Golden Triangle TOUR OF INDIA
9 -Day Luxury Tour | 3 Destinations | Luxury Hotels |
A Great Introductory cultural, heritage, fabric & Food Tour of India |
Explore New Delhi, Taj Mahal & Pink City Jaipur in Luxury |
Best Months to Travel - From July to March |
English-Speaking Local Guide at Every Destination |
8 Guests Max per group tour
Add 5 days of Mesmerising South India tour to this tour for NZ $3950 p/p
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price & Hotels
There are two categories of hotels available for this tour of India -
5-Star Category Hotels - NZ$6990 Per Person for July, August or September travel.
NZ$7990 per person for the rest of the year.
5-Star Hotels -
- The Imperial New Delhi
- Taj Agra Convention
- Leela Palace Jaipur or Taj Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur
- Roseate House Aerocity, New Delhi (For Departure)
Palace Category Hotels - Price on Request
Strictly subject to availability.
Palace Hotels -
- Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
- Taj Rambagh Palace Jaipur
- The Leela Palace New Delhi
Inclusions
- International Return Flights from New Zealand
- Visas
- Luxury 5-Star or Palace Category Hotels
- Everyday Buffet Breakfast
- 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Tour Guides
- Airport Arrivals & Departures
- Luxury Vehicle at your disposal 24x7, with Internet on-board
- On-board Complimentary Bottled Water / Soft Drinks / Snacks
- All Monument & Entrance Tickets & Stated Activities
- Guided visit to the Taj Mahal & Forts of Rajasthan
Luxury trips to India
Adventure group tours in India ITINERARY
(Our itinerary is flexible to our guests' preferences)
Day 1 – FLY FROM NEW ZEALAND & ARRIVAL AT DELHI AIRPORT
Fly from a New Zealand airport and arrive at New Delhi airport early morning. Welcome to New Delhi! Start your day with a guided visit to 16th-century Humayun's Tomb after breakfast at the famous ‘Khan Market’. Transfer to your luxury hotel, 'Imperial New Delhi'. Built in 1936, this hotel has been an iconic luxury hotel since the British era. Relax for the day at your hotel. Day Highlights – • Breakfast at Khan Market & Humayun’s Tomb.• Arrival at the airport & transfer to your hotel.Hotel – The Imperial, New Delhi
Day 2 - New Delhi (NO Road Travel)
We will try to arrange an early morning visit to the ‘Change of Guard Ceremony’ at the President’s Palace, depending on availability. This event only happens on a Saturday Morning (Your travel dates are timed accordingly). Back to your hotel for breakfast and relax for a couple of hours as your hotel is near these monuments. Guided visit to the President’s Palace and the India Gate after lunch.Take an optional guided evening visit to the ‘Akshardham Temple’, which is lit up in the beautiful lights during the evening. Appreciate the beauty of this temple, which was built using the thousands of years of ancient architecture of India. Refresh your day with the Water Show at the Akshardham before Dinner. This show is in Hindi, but the vibe of being local is immense as you will sit on the stairs surrounded by locals to watch the show. Back to your hotel for dinner, or opt to dine outside at one of the famous restaurants on Pandara Road.Day Start Time - 7 AM for the Change of Guard ceremony, and in the afternoon for the rest of the day.Day Highlights –• Guided visit to India Gate & The President's Palace• Change of Guard Ceremony at The President’s Palace• Guided Visit to The Akshardham Temple.• Evening Water show at the Akshardham.
Day 3 - Old Delhi Visit & Travel To Agra (4 Hours Road Travel)
A guided walk through the narrow streets of Old Delhi with your local host and guide who will give you an insider view of the culture, customs, businesses and lifestyle of Old Delhi. Finish this walk with lunch served at your host's haveli (Mansion with a Courtyard). Start your travel to Agra. Relax for the evening at your hotel. Day Start Time - 8 AMDay Highlights – • Travel to Agra• Lunch Included• Guided visit to Old DelhiHotel –Taj Convention Agra (5 Star Category)Oberoi AmarVillas (Palace Category)
Day 4 - Guided visit to the Taj Mahal (No Road Travel)
The day's highlight will be a guided visit to the Taj Mahal at Sunrise. After breakfast at your hotel, visit local marble artisans. Lunch will be at a famous restaurant. A guided tour of the Agra Fort before heading back to your hotel. Relax for the evening at your hotel.Day Start Time - At Sunrise
Day Highlights –• Guided visit to the Taj Mahal• Guided Visit to Agra Fort
Day Highlights –• Guided visit to the Taj Mahal• Guided Visit to Agra Fort
Day 5 - Travel to Jaipur (5 Hours Road Travel)
Travel to the Pink City, Jaipur. A stopover at the 11th-century stepwell 'Chand Baori' will be another highlight of the day. A guided visit to the Amber Fort & Pink City. After lunch, visit Jaipur's local textile market and relax for the evening at your hotel.
Day start time - 8 AM
Day Highlights – • Guided visit to Amber Fort.• Guided visit to the Pink City• Visit to Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal)• Guided visit to Textiles & Carpet making in Jaipur Hotel – Leela Palace Jaipur or Taj Jai Mahal Palace (5-star category)Taj Rambagh Palace (Palace Category)
Day 6 - Jaipur Countryside (No Road Travel)
A guided visit to Jaipur's early morning flower and vegetable market after breakfast, and join the morning ceremony at the Govind Dev Ji temple, followed by a guided visit to the City Palace and an 18th-century astronomical observatory built by the Maharaja of Jaipur. You can visit the local market of 'Bapu Bazaar' at your choice. After lunch, visit the local gemstones market on your way to Luxury Farm Stay near 'Kalwar' town. Get your complimentary laundry done and refresh to join a bonfire dinner with complimentary drinks, home cooking demonstration and a private folk dance show.
Day Start Time - 8 AMDay Highlights – • Guided visit to the City Palace• Guided visit to the 18th-century Astronomical Observatory• Guided visit to Gemstone making in Jaipur• Guided visit to the morning flower and vegetable market. • Local food cooking demonstration• Dinner included with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks• Private Folk dance and music show.
Day Start Time - 8 AMDay Highlights – • Guided visit to the City Palace• Guided visit to the 18th-century Astronomical Observatory• Guided visit to Gemstone making in Jaipur• Guided visit to the morning flower and vegetable market. • Local food cooking demonstration• Dinner included with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks• Private Folk dance and music show.
Day 7: Drive to Delhi Aerocity (4 Hours)
After a Jaipur countryside visit, conveniently drive out of The Farm Stay on your way to Aerocity. Relax for the evening at your hotel. Stay in the beautiful Aerocity District. The Aerocity offers you a beautiful selection of bars and restaurants, and a shopping mall. Day start time - 6.30 AM Day Highlights – • Travel to Aerocity
Hotels -
Pride Plaza New Delhi Aerocity (5-Star)
Roseate House (Palace Category)
Day 8
Travel further if you choose an add-on to Varanasi, Amritsar or add a South India Tour of Kerala at special prices.
Or take your scheduled flight back to New Zealand the next day.
Day 9
Welcome back to New Zealand after a fabulous Golden Triangle trip to India.
Given Prices are in NZD based on twin-sharing rooms. Flight options will be provided at the time of booking. Economy class flights are included in the price, and upgrades are available at extra cost. Departure points are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
The mentioned itineraries & activities are tentative and can change according to our guests' needs, preferences or unforeseen circumstances. The mentioned hotels are all 5-star categories and are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, a similar or upgraded hotel would be booked.
Cancellation policy - 70% of the total tour amount can be refunded if cancelled four weeks before the arrival date of your tour of India. No refund is available if cancelled past four weeks before the arrival date. Full refund in credits if cancelled due to pandemics or natural calamities.
Payment Options & Privacy Policy
Payment Options - A 30 % payment is required at the time of tour booking and to book your international flights on a confirmed basis. The rest can be paid eight weeks before your departure. Payment can be made directly to a New Zealand bank account or by Debit/Credit card via PayPal.Privacy Policy - The client's information and copies of documents like the passport would be shared with third parties like airlines, hotels & visa authorities. Photographs taken during the tour can be uploaded to our social media platform and website with the verbal consent of our guests. Dietary Requirements—We can accommodate your nutritional needs on your trip to India. Please inform us in advance if you have any particular dietary requirements.
This itinerary was last updated on 12 January 2026.
This itinerary was last updated on 12 January 2026.