The Golden Triangle Tour
A private, fully customisable journey through India’s history, culture, food and everyday life, with local people looking after you along the way.
Duration
5-6 Days
Cities Covered
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
Tour Type
Private, Customisable
See India's icons. Experience the India in between.
The Taj Mahal is unforgettable. So are the conversations, flavours, neighbourhoods and unexpected moments you encounter along the way.
With Delhi by Locals, your Golden Triangle journey is shaped around what you actually want from India. Explore the major landmarks, eat where locals eat, learn how to navigate a market, join a cooking or dance experience, spend time in a community kitchen, or simply slow down when you need to.
And throughout the journey, you’ll have local people who know the places, understand the culture and are there to help you navigate the unexpected.
5-Day Golden Triangle Itinerary
Explore Old and New Delhi through its history, neighbourhoods, markets and food.
Your day could include Chandni Chowk, the spice market, a Sikh temple and local food experiences, alongside places such as Humayun’s Tomb, Lodhi Garden, Qutub Minar or Gandhi Smriti.
Travel to Agra and explore the city’s Mughal heritage, including Agra Fort and the views of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.
Experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise before continuing towards Jaipur.
Depending on your interests and route, you could also visit Fatehpur Sikri or Abhaneri along the way.
Discover Jaipur through its forts, palaces, markets, crafts and local culture.
Your day could include Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, the Observatory and Jaipur’s bazaars.
Return to Delhi or adapt the final day around your onward travel plans.
Above is just an example of a typical 5 day Golden Triangle trip. Your itinerary is completely flexible.
You can extend or shorten the journey, change the pace, add experiences, spend more time in a particular city or shape the trip around your family’s interests.
Make your Golden Triangle your own
Alongside the major sights, you can add experiences that let you connect with India in a different way.
Eat like a local
Discover food beyond the usual tourist stops, with recommendations from people who know their city.
Slow down
Add a yoga experience, such as a session at Lodhi Garden.
Experience community life
Spend time in a Sikh temple's community kitchen or explore opportunities to engage with local community initiatives.
Meet people
A family dining experience can be arranged in Delhi, Agra or Jaipur.
Learn about Indian culture
Add a cooking experience to learn about Indian food, try a Bollywood dance class or any other cultural activity.
Go beyond sightseeing
Experiences with local organisations and communities can also be incorporated.
Experience India with Locals!
A standard itinerary can tell you where to go. Our local guides help you understand how India feels, works and lives.
With Delhi by Locals, you can:
- Learn a few everyday Hindi words and use them as you explore.
- Discover food and places recommended by people who actually live here.
- Understand local customs and cultural etiquette.
- Navigate markets and neighbourhoods with someone who knows them.
- Hear personal stories and perspectives from your guides.
- Meet local people and experience everyday life beyond the monuments.
- Have someone who can adjust the day when your interests or plans change.
And you don’t just have a trip planner. You have people in India looking out for you.
Everything You Need to Explore Comfortably
What’s Included:
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel/airport
- Local guides in each destination
- Dedicated driver and vehicle-related costs, including parking and tolls
- Mineral water
- Trip coordination and support throughout your journey
Can be Arranged at Additional Cost:
- Hotel accommodation
- Monument entrance tickets
- Food and meals
- Car seat
- Wheelchair
- Additional activities and experiences
Who It Is For:
- First-time visitors
- Families
- Couples & solo travellers
- Food & culture lovers
- History & photography lovers
- Older travellers
The tour can be customised depending on the audience and your interests.
Good to Know before You Travel
Getting Around
Travel primarily by private car, with walking for monuments and experiences. Metro, auto-rickshaws and tuk-tuks can be included when appropriate.
Weather
India's weather varies considerably by season. We'll help you plan appropriately for your travel dates.
Accessibility
The itinerary can be adapted around different mobility needs. Old Delhi is not wheelchair accessible, so we'll plan accordingly.
What to Bring
Comfortable footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, some cash and your passport/ID.
Clothing
Modest clothing is recommended when visiting religious places. You may need to remove your footwear at some sites.
Please Remember!
Carry a copy or digital version of your passport/ID while travelling, while keeping the original safely at your hotel. NRI residents should carry their OCI card as well.
Your Journey, Your Itinerary, Your Quote
Every Golden Triangle journey is different. Your price varies depending on group size, itinerary, duration, transportation, and other details.
Below is how our booking process looks like:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll create a personalised quote for you.
Here's what our customers say...
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The itinerary is completely flexible. Duration, start and end times, places visited, activities, food preferences, pace, transportation, group size and accessibility requirements can be adjusted where possible.
No. Five days is a typical itinerary. Your journey can be shorter or longer depending on what you’d like to experience.
Hotels are not included in the standard tour price, but we can arrange accommodation for you at an additional cost.
They are not included in the base price, but they can be arranged for you at an additional cost.
Yes. Depending on your interests and availability, we can arrange experiences such as cooking classes, Bollywood dance, yoga, family dining and community experiences.
You’ll have local guides in each city who know their destination personally. If you’d prefer the same guide throughout the journey, this may also be possible at an additional cost.
We’ll do our best to support you in genuine emergencies and unexpected situations and adjust the itinerary where possible. There may be additional costs involved in changes to bookings or accommodation.
We can’t promise that every problem can be solved. But we can promise that you won’t simply be left to deal with it alone.
As soon as you know your travel dates are best, but we may be able to accommodate bookings as close as 48 hours before the start date, depending on availability.
A 30% non-refundable payment is required to confirm your booking. The remaining 70% can be paid by card before the tour starts or in cash later, depending on your preference.
We’ll respond within 48 hours based on your requirements and connect with you to finalise your itinerary and other details. Once everything is confirmed, we’ll proceed with the booking.
We cannot guarantee changes after the booking has been confirmed because arrangements may already have been made. Genuine emergencies and situations outside your control will be handled case by case, and we’ll try to accommodate them wherever possible.
All of our guides speak English and Hindi. Guides speaking French, Japanese, Italian, Chinese or any other languages may also be arranged depending on availability.
Have more questions? Reach out to us at delhibylocals@gmail.com or Call/WhatsApp at +91 9599679235
Travel that gives something back.
Since 2017, Delhi by Locals has supported Learning by Locals, a community initiative helping young people develop skills and opportunities for their future.
When you travel with us, you’re not simply paying for a tour. You’re supporting a business that believes travel can create connections and opportunities beyond the traveller.
50% of our profits are invested in youth empowerment.
Ready to experience India your way?
You don’t need to have the whole trip figured out. Tell us where you’re going, what you’re curious about, or simply what you’re worried about. We’ll help you take it from there.