India's Golden Triangle, of Delhi, Agra (for the Taj Mahal) and Jaipur, is the classic 'India for beginners' itinerary, with Udaipur often squaring the triangle. The diversity of experiences is spellbinding, from maharajas' palaces to incandescent colours, heritage hotels to iconic sights.
Recommended tour operator: TransIndus
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Ideal for first-time visitors or those with limited time, our private Golden Triangle Plus tour takes you to the very heart of India’s glittering treasures, popularly known as the Golden Triangle. It allows you to glimpse the diversity of the subcontinent and experience it at its most authentic.
In Delhi you can reflect on the city’s long and varied history through an interesting mix of medieval Mughal buildings, the architecture of the British Raj, busy labyrinthine bazaars and modern urban life.
The princely legacy of Rajasthan is showcased lavishly in the grand forts and palaces of its capital, Jaipur. Many of its palaces have now been converted to world-class hotels.
The Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful buildings of the world, stands serene and majestic on the banks of the River Yamuna at Agra, allowing visitors to soak up the romance, vision, creativity and strife behind its creation.
Travel throughout the tour is by private car and you will stay in an interesting mix of period hotels and royal mansions allowing you to experience colonial life during the British Raj as well as the opulent lifestyle of former royals. International travel is included on a scheduled direct carrier.
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