Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour Package: Golden Triangle Itinerary

The Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – is India's most popular tour circuit. In under a week you see Mughal Delhi, the Taj Mahal at sunrise and the forts and palaces of the Pink City. If you're comparing a Delhi Agra Jaipur tour package or planning it yourself, this guide gives you day-by-day itineraries, distances, the best way to travel, closed days to avoid and what a good package should include.

Quick facts: the Golden Triangle

Delhi → Agra: about 230 km via the Yamuna Expressway, 3.5–4 hours

Agra → Jaipur: about 240 km via NH21 (Bharatpur–Dausa), 4–5 hours

Jaipur → Delhi: about 280 km, 4–6 hours

Ideal duration: 5 days (4 is rushed, 6 is relaxed)

Best time: October to March

Closed days to plan around: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; some Delhi sights, like the Red Fort, close on Mondays

Best way to travel the Golden Triangle

Option	Pros	Cons
Private taxi for the whole tour	One car and driver throughout, door-to-door, stops at Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri on the way	Higher cost for solo travellers
Trains	Fast (Gatimaan/Vande Bharat on Delhi–Agra; Shatabdi/Vande Bharat on Delhi–Jaipur)	No direct fast train Agra–Jaipur at convenient times; need local cabs in each city
Mix	Train Delhi–Agra, taxi Agra–Jaipur (with stops), train Jaipur–Delhi	More bookings to manage

For families and groups, a single taxi for the whole tour is the most comfortable – and the Agra–Jaipur drive becomes a sightseeing day with Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri stepwell.

5-day Golden Triangle itinerary (recommended)

Day 1: Delhi

Old Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. New Delhi: India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar.

Day 2: Delhi → Agra

Drive the Yamuna Expressway (3.5–4 hrs). Afternoon: Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah ("Baby Taj"). Sunset at Mehtab Bagh, looking at the Taj Mahal across the river.

Day 3: Taj Mahal → Fatehpur Sikri → Jaipur

Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast, drive towards Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (Akbar's abandoned capital) and the Abhaneri Chand Baori stepwell. Reach Jaipur by evening.

Day 4: Jaipur

Amer Fort at 8 am, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Evening at Nahargarh for sunset or Chokhi Dhani for dinner. See our Jaipur trip plan for details.

Day 5: Jaipur → Delhi

Morning bazaar shopping in Johari and Bapu Bazaar, Albert Hall or Birla Mandir. Drive back to Delhi after lunch (or take an evening train), or fly out from Jaipur.

4-day version (fast)

Delhi sightseeing
Delhi → Agra; Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh sunset
Taj Mahal sunrise → Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
Jaipur highlights → back to Delhi late evening

6-day version (relaxed)

Use the 5-day plan and add a second Jaipur day for Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Galtaji and a leopard safari – or a day trip to Ajmer and Pushkar. Want to keep going? Extend into the Rajasthan circuit (Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer).

Distances and drive times

Leg	Distance	Time	Worth a stop
Delhi → Agra	~230 km	3.5–4 hrs	Mathura–Vrindavan (detour)
Agra → Jaipur	~240 km	4–5 hrs (+ stops)	Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri stepwell, Bharatpur bird sanctuary (winter)
Jaipur → Delhi	~280 km	4–6 hrs	Neemrana Fort

Book your Golden Triangle taxi on WhatsApp: +91 63675 62588 – or get a quote online. One car and driver for the whole tour, toll and taxes clearly shown.

What a good Delhi Agra Jaipur tour package should include

Private AC car with the same driver for all days (sedan, SUV or tempo traveller).
Toll, parking, state taxes and driver allowance – check these are included.
Hotels with breakfast in all three cities (ask for names and locations).
Pickup and drop at Delhi airport or railway station.
Clear notes on what is not included: monument tickets, guides, lunches.
Flexibility to adjust the plan around the Taj's Friday closure.

Ghumo Jaipur plans Golden Triangle and Rajasthan tour packages around your dates – no fixed departures.

Practical tips

Never plan the Taj Mahal on a Friday – it's closed for general visitors.
Book Taj Mahal tickets online to skip queues, and reach at sunrise.
Carry ID for monument entry and hotel check-in.
From December to January, fog can delay early-morning drives and trains around Delhi and Agra – keep buffer time.
Agree on a daily start time with your driver the night before.
Hire licensed guides at the Taj, Agra Fort and Amer for the stories behind the stones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days are needed for a Delhi Agra Jaipur tour?

Five days is ideal for the Golden Triangle. Four days is possible but rushed; six days gives you time to relax and add a day trip.

What is the distance from Agra to Jaipur?

Agra to Jaipur is about 240 km via Bharatpur and Dausa, a 4–5 hour drive, plus time for stops like Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri.

Which day is the Taj Mahal closed?

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general visitors, so plan your Agra visit on another day.

Is a taxi or train better for the Golden Triangle?

Trains are quick between Delhi and Agra or Delhi and Jaipur, but a private taxi is more convenient for the whole circuit, especially for families, and lets you stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the Agra–Jaipur leg.

What should a Delhi Agra Jaipur tour package include?

A private AC car with driver, toll and taxes, hotels with breakfast and airport or station transfers. Monument tickets and guides are usually extra.

Can I start the Golden Triangle from Jaipur?

Yes. You can start in Jaipur and go Jaipur → Agra → Delhi, or do a loop back to Jaipur. The route works in either direction.

Conclusion

The Golden Triangle shows you three faces of India in five days: the capital, the Taj and the royal Pink City. Choose a good Delhi Agra Jaipur tour package or plan it yourself with this itinerary, avoid Fridays for the Taj, and let one trusted driver handle the roads. Ghumo Jaipur can arrange the whole-trip taxi or a complete tour package.

Also read: Delhi to Jaipur: all options · Rajasthan tour plan · Jaipur trip cost

Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi–Agra–Jaipur Itinerary