This 10-day private tour pairs the Golden Triangle with Amritsar. Nine hotel nights, a private car with driver for Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Amritsar transfers, and an air-conditioned train between Delhi and Amritsar take you from the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort to the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border ceremony.
India’s two most recognisable buildings are seldom seen on the same trip: the white marble Taj Mahal in Agra and the gilded Golden Temple in Amritsar. This ten-day itinerary places them together, joined by the classic Golden Triangle cities and a northbound leg to Punjab.
You begin in Delhi, then travel to Agra and Jaipur by private car. After returning to Delhi, you take the train to Amritsar for the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the border ceremony at Wagah. The final days bring you back to Delhi for departure.
It suits travellers who want to see the country’s best-known heritage alongside a living faith tradition, and who are happy to combine road and rail travel over ten days.
Your driver greets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to rest after your journey.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel.
After breakfast your guide takes you through Old Delhi: the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat and Chandni Chowk, where a rickshaw ride is a fun way to see the market lanes. In the afternoon you visit Humayun’s Tomb, the Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar, and drive past India Gate, the President’s House and Parliament House.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel.
After breakfast you drive to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway, about 3.5 to 4 hours. You check in, and the evening is free to prepare for the early start tomorrow.
Overnight stay at Agra Hotel.
You visit the Taj Mahal around sunrise, when the marble takes on the colour of the morning light. After breakfast you explore Agra Fort.
The drive to Jaipur takes 4 to 5 hours and includes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital. You reach Jaipur in the evening.
Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.
The morning starts at Amber Fort, followed by a photo stop at Jal Mahal. In the afternoon you visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, then Hawa Mahal. The city’s markets are good places to look for textiles and handicrafts.
Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.
After breakfast you drive back to Delhi, about 5 to 6 hours away. The evening is free, and you check in for the night. A domestic flight between Jaipur and Amritsar can be considered as an alternative to returning to Delhi.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel.
Early in the morning you are transferred to the railway station to board an air-conditioned train to Amritsar. Fast services such as the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat are commonly used, and the timetable is confirmed at booking.
On arrival you check in. In the late afternoon you drive to Wagah, roughly 28 to 32 km from central Amritsar, for the Beating Retreat ceremony at the India–Pakistan border. Arrive early to secure a seat. The format and timing of the ceremony can change, so your consultant confirms it before you travel.
Overnight stay at Amritsar Hotel.
The day begins at the Golden Temple, ideally early in the morning. Your guide explains the site and its customs, including the community kitchen. You then visit Jallianwala Bagh, the memorial garden that marks the events of 1919.
In the afternoon you can walk through the old city’s lanes and bazaars, where Punjabi textiles and footwear are sold. In the evening you return to the Golden Temple, glowing at night, for the Palki Sahib ceremony.
Overnight stay at Amritsar Hotel.
After breakfast and a last visit to the old city if you wish, you take the afternoon train back to Delhi. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel.
After breakfast you are transferred to Delhi airport for your onward journey.
By air-conditioned train. Fast services such as the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat are commonly used, and the exact schedule is confirmed at booking.
Yes. It is open to visitors of all faiths. Modest dress, a head covering and removing shoes are expected.
A daily flag-lowering ceremony at the India–Pakistan border, with ceremonial marching and crowds of spectators. Please ask your consultant to confirm the current format.
Yes. Day 4 starts with a sunrise visit before breakfast and Agra Fort.
A domestic flight between Jaipur and Amritsar can be considered. Please discuss this with your consultant.
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