



by Crystal India Holidays
This two-day private luxury tour covers the Golden Triangle route from New Delhi to Agra and Jaipur with exclusive private transportation and expert local guides. The tour begins with pickup from any hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. Guests travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle driven by a professional along the Yamuna Expressway to Agra, a journey of about three hours. Upon arrival, the tour includes a guided visit to the Taj Mahal, including a battery-operated shuttle transfer between the parking area and the monument. The Taj Mahal visit lasts approximately two hours. Next, guests take a one-hour guided tour of Agra Fort, a historic Mughal fortification. Following this, there is a thirty-minute visit to Itmad-ud-Daula, also known as the Baby Taj, noted for its marble inlay work. After sightseeing in Agra, guests travel onward to Jaipur, where they check in to a hotel for an overnight stay. The following day starts with breakfast at the hotel. The guided city tour of Jaipur begins with a fifteen-minute stop at the historic stepwell, known for its symmetrical stairways and rainwater catchment design. The tour continues with a two-hour visit to Amer Fort, which features a blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, including palaces, courtyards, frescoes, and mirror work, with panoramic views of the Aravalli Hills and Maota Lake. Next is a fifteen-minute stop at Jal Mahal, a palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. The itinerary proceeds with a one-hour tour of the City Palace complex, including its museums displaying royal artifacts. Guests then visit the ancient astronomical observatory for one hour, followed by a thirty-minute visit to a royal cremation site with carved cenotaphs dedicated to Jaipur’s rulers. The final sightseeing stop is the façade of Hawa Mahal, known for its pink sandstone lattice windows, with a visit lasting about thirty minutes. After completing the sightseeing, guests return to Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram in a private vehicle, with an approximate five-hour drive. Drop-off is at the hotel, airport, railway station, or any preferred location. The tour uses private air-conditioned vehicles suitable for the group size, including sedans, SUVs, or vans. Bottled mineral water is provided during travel. Expert local guides offer commentary at each site, and the pace of walking is adjusted for guest comfort. Entrance fees, lunch, dinner, and gratuities are not included. Early morning pickups at 2:30 AM are available for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. The itinerary can be customized after booking. Accommodation is provided for one night in Jaipur, typically on a twin-sharing basis. Additional room arrangements can be requested for groups of three. A valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Drive to Agra and initial sightseeing
Pickup occurs from your hotel, airport, or another preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. The journey to Agra takes about three hours via the Yamuna Expressway in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, the tour begins with visits to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
180 min
Taj Mahal guided tour
Visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The guided tour focuses on the white marble architecture and the romantic history behind the monument.
120 min
Agra Fort guided tour
Explore Agra Fort for one hour. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a large walled city that served as the residence for early Mughal emperors. The fort features significant historical and architectural details.
60 min
Itmad-ud-Daula visit
Tour the Itmad-ud-Daula mausoleum, often called the Baby Taj. It is known for intricate marble inlay and craftsmanship. The site includes gardens and reflective pools and is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
30 min
Travel to Jaipur and overnight stay
Travel from Agra to Jaipur. Upon arrival, guests check into their hotel for an overnight stay and rest before the next day’s activities.
300 min
Jaipur city tour start with stepwell
After breakfast, the guided tour of Jaipur begins. The first stop is the historic stepwell, noted for its symmetrical stairways and rainwater catchment design.
15 min
Amer Fort visit
Tour Amer Fort, a large complex featuring a mix of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles. Visitors explore courtyards, decorated palaces, halls with frescoes and mirror work, and enjoy views of the Aravalli Hills and Maota Lake.
120 min
Jal Mahal viewing
Visit Jal Mahal, the Water Palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Built in the 18th century, it offers views of the lake and surrounding hills.
15 min
City Palace complex tour
Explore the City Palace, home to Jaipur’s royal family. The complex includes museums that display artifacts, textiles, and weaponry.
60 min
Astronomical observatory visit
Visit the historic astronomical observatory featuring stone instruments used in celestial calculations.
60 min
Royal cremation site visit
Tour the royal cremation site that contains intricately carved cenotaphs (chhatris) dedicated to Jaipur’s rulers, showcasing traditional Rajasthani craftsmanship.
30 min
Hawa Mahal facade viewing
See the pink sandstone facade of Hawa Mahal, notable for its lattice windows designed to allow royal women to observe street events unseen.
1800 min
Return drive to Delhi area
After completing the day’s sightseeing, travel back to Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram in a private vehicle, where guests are dropped off at their hotel, airport, railway station, or preferred location.
300 min