AEI- 22 Golden Triangle with Kathmandu 9N-10D
Expert Rating: Asia Escapes
“This program stands out for being a compact yet remarkably in-depth itinerary . It’s the ideal choice for travelers looking to optimize their time, exploring India’s ‘Golden Triangle’ in its entirety before venturing into the Himalayas. What makes this product special is the transition: we move from the hustle and bustle and Mughal architecture of Delhi and Agra to the tranquility of Kathmandu’s ancient temples. It’s a journey of constant cultural contrasts , designed with seamless logistics that allow you to see six UNESCO World Heritage sites in just ten days.”
Day 1. Arrival-New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi on an international flight. Our Spanish-speaking representative will meet you at the airport, provide assistance, and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2. New Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit Old Delhi. We will stop in front of the Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi. After the tour, we will head to Raj Ghat. This beautiful park is where the cenotaph, a black marble platform marking the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination, is located. Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were also cremated there. We will continue our visit to New Delhi. We will see the government buildings, India Gate, a 42-meter-high stone triumphal arch inscribed with the names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the Parliament area and the President’s residence.
Later, we will visit the Sikh temple: Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a temple of the Sikh faith, located in Connaught Place. It is the most important Sikh temple in Delhi. Thousands of people of all faiths visit this temple daily.
Finally, we will see the Qutub Minar, one of the oldest monuments in the first city of Delhi, as its construction began in 1199. This complex is characterized by its blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. Its minaret, the tallest in the world, reaches a height of 72.5 meters, arranged in five tiers of decreasing diameter. At the foot of the minaret is the Alai Darwaza Gate, made of red and yellow bricks, which once served as the entrance to the mosque. The tomb of Sultan Iltutamish and the mausoleum of Imam Zami are also located here. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3. New Delhi-Jaipur (270 km, 5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road to Jaipur, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Jaipur, the Pink City, owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone used to construct the buildings of the old city. The city’s pleasing design is thanks to Maharaja Jai Singh II, who began its construction in 1728 and commissioned his architect, Vidyadhar Chakravarty, to skillfully blend diverse styles such as Hindu, Jain, Mughal, and Persian. In the afternoon, we will visit the Birla Hindu Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Jaipur-Amber-Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Amber Fort, the ascent/descent will be by jeep . The fort was built by the Mughal kings to defend the Citadel. This complex consists of a group of buildings, including a palace and another fortress in a higher position. We continue our visit to the Maharaja’s Palace , residence of the Jaipur royal family, a complex full of palaces, gardens, and other buildings, among which the Chandra Mahal stands out. It has seven stories and houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, where you can see carpets, enameled objects, weapons, miniature paintings, cannons, and the maharajas’ garments. Photo stop at Jal Mahal and the Vietnos Palace, Hawa Mahal (a facade with the structure of a palace) which was used by women to watch processions and street life. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 5. Jaipur-Abhaneri-Well of a Thousand Steps-Agra (240 km - 04 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure for Agra, visiting Abhaneri en route . Located about 95 km from Jaipur, Abhaneri is home to one of India’s deepest and most spectacular stepwells: Chand Baori . Built in the 9th century, this well served both to collect water and to provide a cool place to rest during the hot desert months. With more than 3,500 symmetrical steps distributed across 13 levels , it descends about 20 meters to the bottom. Opposite the well is the Temple of Harshat Mata , dedicated to the goddess of joy and happiness.
After the visit, departure for Agra and a visit to the Red Fort , declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The fort, dating from 1565, is designed as a walled palace surrounded by a deep moat. The fortress, accessed through an imposing gate called Amar Singh, contains numerous palaces and stately buildings constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar and used by successive Mughal governments as a base of operations for Mughal power. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6. Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal (closed every Friday throughout the year), the monument that has brought worldwide fame to Agra and become the symbol of India. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned in 1631 in honor of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child in 1629. Construction, which involved 20,000 people, was not completed until 1653. It is the most representative example of Mughal architecture. The chief architect, Isa Khan, designed this complex within a rectangle measuring 508 by 304 meters, with a central garden flanked on all four sides by octagonal pavilions. The mausoleum, built entirely of white marble, stands on a marble base with a minaret, also white, at each corner, each reaching 41 meters in height. The central section consists of four small domes surrounding a larger one in the middle. The remains of this couple rest in the crypt of this two-story building. While the architectural ensemble is impressive in itself, the decoration known as pietra dura, featuring intricate details such as floral arabesques and geometric motifs in semi-relief with precious stones, is truly remarkable. The rest of the time is free, and accommodation is available.
Day 7. Agra-Delhi-Kathmandu (200 km, 4 hrs + Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Delhi. Arrival and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Kathmandu – The capital and largest city of Nepal, located in the Kathmandu Valley in central Nepal, near the Vishnumati River, at an altitude of 1,317 meters. The old city is characterized by its large number of Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most of them dating back to the 17th century. Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the Kathmandu Valley. Following the hippie movement, Kathmandu became a popular tourist destination from the 1960s onwards. It is also a renowned destination for Everest trekking and nature tourism.
Overnight stay.
Day 8. Kathmandu-Swambhunath-Durbar Square-Patan
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the ancient city of Kathmandu and Swambhunath Temple , a stupa said to be 2,000 years old. The main structure is composed of a brick and earth hemisphere supporting a conical spiral with a copper pinnacle. It is one of the best places to admire the entire city of Kathmandu. Afterward, we will visit Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Patan Durbar boasts many tourist attractions and unique architecture. Krishna Mandi, Bhimsen Temple, and Hiranya Varna Mahabhihar are just a few of the temples that offer a breathtaking array of paintings, wood carvings, and metalwork. The Temple of the Living Goddess, from which Kathmandu takes its name (believed to have been built from the wood of a single tree trunk), is another highlight. We will also visit Durbar Square , with its cluster of temples dominated by Hanuman Dhoka Palace (the former palace of Nepalese royalty).
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 9. Kathmandu-Pasupatinath-Bhadgaon / Baktapur
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Bhadgaon, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Pashupatinath is one of the holiest temples in Hinduism, dedicated to the god Shiva. This temple is built in the pagoda style. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, behind which are the cremation grounds. Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur, meaning “city of devotees,” is a showcase of medieval art and architecture. Located 14 km east of Kathmandu, this city was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a seashell. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 10. Kathmandu - Next Destination
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination. (Our services end with your departure transfer in Kathmandu).
Our price includes
- 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis in the chosen hotels.
- Local guide service in the client’s language: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and Turkish.
- Assistance at airports and train stations by an English-speaking representative.
- 1 bottle of water per person per day on vehicle transfers.
- Transfers and visits in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Ascent/Descent in Fuerte Amber by Jeep.
- Tickets to the monuments mentioned in the program.
- The rates applicable at this time.
Our price does not include
- Tips for porters, waiters, drivers, guides, etc.
- Fees for accessing monuments with cameras or videos.
- Extra expenses at the hotel such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Drinks are not included in the program (in the case of optional drinks) at any lunch or dinner .
- Any other service not specified in “the price includes”
Cities | Highlights |
New Delhi | The Heart of India: The Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, the spirituality of the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Bangla Sahib) and the imposing height of the Qutub Minar . |
Jaipur | The Pink City: The exciting Jeep ride up to Amber Fort and the photo stop at the Hawa Mahal , the iconic Palace of Winds. |
Abhaneri | Sacred Geometry: The Chand Baori stepwell , one of India’s most photogenic and ancient structures with its 3,500 symmetrical steps. |
Agra | The Marble Dream: The Taj Mahal (one of the Seven Wonders) and the robust Red Fort, symbol of the power of the Mongol Empire. |
Kathmandu | Spirituality and Views: The Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple) with its views over the valley and the visit to the Living Goddess (Kumari) in Durbar Square. |
Patan and Bhaktapur | Open Air Museums: The refined wood and metal architecture of Patan and the medieval air of Bhaktapur, the “City of Devotees”. |
Pashupatinath | Sacred Tradition: The most important Hindu temple in Nepal, where you can observe the sacred life and rituals on the banks of the Bagmati River. |
CITY / NIGHTS | CAT. C 4* | CAT. B 5* STANDARD CAT. | A 5* LUXURY |
Delhi / Gurugram | Hotel LA / Quality Inn | Radisson Dwarka / ITC Welcome Dwarka | The Leela Ambience Shahdara / Crowne Plaza Okhla |
Jaipur | Regenta Place / Park Ocean | Royal Orchid Jaipiur / Fern Ecotel | Hilton / Marriott |
Agra 02 | Fern Howard / Regal Vista | Clark Shiraz / Doubletree by Hilton | Jaypee Palace / Marriott |
Kathmandu 03 | Pabera | Radisson / Mercure | Grand Hyatt / Hilton |
