Classic Golden Triangle

Welcome to India! Upon landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, please clear the customs and claim your luggage, and then you will find our representative waiting for you in the arrival hall. We will prepare an exclusive car with chauffeur to escort you to the hotel for check-in.

►  Topic: Is it Safe to Travel in India?
India attracts numerous tourists due to its rich tourism resources, stunning world cultural heritages and disparate lifestyles. There have been some negative incidents happened on this land which shocked the world, such as bus gang rape in 2012. In March 2023, a video on TikTok caught people's attention, in which a female travel blogger from Japan was brutally treated and sexually assaulted during India's Holi Festival. But this is not all about India. Most people here are warm and hospitable, they welcome oversea guests with big smiles. In addition, our driver and guide will accompany clients throughout the trip to ensure the best vacations. Join us, we promise you a memorable and pleasant journey!

We will start with the Raj Ghat, which is a black marble platform built in memory of the Father of India – Mahatma Gandhi. Next, have a photo stop at the 500-year-old Red Fort built by the Mughal Empire, and then we will proceed to the Old Delhi to visit the 17th-century Jama Masjid, which took six years to build and is one of the three most famous mosques in the world. Out of the mosque, we will be immediately in the heart of Old Delhi’s busiest shopping area, the Chandni Chowk.

★ Travel Different by Rickshaw:
We will specially arrange an interesting rickshaw ride for you to navigate the narrow alleys of the Chandni Chowk and get an insight into the local lifestyle. You’ll find various street food, some remaining beautifully carved Haveli houses, bustling shops selling spices, silver jewelry and saris, while, of course, annoying traffic jams as well as loud noises and bickering. The good and the bad are all here, and this is a real India!

In the afternoon, we will visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Qutub Minar, a 73-meter minaret built in 1193, and Humayun’s Tomb, a beautiful garden tomb built in 1572 and believed to be the first one of this kind in India. Afterwards, the guide will take you to visit the India Gate, a grand memorial arch built for the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the World War I. Finally, we’ll drive past the majestic President House and Parliament House, leaving you some time to take photos, before heading to our final stop of the day, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, an 18th-century Sikh temple with a golden dome and a pool of holy water.

Incredible India- The Big Canteen Provides Free Food for Over 10,0000 People
The holy temples of Sikhism provide free food to those in need, including both locals and foreigners, regardless of religion, and even you have no contribution to the country or Sikhism. This is why many people can roam around in India, including the young Steve Jobs. The free foods are donated by wealthy Sikh, all people sit together equally without racial and caste discrimination. The largest Sikh holy site is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, providing food for 100000 people every day. Incredible! The site Gurudwara Bangla Sahib you will visit today is such a holy Sikh temple. It is open 24 hours a day, and provides free food for tens of thousands of homeless or wandering people every day.

Everyone enter the site needs to wear a headscarf and has their shoes taken off. The free headscarf in different colors are offered at the entrance. After finishing the visit, you may find some local people take away water from the pond in front of the temple with bottles to wash their hand the body, in the hope of removing diseases and bringing them good luck.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will travel to Agra in our comfortable private car with chauffeur. After a 3-hour drive, we will arrive at the hotel. Have a short break, and then our guide will take you to explore Agra, a city on the banks of the Yamuna River.

We’ll start with a visit to the famous World Heritage site of Agra Fort, a huge semicircular red sandstone complex that was once the seat of the 16th-century Mughal imperial city and represents the pinnacle of the Islamic architectural art in India. The guide will show you the well-designed buildings in the fort, like the Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Shah Jahani Mahal, Jahangir Palace and Moti Masjid. Next, we will head to the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, to admire the 17th-century white marble mausoleum featuring the lattice screens and mosaic designs which inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. In the late afternoon, we will end today’s sightseeing at the Mentab Bagh, a quiet and elegant garden offering a nice view of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.

Why Visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah?
This is the first building of the Mughal dynasty entirely made of marble, and also the first building to extensively utilize the skill of gemstone inlay, known as pietradura in the industry. This exquisite tomb was built for the Persian nobleman Mizra Ghiyas Beg, the father of the queen at that time. The design elements even inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal. Although it is not as famous as the Taj Mahal, it is more exquisite and well preserved. What's important is that it is less crowded, which allows tourists enjoying the magnificent building at an ease pace.

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we will have a unique sunrise view from the Taj Mahal. Before dawn, we will enter the Taj Mahal, and our guide will take you to the best viewing and photo point as the first rays of sunlight hit the magnificent ivory marble mausoleum. In that moment, you will understand why the Taj Mahal is called the architectural marvel of the Mughal Empire and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. That scene, and the love story between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his cherished wife Mumtaz Mahal, would be unforgettable for the rest of your life.

★ What makes our service superior:
1. Our guide will provide you with a wake-up call and take you into the Taj Mahal as one of the first visitors of the day to enjoy an exclusive space of almost no one.
2. The sunrise today and the Taj Mahal sunset seen the day before at the Mentab Bagh together complete your trip.
3. Multi-angle viewing: Panorama of the Taj Mahal from the Mentab Bagh across the river the day before, and today’s close look at the exquisite exhibits inside the main mausoleum.

After the visit, we will get back to the hotel for breakfast and then start a road trip by private car to Jaipur, which features countless pink buildings. En route, we will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, another World Heritage site which was once the capital of the 16th-century Mughal Empire. Later, we will stop at the 8th-century Chand Baori, a grand stepwell with 3,500 steps in Abhaneri Village. Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will check in to the hotel and have a good rest.

Two Debates on the Love Story of the Taj Mahal
A: It’s sweet love. As a king, Shah Jahan had many concubines, but he only loved Taj Mahal. Countless treasures were bestowed upon her, and she was granted the royal seal, representing the highest status in the court, which allowed her exercising supreme power like the king. After her death, the king would rather spend a significant amount of money that could even drag down the dynasty to build her mausoleum, and he has never fallen in love with other women. What else could it be if it was not love?

B: It is poignant love. Taj Mahal, who gave birth to 14 children in 17 years of marriage and also had to follow the king to fight. Who could withstand such an overdraft on the body? To love someone is to take care of her heart and body. In order that the craftsmen fully devoted themselves to the construction, the king killed the craftsmen's wife and it is said that the king also cut all craftsmen’s hand after completing the project. So, the Taj Mahal represents love, but more importantly, the death.

What's your opinions on this? Please follow our tour guide to find more hidden stories of this magic wonder.

►  For your information, the security check to this site is really strict. Only water, chocolate and baby food is allowed to take.

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we will take a thorough tour of Jaipur, the final stop on this itinerary. We’ll start with a principal attraction, Amber Fort, a 16th-century pale yellow fort complex on a hill, decorated with many artistic elements. Our guide will show you around the main buildings inside, including the fabulous Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) which features thousands of mirrors, making it like a fairytale world. Descending from the grandiose fort, we will drive back to downtown Jaipur city for sightseeing.

★ Complimentary Stop:
On the way, we will give you an extra attraction. The guide will take you to the best vantage point on the shores of the Sagar Lake to view the Jal Mahal, a serene palace in the distance, in the middle of the water, just like a mirage.

Back in the downtown, we’ll visit a group of nearby historic buildings, including the spectacular and photogenic Hawa Mahal, featuring a huge pink honeycomb facade that can be seen from afar; Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory built by the Mughal Emperor Raja Jai Singh, keeping the world’s largest stone sundial; and finally the City Palace, where you’ll get an insight into the royal lifestyle and be amazed by the rich historical collection such as ancient weapons and furniture.

Meals: Breakfast

Your 6 days India Golden Triangle tour will end today. After breakfast, our private car with chauffeur will be ready to take you for a relaxed ride to the Delhi Airport in 5 to 6 hours. Here our service will be complete. Wish you a pleasant journey!

Meals: Breakfast

► Given the amount of time required for transfer, it is recommended that you book an evening flight from Delhi to return home or to your next destination. If you would like to extend your stay in India, or plan to travel to other countries, please feel free to contact our travel experts.