The Taj Mahal in Agra, the highlight of a Golden Triangle tour of India
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Golden Triangle Tour of India: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

The Taj Mahal at sunrise, the forts and palaces of Jaipur and the lanes of Old Delhi, on a private tour with your own car, driver and guides. Prices in US dollars, run by an Indian company with its own team on the ground.

💵 Prices in USD🚗 Private car & driver🌅 Taj Mahal at sunrise🕐 24/7 WhatsApp support
Tours fromUS$299 per person
Duration4 to 12 days
Best timeOctober – March
Start & endDelhi airport (DEL)
The route

Your Golden Triangle Route

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form a triangle on the map, each a few hours' drive from the next. You land in Delhi and we take care of everything from the airport onwards.

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Your home cityUSA · UK · Canada · Australia · Europe
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DelhiAirport pickup
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Agra3–4 hrs by expressway
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Jaipur4–5 hrs via Fatehpur Sikri
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DelhiAbout 5 hrs, fly home
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Or keep goingRishikesh · Kashmir · Himalayas
Tour packages

Golden Triangle Tour Packages in US Dollars

The classic triangle, a short version, and extensions into the Himalayas where our own teams work. All tours are private and can be changed.

Golden Triangle Express private tour, India
Short on time · 4 Days / 3 Nights

Golden Triangle Express

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Delhi

  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  • Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
  • Highlights of New Delhi
  • Ideal before or after a business trip
from US$299 per person
Classic Golden Triangle private tour, India
Best seller · 6 Days / 5 Nights

Classic Golden Triangle

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Delhi

  • Taj Mahal at sunrise
  • Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur
  • Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal
  • Old Delhi rickshaw ride and Humayun's Tomb
from US$449 per person
Golden Triangle + Rishikesh private tour, India
Spiritual India · 8 Days / 7 Nights

Golden Triangle + Rishikesh

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Haridwar · Rishikesh

  • Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
  • Yoga capital of the world
  • Laxman Jhula and riverside ashrams
  • Optional yoga class or rafting
from US$649 per person
Golden Triangle + Kashmir private tour, India
Mountains & lakes · 10 Days / 9 Nights

Golden Triangle + Kashmir

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam

  • Night on a Dal Lake houseboat
  • Shikara ride and Mughal Gardens
  • Gulmarg Gondola
  • Our own ground team in Kashmir
from US$899 per person
Golden Triangle + Himalayas private tour, India
Himalayan adventure · 12 Days / 11 Nights

Golden Triangle + Himalayas

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Shimla · Manali

  • Shimla toy train (seasonal)
  • Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel
  • Colonial Shimla and apple orchards
  • Home turf of our Himachal team
from US$1,099 per person
Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi private tour, India
Day trip · 1 Day

Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi

Delhi · Agra · Delhi

  • Private car by the Yamuna Expressway
  • Or the fast Gatimaan Express train
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a guide
  • Hotel or airport pickup in Delhi
Ask for price per car, by group size

About our prices: “from” prices are per person for two people sharing a room, with a private air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver, hotels with daily breakfast, airport pickup and drop, and licensed local guides at the main monuments. International flights, visa fees, monument entry tickets and tips are extra. Exact quote in USD within 24 hours.

Three cities, three worlds

What You See in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

Delhi on a Golden Triangle tour
India's capital, old and new

Delhi

  • Humayun's Tomb, the garden tomb that inspired the Taj
  • Qutub Minar and India Gate
  • Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk
  • Jama Masjid and the Red Fort (outside)
Agra on a Golden Triangle tour
Home of the Taj Mahal

Agra

  • Taj Mahal at sunrise, before the crowds
  • Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Mehtab Bagh for the Taj at sunset
  • Fatehpur Sikri on the road to Jaipur
Jaipur on a Golden Triangle tour
The Pink City of Rajasthan

Jaipur

  • Amber (Amer) Fort on the hill
  • City Palace and Jantar Mantar
  • Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds
  • Bazaars for textiles, gems and block prints
Day by day

6-Day Golden Triangle Itinerary from Delhi

Our most booked plan, with a night in Agra so you can see the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

DAY1

Arrive in Delhi

Our driver meets you at Delhi airport (DEL) and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to recover from the flight.

Stay Delhi
DAY2

Old & New Delhi

Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw: Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. Then New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and the government quarter, with a licensed guide.

Stay Delhi · Breakfast
DAY3

Delhi → Agra (about 3–4 hrs)

Drive by the Yamuna Expressway. Afternoon at Agra Fort, then Mehtab Bagh across the river to watch the sun set behind the Taj Mahal.

Stay Agra · Breakfast
DAY4

Taj Mahal at sunrise → Jaipur

Early visit to the Taj Mahal when the light is soft and the crowds are small. Back for breakfast, then drive to Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital.

Stay Jaipur · Breakfast
DAY5

Jaipur, the Pink City

Amber Fort on the hill, a photo stop at Jal Mahal, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Evening free for the bazaars.

Stay Jaipur · Breakfast
DAY6

Jaipur → Delhi airport (about 5 hrs)

Drive back to Delhi for your flight home, or continue to Rishikesh, Kashmir or the Himalayas with us.

Breakfast
Visiting the Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Tips for Foreign Visitors

WhatWhat you need to know
Closed dayClosed to visitors every Friday. We never plan your Agra day on a Friday.
Opening hoursAbout 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Sunrise gives the best light and the smallest crowds.
TicketsForeign nationals pay INR 1,100 (at the time of writing; set by the Archaeological Survey of India). Lower prices for SAARC and BIMSTEC citizens. Book online to skip the ticket queue.
PhotosAllowed in the gardens and outside; not allowed inside the main tomb.
What to carryPassport, a small bag, water and your phone. Large bags, food, tripods and drones are not allowed.
Train optionThe Gatimaan Express runs Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) to Agra Cantt in about 1 hour 40 minutes, a good choice for a day trip.
When to go

Best Time for a Golden Triangle Tour

MonthsWeatherOur advice
October – MarchPleasant days, cool nights; foggy mornings in Dec–Jan.The best season. Book hotels early for Christmas and New Year.
April – JuneVery hot, often above 40°C.Sightseeing early morning and late afternoon; or add the cool Himalayas.
July – SeptemberMonsoon: warm, humid, some heavy showers.Greener and quieter, with good hotel deals.
Included

What Every Tour Includes

Airport pickup & drop

We meet you at Delhi airport with your name board, day or night.

Private car & driver

Air-conditioned car and an English-speaking driver for the whole tour. Fuel, tolls and parking included.

Handpicked hotels

3-, 4- or 5-star hotels with daily breakfast, chosen for location and cleanliness.

Licensed guides

Local guides at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort and in Delhi.

Clear USD pricing

One quote in US dollars, with what is and isn't included in writing.

24/7 WhatsApp

A direct line to our team in India for anything you need on the road.

Made in India, run in India

An Indian Company With Its Own Team

Suzu Travels is an Indian travel company and DMC, based in Himachal Pradesh and operating since 2019. You deal directly with the people who run your tour, not a reseller abroad, and our coordinators are a WhatsApp message away the whole time.

We have hosted NRIs and international travellers from the USA, UK, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Australia and more.

🇺🇸 USA🇬🇧 UK🇲🇾 Malaysia🇱🇰 Sri Lanka🇲🇻 Maldives🇦🇺 Australia🌍 and more
The Suzu Travels team at our office in India on Republic Day
Real guests, real trips

Our Guests on the Golden Triangle & Beyond

Photos from tours we have run in Delhi, Agra, Mathura–Vrindavan and Rajasthan. Every photo in this section is of our own guests and team.

Suzu Travels group at India Gate, New Delhi, at night
India Gate, New Delhi, by night
Suzu Travels guests at the Taj Mahal in Agra
Our guests at the Taj Mahal, Agra
Suzu Travels group tour at Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
Suzu Travels guests at their hotel in Delhi
Check-in day in Delhi
Suzu Travels guests at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura
Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura
Suzu Travels guests at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Suzu Travels family group jumping on the Jaisalmer sand dunes at sunset
Sunset on the Jaisalmer dunes
Suzu Travels group at Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer
Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer
FAQs

Golden Triangle Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Golden Triangle tour cost in US dollars?

Our private Golden Triangle tours start from about US$299 per person for 4 days and US$449 per person for the classic 6 days, based on two people sharing a room. That includes a private air-conditioned car and driver, hotels with breakfast, airport pickup and drop, and local guides at the main monuments. You get an exact quote in USD within 24 hours.

How many days do I need for the Golden Triangle?

Six days (5 nights) is ideal: one day each for Delhi and Jaipur, a night in Agra so you can see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and time to rest after the long flight. Four days is possible if you are short on time, but the days are longer.

Is the Taj Mahal open every day?

No. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays. It opens about 30 minutes before sunrise and closes about 30 minutes after sunset. We plan your route so your Agra day never falls on a Friday.

What is the Taj Mahal ticket price for foreigners?

At the time of writing, the entry ticket for foreign nationals is INR 1,100, with lower prices for SAARC and BIMSTEC citizens. Prices are set by the Archaeological Survey of India and can change. Monument tickets are not included in our package price, and we can book them for you.

Should we travel between the cities by car or train?

A private car is the most flexible: Delhi to Agra is about 3–4 hours on the Yamuna Expressway, Agra to Jaipur about 4–5 hours with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur to Delhi about 5 hours. For Delhi–Agra you can also take the Gatimaan Express, which takes about 1 hour 40 minutes from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantt.

What is the best time for a Golden Triangle tour?

October to March is the best time, with pleasant days and cool nights. April to June is very hot, often above 40°C. July to September is the monsoon: greener and quieter, with some rain.

Do I need a visa for India?

Most visitors do. Around 170 nationalities, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the EU, can apply online for an e-Tourist Visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before arrival. Holders of an OCI card, and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, need no visa.

Can we add Rishikesh, Kashmir or the Himalayas?

Yes, and this is what we are known for. We are a North India DMC with our own teams in Himachal, Kashmir and Uttarakhand, so we can add Rishikesh, Kashmir, Shimla-Manali or the Char Dham Yatra to your Golden Triangle tour.

Is the Golden Triangle safe for first-time visitors and solo women?

Yes, with a private car, a driver who stays with you for the whole trip, licensed guides and a 24/7 WhatsApp line to our team. We also brief you on dress codes, scams to avoid and tipping.

Who is Suzu Travels?

Suzu Travels is an Indian travel company and destination management company based in Himachal Pradesh, operating since 2019. We have hosted NRIs and international travellers from the USA, UK, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Australia and more.

Plan Your Golden Triangle Tour

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Taj Mahal photo: Yann (edited), CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

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