Golden Triangle Tour

Golden Triangle Tour Packages

With a golden triangle tour package, you can explore the major three Indian cities that spread cultural and historical society’s theme- Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi. With these three North Indian states: Jaipur is called the city of kings and queens, Agra is famously known to house the Taj Mahal, and Delhi is the bustling capital city of India that unfolds several dimensions of heritage and administration. If you are fond of history, and its counterparts, you must take a chance to explore the Golden Triangle with Xenium Holidays. 

Get set ready to imbibe an astounding journey through the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism and watch the mystical, architectural, cultural, traditional, and marvelous beauties of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Not only the tourist attractions and hot spots of these three states await your presence, but food, locales, bustling old markets, people, population infographics, and so on should be the top-listed things to explore there. 

Top Places to Visit During the Golden Triangle Tour

Read below what are the major tourist places that you'll be visiting in the Golden Triangle circuit of North Indian tourism:- 

Delhi:

The capital city of India, Delhi is the heart of our nation that binds all the cultural and civilizational diversity at one place. Delhi is known for its heritage importance, administrative and political aspects, and for a timeless settlement. Be it the Purani Dilli or Nayi Dilli, you'll find a crowd everywhere but the bustling settlement of Delhi is something that has adorned for ages. 

Major attractions in Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Chandni Chowk market, The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lodhi Gardens, and much more. 

Agra:

Agra in Uttar Pradesh’s Braj regions, is located on the banks of the river Yamuna which has been one of the most important and prominent cities of our country. It's one of the most adorned tourist destinations that serves as a home to three of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra Fort. 

Major attractions in Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, river Yamuna, and Jama Masjid among others. 

Jaipur:

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan that upholds the strongest routes of royal kings and queens and houses the famously known royal palaces and historical forts. Also named the pink city, Jaipur has exquisitely surpassed the limits of elegance and luxury. All kinds of framed historical and cultural beauty lies in here that will leave you stunned by its appearance and charm. The walled city of Jaipur is pink because it consists of pink stone structures, famous for its leather goods, blue pottery shops, exotic textiles, and delish Rajasthani cuisines. 

Major attractions in Jaipur: Amber Fort, Maota Lake, City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar observatory, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, Bapu Bazaar, Patrika Gate, and so on. 

Nearby Places to Visit with Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle circuit tour can be complemented with some other places nearby, read below the major nearby places to visit with Golden Triangle:-

Golden Triangle With Ranthambore: Take a golden triangle tour with Ranthambore National Park to watch closely the nature and wildlife with a blend of adventure and jungle/wildlife safari. 

Golden Triangle With Hills Stations: There are major hill stations near the Golden Triangle Circuit of Indi that can be explored at a time. These hill stations include- Shimla, Mussoorie, Mount Abu, and Nainital.

Golden Triangle With Mathura: Visit the birthplace and sacred land of Lord Krishna, Mathura, and Vrindavan, and delve deeper into the serenity of major attractions of Mathura like Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura Museum, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, and so on. 

Golden Triangle With Ajmer/Puskar: The cultural and spiritual highlights of Ajmer and Pushkar along with the Golden Triangle consist of the major landmarks such as the sacred lake Pushkar, Lord Brahmaji Temple, and Ajmer’s Dargah Sharif. 

Golden Triangle With Birds: You can visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary to take a watchful birdwatching experience to fulfill your craving for nature’s bliss. 

Golden Triangle With Ganges: Get an immersive experience with the holy river Ganga in Varanasi. Being one of the ancient known cities, Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh has been the places for spiritual, cultural, and historical importance that lets you dive deeper into the realms of nature and spirituality, as you can take part in the well-renowned Ganga Aarti and explore the ghats of Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh. Along with that, take a dip into the holy water of river Ganga and explore other tourist attractions of these three cities. 

Golden Triangle With Gwalior: Gwalior has the oldest story to allure about its history, and the elegance of royal culture with the opulent temples and forts like Gwalior Palace Fort, Jai Vilas Palace, Saas Bahu Temple, and so on. 

Golden Triangle With Khajuraho: Khajuraho being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a sculpture with an intricate style that depicts life in various forms. Visit the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, and Khajuraho Temple, and enjoy the light night show there. 

Golden Triangle With Amritsar: Explore the rich heritage sites of Amritsar, be it the Sikh heritage places or the Punjabi culture all over. Visit the most popular tourist destinations in Amritsar like- the Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, the ceremonial site of Wagha Border, and so on. 

Things to Do During the Golden Triangle Tour

Here are top experiences to land through an adrenaline rush with your golden triangle tour:-

1. Heritage walk: Take a stroll through the old lanes and high streets of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra figuring out the stories of history through historical monuments.

2. Elephant Ride: Get on an elephant ride in Jaipur's Amer Fort

3. Watch cultural shows: Delhi has some of the most upbeat places that host light and sound shows, and amphitheater shows. Rajasthani folk culture like its traditional ghoomar dance, and puppet dance performances is lit. Agra is famously known for its Qawwali and mehfils that you must join. 

4. Shopping spree: Hop on the bustling market shopping in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, to buy some exquisite handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, and other stuff.

5. Sample the culinary: Enjoy the flavourful delicacies through the golden triangle circuit and learn to sample your taste buds.

6. Get yourself clicked: Click beautiful pictures of yourself at the iconic Taj Mahal, in front of the river Yamuna and the Agra fort corridors 

7. Sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri: View the interiors of Panch Mahal and experience the historical and cultural tapestry of this UNESCO World Heritage site. 

8. Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary: If you're fond of nature, wildlife, and birds, enter this bird sanctuary to witness beautiful species of birds and rejuvenate yourself in the melody of birds chirping. 

9. Museum visit: Pay a visit to the national and historical museums of the three cities of the Golden Triangle to learn Indian history and its perspective on tourism with an all-new angle. 

10. Village tours: Villages are the heart of our country that sample the historical, cultural, and heritage treasures that have existed for ages. Endeavor the old knowledge to unfold major new experiences. 

Best Time to Visit Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle tour can be planned anytime throughout the whole year, but the peak seasons that are most convenient for visiting the three cities are as:- 

October to March

Winters are the peak season to travel through the cities of the golden triangle that is Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The temperature remains pleasant yet a little chill but you can gracefully and conveniently visit the tourist places in winters. 

April and September 

The springs and a little pleasant weather are the shoulder season to travel to the Golden Triangle Circuit. This season is far from exhaustion, so you will neither feel too sweaty nor too chilly. To explore the heritage sites of the three cities, this would be the accessible time of the year. 

May to August 

This season is mostly pouring all over the day so it may not feel comfortable travelling during this time. Accommodation and transportation may also delay and cause you inconvenience so plan accordingly. 

How to Reach 

Majorly, the Golden Triangle circuit starts from three points- Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. You can choose your initial point as per your convenience or preferences:- 

By Air

Jaipur, Delhi, and Agra have domestic airports that operate regular flights from the major cities of India, and Agra is connected majorly with Indian cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and so on. 

By Train

Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur are well connected with the major Indian cities through railways. Trains coming from Delhi and its counterparts travel through Agra most of the time which makes it easy and economically accommodative to travel this route.

By Road

There are national highways such as NH 11, NH 21, and more that connect well with Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur through the roadways. So, it's accessible to travel the Golden Triangle circuit via taxi, personal car, travelers, etc. 

Cuisines That You Must Try While Travelling to Golden Triangle

Traveling through the golden triangle of North India? Enjoy these street foods, regional cuisines, and most popular food items at its revered places:-

Foods to try in Delhi: Chaat, parathas, kebabs (Chawri Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place), dahi Bhalla, etc.

Foods to try in Agra: Mughlai specialties- biryani, kebabs, Mughlai curry, petha, pede, etc.
Foods to try in Jaipur: Traditional Rajasthani thali, dal baati churma, laal maas, gatte ki sabzi, ghewar, mawa kachori, etc.