Golden Triangle express tour, India
Description of Golden Triangle express tour, India
Over just four days, and travelling for the most part by train, this small group tour of India whisks you around some of the most iconic sights in the country, as you explore the famous Golden Triangle.
Beginning in Delhi, you will take a guided walking tour of the Sanjay Colony, a small slum, to learn about the daily lives of its residents. Time is set aside for sightseeing around key landmarks in the capital, including Qutub Minar, India Gate and Humayun’s Tomb, before reconnecting with your guide to enjoy a mouthwatering street food tour.
Next day you’ll move on to Jaipur, the fabulous ‘Pink City’, with almost every building in the historic centre painted in terracotta pink, a magnificent sight at sunset. The unmissable sights here of course included the Amber Fort, built from red sandtone during the 16th century.
From Jaipur it’s on to Agra, where you’ll be accommodated in a welcoming homestay. The historic Agra Fort was once the main residence of Mughal emperors, and is now a key attraction here, but you will be elsewhere by sunset. This is the perfect time to admire the spectacular Taj Mahal, the greatest monument to love ever created. You’ll need to be quick with your camera to capture a great shot, as this is without doubt India’s most-visited site.
After having dinner with your hosts in Agra, the following day it’s just a short train journey back to Delhi where you can continue your adventures. For those with limited budget or time, this tour really is the best way to take in the Golden Triangle, as well as several other lesser-known locations that many tours miss.
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1 Reviews of Golden Triangle express tour, India
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 by Emma Butcher
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We enjoyed the street food tour the most - it was great to try all the different local foods.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It is quite busy and you might be up early most mornings, which is great to fit everything in! We found it helpful a few days to ask for extra time or think about where to spend our energy
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes! We thought it was great that the first tour guide was someone who directly benefitted from the NGO funded by the tour company, and that we got to see a village at the end of the tour where the NGO operates.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We loved it and would recommend as a way to fly through the golden triangle - be ready for it to be busy and overwhelming, and to feel a bit tired!
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On our Golden Triangle Tour, we ask guests to bring reusable water bottles and refill them at filtered water stations in hotels and restaurants to reduce plastic waste.When visiting wildlife sanctuaries, we work with experienced, well-trained local guides approved by the government to ensure a responsible experience.
For transport, we use cars or minivans when needed, but also include local rickshaws and encourage guests to cycle, walk, or hike whenever possible to reduce emissions. Guests can use bicycles for sightseeing based on their comfort and skills.
We have switched to online feedback forms instead of paper. Guests can fill them out using their own electronic devices.
People
We prioritize locally run accommodations like homestays and small businesses over larger hotel chains to support the local economy. We hire local guides for tours and excursions to boost the economy in each city we visit. We use 80% of the profits from this tour to support our NGO which run educational programs for the underprivileged communities of Dharavi (Mumbai), Sanjay Colony (Delhi) and a village called Naujheel in Uttar Pradesh.Popular similar holidays
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