India's Golden Triangle (5 destinations)

Trace India’s famous Golden Triangle on this eight-day trip of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Explore the icons and discover local spots in the perfect introduction to the diverse northern region of India. Begin in thriving Delhi and explore the city by rickshaw and metro. Travel to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur to see historic architecture and the 18th-century observatory. Get some respite with a rural heritage stay, then head to Agra to tick the iconic Taj Mahal (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) off your list. Before you know it, you’re back in Delhi, ordering chaat like a pro and toasting a chai to an incredible adventure.This compact trip packs a lot in. It’s the shortest Indian trip we run in this style, perfect for those with little time and a desire to do the most with it. If you are after a more leisurely trip in North India, enter trip code HHSC on our website., India can get extremely hot in the summer. While we aim to do our walking tours early in the morning when it’s cooler, remember to keep water on you and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt, and anything else that will protect you from the sun., Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visit several temples on this trip and to enter them you must have clothes that cover to wrists and below the knee., We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel. Service and accommodation in India may be different from Western standards.