Golden Triangle Tour with Jodhpur and Udaipur – 7 Days

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Starts from

Delhi

Group size

Private, up to 15

Guide

Licensed local guide

Best time to visit

October to March is ideal — 20–28°C days across Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan. April to June is very hot (40°C+); July to September brings monsoon rain, and Udaipur's lakes are at their fullest.

Overview

This seven-day private tour takes the classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — and carries on west into Rajasthan instead of turning back: to Jodhpur, the blue city below Mehrangarh Fort, and then to Udaipur, the city of lakes. You travel the whole way with the same private car and driver, with a licensed local guide at each city's sightseeing.

It's the shortest route that fits all five of North India's best-known cities without cutting one short. Two days are mostly on the road — Jaipur to Jodhpur, and Jodhpur to Udaipur — and the second of those is broken up by a stop at the marble Jain temple at Ranakpur, often the highlight people didn't know to expect. The trip ends with a short flight from Udaipur back to Delhi (or on to Mumbai) rather than a long drive.

If you'd rather have more time in Rajasthan, the 13-day Ultimate Classic Rajasthan tour adds Bikaner and a night in the Jaisalmer desert. If Jodhpur isn't a priority, the 8-day Golden Triangle with Udaipur gives each city an extra night.

The route

7 stops

The route

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Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Delhi: Old and New Delhi

    Pickup from your hotel or the airport, then a day across both halves of the capital: Jama Masjid and a cycle-rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, then Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and a drive past India Gate and the government quarter of New Delhi.

    Jama Masjid · Chandni Chowk · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · India Gate

  2. 2

    Day 2: Delhi to Agra: Agra Fort and a Taj Mahal Sunset

    A three-and-a-half-hour drive down the Yamuna Expressway to Agra. In the afternoon, the red sandstone Agra Fort, then Mehtab Bagh across the river for your first view of the Taj Mahal at sunset.

    Agra Fort · Mehtab Bagh

  3. 3

    Day 3: Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Then On to Jaipur

    The Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the marble turns from grey to pink to white and the crowds haven't arrived. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (about five hours), stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar's abandoned red sandstone capital.

    Taj Mahal · Fatehpur Sikri

  4. 4

    Day 4: Jaipur, the Pink City

    Amber Fort on its hilltop above Maota Lake, a photo stop at the Jal Mahal water palace, then the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the honeycomb facade of Hawa Mahal in the old walled city.

    Amber Fort · Jal Mahal · City Palace, Jaipur · Jantar Mantar · Hawa Mahal

  5. 5

    Day 5: Jaipur to Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort

    A five-and-a-half-hour drive west to Jodhpur. In the late afternoon, Mehrangarh Fort — one of the largest and best-preserved forts in India — and the white marble Jaswant Thada memorial, with the blue houses of the old city spread out below.

    Mehrangarh Fort · Jaswant Thada · Jodhpur

  6. 6

    Day 6: Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur

    The drive south through the Aravalli hills to Udaipur, broken by a visit to the 15th-century Jain temple at Ranakpur and its 1,444 carved marble pillars. Arrive in Udaipur by early evening.

    Ranakpur · Udaipur

  7. 7

    Day 7: Udaipur, City of Lakes — Then Fly Back

    The City Palace on the shore of Lake Pichola, the Jagdish Temple, and a boat ride past the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. In the afternoon, transfer to Udaipur airport for the short flight back to Delhi or on to Mumbai.

    City Palace, Udaipur · Jagdish Temple · Lake Pichola

Frequently asked questions

Is 7 days enough for the Golden Triangle plus Jodhpur and Udaipur?

Yes, though it's a full week rather than a relaxed one. Every city gets its main sights, and two days are mostly travel (Jaipur to Jodhpur, Jodhpur to Udaipur). If you'd like an extra night anywhere, Udaipur is the most rewarding place to add it.

How long are the drives?

Delhi to Agra is about 3.5 hours on the expressway, Agra to Jaipur about 5 hours with the Fatehpur Sikri stop, Jaipur to Jodhpur about 5.5 hours, and Jodhpur to Udaipur about 6 hours including the Ranakpur temple visit. The return from Udaipur is a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Is the flight from Udaipur included?

No — domestic flight prices change daily, so we book it at cost once your dates are fixed and add it to your invoice. Driving back instead is possible but adds roughly 11 hours on the road.

How is this different from the 8-day Golden Triangle with Udaipur, or Royal Rajasthan?

The 8-day tour skips Jodhpur and gives each city more time. Royal Rajasthan covers Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Udaipur but leaves out Delhi and Agra. This 7-day tour is the only one that includes Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur.

Which day should I avoid starting on?

The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, and it's visited on day 3 — so avoid starting this tour on a Wednesday. The booking calendar won't offer those start dates.

Can I choose my hotels?

You choose the hotel tier when booking — Comfort (3-star heritage and business hotels), Premium (4-star boutique heritage properties) or Luxury (5-star palace hotels). We can also book specific hotels on request.

Is a visa required to visit India?

Most nationalities need an Indian e-Visa, applied for online before arrival. It isn't included in the tour price — check the official Indian government e-Visa site for your nationality's requirements well before departure.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver for all 7 days
  • Licensed local guide for sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur
  • 6 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (tier selected at booking)
  • Monument entry tickets for every site in the itinerary
  • Cycle-rickshaw ride in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk
  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur
  • Airport, railway station and hotel transfers
  • All tolls, parking, fuel and driver allowances

Not included

  • International flights and the Udaipur–Delhi domestic flight (we book it at cost on request)
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Camera or video fees charged separately at some monuments
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
  • Indian visa fees

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Know more about this tour

Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore Rajputs, who began Mehrangarh Fort on a rocky ridge 125 metres above the plain the same year. The blue-washed houses of the old city below give Jodhpur its nickname. Udaipur followed a century later: Maharana Udai Singh II founded it in 1559 beside Lake Pichola, a man-made lake first dug in the 14th century, and the City Palace grew along its eastern shore over the next three hundred years.

Ranakpur's Chaumukha temple, between the two, is a 15th-century Jain temple dedicated to Adinatha, known for its forest of 1,444 carved marble pillars — no two of them alike.