The Golden Triangle

Included

All accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis; local guides at Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Fatehpur Sikri; all ground transport including train and air conditioned car, all entrance fees on guided tours.

Not included

Return flights to Delhi start from around £400 per person, depending on the time of year.

For you

This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this short itinerary will be at a relaxing pace.

Best time

The best time to travel is around October to mid-April. The monsoon season is normally from June to September. The temperature should range from a low of about 22°C to a high of 32°C.

Getting there

There are several daily direct flights from Heathrow to Delhi.

Duration: 8 days

1. Day 1:
   Arrive in Delhi. Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at The Claridges
2. Day 2:
   A full day’s guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Overnight at The Claridges
3. Day 3:
   Transfer to station. Fast train to Jaipur. PM guided tour of Jaipur. Overnight at Samode Haveli.
4. Day 4:
   A full day’s guided tour of Jaipur including Amber Fort. Overnight at Samode Haveli.
5. Day 5:
   You will be driven to Bharatpur. Afternoon tour of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at The Bagh.
6. Day 6:
   Guided tour of Agra including Agra Fort and Taj Mahal and the Taj at sunset. Overnight at the Trident Hotel.
7. Day 7:
   Taj at sunrise. Drive to Delhi. Free afternoon in Delhi. Overnight at The Claridges.
8. Day 8:
   Transfer to airport for flight home.