India is a truly amazing travel destination. It is a country with a rich and varied culture and history. The Golden Triangle Tour, the most famous and popular tour in the country, provides a brilliant, unforgettable introduction to India. The Golden Triangle is formed by three of India’s most revered cities: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These three cities form a triangle some 200 to 250 km along each side. Delhi, the diverse capital city of India, is a bustling combination of old Imperial grandeur and modernity. It has fascinating historical monuments such as the Red Fort, the Qutub Minar and the India Gate. At the same time you can visit modern gardens and temples. You can shop in bustling street markets and bazaars or Delhi’s huge air conditioned malls. The historical, cultural, and architectual significance of the Golden Triangle continues in the city of Agra which is where the Taj Mahal, the masterpiece of Indian architecture, is located. This gorgeous mausoleum of white marble is a representation of eternal love built in the 1600’s on the right bank of the Yamuna River. The third city on the Golden Triangle Tour is Jaipur, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a city of pink colour with many magnificent forts, monuments and palaces worthy of its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

These three cities give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the opulence of the Mughals and Maharajas while enjoying the people, history and cuisine of India. Depending on your interests and the time you have available, the Golden Triangle tour can be done in a minimum of 3 days or a maximum of 8-10 days. One can also add a visit to Ranthambore National Park, famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger for a minimum of 2 extra days or extend your tour to include other cities of Rajasthan such as Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur or Kerala, Varanasi or Shimla