Why you'll want to put a Golden Triangle tour of India on your bucket list
So many breathtaking sites
Golden Triangle tours in India are one of the best ways to see the beautiful country. As the most famous tourism route, connecting the capital of Delhi (its most popular entry point), with Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, and the Pink City of Jaipur, the Golden Triangle offers a fantastic way to take in some of India's most incredible sites.
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Named after the triangular shape formed by the three locations, trips take in marvels such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, Jaipur's Royal City Palace and its extravagant rooms and apartments, as well as Agra's stunning mosque Fatehpur Sikri.
In 2025, Good Housekeeping readers can explore the spectacular Golden Triangle on an 18-day bucket list tour of India and to show you what's in store, we’ve rounded up some of its most amazing sights.
Feast your eyes on these breathtaking Golden Triangle attractions, from the Taj Mahal to Amber Palace.
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The lane around Agra's Taj Mahal at sunrise
The iconic Taj Mahal in all its glory
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Chillies selling in bags in the bazaars of Agra
Agra's Fatehpur Sikri, the well-preserved remains of a fortified ‘ghost city’ that was abandoned in 1585
Agra Fort, the iconic Mughal sandstone citadel also known as the Red Fort
Delhi's Lotus Temple, a site of worship for the Baha’i religion which embraces the oneness of mankind, religion and God
Delhi's Jama Masjid, one of the biggest mosques in India
Delhi's Akshardham Temple at night. It's believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the world
Delhi's Humayun’s Tomb, a jewel of Mughal architecture
Jaipur's Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake
Colourful powder on sale for religious festival Holi in Jaipur
Jaipur's Amber Palace and Fort, the ivory fort which once housed the royal family
The inner courtyard garden of Jaipur's Amber Palace
Jaipur City Palace, where you can browse royal artefacts within an opulently decorated palace
Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, which features hundreds of tiny windows in its facade
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