Destination
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur, India
The Golden Triangle links Delhi's Mughal monuments and street-food lanes with the Taj Mahal at Agra and the pink palaces of Jaipur in one week-long loop.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | avoid |
| May | avoid |
| June | avoid |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October, November: Diwali festival of lights falls in October or November; Delhi's air pollution worsens sharply in November.
- March: Holi, the festival of colours, on the March full moon.
- January: Jaipur Literature Festival in late January and Republic Day parade in Delhi on January 26.
April, May, June, July, August: Extreme pre-monsoon heat above 42°C from April to June, then monsoon humidity through August.
Where to stay in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
- New Delhi (Connaught Place and Lutyens' Delhi): Grand hotels and colonial avenues near India Gate and the metro.
- South Delhi (Hauz Khas and Defence Colony): Cafes, boutiques and guesthouses close to Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb.
- Aerocity: Hotel zone beside the airport for an easy first or last night.
- Agra (Taj East Gate): Stay within walking distance of the Taj Mahal for the sunrise entry.
- Jaipur (C-Scheme and the old-city havelis): Heritage haveli hotels and palace conversions in the Pink City.
What to do in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
- Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Amber Fort and the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
- Old Delhi food walk through Chandni Chowk and the Jama Masjid lanes
- Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb
- Fatehpur Sikri on the road between Agra and Jaipur
- Block-print textile shopping in Jaipur's Bapu Bazaar
Good to know
| Airports | Indira Gandhi International (DEL), Jaipur International (JAI) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Kind of trip | history, culture, food, shopping, road-trip |
Questions about Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
When is the best time to visit Delhi, Agra & Jaipur?
October, November, December, January, February and March. April, May, June, July, August: Extreme pre-monsoon heat above 42°C from April to June, then monsoon humidity through August.
Do US citizens need a passport for Delhi, Agra & Jaipur?
Yes. Delhi, Agra & Jaipur is in India; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Delhi, Agra & Jaipur on the ground?
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.