Oberoi and Taj group palace hotels, private Taj at sunrise, curated heritage dining and a dedicated personal historian-guide throughout.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive Delhi and check into The Oberoi New Delhi. Welcome briefing with your dedicated historian guide over dinner.
Morning with your historian guide at Humayun's Tomb, Old Delhi's great mosques, and Qutub Minar. Afternoon at leisure.
Drive to Agra. Check into The Oberoi Amarvilas — a hotel where every room faces the Taj Mahal 600 metres away. Sunset Taj visit.
Pre-opening private access to the Taj Mahal before the public gates open — just our guests in the monument. Return for breakfast on the Taj-facing terrace.
Agra Fort and drive to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned Mughal capital.
Drive to Jaipur. Check into Oberoi Rajvilas. Dinner on the estate.
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Afternoon exploring Jaipur's craft bazaars.
Farewell breakfast at Rajvilas. Transfer to Jaipur Airport.
About This Journey
The definitive luxury private Golden Triangle — staying exclusively at Oberoi Hotels throughout, with private dawn access to the Taj Mahal before the gates open to the public, a private historian guide, and curated heritage dining experiences throughout. This is the Golden Triangle at its absolute finest.
Highlights
Private pre-opening Taj Mahal access — just you and the monument at first light. Stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas — Agra’s finest hotel with direct Taj Mahal views from every room. Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur — 32 acres around an ancient working Shiva temple. A dedicated personal historian guide for the entire journey.
Accommodation Used On This Tour
The Oberoi Amarvilas
Just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, every room and suite at The Oberoi Amarvilas has an unobstructed view of the monument. Terraced gardens, fountains and reflection pools in Mughal style descend towards the Taj, and the hotel's spa, dining and service standards are among the finest in Asia.
Narain Niwas Palace Hotel
A heritage hotel in the heart of Jaipur, Narain Niwas was built in 1928 as the country residence of General Amar Singh Ji. Set in sprawling gardens with peacocks wandering the lawns, it retains its original furniture, frescoes and portraits, with a beautiful pool and the celebrated Bar Palladio.
The Claridges
The Claridges has been a veritable treasure in Lutyens Delhi since the 1950s. Refurbished, redesigned and revitalized, the hotel offers guests an experience that is new and yet so familiar. In an excellent location just a short auto ride from Khan Market and Connaught Place, this four star hotel has 132 rooms and suites designed with an elegant blend of 19th century character and contemporary style, a refreshing outdoor pool, indoor gym and relaxing spa.
Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
October to March is the most comfortable period, with clear skies and pleasant daytime temperatures across North India. December and January mornings can be cold and foggy in Delhi and Agra. April to June is very hot; July to September is the monsoon.
Yes — this route is well-established with excellent hotels and infrastructure, and our experienced guides and drivers handle every practical detail. First-time visitors consistently find it a superb introduction to India.
Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers throughout. For longer distances we use India's excellent express trains or domestic flights where they improve the journey.
Absolutely. Duration, hotels, route and experiences can all be tailored to your preferences and budget — this itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed product. Contact us to plan your ideal trip.
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