India’s most loved circuit, done the royal way. Begin in Delhi among Mughal tombs and Lutyens’ boulevards, see the Taj Mahal at first light in Agra, then drive to Jaipur – the Pink City built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II – for Amber Fort, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory.
Ideal for first-time visitors to India. Hotels can be upgraded to palace and heritage properties on request.
Best time to travel: October – March
Tour Highlights
- Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
- Amber Fort and the City Palace of Jaipur
- Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned capital
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Meet and assist at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure or a walk around Connaught Place.
Day 2 Delhi sightseeing
Old Delhi – Jama Masjid, Red Fort (outside) and a cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. New Delhi – Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Day 3 Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra by expressway (approx. 3.5 hrs). Visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, then sunset views of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.
Day 4 Taj Mahal & on to Jaipur
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri stepwell.
Day 5 Jaipur – the Pink City
Amber Fort, Jal Mahal photo stop, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Evening in the Johari and Bapu bazaars.
Day 6 Depart Jaipur / Delhi
Breakfast, then transfer to Jaipur airport or drive back to Delhi for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout
- Airport / railway transfers
- English-speaking local guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- All tolls, parking and driver allowances
Exclusions
- × International / domestic airfare
- × Monument entry & camera fees unless stated
- × Lunches unless stated
- × Tips, laundry and personal expenses
- × Travel insurance
- × Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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