I see a tiger at Ranthambore?
Is the Taj closed on any day?
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