Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi Arrival
You'll arrive at Delhi International Airport where your tour representative will meet you for the drive to your hotel. After checking in, take the rest of the day to settle in and get some rest before your tour begins.
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
This full day covers Delhi's main landmarks with a guide. You'll see India Gate, Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Parliament House, and the Gandhi Memorial in the morning. After lunch, continue to Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and finish at Qutub Minar Complex. Head back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar Complex
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Jama Masjid Laxmi Narayan Temple Parliament House Gandhi Memorial Red Fort Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar Complex - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
The drive from Delhi to Agra takes about 4 hours. Once you check into your hotel and have lunch, head out to see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. These two sites show the city's Mughal history from different periods. Return to your hotel after exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Agra
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 4
Fatehpur Sikri
You'll drive from Agra toward Jaipur and stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century Mughal city that's now abandoned. Walk through Jama Masjid, Birbal Bhawan, Jodha Bai Palace, and Buland Darwaza. After arriving in Jaipur and checking in, visit a local home to learn about Indian spices, then take a cooking class where you'll prepare and eat traditional dishes together.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Birbal Bhawan
- Visit Jodha Bai Palace
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Cooking class at local Jaipur home
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Jama Masjid (Fatehpur Sikri) Birbal Bhawan Jodha Bai Palace Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur Sightseeing
Start early at Amber Fort where you'll ride an elephant up to the entrance before exploring the fort itself. In the afternoon, walk through City Palace and Jantar Mantar, then browse the local bazaars for shopping. Make your way back to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant joy ride to Amber Fort entrance
- Sightseeing tour of Jaipur city
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit local bazaars
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur to Delhi
The drive back to Delhi takes about 5-6 hours. After checking into your hotel, the day is yours to do what interests you. Try some Delhi street food in markets like Chandni Chowk, or check out galleries and art spaces if that appeals to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Optional Activities
- Local Delhi street food experience
- Explore art scene in Delhi
- Day 7
Toy Train
Head to Delhi railway station to board your train to Kalka, then transfer to the famous Toy Train. This UNESCO World Heritage line goes through 102 tunnels across the Himalayas over about 5 hours and takes you to Shimla. Check into your hotel and rest after the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Delhi to Kalka
- Toy Train journey from Kalka to Shimla
Landmarks/POIs Kalka Railway Station - Day 8
Shimla Sightseeing
Spend the day exploring Shimla's mix of nature and architecture. Visit the Botanical Gardens in the morning, then walk along Shimla Mall Road and The Ridge. Later, climb up to Jakhu Temple, check out the Himachal State Museum, and swing by Summer Hill before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Visit Shimla Mall Road
- Visit The Ridge
- Visit Jakhu Temple
- Visit Himachal State Museum
- Visit Summer Hill
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Gardens Shimla Shimla Mall Road The Ridge Shimla Jakhu Temple Himachal State Museum Summer Hill - Day 9
Shimla to Delhi
You'll head to Kalka railway station to catch the train back to Delhi. The journey takes several hours. Once you arrive in Delhi and check into your hotel, settle in for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at Multicuisine restaurant of hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Kalka to Delhi
- Day 10
Delhi Departure
Your Golden Triangle with Shimla tour concludes today. You'll be transferred to Delhi International Airport or the railway station to depart for home.
