Golden Triangle 4-Day Itinerary: How to Spend Perfect Days in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

The Golden Triangle is India’s classic heritage route connecting the capital Delhi, the Mughal imperial city of Agra, and the pink-walled Rajput stronghold of Jaipur.

Day 1: Arrival & Historic Delhi Tour

Begin your journey in Delhi exploring Old Delhi’s 17th-century Jama Masjid, a thrilling rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and the towering UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar in New Delhi.

Day 2: Expressway Drive to Agra & Sunset at Mehtab Bagh

Depart via the Yamuna Expressway (2.5 hours) to Agra. Visit the formidable red sandstone Agra Fort before enjoying sunset views of the Taj Mahal across the river from Mehtab Bagh garden.

Day 3: Sunrise Taj Mahal & Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri

Experience dawn at the Taj Mahal. Later, drive towards Jaipur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri—the ghost city built by Emperor Akbar in 1571.

Day 4: Pink City Treasures & Amber Fort

Ascend the hilltop Amber Fort on a jeep, photograph the honeycomb facade of Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and marvel at the astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar.