Four-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Jaipur From New Delhi
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Four-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Jaipur From New Delhi
By Crystal India Holidays
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To explore India’s Golden Triangle from Delhi, you’d need to handle all the logistics, including trains, hotels, cabs, tickets, and local guides. Leave all the planning to someone else on this private tour, which includes a driver-guide, tickets, and transport by private air-conditioned vehicle. Tour must-visit sights such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Amber Fort.
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Duration: 4 days
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Highlights
- Travel the Golden Triangle from Delhi by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur in four days, without travel or ticket hassles
- Explore the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Amber Fort with personal guides
- Option to include 4- or 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Three nights accommodation (If tour booked with option including hotels)
- Transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Car Type : for one to two people, four-seater sedan
- Car Type : for three to four people, six-seater wagon
- Car Type : for five to ten people, ten-seater van
- All sightseeing with private local guides
- Daily hotel breakfast (If tour booked with option including hotels)
- Battery bus ride to and from Taj Mahal parking lot up to Taj Mahal monument
- Fuel surcharge
- All taxes and service charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottles of mineral water during journeys
- Personal care and attention
- Pickup offered from airport, railway station, hotel or any pickup location in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram
- Private Tour
What's not included- Gratuities (Optional)
- Entrance Fees (Approx. USD 60 per person including all monuments)
- Entry/Admission - Qutub Minar
- Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
- Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
- Entry/Admission - Agra
- Entry/Admission - Amber Palace
- Entry/Admission - City Palace of Jaipur
- Entry/Admission - Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
- Day 1: New Delhi–Agra After pickup in Delhi by your driver-guide and private air-conditioned vehicle, visit the Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple (closed on Monday), and India Gate; and pass the Parliament and other public buildings. Then, after lunch (own expense), make the journey to Agra. Overnight at hotel in Agra (if option selected). 4-star Hotel Option: Crystal Sarovar Premier or Ramada or similar 5-star Hotel Option: Jaypee Palace or Courtyard by Marriott or Similar Day 2: Agra–Jaipur (B) Rise early for a sunrise visit and guided tour of the Taj Mahal, the exquisite mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his favorite wife, and learn its tragic story as you explore. Then, take a guided tour of Agra Fort, the city’s 17th-century Mughal palace-fortress, before leaving for Jaipur. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur (if option selected). 4-star Hotel Option: Sarovar Premier or similar 5-star Hotel Option: Holiday Inn City Center or Similar Day 3: Jaipur (B) After breakfast, explore the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort and Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital until 1728. Enjoy photo stops at Jal Mahal and the Palace of Winds and take guided tours of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory, and time to relax at your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur (if option selected). 4-star Hotel Option: Sarovar Premier or similar 5-star Hotel Option: Holiday Inn City Center or similar Day 4: Jaipur–Delhi (B) Make the journey back to Delhi or, if you wish, choose a drop-off at Jaipur airport.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup offered from airport, railway station, hotel or other desired pickup location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. In case your hotel/pick up location is not mentioned while making the booking – please click on My Hotel Is Not Listed option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi 110037 India
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7667P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Fully Vaccinated Private Driver and Private Guides
- You will get an English-speaking guide. If you need another language then kindly inform us in Special Requirements upon booking
- We don't organize Elephant Activity
- Rooms are generally provided on a twin-sharing basis at each booking. In a booking of 3 people, rooms are provided on triple-sharing basis by default. If 3 guests prefer 2 rooms, they will have to pay an additional charge.
- In case your hotel/pick up location is not mentioned while making the booking – please click on My Hotel Is Not Listed option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name
- Your guide will help you to buy entrance fees at monuments, so you will not have to wait in any Queue to buy entrance fees.
- The duration of transfers are approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you would like to Change, add or remove any monument in the itinerary than you may let us know after booking the tour, we will be happy to do it for you.
- On 4th day you will be back to Delhi by around 2pm, if you would like to reach early or late then you may let us know, we could plan accordingly
- Your guides help you to buy entrance tickets at the monuments, so you don't have to wait in que to buy the entrance tickets.
- If you start the tour on Thursday, then Tour itinerary will be like this, Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi, because Taj Mahal Remain closed on every Friday
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7667P2
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Jaipur city tour
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- O6377AUninam0 contributionsGreat tour guide, must see experienceFantastic tour guide Uncle Sharma helped us through all the crowds and took care of everything. We spent a great time at the Taj Mahal in the beautiful surroundings. Uncle Sharma was Very responsive to our needs and didn't try to push anything on us we were not comfortable with. 100% recommend!Written September 14, 2024
- R1899NHhectorh0 contributionsGood serviceThe service was great. Chauffeur was on time, and car was sparkling clean. Everything was good. We had to end the trip a little early since we felt tired and they were flexible to accommodate our needs.Written September 12, 2024
- pinkcherryw0 contributionsAmazing💜First i have Thank paramjeet 🙏💗he was careful while driving, and helped me alot plus very nice person. He made this trip so easier.Written September 12, 2024
- Q272XSandreib0 contributionsTour in Agra with driverOur round trip experience was excellent! The driver was incredibly polite and respectful throughout the journey, making us feel comfortable and safe. The car was outstanding—spacious, new, clean, and had a pleasant fragrance. Overall, a very smooth and enjoyable ride. Highly recommended!Written September 12, 2024
- GlobeTrotting5918970 contributionsExcellent experience and trip. Thank you for your service.Very good driver and guide... Everything on time picked up and dropped off. Excellent lunch. We enjoyed.... No complaints. Thank you 👍👌Written September 9, 2024
- Mary R0 contributionsThe best**Amazing Taj Mahal Tour Experience** My recent tour of the Taj Mahal in Agra was truly unforgettable. The experience was made exceptional by our guide, who spoke fluent Spanish, making it incredibly easy to understand and enjoy the rich history and significance of this iconic monument. The guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm brought the story of the Taj Mahal to life in a way that exceeded my expectations. Moreover, our driver was outstanding. The journey was smooth and comfortable, and his professionalism ensured we felt safe and well-cared for throughout the trip. This combination of a knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver made this tour the best I’ve ever experienced. If you’re looking to explore the Taj Mahal with a deep understanding of its history and a hassle-free travel experience, I highly recommend this tour. It was worth every moment!Written September 8, 2024
- happyguy70 contributionsAmazingDriver was amazing. Always on time and calm in crazy traffic. Trip went off without any issues whatsoever. Thank you to the company and staff.Written September 3, 2024
- 181lilianq0 contributionsThe only way to travel to IndiaIt was amazing experience. Hotels were perfect, guides were awesome. Driver surprised us being super welcoming and respectful. Me and my friend as female solo travelers were a bit concerned about safety, but ALL exceed expectations. (Ask for Prithi if is possible) The only way I’ll recommend to travel to India is with this tour. I’ve travelled all over the world and I think this is the first time I’ve book a full tour, and was amazingWritten August 29, 2024
- Roam442895937380 contributionsWonderfull experienceWe (family, 2 kids, 15y, 12 y) had a wonderfull,hassle free, 5 day golden triangle tour. We saw many very beautiful sites. We did a private tour . We had a good spacious AC car . With a nice friendly, good English speaking driver. The local guides were friendly and good English speaking. We requested not to visit shops on the way. (So hassle free. ) At the end we visited some shops of our choice. We had 5 star hotels witch were very good. They had a huge continental and Indian breakfast buffet. We didn't have any problems. There was always someone available if you would have problems. We do recommand this organisation for a wonderfull trip.Written August 28, 2024
- Excursion3953900 contributionsA last minute change makes a great trip truly spectacular!Our 5 day trip with Crystal India was wonderful! We spent the most of our time with Surinder, our driver who was a true gentleman, always on time and friendly. He taught us a lot about Indian culture and politics during our long drives together. The guides - Pinky, Pradeep and Pratik - were all very good, friendly and professional. Each guide was particular to one city, so they were specialists in that city, giving lots of historic and current cultural information. A pro-tip that I would give other travelers is that the Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays. When I planned our trip I didn’t know this, and the day that we were supposed to see the Taj at sunrise ended up on Friday. Instead we would have to see the Taj in the late afternoon on Thursday during the highest heat and crowds, which was not congruent with the way the itinerary had been presented to us. When I realized this, it was fairly early in the morning on the 2nd day of the trip. I reached out to the owner Amit and within a few minutes he called back with 2 options for us to choose from that would allow us to move things around to optimize our schedule so that we could see the Taj at sunrise. We are most grateful for Amit’s willingness to make a change to our itinerary which likely took some engineering to do at the last minute. And the Taj at sunrise was absolutely spectacular! Another tip I would give is that there is an option to not go to the factory stores for marble, gems, and textiles that are part of the trip, unless you don’t have any other option for buying these items. The prices that these stores charge is much higher than you would be charged in the marketplace. In some cases we found that silk scarves and other textiles were very close to Western prices at those stores. Having the opportunity to shop at other markets, we found the same products at 1/3 to 1/4 of the prices of these “factory stores” that we were taken to by the tour company.Written August 26, 2024
- Stephen B0 contributionsTaj Mahal tripFantastic experience from start to finish.. from the driver to the guide everything was perfect. I’d recommend them to anyone traveling to India and wanting to visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Baby Taj. My grown sons loved the whole experience never being out of the USA, they’d definitely recommend this to anyone,Written August 20, 2024
- Daydream666488326310 contributionsGreat Experience!The trip was very smooth! The driver and the tour guide were very polite and helpful. Thank you for such a great experience.Written August 19, 2024
- Jessica Z0 contributionsExcellent tripI booked the three day trip pretty much last minute. Pre-trip communications were very smooth and they also customised accordingly to our arrival and departure schedules without charging extra money. The driver was excellent and did more than we could possibly hope for although local guides were not so great, either difficult to understand due to strong accent or lack of enthusiasm. The hotels were fabulous and they even upgraded our room one night in Agra. Travelling in India can be quite chaotic. Our main destination is Sri Lanka, India was just a few days stop by. If you must travel in India, highly recommend to hire an agent to eliminate all unnecessary hassles. This agent did a fantastic job overall! On the other side, our experience tells travelling in Sri Lanka is a lot more relaxing and stress free.Written August 18, 2024
- V355FCsallyf0 contributionsFantasticFrom start to finish they were professional excellent we chose five star hotels they were magnificent. Recommend anybody thank you so much for all your service.Written August 16, 2024
- Francescadc900 contributionsSightseeing in New DelhiThe sightseeing was very nice! The driver was very nice and satisfided our requests. He also suggested us the principal attractions!Written August 12, 2024
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Mark F
United Kingdom2 contributions
When researching which tour operator to go with we based our decision on Trip advisor reviews, but were apprehensive, however we could not have picked better. Starting with the ease of booking and immediate contact with Amit, our tour liaison who remained in contact throughout our tour and was incredibly helpful in rearranging our accommodation when a presidential visit threatened to interrupt our plans. Our driver was polite, attentive and saw that every request we made was fulfilled. The local guides were knowledgable, friendly using there experience to enhance our enjoyment at each site visited. I would recommend Golden Triangle tours to anyone and have been encouraging our fellow guests at the hotel to get in touch. I cannot thank Amit and his team enough for an absolutely incredible tour and we will be using them again. Thank you.
Written February 28, 2020
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Bubba030
Roma, Australia127 contributions
I also booked this tour due to the fantastic reviews on this site and so pleased I did.
Manish took care of my booking and payment and everything went smoothly from start to finish.
We were meet at the airport by our driver Stya (relying on my daughter for correct names and spelling). Our driver was so good and kept us safe at all times. It takes real skill and patience to drive in India and our driver was amazing, always punctual and happy to see us.
A huge shout out to Ajmal our guide whilst in Agra. Ajmal knew everything about the Taj Mahal and looked after us so well and took the most amazing photographs which are priceless.
Manoj was our guide in Jaipur and another fantastic guide. I could not imagine visiting India without a guide and driver as India is full on in so many ways. This tour took the worry out of everything. Embrace India for what it has to offer, yes their is things that we are not use to in our cultural but if you visit open minded then you will enjoy the experience, we met some lovely people.
We chose to stay in five star hotels and so pleased we did, so worth the extra money as you need a good nights sleep after the driving and visiting different places. The Hilton in Jaipur was my our favourite.
Tipping is a way of life and expected so always have local currency on hand (biggest tip) I can offer, from the locals in the toilets (have tissues on hand), the driver and guides all deserve a nice tip as they work very hard and some away from families months at a time to earn a living.
Thankyou for the memories and making our trip an enjoyable one.
Manish took care of my booking and payment and everything went smoothly from start to finish.
We were meet at the airport by our driver Stya (relying on my daughter for correct names and spelling). Our driver was so good and kept us safe at all times. It takes real skill and patience to drive in India and our driver was amazing, always punctual and happy to see us.
A huge shout out to Ajmal our guide whilst in Agra. Ajmal knew everything about the Taj Mahal and looked after us so well and took the most amazing photographs which are priceless.
Manoj was our guide in Jaipur and another fantastic guide. I could not imagine visiting India without a guide and driver as India is full on in so many ways. This tour took the worry out of everything. Embrace India for what it has to offer, yes their is things that we are not use to in our cultural but if you visit open minded then you will enjoy the experience, we met some lovely people.
We chose to stay in five star hotels and so pleased we did, so worth the extra money as you need a good nights sleep after the driving and visiting different places. The Hilton in Jaipur was my our favourite.
Tipping is a way of life and expected so always have local currency on hand (biggest tip) I can offer, from the locals in the toilets (have tissues on hand), the driver and guides all deserve a nice tip as they work very hard and some away from families months at a time to earn a living.
Thankyou for the memories and making our trip an enjoyable one.
Written February 28, 2020
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Dpsenior2605
Florence, Italy200 contributions
Want to see Taj Mahal and afraid because alone, decided to take this tour who offer several services likely pick up at the airport and private driver taking care of driving in India which is not easy for europeans, traffic is crazy and is very dangerous.
As I said I was alone and I had for four days a different tour guide in every city visited, driver was the one pick me up at Delhi airport and drive me back to Delhi airport at the end of four days tours.
Everything was organized by the this company and find out that it was as expected, wonderful resorts 5 stars for overnights, visited everything I want to see, tour guide where extremely friendly and very accommodating, driver is a very good driver taking care of my security at all times...... I believe they can arrange private tours for number majors than one, trust them they’re serious and maintaining what is written in the tour’s description.
Love it and everything will remaining in my memories one of the most positive experience ever had in my life.
Thank you and God bless you. Wishing you a big success you deserved.
Ciao Daniele
As I said I was alone and I had for four days a different tour guide in every city visited, driver was the one pick me up at Delhi airport and drive me back to Delhi airport at the end of four days tours.
Everything was organized by the this company and find out that it was as expected, wonderful resorts 5 stars for overnights, visited everything I want to see, tour guide where extremely friendly and very accommodating, driver is a very good driver taking care of my security at all times...... I believe they can arrange private tours for number majors than one, trust them they’re serious and maintaining what is written in the tour’s description.
Love it and everything will remaining in my memories one of the most positive experience ever had in my life.
Thank you and God bless you. Wishing you a big success you deserved.
Ciao Daniele
Written March 13, 2020
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Ruby
59 contributions
Jun 2022
Having experienced travelling around other countries independently we considered planning our own trip. However, after some research we decided to book the 4 day tour so we could get the most of each city. This was the best decision we could have made. India can be quite a chaotic place and having such incredible guides and driver made the trip enjoyable and stressless. Amit was in contact through email and Whatsapp before the tour started and gave extremely helpful information before and during the tour including costs, tipping and a detailed breakdown of the trip (which we could alter if we wanted too). We were picked up by our driver My Jarnail on the first day in Delhi at 8am and visited the first few attractions with our guide Nitin who was informative and genuinely had a passion for his city. In Agra we had Ashok who was an amazing guide. He prioritised getting incredible photos for us in front of the Taj Mahal and gave an easy to understand history of all the main sites. We were so thankful to have had such an awesome guide and had the best time in Agra. In Jaipur, Sanjay showed us around and gave us lots of information on the history of Jaipur and answered all our questions promptly. He was understanding and really helped us grasp a lot of the finer details around culture, religion and general history. Mr Jarnail, our driver was always ready to pick us up with cold drinks and made us feel so welcome. We are so thankful to have had such an amazing tour and would definitely use the same company again.
Written June 12, 2022
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Cory
West Haven, Connecticut6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
There is certainly room for improvement on this tour and although I did enjoy the experience I don’t think it was worth the price for a solo traveler. It would’ve been helpful to know the following before booking the tour: 1) there would be a different guide for each city, 2) there would be a good number of costs for all of the site entrance fees - I was never told to bring X amount of cash with me, 3) some of the hotel locations wouldn’t be ideal for you to explore the city because it was outside the city center and/or unsafe, and 4) the travel time between each of the cities - as most of the trip is spent driving.
It was certainly helpful to have friendly, local guides accompanying you to the main attractions but it wasn’t worth the price. You had to tip all 3 guides and the driver, pay for entrance fees and some lunch / dinners. Therefore, this price was pretty steep for a solo traveler. I appreciated getting to see some of the handmade crafts in the city but also found these shops to peer pressure you into a making a purchase and this really put a damper on these aspects of the tour.
It was certainly helpful to have friendly, local guides accompanying you to the main attractions but it wasn’t worth the price. You had to tip all 3 guides and the driver, pay for entrance fees and some lunch / dinners. Therefore, this price was pretty steep for a solo traveler. I appreciated getting to see some of the handmade crafts in the city but also found these shops to peer pressure you into a making a purchase and this really put a damper on these aspects of the tour.
Written February 20, 2023
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We are glad to know that you enjoyed the experience and found guides friendly.
I would like to clear the points you have mentioned,
1) There will be local guides in each city, we don't hire one single guide for whole tour, because local guides provide more information and they could explain more about their local culture and their city, In India Every city has it's own unique culture.
2) It's mentioned in Exclusions that Entrance tickets will cost Approximately USD 60 per person in total for all monuments.
3) We use these hotels, Agra City: Hotel Jaypee Palace, Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton or Courtyard by Marriott. Jaipur City: Hilton or Radisson Jaipur City center or Holiday Inn City center, these hotes are located in cities and very safe, as security at these hotels is as per 5 star hotel standards.
4) Yes, there is travel time between these cities, Delhi to Agra it's Expressway, Agra to Jaipur it's Highway, Jaipur to Delhi it's newly built Expressway.
As mentioned in Exclusion details, Gratuities (Optional), So Tipping drivers and guides are not necessary, it's options, if you like services of them then you may give them Tip otherwise not, they are well paid.
Also, as we mentioned in travel tips, you may skip or add any monument, shopping place, local bazaar in the itinerary, you may let us know in advance or you may inform your guide about the same, we do it as per our customer's advise, there is no pressure to visit any places.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Best regards,
Team Golden Triangle Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour / Crystal India Holidays.
Written February 21, 2023
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Lane
7 contributions
Oct 2022
We were two American women wanting to tour the golden triangle and simply googled tours and found this one due to the good reviews. Amit opened a communication line very quickly after I booked our 4 day tour. He was available anytime for questions or concerns. He let us add a half day tour on our last day graciously. Our driver was absolutely incredible. Very kind, accommodating and thoughtful. Thank you for all of your stellar driving Krishan! I don’t know how you navigated all of that craziness!
Our guides in each location were phenomenal as well. They were knowledgeable, respectful and always went above and beyond in ways like opening car doors, walking on the side with cars and ensuring all of our needs were met. Our Agra guide knew all the best spots for pictures and the sunrise was 100% the only way to go crowd wise. They all spoke 3+ languages, very impressive. We stopped at authentic but clearly tourist locations for lunch. The Indian food was able to be tailored spice wise which we appreciated. All was delicious.
We stayed at the Jaypee Palace in Agra and Hilton Jaipur. Jaypee is a little meh, it has construction (October 2022 they’re upgrading rooms) and it is very loud due due to weddings they hold. Our room was literally shaking with the base and the happy guests attending the weddings are quite loud, but I don’t blame them. It’s a wedding! Not anything related to the tour company though, so if you are wanting to get a good rest, maybe request a different hotel. Breakfast was the best part!
Hilton in Jaipur was very nice. Breakfast is not as good as Jaypee but still gets the job done!
We stopped at the Inlaid tile/marble place in Agra where they had a great educational piece and we didn’t feel pushed to purchase anything. They were sweet people.
We also stopped at the gemstone place (Jaipur Exports Jewelry) in Jaipur and they push HARD for sales if you show any slight interest. The guy we had could have led a class on high pressure sales tactics. I was able to negotiate to about 50% of listed price. They let us skip the carpet place, no problem!
Overall, we felt extremely safe and accommodated. I would use this company again and recommend to family and friends. Amit, our driver Krishan and all the guides were lovely people, and I am very thankful for their customer service regarding this trip!
Our guides in each location were phenomenal as well. They were knowledgeable, respectful and always went above and beyond in ways like opening car doors, walking on the side with cars and ensuring all of our needs were met. Our Agra guide knew all the best spots for pictures and the sunrise was 100% the only way to go crowd wise. They all spoke 3+ languages, very impressive. We stopped at authentic but clearly tourist locations for lunch. The Indian food was able to be tailored spice wise which we appreciated. All was delicious.
We stayed at the Jaypee Palace in Agra and Hilton Jaipur. Jaypee is a little meh, it has construction (October 2022 they’re upgrading rooms) and it is very loud due due to weddings they hold. Our room was literally shaking with the base and the happy guests attending the weddings are quite loud, but I don’t blame them. It’s a wedding! Not anything related to the tour company though, so if you are wanting to get a good rest, maybe request a different hotel. Breakfast was the best part!
Hilton in Jaipur was very nice. Breakfast is not as good as Jaypee but still gets the job done!
We stopped at the Inlaid tile/marble place in Agra where they had a great educational piece and we didn’t feel pushed to purchase anything. They were sweet people.
We also stopped at the gemstone place (Jaipur Exports Jewelry) in Jaipur and they push HARD for sales if you show any slight interest. The guy we had could have led a class on high pressure sales tactics. I was able to negotiate to about 50% of listed price. They let us skip the carpet place, no problem!
Overall, we felt extremely safe and accommodated. I would use this company again and recommend to family and friends. Amit, our driver Krishan and all the guides were lovely people, and I am very thankful for their customer service regarding this trip!
Written October 11, 2022
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Preet S
Prior Lake12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The Golden Triangle tour was a splendid experience in every respect.
Everything was as promised and better. The driver, Pyarelal showed up on time and provided calm through the entire trip on busy Indian roads. The local guides in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur were all very knowledgeable and very helpful in answering questions and taking photos. I had very good exchanges with Crystal India Tours Manager, Amit Narang on what to expect and his follow-up on how our trip was going.i would definitely use them again at next opportunity. By the way the vehical was nice and we'll kept and had WiFi to boot
Everything was as promised and better. The driver, Pyarelal showed up on time and provided calm through the entire trip on busy Indian roads. The local guides in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur were all very knowledgeable and very helpful in answering questions and taking photos. I had very good exchanges with Crystal India Tours Manager, Amit Narang on what to expect and his follow-up on how our trip was going.i would definitely use them again at next opportunity. By the way the vehical was nice and we'll kept and had WiFi to boot
Written January 16, 2020
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Our entire team is very happy to know about your experience. We will look forward to welcome you again :-)
Your driver Mr. Pyarelal told me to convey his best regards to you.
Written January 17, 2020
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Minneapolis, MN71 contributions
I cannot recommend those tour enough!!! Amit and his team handled every detail seamlessly as we traveled from city to city...all we had to do it sit back, relax and take in the incredible sights!
We were so fortunate to have kind, knowledgeable and professional guides in every city.
Naveen showed us the perfect day in Delhi- weaving history into what we were seeing current-day as he expertly navigated is around. Warm and kind, he embodied the magic spirit of the city!
Rasheed wove is thru the crowds and endless amazing corridors of the Agra fort and the Taj Mahal, all while making sure we got the perfect pictures.
Our last day in Jaipur with Basant was incredible- from knowing special vantage points throughout town, to greeting nearly everyone in the city (we jokingly named him Jaipur’s ambassador of cultural affairs), one of my favorite memories of that day was enjoying a wonderful lunch together and talking about different cultures and life more generally.
Other notes: Car was safe and reliable. Mr. Rajkumar was excellent at navigating traffic (and the occasional cow!) we looked forward to his smiling face each morning! Hotels were very nice, with restaurants and other amenities onsite.
Will remember this trip for the rest of my life! Thanks again for an amazing experience!
We were so fortunate to have kind, knowledgeable and professional guides in every city.
Naveen showed us the perfect day in Delhi- weaving history into what we were seeing current-day as he expertly navigated is around. Warm and kind, he embodied the magic spirit of the city!
Rasheed wove is thru the crowds and endless amazing corridors of the Agra fort and the Taj Mahal, all while making sure we got the perfect pictures.
Our last day in Jaipur with Basant was incredible- from knowing special vantage points throughout town, to greeting nearly everyone in the city (we jokingly named him Jaipur’s ambassador of cultural affairs), one of my favorite memories of that day was enjoying a wonderful lunch together and talking about different cultures and life more generally.
Other notes: Car was safe and reliable. Mr. Rajkumar was excellent at navigating traffic (and the occasional cow!) we looked forward to his smiling face each morning! Hotels were very nice, with restaurants and other amenities onsite.
Will remember this trip for the rest of my life! Thanks again for an amazing experience!
Written January 18, 2020
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Ralph O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
If you are on a clock but would still like to enjoy the wonders of the Golden Triangle, this is your tour. I’m typing this on our drive back from Jaipur, going through all the photos we made.
With our skillful driver Subhash weaving smoothly through the insanity of Indian traffic, bringing us from stop to stop, we feel we have seen as much as can be enjoyed on our four day tour. From beginning to end the tour has felt professional while still personal, leaving space for our own choices (elephant ride or not? Shopping stops or not? Deeper into the fort or not?) all while providing tons of info on the marvels of India’s history and culture. Our guides have been nothing but kind while showing us around, buying us tickets, and keeping us safe. Vishwaraj Singh was our guide in Delhi- he was kind, able to level with us, and knowledgeable. Ronit was our guide in Agra; he was professional, punctual and clearly showed his years of experience as a guide. Finally Mukesh, our guide in Jaipur, was very knowledgeable, funny and adaptive. Subash waited patiently, told us whatever he knew about our surroundings when going from city to city and kept his vehicle spotless clean.
For us, starting the tour on a Monday affected the itinerary somewhat as many things in Delhi are closed that day. However we got offered a great alternative to the White Lotus temple (a Sikh temple) and were still very happy. Also perhaps good to know when planning your trip; we understood that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, but I am confident that the operator would have solid way to resolve this in your itinerary.
We opted for the five star hotel option and were overall not disappointed. Not at all on the tour operator but the only thing we noted was that the Jaypee Palace in Agra seemed to have a bit of a sewage smell throughout the place though that was not at all too bad, and we loved the flower chain we got there upon entry. Our stay at the Hilton in Jaipur was great. Do note that experiences of five star hotels in Western countries may not fully reflect here, but value for money is the same if not better.
I do urge anyone to go through the materials provided & tour info since it contains important upfront information that’ll ensure a good experience (f.e. how much cash to bring, where you yourself need to be wary of pushy photographers etc.)
With our skillful driver Subhash weaving smoothly through the insanity of Indian traffic, bringing us from stop to stop, we feel we have seen as much as can be enjoyed on our four day tour. From beginning to end the tour has felt professional while still personal, leaving space for our own choices (elephant ride or not? Shopping stops or not? Deeper into the fort or not?) all while providing tons of info on the marvels of India’s history and culture. Our guides have been nothing but kind while showing us around, buying us tickets, and keeping us safe. Vishwaraj Singh was our guide in Delhi- he was kind, able to level with us, and knowledgeable. Ronit was our guide in Agra; he was professional, punctual and clearly showed his years of experience as a guide. Finally Mukesh, our guide in Jaipur, was very knowledgeable, funny and adaptive. Subash waited patiently, told us whatever he knew about our surroundings when going from city to city and kept his vehicle spotless clean.
For us, starting the tour on a Monday affected the itinerary somewhat as many things in Delhi are closed that day. However we got offered a great alternative to the White Lotus temple (a Sikh temple) and were still very happy. Also perhaps good to know when planning your trip; we understood that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, but I am confident that the operator would have solid way to resolve this in your itinerary.
We opted for the five star hotel option and were overall not disappointed. Not at all on the tour operator but the only thing we noted was that the Jaypee Palace in Agra seemed to have a bit of a sewage smell throughout the place though that was not at all too bad, and we loved the flower chain we got there upon entry. Our stay at the Hilton in Jaipur was great. Do note that experiences of five star hotels in Western countries may not fully reflect here, but value for money is the same if not better.
I do urge anyone to go through the materials provided & tour info since it contains important upfront information that’ll ensure a good experience (f.e. how much cash to bring, where you yourself need to be wary of pushy photographers etc.)
Written March 9, 2023
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Ivy
3 contributions
Jan 2020
An excellent tour, hands down!!! Every day on the tour we were blown away by not only the rich historical sites but also the hospitality and friendliness of the people. From the tour guides to our driver to the hotel workers, we were impressed by how genuine and kind the people were.
Our driver - Ram Singh - throughout the whole four days was just the best! He was not only great at driving but also great to talk to since he knew a lot about each city as well. Thanks Mr. Ram Singh!! Each of our tour guides were great to talk with, knew everything about the sites and the city, and were great photographers surprisingly! We learned a lot about Indian history, culture, and the different religions from them.
The 5-star hotels we stayed at were incredible. We we're staying in luxury hotels that's already included in the tour price, so it was a great deal.
The restaurants our tour guides suggested were excellent as well. We only wish it was more of a local scene than a tourist spot.
Our driver - Ram Singh - throughout the whole four days was just the best! He was not only great at driving but also great to talk to since he knew a lot about each city as well. Thanks Mr. Ram Singh!! Each of our tour guides were great to talk with, knew everything about the sites and the city, and were great photographers surprisingly! We learned a lot about Indian history, culture, and the different religions from them.
The 5-star hotels we stayed at were incredible. We we're staying in luxury hotels that's already included in the tour price, so it was a great deal.
The restaurants our tour guides suggested were excellent as well. We only wish it was more of a local scene than a tourist spot.
Written January 28, 2020
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