Private Golden Triangle Tour with South India

Upon reaching Delhi International Airport, greet our representative who will be with you to help transfer you to the hotel. Post-check-in and rest, proceed to enjoy a short evening drive through New Delhi to witness India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the Parliament Complex. Visit the peaceful Gurudwara Bangla Sahib before calling it a night with dinner at a local restaurant or your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Break the day with a breakfast and full-day city tour. Begin the day in Old Delhi at the magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, and enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride in the walled city of Chandni Chowk. Explore the narrow streets thronging with food shops and spice emporiums. After lunch, proceed to Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site. Continue to Humayun’s Tomb, the stunning Qutub Minar, and Lotus Temple. Each monument reflects India’s rich architectural heritage. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Post-breakfast, drive to Agra (about 4 hours). Check into your hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, see Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone and marble structure with imperial palaces and courtyards. In the evening, have a serene view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, a Mughal garden across the Yamuna River. Optional: Visit a marble factory. Overnight in Agra.

Begin with a dawn visit to the Taj Mahal in golden light. Post-breakfast, drive to Jaipur (around 5–6 hrs). Break en route at Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's deserted Mughal capital, to visit Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Sufi shrine of Salim Chishti. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure or else visit the local bazaars. Overnight in Jaipur.

After breakfast, start your Jaipur tour by visiting Amber Fort. Go on an elephant or jeep ride to the top and see its opulent halls and Sheesh Mahal. Then visit Jal Mahal for clicks, followed by the City Palace, a grand mix of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Take the Jantar Mantar observatory visit and lastly, click at the legendary Hawa Mahal. Shop in Johari Bazaar to end the day. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast, depart for Delhi (about 5 hours). Arrive and check into your hotel. Relax in the afternoon or go for a stroll in Khan Market or Hauz Khas Village. Overnight in Delhi.

Transfer to airport and board your flight to Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Arrive and check into your hotel. Later, enjoy an orientation tour of Chennai including the Marina Beach, San Thome Basilica, and the Kapaleeshwarar Temple built in classic Dravidian style. Overnight stay in Chennai.

After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism’s seven sacred cities, known for ancient temples and silk weaving. Visit Kailasanatha Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple. Proceed to Mahabalipuram, a World Heritage Site. Stay overnight at your beach resort. Visit Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance, a gigantic rock cut. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Post breakfast, drive along the coast to Pondicherry (about 2 hours), the French Riviera of India. Check into your heritage hotel on arrival. Discover the French Quarter, take a stroll through Promenade Beach, and explore Aurobindo Ashram and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Experience café culture and colonial architecture. Overnight in Pondicherry.

After breakfast, drive to Tanjore (Thanjavur) (approx. 5–6 hrs), famous for its temples of Chola legacy and classical art. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Evening visit to the majestic Brihadeeswarar Temple, a World Heritage Site and one of India's finest temples, famous for its imposing vimana and stunning murals. Overnight in Tanjore.

Post-breakfast departure for Madurai (approx. 4–5 hrs), one of the world's oldest living cities. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, go to the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple, an architectural wonder that is devoted to Goddess Parvati. Watch the evening puja ceremony, which is a colorful and spiritual experience. Overnight in Madurai.

Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Cochin (Kochi). On arrival, transfer to your hotel and rest. Later, walk around Fort Kochi, see the St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church, and observe the Chinese fishing nets. Walk around Jew Town and visit the Paradesi Synagogue. In the evening, witness a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.

Following breakfast, subject to your flight time, you will be taken to Cochin International Airport for departure or continuing your journey. Mark the end of this memorable trip that connects the historical and religious significance of North and South India.