Golden Triangle Tour 8 Days / 7 Nights
Eight days, seven nights — Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Khajuraho and Varanasi. The Golden Triangle plus two extraordinary additions: the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, and the ancient ghats of Varanasi on the sacred Ganges. India’s most comprehensive cultural circuit.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hotel Options
Hotel accommodation is not included in the base tour price but can be arranged for you. We work with vetted properties in both Agra and Jaipur across all tiers. Tell us your preference when enquiring and we quote a combined package price.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓ Private AC car for all road transfers (Delhi→Jaipur→Agra)
- ✓ Shatabdi Express train ticket (Agra→Jhansi, AC chair car)
- ✓ Domestic flight (Khajuraho→Varanasi)
- ✓ English-speaking licensed guides in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
- ✓ Packaged mineral water throughout
- ✓ All vehicle, toll & driver expenses
- ✓ All applicable taxes
- ✗ Hotel accommodation (can be arranged — ask when enquiring)
- ✗ Monument entry fees (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Qutub Minar etc.)
- ✗ Meals (guide recommends excellent options in each city)
- ✗ Tips for guide & driver
Pricing & Booking
Pricing depends on your group size, hotel tier, and travel dates. We respond within a few hours with a full no-obligation quote — transport, guides, hotel options, and all costs itemised.
Your Fleet
Private AC car for the full journey — every inter-city transfer and all city sightseeing. No shared transport at any point.
Traveller Reviews
“Varanasi was unlike any place we’ve ever visited. The Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset was profoundly moving — fire, chanting, thousands of pilgrims. Khajuraho exceeded all expectations (the temples are extraordinary and almost empty of tourists). The whole seven-day arc felt perfectly constructed.”
“The Khajuraho temples were the revelation of the trip. The scale and quality of the sculpture is astonishing — nothing prepares you for it. And Varanasi on the final day was simply extraordinary. Perfect Agra Tours managed all the logistics — train, flight, drivers in each city — without a single problem.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The 8-day tour adds two entirely new cities that no shorter Golden Triangle package visits. Khajuraho is home to India’s most remarkable medieval temple complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site, 10th-century Chandela temples with extraordinary sculptural programmes. And Varanasi is the holiest city in Hinduism — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, and an experience completely unlike any other place in India. This is not simply a longer Golden Triangle tour; it’s a fundamentally different journey. (the garden directly opposite the Taj Mahal — the only place to see the Taj reflected in still water at sunset) plus a full second Agra day, deeper Delhi coverage including the Red Fort Light & Sound Show, and significantly more time in each city. Nothing feels rushed. Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra on Day 2 (Akbar’s abandoned UNESCO World Heritage capital — usually missed on shorter tours), a second visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and a dedicated second day in Jaipur covering all three forts — Amber, Nahargarh and Jaigarh — which shorter tours simply can’t fit. The overall pace is more relaxed, with no day that feels rushed.
Hotels are not included in the base price but can be arranged. We work with vetted 3-star, 4-star and 5-star properties in both Agra and Jaipur. Share your preference when enquiring and we’ll include hotel options in your quote. Agra 5-star options include properties with direct Taj Mahal views from the room.
Entry fees are not included in the base tour price and are paid on-site. Your guide will tell you exactly what each monument costs before you enter — there are no surprises. Entry fee costs for foreign nationals are available from us on request.
October to March — cool, dry and clear across all three cities. November to February is the prime season. April to June is hot (Delhi can reach 45°C) but manageable in an AC car. July to September (monsoon) brings rain but also lush greenery and thinner crowds at the monuments.
Absolutely — we build all Golden Triangle tours to your preferences. Common additions include Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra, Mehtab Bagh (the sunset garden opposite the Taj), Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur, or extra time at any site. Just mention it when you enquire.
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. We always confirm your travel dates avoid a Friday before building the itinerary — this is handled automatically when you book with us.
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur — Four Days Done Right
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