6 Days Golden Triangle Itinerary: Day-by-Day Plan, Cost & Best Time

A 6 days Golden Triangle itinerary covers Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in 5 nights: 2 in Delhi, 1 in Agra and 2 in Jaipur. You see the Red Fort, the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Amber Fort. The best time to go is September to April, and the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. At Vacation Trip India, we plan India vacation tour packages like this around your dates and budget, so you don’t have to work out the details alone.

Our team in Udaipur has been planning India journeys for travellers from around the world for 15+ years. This guide follows our own 5 nights / 6 days Golden Triangle tour, so you can see exactly how the trip works before you decide anything.

What is the Golden Triangle, and is 6 days enough?

The Golden Triangle is India’s most popular first-trip route. It joins Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, which form a triangle on the map. Six days is enough to see the main sights of all three cities without rushing.

Here’s the thing: a big part of this trip happens on the road. Each drive between cities takes 4 to 6 hours, so a shorter plan feels tight. Six days gives you time to enjoy each city and still rest. That’s why it’s the length of our Golden Triangle tour from Delhi to Agra and Jaipur.

What does a 6 days Golden Triangle itinerary look like?

Here’s the plan at a glance. You land in Delhi on Day 1, see Delhi on Day 2, drive to Agra and see the Taj Mahal on Day 3, continue to Jaipur on Day 4, explore Jaipur on Day 5, and drive back to Delhi on Day 6.

What happens each day on a 6-day Golden Triangle tour?

Each day has one main focus: rest on Day 1, Delhi on Day 2, the Taj on Day 3, the road to Jaipur on Day 4, Jaipur on Day 5, and the trip back on Day 6. Here’s how each day works.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

Our representative meets you at Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel in an air-conditioned car. The rest of the day is free. Rest, or visit one of Delhi’s colourful markets if you still have energy.

Day 2: Full day in Delhi

Day 2 is a full day of Delhi sightseeing. You start in Old Delhi with the Red Fort, a red sandstone monument built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and then see Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. After that, you visit Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden tomb in India, and see Parliament House.

The Red Fort is closed on Mondays. If Day 2 falls on a Monday, just tell us your dates and we’ll plan around it. Short on time in the capital? Our Delhi day tour covers the highlights in one day.

Day 3: Drive to Agra, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal

The drive from Delhi to Agra takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. After you arrive, you visit Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, also called the Baby Taj. Then you visit the Taj Mahal around sunset.

Reach the Taj in the late afternoon. It closes 30 minutes before sunset, so you want to be inside before then. And remember the Friday closure. If Day 3 is a Friday, we move your Taj visit to sunrise on Day 4, before you leave for Jaipur.

Only want the Taj? See our same-day Taj Mahal tour or the overnight Taj Mahal trip.

Day 4: Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri

After breakfast, you drive to Jaipur with two stops on the way. The first is Fatehpur Sikri, an old fortified city with three palaces and a mosque. The second is Abhaneri, home to Chand Baori, a 9th-century stepwell and one of the largest in India.

The direct drive from Agra to Jaipur is about 238 km and takes around 5 hours, so with two stops, expect a long day and an evening arrival in Jaipur. Pack a small bag for the car, and keep water and snacks handy.

Day 5: Full day in Jaipur

Day 5 is a full day in the Pink City. The best order is:

1. Amber Fort, about 11 km from Jaipur. It has four large courtyards. Go early, because it opens at 8 AM. Our itinerary lists an elephant ride up to the fort.
2. Jal Mahal, the Lake Palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
3. City Palace, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 1700s, with gardens and courtyards.
4. Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, built in 1799 in pink sandstone.
5. Albert Hall Museum, in Ram Niwas Garden.

In the evening, Jaipur’s markets are a good place to look for jewellery and handicrafts. Want more time here? See our Jaipur full day tour.

Day 6: Drive to Delhi and fly home

After breakfast, you drive to Delhi and we drop you at Delhi airport. The drive is about 275 km and takes around 5.5 hours. You can also fly from Jaipur to Delhi, but that flight is not included in our package.

Book your onward flight for late evening, around 9 PM or later, so traffic doesn’t put your trip at risk.

Like this plan? Send your travel dates to Vacation Trip India and we’ll shape the same route around you, with your hotels, pace and budget. Talk to our team

How much does a 6 days Golden Triangle tour cost?

The cost depends on your hotels, travel dates, group size and what you want included. Across the market, private 6-day tours with guides and a car start around $549 per person, and premium trips start from about $2,720. At Vacation Trip India, we customise each trip to your needs and budget, so your price depends on your plan.

Want a number for your own dates? Request a quote and our team will come back with a plan.

What is the best time to visit the Golden Triangle?

Our Golden Triangle tour page lists September to April as the best time to visit. The most comfortable weather is from late October to early March. December and January can be cold and foggy in the morning. April to June is very hot.

Travelling off-peak? Rajasthan is lovely too. Read our guide to the best places to visit in Rajasthan in September.

Can you make the trip shorter or longer?

Yes. Vacation Trip India customises its tours, so you can ask for a 5 days Golden Triangle tour or a longer one. If you have more time, add another city or theme to the same route.

Here are some longer options:

• 7 days: Golden Triangle with Varanasi (Ganges) or Golden Triangle with the Golden Temple
• 8 days: Golden Triangle with Udaipur
• 9 days: Golden Triangle with Jodhpur
• Wildlife: Golden Triangle with Ranthambore for a tiger-safari stop. See also our India wildlife tour packages.
• 13 days: Golden Triangle with Rajasthan

Want to see everything first? Browse our Golden Triangle tour packages, Rajasthan tour packages, North India tour packages and India tour packages. Travelling as a couple? See our honeymoon tour packages.

What are the most common Golden Triangle mistakes?

The most common mistakes are forgetting the Friday closure of the Taj Mahal, forgetting that the Red Fort is closed on Mondays, and not leaving enough time on the last day. All of them are easy to avoid if you share your dates early.

• Not checking the Taj date. It’s closed every Friday.
• Not checking the Red Fort day. It’s closed on Mondays.
• Starting Amber Fort late. Go in the morning, when it’s cooler.
• Cutting the last day too fine. The drive to Delhi takes 5 to 6 hours.
• Comparing only price. Ask what’s included in each quote.
• Forgetting about flights. Flights, including Jaipur to Delhi, aren’t included in our package.

Not sure how your dates fit? That’s what our team is for. Send us your dates and we’ll check the days for you.

How do you choose a good Golden Triangle tour package?

Choose a company that lists the plan day by day, explains what’s included, lets you change the plan, and has real people to support you on the road. At Vacation Trip India, our customer support team is available 24/7, and we customise our packages to your needs and budget.

Ask these questions before you book, with any company:

1. What’s included, and what isn’t?
2. Can the plan be changed to fit my dates and budget?
3. Who do I call if something goes wrong?

Ready to plan your 6 days Golden Triangle trip?

A 6 days Golden Triangle itinerary is one of the easiest ways to see the best of India on a first trip. You don’t have to work out the roads, the timings or the closing days yourself. That’s what Vacation Trip India does. We’re a Udaipur-based team with 15+ years of experience and 2,000+ happy customers.

Tell us when you want to travel and what you like, and we’ll put a plan together around you.

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