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Classic Golden Triangle
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10 days · Suggested private journey
Golden Triangle & Shimla
A classic introduction with a hill-town finish.
✓ Private journey✓ Flexible hotel choices✓ Personalised quotation
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A classic introduction with a hill-town finish.
A ten-day private journey with two initial nights in Delhi, one in Agra, two in Jaipur, one more in Delhi and three in Shimla. Explore the Golden Triangle’s named landmarks before a separate journey into the hills. Discover the Viceregal Lodge area, Mall Road, the Ridge and Christ Church, with a dedicated Kufri–Fagu excursion. The final day is a long road transfer to Delhi; add a Delhi night before an early onward flight.
This is a proposed itinerary, not a guaranteed departure or availability statement. The final route, travel connections and services will be confirmed in your written proposal.
Moments to look forward to
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Explore the lanes of Old Delhi with a local guide
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Visit the Taj Mahal at a time suited to your route
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Discover Amber Fort and its architectural details
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Walk the Ridge and central heritage areas
A route to inspire you
Your suggested itinerary
Day 01
Arrive in Delhi — welcome and time to rest
Meet your driver at Delhi airport and transfer to your hotel. Keep the day flexible after your journey, with time to rest. For an early arrival, a short New Delhi orientation may include an India Gate drive-past and the surrounding government district, subject to local traffic and security arrangements. A full sightseeing day begins tomorrow; no major monument visits are assumed after a late flight.
Suggested overnight: DelhiDay 02
Old and New Delhi — Chandni Chowk and Mughal heritage
Begin in Old Delhi with Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk area, allowing time for a guided walk or an optional cycle-rickshaw ride. Continue to Raj Ghat if it suits the route, then take a lunch break. In the afternoon, visit Humayun’s Tomb and finish with an India Gate drive-past if not covered on arrival. Qutub Minar can replace an afternoon visit according to your interests, rather than adding another cross-city journey. Access, prayer times and opening schedules will shape the final order.
Suggested overnight: DelhiDay 03
Delhi to Agra — Agra Fort and optional riverside views
Travel by private vehicle to Agra, allowing approximately 4–5 hours including normal breaks, with traffic delays possible. Check in or leave your luggage at the hotel, then explore Agra Fort with your guide. If time and energy allow, choose an optional Mehtab Bagh visit for views towards the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna. Keep the evening relaxed before tomorrow’s early start. Hotel check-in time and monument tickets are confirmed in your quotation.
Suggested overnight: AgraDay 04
Taj Mahal at sunrise — Fatehpur Sikri — Jaipur
Visit the Taj Mahal around sunrise, subject to opening conditions, weather and your agreed schedule. Return for breakfast and check out, then continue to Jaipur with a visit to Fatehpur Sikri en route if included in your proposal. Allow approximately 5–6 hours of road travel plus 1–2 hours for the sightseeing stop and meal breaks; this is a full travel day. Reach Jaipur and settle into your hotel. The Taj Mahal is closed to general visitors on Fridays, so your advisor will adjust the Agra visit or route before confirmation.
Suggested overnight: JaipurDay 05
Jaipur — Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar
Start with Amber Fort, allowing time to appreciate its courtyards and architectural details. Stop for an exterior view of Jal Mahal on the return towards the city, then take a lunch break. Visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, with a Hawa Mahal façade photo stop planned along the route. The order is adjusted around traffic, opening hours and your pace. If you prefer longer visits or market time, replace one afternoon attraction rather than trying to add everything. Craft demonstrations and shopping stops are optional.
Suggested overnight: JaipurDay 06
Jaipur to Delhi — return to the plains
After breakfast, drive from Jaipur to Delhi, allowing approximately 5–6 hours plus breaks and possible traffic delays. Check in to your Delhi hotel and relax. If you arrive early and would like another visit, discuss Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or a short Connaught Place walk as an option. No extra cross-city sightseeing is assumed. This overnight breaks the journey between Rajasthan and the hills; Jaipur to Shimla is not attempted in one day.
Suggested overnight: DelhiDay 07
Delhi to Shimla — a dedicated travel day
Leave Delhi after breakfast for the road journey to Shimla via the Chandigarh–Solan corridor. Allow approximately 8–10 hours including regular breaks, with longer journeys possible during holiday traffic, snow or road disruption. Arrive at your Shimla hotel and rest. No major sightseeing is scheduled on arrival. As an alternative, a confirmed Delhi–Kalka train followed by a road transfer can be quoted; a toy-train connection is not assumed or promised within the road itinerary.
Suggested overnight: ShimlaDay 08
Shimla heritage — Viceregal Lodge, the Ridge and Christ Church
Begin with a visit to the Viceregal Lodge area on Observatory Hill, subject to the day’s public access and available visiting slots; interior entry is not guaranteed. Return towards central Shimla for lunch, then enjoy a paced walk along Mall Road and the Ridge, including Christ Church and the exterior of Gaiety Theatre. The historic centre has slopes and pedestrian sections, so the route will be adapted around your mobility and hotel location. A guided interior theatre visit can be requested only if available.
Suggested overnight: ShimlaDay 09
Kufri and Fagu excursion — relaxed hill-country time
Make a morning excursion to Kufri, continuing towards Fagu if weather, roads and traffic allow. Enjoy accessible viewpoints and a relaxed lunch stop rather than a fixed list of snow or adventure activities. Return to Shimla with time at leisure. Jakhoo Temple may replace part of the excursion if it better suits your interests and access needs; it is not automatically added to a full outing. Snow, pony rides and adventure activities are seasonal or independently operated and are included only if specifically quoted.
Suggested overnight: ShimlaDay 10
Shimla to Delhi — road transfer and onward arrangements
Depart early for Delhi, allowing approximately 8–10 hours with breaks and a substantial buffer for road and city traffic. This final day is reserved for travel; no Chandigarh sightseeing or Delhi monument visits are scheduled. The proposed tour ends in Delhi after the road transfer. An additional Delhi hotel night is recommended before an international departure, particularly for an early flight; any same-day onward flight must be assessed against its actual reporting time and the risk of road delays. Alternatively, ask about finishing at Chandigarh airport when a suitable flight is available.
Choose your comfort
Stays that suit your style
No specific hotel or room category is guaranteed by this sample itinerary. Your proposal will name the options and explain the applicable availability and booking conditions.
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Know what your quote covers
Can be arranged
- Accommodation in the agreed room category
- Private transport for the specified route
- Local sightseeing guides where requested
- Transfers and selected experiences
- Monument or activity tickets if quoted
Check separately
- International and domestic transport
- Visa costs and travel insurance
- Meals beyond those expressly included
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and permit availability
These are planning options, not a promise that every item is included. Your individual quotation is the definitive record of inclusions, exclusions and price.
Your questions, answered
Can I change the number of nights?
Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Add rest time, remove a stop or extend the journey; we will explain the effect on transport, availability and price.
How is my price calculated?
The quotation depends on your dates, traveller count, hotel and room choices, transport and included services. Use remarks to share an approximate budget if you have one.
Will we have private guides and transport?
Private arrangements can be included as specified in your quote. Driver and sightseeing-guide services are different. Some activities, trains, boats and safari outings may be shared.
Are the activities guaranteed?
No. Opening schedules, permits, weather and availability can affect plans. We will explain the relevant conditions before you confirm.
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