Delhi Golden Triangle 4 Days Itinerary

Here is the immediate answer travellers seek before we go into details of Delhi Golden Triangle 4 Days Itinerary:

Day 1: Explore historic Delhi
Day 2: Taj Mahal + Agra Fort Sunrise.
Day 3: Amber Fort and City Highlights Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur sightseeing and back to Delhi.

This itinerary strikes a balance between sights to see and experiences to have, and does not hurry you.

A Story to Set the Mood

I can still recall my first Golden Triangle journey, when I arrived in Delhi on a cold winter morning, smelled of street chai in Connaught Place, and saw Qutub Minar emerging out of a pastel sky. On Day 2 I witnessed sunrise painting the Taj Mahal with gentle golden colors which cannot be captured by any photo.

And in Jaipur the Pink City greeted me with spice markets and royal palaces. This is the path that takes one through the soul of India – where history, culture and life merge easily.

What Is the Golden Triangle?

The Golden Triangle links:

Delhi – India’s capital city
Agra – Home of the Taj Mahal
The Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

These cities are triangular in shape on the map, hence the name. It is the most popular short tour in India and it is ideal when you have few days.

Day-by-Day Itinerary of Delhi Golden Triangle 4 Days Itinerary

Day 1 — Discover Historic & Modern Delhi

Morning

Qutub Minar – UNESCO World Heritage Site (arrive early).
Lotus Temple – Quiet meditation gardens and architecture.

Afternoon

The Tomb of Humayun – Mughal history in peaceful environment.
India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan -Photo opportunities and green avenues.

Evening

Wander Old Delhi bazaar streets; take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk; sample street eats like chaat and jalebi.

Pro Tip: Be on time – Delhi is a massive city and traffic can be time consuming. Select the stops near each other both in morning/evening groups to enjoy sightseeing easier.

Day 2 — Agra’s Timeless Treasure

Early Morning

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal – Magic light + less people.
Foreign tourist entry fee Rs.]1,300+; Indian nationals Rs.260 (subject to change).

Late Morning

Agra Fort – Mughal palace-fort over Yamuna river.

Afternoon

See Mehtab Bagh (Taj view on the other side of the sunset).

Travel tip: Take the Yamuna Expressway from Delhi (~3–4 hrs drive) for the fastest route to Agra.

Day 3 — Jaipur’s Royal Panorama

Morning

Drive to Jaipur (approx 4–5 hrs) — scenic rural Rajasthan views.

Afternoon

Amber Fort – Take a jeep up to the fort, explore grand courtyards.

Evening

Hawa Mahal – Iconic pink façade (best for photos at sunset).
Roam Bapu Bazaar & Johari Bazaar – For textiles, jewellery & handicrafts.

New travel development: Thanks to the Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway, travel time between Jaipur & Delhi can be as low as ~3 hours in ideal conditions — great for Day 4 return plans.

Day 4 — Jaipur + Return to Delhi

Morning

City Palace & Jantar Mantar – Museums and astronomy marvels.
Grab a final Rajasthani thali for lunch.

Afternoon

Start the drive back to Delhi (plan 4–5 hrs depending on traffic).

Alternative: Take an express train or Volvo bus if you prefer not to self-drive.

Explore Golden Triangle Tour

Local Advice of a Travel Expert.

Best Time to visit: October -March to enjoy good weather. Summers are extremely hot especially in Jaipur and Agra.

Travel Comfort: Choose an AC personal car with bottled water – it will help to make the long trips more comfortable.

Food to Try:

Delhi: Chaat, butter chicken
Agra: Petha sweet
Jaipur: Dal Baati Churma

Cultural Insight: Every city has a different story to tell – the empires of Delhi, the eternal love of Agra, the royal heritage of Jaipur. An experience of the region will be provided by a good time in both of them, not just visiting it.

Quick Logistics & Costs

Expense	Typical Price (Approx.)
Private AC Cab per day	₹3,000–₹5,000
Taj Mahal Entry (Foreign)	₹1,300+
Taj Mahal Entry (Indian)	₹260+
Amber Fort Entry	₹500+
City Palace Jaipur	₹700+

Prices vary; check updated official sites before travel.