Itinerary
Golden Triangle Tour of India
A curated journey through India’s spiritual, natural, and historic heart
11 days
$23,500 per person
Stunning natural beauty, peaceful villages, bustling cities, magnificent temples, extraordinary birds and wildlife: to experience India is to be deeply touched in one’s innermost being.
Stunning natural beauty, peaceful villages, bustling cities, magnificent temples, extraordinary birds and wildlife: to experience India is to be deeply touched in one’s innermost being.
Your adventure begins
A sensorial parade of spirituality, rich flavors, incense, architecture, and humming streets
Why visit India?
How does one describe a country that stretches from the 28,000-foot high snow-capped Himalayan Mountains in the north that shelter the elusive snow leopard, to the sun-kissed beaches and swaying palm trees on the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in the south? On the edge of the great desert of Rajasthan, one finds the magical cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Agra, renowned for the incredible palaces of their Maharajas. And of course, the Taj Mahal. Taking in the delicate details and perfect symmetry of this masterpiece of Muslim art at dawn is incredibly moving.
On the banks of the sacred Ganges, the city of Varanasi quite simply defies description—the epicenter of spirituality where death, rebirth, belief, and mundane life all meet. Jungles teeming with exotic birds, tigers, elephants, and even rhino, are bordered by sleepy villages where little has changed in the past 100 years. This is the land of Bollywood, where people really do bust out in song and dance. It is a highly spiritual country, home to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists.
India, your way
India, incredible India, is a land of contrasts. Exquisite beauty, fabulous wealth, grinding poverty, pomp and ceremony, magnificent palaces, colorful saris, dusty landscapes, charm, politesse, patience, and acceptance are all juxtaposed at any one moment. Add a heady mix of incense, spice, marigolds, sitars, and raucous car horns. Not insistent; not shouting “Get out of my way,” but rather, “Toot toot, I’m behind you, passing on left."
Why visit India?
How does one describe a country that stretches from the 28,000-foot high snow-capped Himalayan Mountains in the north that shelter the elusive snow leopard, to the sun-kissed beaches and swaying palm trees on the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in the south? On the edge of the great desert of Rajasthan, one finds the magical cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Agra, renowned for the incredible palaces of their Maharajas. And of course, the Taj Mahal. Taking in the delicate details and perfect symmetry of this masterpiece of Muslim art at dawn is incredibly moving.
On the banks of the sacred Ganges, the city of Varanasi quite simply defies description—the epicenter of spirituality where death, rebirth, belief, and mundane life all meet. Jungles teeming with exotic birds, tigers, elephants, and even rhino, are bordered by sleepy villages where little has changed in the past 100 years. This is the land of Bollywood, where people really do bust out in song and dance. It is a highly spiritual country, home to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists.
India, your way
India, incredible India, is a land of contrasts. Exquisite beauty, fabulous wealth, grinding poverty, pomp and ceremony, magnificent palaces, colorful saris, dusty landscapes, charm, politesse, patience, and acceptance are all juxtaposed at any one moment. Add a heady mix of incense, spice, marigolds, sitars, and raucous car horns. Not insistent; not shouting “Get out of my way,” but rather, “Toot toot, I’m behind you, passing on left."
My overall experience was amazing and I have come back with the most wonderful lifelong memories. The trip was what I pictured in my mind and more. I was in very good hands and trusted and loved my guide as well as the local team that worked behind the scenes 24/7.
Tania Chamlian, 2025 Traveler
Is India the right destination for you?
India is paradise for the curious. At some point your eyes will burn from the intensity of chili in the air, your ears will be filled with the music and the constant hooting of horns, and your brain will reel trying to establish order within the chaos. Most people speak English and love to engage with visitors. India also has some of the most original and beautiful hotels in the world where you will be lavished with attention and surrounded by exquisite beauty.
When is the best time to travel to India?
For most of India, the best time is from October through May, with the ideal time for wildlife viewing being February and March. India has an extraordinary variety of climatic regions, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north. In December and January, temperatures average around 50–59°F in the area around New Delhi. Temperatures rise as one proceeds towards the equator, peaking around 68–77°F in mainland India’s southeast. December and January can have freezing temperatures at night in Rajasthan and at the higher elevations in the north, though most of the northern states experience cool and dry winters as they are sheltered by the Himalayas.
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Where to go in India
From the Taj Mahal to tiger-rich national parks, India unfolds as a richly layered luxury journey of history, wildlife, and living culture
Agra
Agra is a fixture on most luxury India tours for its headline attraction, the Taj Mahal, but it's not the only icon. Don't rush through without visiting the red-hued Agra Fort, the Jama Masjid mosque, and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s tomb, with its white marble facade and intricate inlay of semi-precious gems.
India travel FAQs
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.