Itinerary Summary
Open in Old Delhi with Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort, India Gate and Jama Masjid, then a Shatabdi train or flight to Agra for the Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise, the fort, and on to Jaipur for Amber Fo…
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Delhi arrival, Old Delhi lanes and Chandni Chowk street food
09:00
2h
Pre-paid taxi from IGI Airport to Old Delhi
Clear immigration, collect baggage and book a pre-paid taxi at the official counter inside the arrivals hall. The drive to Old Delhi takes 45-70 minutes depending on traffic; keep the printed receipt for the driver.
📍 IGI Airport to Old Delhi
16:00
2.5h
Chandni Chowk spice and snack walk
Start at Fatehpuri Masjid and thread east through Khari Baoli, Asia's largest spice market, tasting samosas, dahi bhalla and hot jalebi. Go with a local guide after 16:00 when the lanes cool down; skip ice in drinks.
📍 Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
💡 Pro Tip: Indira Gandhi International (DEL) has three terminals; Terminal 3 handles most international arrivals and connects to the Airport Express metro and pre-paid taxi counters. Fares are fixed, so keep the receipt. Delhi's metro is cheap and fast but crowded between 08:00 and 11:00. Tap water is not safe to drink; sealed bottled water is sold everywhere. India Standard Time is UTC+5:30, so jet lag from Europe is mild but from the Americas is significant. Visa and entry rules depend on your passport; see the India visa section before booking.
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Budget Breakdown
AccommodationUS$60035%
Comfort hotels across the three cities, 7 nights
Food & DiningUS$34020%
Curries, naan, biryani, thalis and roadside chai
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for the Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Golden Triangle trip?+
Visa rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities can use India's e-Tourist Visa, applied for online before travel, while others need an embassy visa. Check the India visa section of the official Indian Visa Online portal for eligibility and approved arrival airports before booking flights.
What is the best month to visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur?+
October to March is the cool, dry window, with the northern plains around 15-25 C. Late December and January mornings can be foggy, which sometimes delays trains and flights. April to June brings 35-45 C heat and July-September is monsoon, so aim for the cooler months if long sightseeing days matter.
How much does an 8-day Golden Triangle trip cost per person?+
This itinerary sits in the Comfort band, roughly $1,350-2,090 (about EUR 1,170-1,820) per person excluding international flights. That covers mid-range hotels, Shatabdi train tickets or a domestic flight, monument entry fees and drivers. Christmas and New Year dates cost more; March and September are cheaper.
Should I take the train or fly between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur?+
The Shatabdi express links Delhi and Agra in about two hours in comfortable chair car, and Delhi-Jaipur is similar. Flying saves little once airport transfers are counted but helps if time is short. Book rail seats early in peak season and use prepaid taxis or app cabs for station transfers.
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Guide at a Glance
- Duration: 8 days
- Budget: Comfort · approx. $1,350–2,090 (≈ €1,170–1,820), excl. int'l flights
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best for: City Explorers
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