Golden Triangle Tour with Mandawa

Split your breakfast, and start your day in Old Delhi at the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Ride a cycle rickshaw down Chandni Chowk, with spice bazaars and clothing shops bringing Mughal opulence back to life. Pay a visit to Raj Ghat, Gandhi memorial. Afternoon in New Delhi. Drive past India Gate, President's House and Parliament House. Visit Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, the two World Heritage Monuments. Visit the peaceful Lotus Temple in the evening.
Overnight in Delhi.

Early morning breakfast, and then drive to Mandawa (approximately 6–7 hours), a small Shekhawati town in Rajasthan famous for its beautifully painted havelis. Upon arrival, stay in a heritage haveli hotel where imperial luxury and antique decor bring yesteryears alive. Indulge in an orientation village walking tour over serene village lanes. Enjoy a free evening viewing a cultural performance or candle dinner in your heritage courtyard. Stay overnight in Mandawa.

Walk through havelis with fresco paintings made by rich Marwari merchants during the 18th and 19th centuries. In the company of your local guide, visit Goenka Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, which are famous for the lovely painted wall paintings showing mythologies, colonial encounter, and ordinary life. Explore the bazaar complex, interact with artisans, and observe tiny temples and courtyards depicting Shekhawati grandeur. Camel cart ride to villages nearby optional. Overnight at Mandawa.

Breakfast, then proceed to Jaipur (approx. 4–5 hours). Arrive and check-in hotel. Relax, and thereafter proceed for half-day orientation tour of Jaipur old bazaars. 

Evening: Chokhi Dhani, folk dance, puppet show, and Rajasthani dinner (optional). Overnight in Jaipur.

Start the day with a trip to Amber Fort, set atop a hill overlooking Maota Lake. Ascend up the ramparts in a jeep or elephant ride. Walk down its glass-covered walks, courtyards, and vantage platforms. Return to the city to see City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar (astromonical observatory), and photograph the renowned Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) along the way. Jaipur evening bazaar shopping in the lively bazaars for blue pottery, block-printed clothing, or beaded jewelry. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Depart Agra early morning after breakfast. Stop at Abhaneri en route, where lies a 1,200-year-old stepwell of majestic symmetrical architecture called Chand Baori. Drive to Uttar Pradesh's Mughal gem city, Agra. Free day at hotel to laze around. Evening outing to Mehtab Bagh, the riverside garden that offers a surreal sight of the Taj Mahal in front of the dying sun. Overnight stay at Agra.

Wake up early morning to see Taj Mahal at sunrise when white marble glows in golden dawn light—a sight which stays etched in your heart forever. After breakfast, go to Agra Fort, massive red sandstone fort which was once headquarters of Mughal Empire. You can also opt to see Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, commonly referred to as Baby Taj, renowned for its beautiful inlay work. Night halt at Agra.

Breakfast and back drive from Agra to Delhi via Yamuna Expressway. Check-in at Delhi Hotel and leisure stroll around for your good night at Khan Market or visit the Akshardham Temple (on your own expenses). Overnight stay at Delhi.

Breakfast and airport for your onward travel. Your Mandawa Golden Triangle Tour is completed here—but the tales of frescoes, palace lore, and memories of memories of irreplaceable monuments will always be in your heart.