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8-Day Golden Triangle & Khajuraho: Mughal, Rajput & Chandela Heritage Trail

Delhi · Jaipur · Abhaneri · Bharatpur · Fatehpur Sikri · Agra · Morena · Gwalior · Orchha · Khajuraho

Duration8 Days, 7 Nights

PaceFast pace

Best timeOct–Mar

Journey typeRoyal Fortresses & Citadels

PricePrivate quotation in 24 h

The journey

From the Taj and the forts of Jaipur to Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho: eight days across Mughal, Rajput and Chandela India.

Links UNESCO World Heritage sites in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Khajuraho into a multi-state corridor across Mughal, Rajput and Chandela heritage, with Gwalior and Orchha bridging Agra and Khajuraho. Full days with several long drives. Best for energetic travellers.

Highlights

Mughal monuments of Delhi and Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri).
Rajasthani forts and palaces of Jaipur, plus the Chand Baori stepwell.
Gwalior Fort and Orchha's Betwa riverside palaces.
Khajuraho UNESCO temples.

Route and day by day

Schematic route, not to scale.

Day 1Delhi Arrival & Sightseeing

Tour Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2Delhi to Jaipur via Abhaneri

Drive to Jaipur (approx. 5–6 hours) via Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 3Jaipur Forts & City Palace

Tour Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 4Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Drive to Agra via Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri (approx. 5–6 hours including visits). Overnight in Agra.

Day 5Agra Monuments & Drive to Gwalior

Sunrise at Taj Mahal, tour Agra Fort. Drive to Gwalior (approx. 3–3.5 hours). Optional detour to the Chambal-region temples of Bateshwar/Mitawali near Morena adds 1.5–2 hours; recommended only on a 9-day version. Overnight in Gwalior.

Day 6Gwalior Fort & Drive to Orchha

Tour Gwalior Fort (Man Mandir, Sas-Bahu) and Jai Vilas Palace. Drive to Orchha. Overnight in Orchha.

Day 7Orchha Bundela Heritage & Drive to Khajuraho

Tour Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, and Ram Raja Temple. Drive to Khajuraho. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 8Khajuraho Temples & Departure

Guided tour of Khajuraho Western Group of Temples. Transfer to Khajuraho Airport for the flight to Delhi (flight not included) or onward journey.

Best time to visit

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Best time: Oct–Mar. Also good: Apr, Sep.

October to March is the comfortable season, with warm days and cool mornings. December and January can bring fog and cold at sunrise. April to June is very hot, so we start early and rest at midday. July to September is humid monsoon with fewer visitors.