
The perfect 7-day introduction to India!
In our Golden Triangle Tour, visit India’s most essential destinations, including Agra’s Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s Amber Fort, and Delhi’s cornucopia of fascinating sights in seven days.
Our tour takes guests beyond the typical sights and brings them closer to the real people who make India such a vibrant and beautiful place. And all this is accompanied by our guides.
Kindly note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays to allow the local Muslim community to hold prayers at the mosque situated within the complex.
Itinerary
Welcome to Delhi, the nation’s capital, a vibrant city with an unbelievable amount of history! Your tour guide will meet you at the airport, and then you will transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time and how tired you are, the tour guide will plan the rest of the day with you accordingly, which could include some sightseeing, plus a welcome dinner.
Included:
– Airport Transfer
– Welcome dinner
– Delhi sightseeing of your choice (food not included)
Today, you can do any of the City Tours or Slum Tours, which we do. We suggest visiting Sanjay Colony, a small slum built on 25 acres of land located in the south of Delhi near the Baha’i Lotus Temple and the ISKCON temple. Learn about the working and residential life and witness how, despite the challenging living conditions, it remains an area charged with positive energy and strong community.
In the afternoon we suggest doing some more traditional sightseeing of your choice, such as visiting India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb, Agrasen ki Baoli (a stepwell) and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple and one of the largest community kitchens in India which feeds more than 10,000 people per day. In the evening, if you still have the energy, you can explore old Delhi and go on our popular food tour if you wish!
Included:
– Sanjay Colony Slum Tour
– Sightseeing tour
– Old Delhi Tour (Food not included)
Not included
– Entry fee to Qutub Minar
– Entry fee to Humayun’s Tomb
– Entry fee to Red Fort
We’ll leave Delhi in the morning by car, arrive in Jaipur (5 hrs) by the afternoon, and check in to our hotel.
We will then go on an orientation walk around Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India because it feels like every building within the historic centre is made and painted of pink terracotta colour.
Later in the afternoon, we will head to Nahargarh Fort for the stunning sunset view of the Pink City
Not Included
– Entry fee to Nahargarh Fort
– Entry fee for the sunset view
Today we will go on a full day tour of Jaipur. In the morning, we will visit Amber Fort with its magnificent views, and in the afternoon we will continue to explore the rest of the city, such as Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and Bapu Bazaar if you wish to do some shopping. There’s also the option to see a Bollywood film at the famous Raj Mandir cinema.
Included:
– Local Guide for Amber Fort
– Local Guide for Jantar Mantar
Not Included:
– Entry to Amber Fort
– Entry to Hawa Mahal
– Entry to Jantar Mantar
– Entry fee to City Palace
– Bollywood Movie
In the morning, we’ll drive to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal and the Magnificent Agra Fort. On the way, there is the option to visit Fatehpur Sikri fort and Abhaneri Chand Baori, one of the largest stepwells in the world, where you descend many steps before reaching the water level.
We will arrive in Agra in the afternoon, where we’ll check into a family-run guest house; afterwards, we’ll explore Mehtab Bagh, a small 22-acre Persian-style garden located next to the Yamuna River, offering a very unique view of the Taj Mahal. Later, we’ll visit the massive Agra Fort, built with red sandstone. Head back to the hotel in the evening after dinner. If you are not tired, have a drink on the hotel’s rooftop overlooking the Taj!
Included:
– Local Guide at Agra Fort
Not Included
– Entry fee to Fatehpur Sikri
– Entry fee to Abhaneri Chand Baori (stepwell)
– Entry fee to Mehtab Bagh
– Boat ride on Yamuna river behind Taj
– Entry fee to Agra Fort
Today we’ll wake up early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise- the best time to visit. We come back to our guest house to have a late breakfast and then check out and drive to Delhi.
On the way, we will stop at a small village, where you will gain an understanding of how the majority of India’s population lives, with its unique traditions and customs.
We’ll arrive in Delhi in the evening, check into your hotel, and you probably won’t have much energy to do anything else!
Included:
– Local Tour Guide at the Taj Mahal
Not Included:
– Entry fee to Taj Mahal:
This morning, we will complete the tour and then transfer you to the airport.
Included:
– Airport transfer
Inclusions
All transport mentioned in the itinerary is included. This includes internal flights, trains, buses and transfers.
Any activities (eg camel ride, food tour, city tours, cultural shows) mentioned in your itinerary are included unless we explicitly say that they are optional.
Entry fees for the monuments are not included; this allows you to opt in or out.
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is included.
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Price/Availability
Price/Availability
This tour is available throughout the year for private bookings and it can be adapted to your needs. To know more about costing and planning, please contact us by filling out the enquiry form on this page, or emailing us at info@travelbeyondlimits.co.za
FAQs
FAQs
At present all our tours are of fixed itinerary and duration. Unlike many operators we directly arrange all the tour services ourselves without using any agents. This makes sure we are confident in the quality of the service offered and allows us to focus on our unique local community connections in the areas visited.
Nonetheless, all private tours can certainly be customised.
Yes, we do offer private tours, but the price will need to be increased accordingly. Please get in touch for a quote!
Yes, we do offer private tours, but the price will need to be increased accordingly. Please get in touch for a quote!
We stay in well-appointed mid range hotels unless specified, locally owned where possible. All hotels have hot water and most have Wi-Fi. Single passengers will share a twin room with another group member of the same gender if required. You are welcome to pay extra to ensure you have a room to yourself throughout the trip – please get in touch for costs. Upgrades to 4* and 5* accommodation are available at an additional cost for the private tours.
The package includes several activities and entry fees. We also have additional suggestions for activities that aren’t included in the tour price. Please see the itinerary tab to see the included and optional activities.
Check the Tour Info section at the top of this page for the tour’s maximum group size
Advance (deposit) payment of 50% is required to confirm the booking, followed by full (balance) payment to be made at least 30 days before tour departure. These payments can be made via by bank transfers.
Yes absolutely! Our tours are minimum 2 people but for private tours we can look at providing dates that completely suit you. If you are interested in a shared tour we can often also still offer your preferred dates, guarantee the tour and invite other passengers to join.
All our tours ensure easy international & domestic flight connections, and hence, we do not arrange such flights. However, if there are any flights included within your tour itinerary, we do organise these and they are included within the tour cost.
Airport transfers are included in the tour itinerary. Please check the itinerary tab for more information.






