The Golden Triangle India Itinerary covers a total distance of 720 km, and it offers a fantastic variety of attractions, including forts, palaces, temples, Havelis, museums, monuments, colourful bazaars and fantastic cuisine. Since the circuit covers many world heritage sites and attractions that considered among the best in Asia, it attracts tourists from all over the world. Several heritage sites, monuments, and places of religious importance located here. Also known as the Delhi-Agra-Jaipur circuit or simply Golden Triangle, this area can easily cover in 7 days. Here in this blog we have a list of all the must-visit tourist attractions in this beautiful circuit.
First city of Tour: Delhi
Delhi is a large modern city with many attractions for the tourist, from historical buildings to theaters and bars. The best way to see the city is by taxi or tuk-tuk (an auto-rickshaw).
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Qutub Minar
A minaret in Delhi, built by Qutb-ud-din Aybak in 1199 AD. This tower of victory started by Qutab-ud-din but completed only after two centuries of Mughal rule. This red sandstone tower of victory rises to 72.5 meters and tapers from a 15-meter diameter at its peak to just 2.5 meters at its base. The core of the mosque is made up of demolished Hindu and Jain temples which were initially made from material taken from 27 Hindu and Jain temples which can still seen in intricate stone carvings on the mosque’s pillars, walls, and arches.
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Red Fort
The beautiful Red Fort located in the heart of Delhi and made by Shah Jahan in 1648. The fort has a big garden known as the Mughal Gardens inside it. It also has Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas, Rang Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal and Khas Mahal inside it. The fort made out of red sandstone and gives a beautiful view at night when it is lit up.
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Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is also known as the Bahai temple because it belongs to the Bahai sect of religion. It looks like a lotus flower and has become a significant tourist spot in Delhi due to its unique architecture. A visit to the temple is only allowed in silence as this place belongs to all religions, and all people can come here to pray or meditate in silence no matter which religion they belong to. The temple can accommodate more than 2500 people at a time, and it has nine doors that lead towards the prayer hall, where you will find 27 marble petals arranged in clusters of three, forming nine sides of the temple.
Second city of tour: Agra
We know you came to India for the Taj Mahal day tour, but Agra has so much more to offer. There is a lot to see in this bustling city, from historic temples and mosques to ancient forts and palaces.
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Agra Fort
The Red Fort of Agra stands on the banks of the Yamuna River, two and a half kilometers northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The first section connected with the city of Agra, while the second part related to life within the fort itself. Akbar built the fort between 1565-and 1573 to protect his rule against enemies and rivals.
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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km from Agra, built between 1571 and 1585 by Emperor Akbar. The city designed by Tahir Das and served as a capital city for only 14 years before abandoned due to a shortage of water supply. It is also known as ‘Ghost Capital’ or ‘City of Victory.’ It has some beautiful mosques as well as palaces that worth seeing.
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The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
This Tomb, also known as the Baby Taj, built by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir, as a tribute to her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Although not as big as the Taj Mahal and even overshadowed by its giant neighbor, this Tomb is equally impressive with its intricate carvings and delicate designs.
Third City of tour: Jaipur
Located 260 km from the Indian capital New Delhi, Jaipur forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Agra (240 km, 149 mi). The pink city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, the best city on our Golden Triangle India Itinerary. Jaipur is an ancient city with a long, rich history. Today, it is among the top tourist destinations in India, with its palaces and forts attracting visitors from around the world.Sawai Jai Singh II decided to begin building astronomical observatories in different parts of India. He also wanted to build a new capital for the Rajputs that would be easier for the various kings to travel between their states. The result Jaipur, “the city beautiful.”
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City Palace
This palace built by King Sawai Jai Singh II, who founded the city. It considered one of India’s best-planned monuments, with a mixture of Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture. The palace complex features multiple palaces, such as Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and City Palace Museum. There also two gateways called Udai Pol and Virendra Pol, along with various temples dedicated to various Hindu deities.
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Hawa Mahal
This five-story building has five stories and 953 windows, so you can have your pick of vantage points from which to admire the streetscape below. Its unique facade made up of tiny windows that keep it well ventilated inside while also creating an aesthetically pleasing pattern on the outside.
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Nahargarh Fort
This fort overlooks the city on a mountain. It’s not as big as some of the other forts we visited. But it has one significant advantage—the view from here is incredible! You can see the entire city from here, and because it’s on a hilltop, you get a perfect vantage point of everything. There also many rocky outcroppings around the fort where you can sit down and take in all that beauty.
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Jantar Mantar Observatory
Most people don’t have time to visit every attraction on their trip to Jaipur. If you’re limited time on Golden Triangle India Itinerary and can only choose Jantar Mantar Observatory. Once you’re done marveling at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s a quiet park next door where you can get away from hectic sightseeing and relax before your next adventure.
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