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7 Days
Availability : Sept - April
New Delhi
Max People : 15

Golden Triangle Cultural Tour

Sustainable Experiences in Delhi, Agra, & Jaipur
OverviewPhotosItinerarySustainable TravelFAQs
Title image Jal mahal Jaipur
What to Expect

India’s Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur) is the first preference for anyone visiting India for the first time. But it is the way you experience it that makes all the difference.

On this tour of the Golden Triangle, you experience not only the main monuments but also those hidden secrets about the three cities that tell the entire story behind their history and current society. For example, it is incomplete to see the Taj Mahal itself unless you do a storytelling tour of old Agra and visit the busy streets just the way locals do. You can choose from a range of activities within the ethos of sustainability and customize your tour of the Golden Triangle.

  • Live in beautiful homestays with the family in Delhi and Agra, and a restored palace in Jaipur.
  • Storytelling tours of the local craftsmen and hands-on activities.
  • Optional village life experience and volunteering at wildlife conservation projects.
  • Participate in Indian festivals with the families (seasonal activity).
  • Tours of the main monuments and the highlights of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

Recommended Airport(s)

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Inclusions

  • Accommodations on twin sharing basis.
  • Breakfast & one major meal.
  • Private car (including toll and parking fee).
  • Airport/ railway station transfers.
  • Fee of the storyteller and all activities.
  • Taxes applicable.

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets wherever applicable.
  • International & domestic flights/ trains.
  • Storyteller gratuity.
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions.
Photos
  • Jaipur walking toursJaipur walking tours
  • Humayun tombHumayun tomb
  • Taj mahalTaj mahal
  • Jaipur
  • Family tours in DelhiFamily tours in Delhi
  • Hand crafted sandalsHand crafted sandals
  • Old Delhi toursOld Delhi tours
Itinerary

Day 1 & 2Arrive in Delhi + City experiences

We receive you at the Delhi airport or the railway station with a warm welcome. Your next few days are with a wonderful host family in central Delhi.

We go for a guided storytelling tour of Old Delhi. The highlights of this tour will be tasting some of the local delicacies (sweet, sour, and spicy), and taking a peek into the busy markets of jewels, paper, cloth, and spices. Learn about the lives of Jain and Sikh merchants who once thrived in the old town. Optional add-on: Tour of the Jama Masjid (the grand mosque).

Visit the President’s palace, India gate, and the tomb of Humayun followed by a sumptuous lunch of North Indian dishes. Visit Delhi’s traditional artisan markets and end the day with tea at one of the very charming tea houses. Optional add-on: Participate in Holi and Diwali festivities with a family (depends on the season).

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 3Delhi - Agra

We depart early morning for Agra via the beautiful Delhi-Agra expressway. Your stay in Agra is with another local family.

Visit the Taj Mahal and know about not only the well-known love story but also how the building of the monument was influenced by a tussle for power. Know the stories behind the masons and master craftsmen who were behind the architecture of the Taj Mahal. Visit the descendants of these artisans and see them at work.

Go for a tour of Agra Fort and the busy streets of old Agra. Optional add-on: Visit Fatehpur Sikri for a day tour or visit an animal rescue center.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 4 - 6Agra - Jaipur

We travel from Agra to Jaipur with a brief stop at the Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri. It is one of the most massive and ornate step-well built during the 8th and 9th centuries. Arrive in Jaipur by evening with the rest of the time at leisure.

Visit the beautiful Amber palace followed by the Hawa Mahal. Walk with us behind the scenes and visit the Rajput families and bangle makers of old Jaipur. Visit the city palace and the artisans whom Sawai Jai Singh II invited and established in Jaipur. Optional add-on: Visit a village and volunteer at a farm for a day. See how the village life works, the social stature of women and children, and the village education system. Participate in a hands-on block-printing activity.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 7Departure

We complete the tour in Jaipur and provide you drop to the airport or railway station for onward journey.

Note: It is great to extend this holiday for a longer tour of Rajasthan, its tribes, and villages. Ask us for more information.

Sustainable Travel
  • This is a 100% plastic free tour. We provide safe and healthy alternatives to plastic plates, packaged items, and bottles.
  • We do not indulge in animal slavery, cruelty or luring through bait during the wildlife experiences.
  • Stay free of touts. Do hands-on craft experiences directly with the artisans.
  • We leave behind zero waste.
  • Propagating and reviving local folk tales through storytelling.
  • We train local artisans and women entrepreneurs in hospitality for an alternate income from this tour.
FAQs

What kind of accommodations are available on this tour?

We suggest and provide a mix of homestays and restored palaces on this tour.

I'm a solo traveller, can I do this tour?

Yes, it is safe and feasible for solo travelers also. We help you with the necessary arrangements and set-up the budget as per your preferences.

Which currencies do you accept?

We accept all currencies worldwide. However, the most common ones our guests pay in are – Indian Rupee (INR), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), Pound Sterling (£), and US/ SG/ AUS/ NZ Dollars ($).

Can you help me book the tour end-to-end?

Yes, if you are an international traveler you would land in Kolkata. We can help you set up the entire tour in India after your arrival till departure. This includes domestic flights, trains, accommodations in the arrival/ departure city, and any other tours that you want to add to this experience.

We usually don’t do international flights, travel insurance, and visas, but we can give you good recommendations for all of it.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please refer to our terms and conditions page.

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