Golden Triangle Classic.

About this trip.

This is the route I hand to every first-timer: three cities that show you three different Indias in one week. You’ll eat your way through Old Delhi with a guide who grew up there, stand at the Taj Mahal gates at 6 am before the buses arrive, and end in Jaipur with forts, bazaars and one free evening I refuse to plan — because that’s when India happens to you.

Everything in between — the trains, the transfers, the hotels I’ve personally stayed in — is booked and confirmed before you fly. You get one WhatsApp thread with me, start to finish.

Day by day.

DAY 1 Land in Delhi, Old Delhi food walk +

Airport pickup, hotel check-in, rest. Evening: a guided food walk through Chandni Chowk — parathas, jalebi, and the best chai of the trip. Early night; tomorrow starts at dawn.

DAY 2 Delhi — old city & New Delhi loop +

Humayun's Tomb at open, Lodhi Gardens walk, lunch at a spot I'll fight for, India Gate drive-by. Afternoon free for Hauz Khas or rest.

What's included — honestly.

✓ Included

✓ 6 nights in hotels I've personally stayed in
✓ All trains (AC chair car) & private transfers

✕ Not included

✕ Flights to Delhi / from Jaipur
✕ Lunches & dinners (I'll send my list!)

Where you'll stay.

Delhi ,2 nights

Boutique haveli, Karol Bagh

Quiet lane, rooftop breakfast, metro 5 min away.

Good questions.

Can I change the dates, pace or hotels? +

Yes — this page is the base plan. Tell me your dates and style, and I'll send a tweaked, re-priced version within 24 hours. Slower pace, better hotels, extra Jaipur night — all normal requests.

How do payments work? +

Planning is free. When you confirm, it's a part-advance to lock trains and hotels (you see every line of where it goes), balance before travel. No hidden anything.