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Golden Triangle in 4 days

Delhi, the Taj Mahal at sunrise and Jaipur's forts: India's classic first trip in 4 nights, with where to stay in each city.

Updated 2 November 2026 · FLYFARELIA trip plan

4 nightsDelhi 1 · Agra 1 · Jaipur 2
Oct–Marbest months
Fridaysthe Taj Mahal is closed
~9 hoursdirect London to Delhi

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1Flights to Delhi

Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo fly direct from London to Delhi. You can also fly home from Jaipur (JAI) with one stop and skip the drive back to Delhi.

2Hotels, night by night

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Agra1 nightFind hotels →
Jaipur2 nightsFind hotels →

In Agra, a hotel within walking distance of the Taj's East Gate makes the sunrise visit easy. Hotel searches open Booking.com for 2 adults; add children there.

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Day by day

  1. Day1
    Delhi

    Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw: Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Then India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar. (The Red Fort is closed on Mondays.)

  2. Day2
    To Agra

    The Gatimaan Express train takes about 1 hour 40 minutes; by car it's 3½–4 hours on the Yamuna Expressway. Agra Fort in the afternoon, sunset view of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh across the river.

  3. Day3
    Taj Mahal at sunrise, on to Jaipur

    The Taj Mahal at opening time, before the crowds. Drive to Jaipur (about 5 hours) via Fatehpur Sikri and the Chand Baori stepwell.

  4. Day4
    Jaipur

    Amber Fort in the morning, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Next morning, fly home from Jaipur or drive back to Delhi (about 5 hours) for your flight.

Before you go

Sources

Facts last checked on 2 November 2026. Opening days, schedules and entry rules change, so always check before you travel.

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