## What is the Golden Triangle?<br> The Golden Triangle links three cities in northern India — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — in a neat loop, each about 4–5 hours apart by road. Together they cover Mughal Delhi, the Taj Mahal, and the Rajput palaces of Jaipur: the perfect introduction to India.
## How many days do you need?<br> Six days is the comfortable classic: two nights in Delhi, one in Agra and two in Jaipur. You can rush it in four, or slow it to eight with side trips. See our full 6-day Golden Triangle tour.
## A simple 6-day itinerary<br> - Day 1: Arrive Delhi<br> - Day 2: Old & New Delhi sightseeing<br> - Day 3: Drive to Agra, visit Agra Fort<br> - Day 4: Taj Mahal at sunrise, drive to Jaipur<br> - Day 5: Amber Fort and the Pink City<br> - Day 6: Return to Delhi
## What does it cost?<br> A private, guided Golden Triangle trip with hand-picked hotels typically starts around ₹42,000 per person for six days (twin-sharing, land only), rising with hotel standard and season. Budget backpacker trips cost less; luxury palace-hotel versions cost more.
## Local tips<br> - See the Taj Mahal at sunrise — it's cooler, quieter and the marble glows. Remember it's closed on Fridays.<br> - Travel by private car with a driver; it's affordable and far more comfortable than public transport for this route.<br> - Add Ranthambore for tigers or Udaipur for lakes if you have extra days.
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