India 7-Day Trip: The Golden Triangle
The classic triangle: Delhi's layers, Agra's Taj at sunrise and Jaipur's pink forts — by car and rail.
Days
7 days
Budget
450 USD
Style
Cultural
Destination
Jaipur
CultureHistoryClassic
Trip overview
- The Taj at dawn
- Amber's mirror palace
- Three cities, one triangle
Best time to visit
October–March is the pleasant season; April–June bakes.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Delhi — arrival & Old Delhi
- 🛺15:00Chandni Chowk's rickshaw maze
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Day 2 · Delhi — monuments
- 🕌09:00Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate
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Day 3 · Drive to Agra
- 🏰09:003h drive; Agra Fort's afternoon
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Day 4 · The Taj at sunrise
- 🕌05:30The Taj Mahal at dawn
- 🚗12:00Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
- 🕌
Day 5 · Jaipur — Amber
- 🏰08:00Amber Fort & the mirror palace
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Day 6 · Jaipur — palaces & bazaars
- 🛍️09:30The City Palace, Jantar Mantar, the bazaars
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Day 7 · Departure
- ✈️10:00The last thali & JAI or DEL
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 450 USD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- October–March is the pleasant season; April–June bakes.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Jaipur are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🍢
Karim's
Delhi since 1913 · $$
🍛
Laxmi Misthan Bhandar
Jaipur thali · $$
🍗
Pinch of Spice
Agra Mughlai · $$
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