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Holidays to the Golden Triangle
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Start with the temples, mosques and monuments of Delhi. Add in the majestic Taj Mahal. And finish with Jaipur’s beautifully ornate palaces and forts. Welcome to India’s Golden Triangle, an easily explored area that offers the perfect introduction to this magical country.
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Highlights of a Golden Triangle holiday
The Golden Triangle is an incredible adventure on its own, but there are some wonderful opportunities for combining it with another part of the country. Adding Ranthambore National Park is a popular choice – this former hunting reserve is now one of the best places to spot tigers in India. You could go north, where you’ll find breeze-cooled hill towns and the heritage railway leading to Shimla; or south, to the beach towns of Goa or Kerala’s Ayurvedic spa retreats.
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India’s capital city is the gateway to the Golden Triangle – holidays usually begin here. There’s an impressive list of sights to see, spread across both Old and New Delhi. Highlights include Jama Masjid, India’s largest and most impressive mosque; the Red Fort, with its sandstone battlements; and Qutab Minar, a UNESCO-listed minaret dating back to the 13th century. Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s oldest and busiest market, is great for a wander, too.
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Key Golden Triangle travel information
The Golden Triangle is the name given to a popular tourist route in India. The three ‘points’ of the triangle are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. There are fantastic sights to see and experiences to be had along the way, and it’s relatively easy to travel between each of the three destinations. Our Golden Triangle holidays are among our most popular itineraries.
India’s Golden Triangle is in the north of the country. Delhi is in its own territory (National Capital Territory of Delhi), while the other two destinations are split across two states – Rajasthan for Jaipur and Uttar Pradesh for Agra. Each city is around 125 miles from the others, making it relatively easy to get between them.
We tend to time our Golden Triangle holidays to avoid the summer months, when it can get uncomfortably hot and wet. We recommend visiting between October and March for the best weather. Pack layers for the winter months, as it can get cold, especially at night. If you’re looking to tie your tour in with a festival, try October/November for Diwali (the date changes each year, so check before you book) or March for Holi.
It depends on how much you’d like to do, and whether you want to build in any relaxation time along the way. As a guide, we’d suggest 7-10 days as a great length for a Golden Triangle holiday. Two nights in each destination is recommended – add another two if you’d like to include Ranthambore as well.
You certainly can. India’s Golden Triangle is best explored by road, so a coach tour or private driver are the most reliable ways of getting around. Local guides are a must for getting the most out of your time away, giving you valuable insight into the history, culture and traditions of the area.
Our escorted tours include nationwide return shared chauffeur service from home, international flights, hotels, and excursions and meals as detailed in the itinerary. If any rail journeys are part of the tour, they’ll be included too. A friendly, knowledgeable tour manager will accompany the group throughout, and local guides will add an extra layer of expertise.
An expertly organised tour is the best way to experience the Golden Triangle as you’ll have the benefit of decades of expertise. We know the places to go, the hotels to stay in, the routes to take between sights – we’ll take care of the logistics and organisation, so you can concentrate on enjoying India.
When it comes to ways of travelling, our package holidays to India’s Golden Triangle give you a few options. On group tours we’ll move around by coach, or occasionally train (India’s rail network is extensive, and a wonderful way to travel).
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