Why you'll want India's Golden Triangle on your bucket list

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Golden Triangle tours in India are one of the best ways to see the beautiful country. As the most famous tourism route, connecting the capital of Delhi (its most popular entry point), with Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, and the Pink City of Jaipur, the Golden Triangle offers a fantastic way to take in some of India's most incredible sites.

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Named after the triangular shape formed by the three locations, trips take in marvels such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, Jaipur's Royal City Palace and its extravagant rooms and apartments, as well as Agra's stunning mosque Fatehpur Sikri.

In 2025, Good Housekeeping readers can explore the spectacular Golden Triangle on an 18-day bucket list tour of India and to show you what's in store, we’ve rounded up some of its most amazing sights.

Feast your eyes on these breathtaking Golden Triangle attractions, from the Taj Mahal to Amber Palace.

The lane around Agra's Taj Mahal at sunrise

lane around the Tah Mahal at sunrise
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The iconic Taj Mahal in all its glory

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Inside Agra's Taj Mahal, a testimony of eternal love

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Chillies selling in bags in the bazaars of Agra

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Agra's Fatehpur Sikri, the well-preserved remains of a fortified ‘ghost city’ that was abandoned in 1585

Fatehpur Sikri city
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Agra Fort, the iconic Mughal sandstone citadel also known as the Red Fort

Diwan-i-Am at the Red Fort in Delhi, India
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Delhi's Lotus Temple, a site of worship for the Baha’i religion which embraces the oneness of mankind, religion and God

Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India
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Delhi's Jama Masjid, one of the biggest mosques in India

Jama Masjid Mosque Old Delhi, India
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Delhi's Akshardham Temple at night. It's believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the world

Akshardham Temple at night.
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Delhi's Humayun’s Tomb, a jewel of Mughal architecture

Humayuns Tomb
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Jaipur's Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake

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Jal Mahal in Jaipur
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Colourful powder on sale for religious festival Holi in Jaipur

Religious colorful Holi powder for sale in India
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Jaipur's Amber Palace and Fort, the ivory fort which once housed the royal family

Amber Fort in Jaipur in India
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The inner courtyard garden of Jaipur's Amber Palace

Inner Courtyard Garden of Amber Palace, Jaipur, India
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Jaipur City Palace, where you can browse royal artefacts within an opulently decorated palace

Lotus Gate - Pitam Niwas Chowk , City Palace Jaipur
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Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, which features hundreds of tiny windows in its facade

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