India's Golden Triangle

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Culture

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group, Private Group Adventures

Activity :

Culture

Activity Level :

1 out of 7 - Leisurely

Group Size :

4 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

AIX

Enjoy a perfect introduction to the best of northern India

Discover the Golden Triangle – a classic route linking Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – on a pulsating tour that takes in world-famous landmarks, energetic cities and a culinary scene to rival any. This trip is an ideal introduction if you're a first-time visitor or tight on time yet keen to immerse yourself in the best of northern India. You will, of course, visit the major landmarks, including a sunrise trip to the Taj Mahal, and the bustle of the must-see cities, but that's well-balanced with time in the countryside, where you'll see rural life steeped in traditional, simple living.

Join us to celebrate Exodus’ 50^th anniversary! Select departures of this trip feature extra inclusions to mark the occasion: a cooking experience and dinner with a royal family in Jaipur, a local birthday celebration and a special edition Exodus kitbag. For departure dates, see the Dates & Prices tab or to see other trips with Special 50th Anniversary Departures click here.

Highlights

Watch sunrise over the Taj Mahal
Experience village life outside the hustle of the big cities
Marvel at the Maharaja’s Palace in the Pink City of Jaipur
Special festival departures for Holi and Diwali

Key Information

Six hotel nights
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Travel by air-conditioned private bus

Countries visited: India

What's Included

All breakfasts included
All accommodation
All transport
Entrances fees to monuments in Jaipur and Agra (as per itinerary)
Jeep tour to local village
Tour leader throughout

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Visas and vaccinations
Single supplement

People, Places & Planet

We work hard to create trips that improve life for the people and places we visit, and look after the planet we explore. Find out more about our sustainable travel ethos and practice here, and find out about the work of the Exodus Travels Foundation here.

Some sustainable travel highlights of this trip include:

People

How this trip helps improve life for local communities.

The use of a local leaders and guides means our customers will be well informed about local traditions, and cultural and social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels and restaurants, the emphasis on eating locally produced food and by supporting other local enterprises.
The hotels we stay in are dedicated to hiring local staff, this helps to benefit the surrounding community by providing employment opportunities and income alternatives where they may be otherwise hard to come by.
Our local partners share a commitment to projects that benefit their communities.
This tour encourages guests to visit local cafes and restaurants and use markets to purchase traditional crafts.

Places

How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature.

Read about our commitment to nature protection and restoration here, including our rewilding commitment for every customer who travels.
By travelling in a small group, led by a local guide, we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
On this trip, we visit national heritage sites and the entrance fees included generate income, which is used for the upkeep and development of these important monuments and nature parks.
Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices with regard to working animals and wildlife viewing. Our animal welfare policy can be found here.
We work with our partners on the ground to proactively eliminate or reduce waste, for example eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles and instead providing refills for reusable bottles.
Paper bags are used as an alternative to single-use plastics where possible on this trip.

Planet

How we seek to keep the carbon footprint of this trip low.

Read about our climate action here, including our carbon reduction and compensation commitments.
Accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally sourced food, which has not been transported long distances.
In some restaurants there is the option to have plant-based meals.
This trip favours locally owned and run accommodation.

Tips for sustainable travel on this trip

Leave no trace: We do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish behind in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, we’d ask you to consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
Plastic waste reduction: Please bring your own reusable water bottle on this trip; filtered water will be provided where tap water is not drinkable.

Cultural respect:

Best to ask before photographing people, ceremonies or sacred sites.
It's polite to use only your right hand when eating something without cutlery and when handing money and small objects to someone else.
Before entering a holy place, remove your shoes and give them to the shoe minder. When you collect your shoes again give the minder a few rupees. You’re permitted to wear socks in most places of worship.
Religious etiquette advises against touching the heads of locals, even children, or directing the soles of your feet at a person, shrine or an image of a deity. You should not touch a carving of a deity.
When visiting religious sites, dress and behave respectfully, don’t wear shorts and sleeveless tops – this applies to both men and women. A head cover for women and sometimes men is required in some places of worship.
Generally it is best to dress modestly throughout your time in India as a sign of respect.
Making the effort to fit in is invariably appreciated, so being aware of these aspects of cultural respect will assist you during your travels in India.

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Trip Notes

Click on the button below for detailed Trip Notes containing all the particulars about this trip, including kit lists and practical information.

Note: these can vary by departure; you can check out the specific Trip Notes for your chosen adventure on the dates & prices page.

India's Golden Triangle

Enjoy a perfect introduction to the best of northern India

People, Places & Planet

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Itinerary

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Essential Info

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