Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho — 7 Days, 6 Nights
Overview
This 7-day journey pairs the classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal, and the palaces of Jaipur — with the spectacular UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, famed for their intricate medieval sculpture. A scenic train and drive carry you from the Mughal heartland into the temple country of central India, all privately guided.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi
Your guide meets you on arrival and transfers you to your hotel. Delhi has been the seat of empires for over a thousand years — from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughals and the British Raj. The evening is at leisure to settle in.
- Private welcome & hotel transfer
- Evening at leisure
- Trip briefing with your guide
Delhi sightseeing — Jaipur
Spend the morning on Delhi’s highlights — Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, Qutub Minar and the Lotus Temple — then drive to Jaipur in the afternoon, arriving in the Pink City for the night.
- Old & New Delhi sights
- Lotus Temple
- Drive to Jaipur
Jaipur sightseeing
Explore Jaipur, painted pink in 1876 for the Prince of Wales: the hilltop Amber Fort of the Kachhwaha Rajputs, the 1799 Hawa Mahal with its 953 windows, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory, a UNESCO site with the world’s largest stone sundial, with time for handicrafts and gems.
- Amber Fort & Hawa Mahal
- City Palace & Jantar Mantar
- Shopping in the bazaars
Jaipur — Fatehpur Sikri — Agra
Drive to Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s 1571 red-sandstone capital. On arrival, tour Agra Fort and enjoy a sunset view of the Taj Mahal.
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra Fort
- Taj Mahal at sunset
Taj sunrise — Jhansi by train — Khajuraho
Watch the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then board the train from Agra to Jhansi and drive on to Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage town renowned worldwide for its beautiful temples and sculpture.
- Sunrise Taj Mahal
- Train Agra — Jhansi
- Drive to Khajuraho
Khajuraho temples & Raneh Falls
A guided tour of the Western Group of Temples, celebrated for their exquisite medieval carving, followed by a visit to the dramatic Raneh Falls canyon about 20 km away.
- Western Group of Temples
- Expert temple guide
- Raneh Falls
Khajuraho — Delhi & departure
After breakfast, fly from Khajuraho to Delhi to connect with your onward journey, taking home memories of India’s heritage and artistry.
- Flight to Delhi
- Onward connection
What’s Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned car (Delhi — Agra — Jaipur) with driver
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Hotel & airport pickups and transfers; bottled water and all taxes
Not included
- Monument entry fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips for guide & driver (at your discretion)
- Personal expenses
- Domestic flight Khajuraho — Delhi (unless added to your quote)
Vehicles, Travel & Hotels
- Private AC sedan / SUV / tempo traveller, sized to your group
- Agra — Jhansi by express train; Khajuraho — Delhi by flight
- Hotels from comfortable 3-star to luxury, matched to your budget
What Travellers Say About This Trip
“My wife and I did the Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Ashish was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide, fluent in English and flexible with our itinerary. We always felt safe. Highly recommend.”
“Excellent, enjoyable tour! All arrangements were smooth. Our guide was wonderful — knowledgeable, friendly and flexible, giving us time to appreciate the Taj.”