🗓️ Last updated: by Sunil Verma (Founder & Director), Travel Himalayas, Manali – HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002
About the Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is India’s most popular first-time tour – Delhi, the capital with three UNESCO sites; Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and nearby Fatehpur Sikri; and Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan with Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace. The three cities form a triangle of about 750 km on fast highways, so the whole circuit fits easily into 4 – 5 days by private cab.
Golden Triangle – Quick Facts
Route
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi (approx. 750 km)
UNESCO sites
Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Jaipur city
Best time
October – March
Ideal stay
4 – 5 days
Note
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
Places to Visit on the Golden Triangle
Tap any place for its brief, entry fee, timings, distances and map. Route places show the full road route from Delhi.
🛣️ The Golden Triangle route
Delhi · Day 1 Capital of India – start and end of the circuit.
Mathura & Vrindavan · approx. 180 km from Delhi Birthplace of Lord Krishna, on the way to Agra.
Agra · approx. 230 km from Delhi City of the Taj Mahal on the Yamuna.
Jaipur · approx. 240 km from Agra The Pink City – capital of Rajasthan.
🏛️ Delhi
Red Fort · Delhi Mughal fort of Shah Jahan – UNESCO.
Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk · Delhi Old Delhi lanes and food.
India Gate & Kartavya Path · Delhi War memorial and the National War Memorial.
Humayun’s Tomb · Delhi Garden tomb that inspired the Taj – UNESCO.
Qutub Minar · Delhi 73 m minaret of 1193 – UNESCO.
Akshardham · Delhi Grand stone temple with a water show.
Sikandra (Akbar’s Tomb) · Agra Tomb of Emperor Akbar.
Fatehpur Sikri · On Agra – Jaipur road Akbar’s red sandstone capital – UNESCO.
🏰 Jaipur
Amber Fort · Amer Hill fort of Amer – UNESCO.
Hawa Mahal · Old City Palace of Winds with 953 windows.
City Palace · Old City Royal palace and museum of Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar · Old City 18th-century observatory – UNESCO.
Nahargarh Fort · Aravalli hills Hill fort with a city view at sunset.
Jal Mahal · Amer Road Water palace in Man Sagar lake.
Albert Hall Museum · Ram Niwas Garden Oldest museum of Rajasthan.
Birla Mandir Jaipur · Moti Dungri White-marble Lakshmi Narayan temple.
Chokhi Dhani · Tonk Road Rajasthani village resort with dinner and folk shows.
Golden Triangle Road Map – Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
Our Delhi, Agra & Rajasthan road map, drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). Each colour = one road route (like our Leh map); white tags = km between places (approx.; dashed = trek, ferry or flight).
🖱️ Click the map, then scroll to zoom · drag to move · on mobile pinch with two fingers · 🔍 = zoom to these places · ⟲ = whole map
Best Time for the Golden Triangle
October – March: best season, pleasant days (fog possible in late December – January mornings)
April – June: very hot (40 °C+) – start sightseeing early
July – September: monsoon, green but humid
How to Reach & Travel the Golden Triangle
By air: Delhi IGI airport is the usual start; Jaipur and Agra also have airports.
By train: Gatimaan / Vande Bharat / Shatabdi trains connect Delhi – Agra in about 2 hours; Jaipur has direct trains from Delhi and Agra.
By road: Private cab is the easiest – Yamuna Expressway (Delhi – Agra) and NH 21 (Agra – Jaipur).
Golden Triangle Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Delhi – Agra
230 km
3.5 – 4 hrs
Agra – Fatehpur Sikri
40 km
1 hr
Agra – Jaipur
240 km
4.5 – 5 hrs
Jaipur – Delhi
280 km
5 – 6 hrs
Delhi – Mathura
180 km
3 hrs
Mathura – Agra
60 km
1.25 hrs
Approximate road distances and times.
Golden Triangle Travel Tips
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays – plan Agra on another day and go at sunrise.
Book ASI monument tickets online – they are cheaper and save queue time.
Red Fort, National Museum, Akshardham and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays.
Carry a light scarf / covered clothing for mosques and temples; shoes are removed at the Taj mausoleum (shoe covers given).
Start early in summer and keep the afternoon for indoor museums.
Entrance Fees on the Golden Triangle 2026
🎟️ Entrance fees (approx., per person – cheaper when booked online for ASI monuments)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Taj Mahalclosed Friday
₹50 + ₹200 (mausoleum)
₹1,100 + ₹200
Agra Fort
₹50
₹650
Fatehpur Sikri
₹50
₹600
Itmad-ud-Daulah / Mehtab Bagh
₹30 each
₹310 each
Amber Fortlight show extra
₹100
₹500
Hawa Mahal
₹50
₹200
Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
₹50
₹200
City Palace (Jaipur)private trust
₹200 – 300
₹700+
Red Fort / Qutub Minar / Humayun’s TombRed Fort closed Monday
₹35 – 50
₹550 – 600
Fees are approximate and are set by ASI / the State Government – please check at the gate or on the official website before visiting. Children below 15 years are free at ASI monuments.
Golden Triangle Tour Packages 2026
Golden Triangle packages by Travel Himalayas – hotels and a private cab from Delhi, with the complete price for your date on each page.
Tell us your dates and group size – we send a complete plan with hotels and a private cab for Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and you can pay the advance online.
Pay Now opens our secure payment page (UPI, cards, net banking) – pay the advance we confirm on WhatsApp / phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Golden Triangle tour?
A classic North India circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – about 750 km by road. Delhi to Agra is approx. 230 km, Agra to Jaipur approx. 240 km and Jaipur back to Delhi approx. 280 km.
How many days are needed for the Golden Triangle?
4 – 5 days is ideal: 1 day Delhi, 1 – 2 days Agra (with Fatehpur Sikri) and 2 days Jaipur. A quick 3 nights / 4 days trip is also possible.
Which day is the Taj Mahal closed?
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. Plan Agra on any other day; sunrise is the best time to visit.
What is the best time for the Golden Triangle tour?
October – March is the best season. April – June is very hot and July – September is the monsoon.
Do you arrange Golden Triangle tours from Delhi?
Yes – Travel Himalayas arranges Golden Triangle packages with hotels and a private cab, with pickup and drop at Delhi airport, railway station or hotel.