New Delhi walking route: Raj Ghat to Taj Mahal, 15 places

Explore India's Golden Triangle spanning Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. This interactive route connects iconic landmarks including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, India Gate, Hawa Mahal, and sacred sites like Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and temples in Mathura and Vrindavan across approximately 375 kilometers.

Distance
466.5 km
Mode
Places
Start
Delhi
End
Hawa Mahal
Stops
15
Video author
travmap
Updated

Stops on this route

  1. Delhi — Capital city, gateway to the Golden Triangle and Holi celebrations.
  2. Yamuna River — Sacred river with boat experiences mentioned in the description.
  3. Raj Ghat — Historic memorial in Delhi.
  4. India Gate — Iconic monument in Delhi's city center.
  5. Jama Masjid — Historic mosque in Old Delhi.
  6. Red Fort — UNESCO World Heritage fortress in Delhi.
  7. Agra — Home to the Taj Mahal, part of the Golden Triangle.
  8. Taj Mahal — UNESCO World Heritage ivory-white marble mausoleum.
  9. Agra Fort — Red sandstone fort with Mughal architecture.
  10. Mathura — Sacred Hindu pilgrimage site known for Holi celebrations.
  11. Vrindavan — Holy town famous for vibrant Holi festival celebrations.
  12. Jaipur — Pink City, the third corner of the Golden Triangle.
  13. City Palace — Blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture in Jaipur.
  14. Jantar Mantar — UNESCO World Heritage astronomical observation site.
  15. Hawa Mahal — Iconic pink terracotta structure, the Palace of Winds.

Useful for your trip

Timing
Book a Yamuna River boat experience at sunrise to see migratory Siberian seagulls arrive in large flocks; this spectacle only occurs first thing at sunrise.
Timing
Plan your Golden Triangle trip during Holi festival. Note that many drivers become unavailable during this celebration, so book transportation in advance.
Timing
Attend Holika Dahan celebrations the evening before Holi. The bonfire symbolizes victory of good over evil, and locals welcome visitors to join neighborhood gatherings.
Food
For street food, seek out vendors with the most customers to ensure high food turnaround and quality. Try chai and Holi sweets from local street vendors.
Tip
Wear separate clothes for Holi celebrations, as the colored powder and paint will stain garments. Purchase inexpensive clothes locally for this purpose.
Tip
Visit the Yamuna River viewpoint from gardens across the river for a unique vantage point of the Taj Mahal. This location is less crowded than the main viewpoint.
Tip
Plan a visit to Wildlife SOS elephant sanctuary in Jaipur. There are 16 rescued and rehabilitated elephants; handlers bring them out in the afternoons to the vegetation.
Transport
Rent Royal Enfield motorcycles for exploring Rajasthan. A two-hour motorcycle ride can take you to remote locations like Sambhar Lake's salt flats away from city crowds.

Video on this route

Holi in India’s Golden Triangle (the most colorful party)

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