Golden Triangle - Delhi - Agra - Lucknow 3 Days Tour

Morning: Heritage & History
Begin your day in Old Delhi, where the legacy of the Mughal Empire comes alive. Visit the majestic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Shah Jahan in 1639. Its towering red sandstone walls enclose exquisite palaces, audience halls, and the famous Pearl Mosque. Nearby, explore Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, with its vast courtyard and minarets offering panoramic city views. Dive into the chaos of Chandni Chowk with a cycle rickshaw ride, passing by spice markets, jewelers, and centuries-old havelis. Stop at Paranthe Wali Gali to savor crispy, stuffed parathas—a Delhi specialty.

Afternoon: Colonial Elegance & Modern Delhi
Transition to New Delhi with a drive along Rajpath, flanked by the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Residence) and India Gate, a war memorial. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal, with its Persian-style gardens and symmetrical architecture. Continue to the Qutub Minar complex, where the 73-meter minaret stands amid ancient ruins, including the mysterious Iron Pillar that hasn’t rusted in 1,600 years.

Evening: Leisure & Local Flavors
Unwind at Lodhi Garden or shop for handicrafts at Dilli Haat. For dinner, head to Bukhara (ITC Maurya) for legendary kebabs or Indian Accent for modern Indian cuisine.

Night: Overnight in Delhi.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Morning: Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
Depart early for Agra (3.5-hour drive). Arrive at the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the white marble glows softly. Spend 2 hours marveling at its intricate pietra dura work, Quranic calligraphy, and the love story behind its creation. Note: The Taj is closed on Fridays.

Afternoon: Agra Fort & Local Craftsmanship
Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO site where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. Explore its Diwan-i-Aam (public audience hall), Diwan-i-Khas (private hall), and the Mina Masjid (hidden mosque). Lunch at Peshawri (ITC Mughal) for North-West Frontier cuisine. Later, visit Marble Artisans near the Taj to see craftsmen create inlay work (pietra dura) using techniques unchanged since Mughal times.

Evening: Drive to Lucknow (5 Hours)
En route, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s abandoned capital, to see the Buland Darwaza (Victory Gate) and Salim Chishti’s Tomb. Arrive in Lucknow by night.

Night: Overnight in Lucknow.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Morning: Nawabi Grandeur
Start at the Bara Imambara, an 18th-century architectural marvel with its unique Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinthine passages). Visit the ornate Chota Imambara, adorned with chandeliers and silver throne. Explore the British Residency, a ruin preserved since the 1857 Siege of Lucknow.

Afternoon: Culinary & Cultural Immersion
Enjoy a royal Awadhi lunch at Tunday Kababi (famous for galouti kebabs) or Dastarkhwan. Stroll through Hazratganj Market for Lucknowi chikankari embroidery and perfumes.

Evening: Departure
Conclude your tour with a visit to Rumi Darwaza, the “Gateway to Lucknow,” before transferring to the airport/station.

Activities : Sightseeing