Golden Triangle tour is one of the most popular and toured circuits of India and is often recommended to first time visitors in India. It is also considered to be one of the most fashionable of all tours and represents the true colors of India, its rich heritage, and fascinating history. Golden Triangle tour covers three prominent Indian cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur in that order.

The starting point of Golden Triangle tour is the city of Delhi, the capital of India. Popularly called “dilwalon ki dilli’, tourists can visit various interesting places of great historical, cultural and political significance. Tourists can visit the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jama Masjid, all historical places with interesting stories attached to them. You can visit the Akshardham temple, Lotus Temple, and Humayun Tomb. Tourists can also enjoy a great shopping experience at Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place.

The next stop of Golden Triangle tour is Agra. On the way to Agra, you can visit the city of Sikandra. Once you reach Agra, you can finally see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, grand and truly mesmerizing Taj Mahal. You will be completely taken over by the beauty of this magnificent structure. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan, a Mughal emperor in 1630 AD, in memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz. After that, you can also visit Agra Fort and complete your sightseeing in Agra.

From Agra, you move on to the city of Jaipur, also know as the Pink City because of the widespread use of pinkish sandstone in an earlier era for building palaces. Immerse yourself in the history of this place as you visit many forts and palaces, giving you a chance to imagine the lives of former Kings and Queens. At Amber Fort, you can take an elephant rise to reach the fort. A trip to Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds, and the City Palace, where the current Royal family resides, is a must. The City Palace also serves as a museum.

After visiting all tourist spots in Jaipur, you will finally come back to Delhi, where you end the unforgettable Golden Triangle India tour. Popular Golden Triangle packages would last between six to eight days. The tour usually starts from Delhi and ends in Delhi. Make sure that your Golden Triangle package has travel and hotel expenses included in it.