3 Days Private Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur Highlights

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What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me in Delhi was the mix of old and new—rickshaws weaving past glass buildings, the scent of street chai blending with car horns. Our guide met us right at the airport gate, holding a sign with my name (always a relief after a long flight). We started at India Gate, where families lounged on the grass and vendors sold roasted peanuts. Rashtrapati Bhavan looked even grander up close than in photos—guards in crisp uniforms stood watch as we snapped pictures. At Humayun’s Tomb, I noticed how the red sandstone glowed in the late morning sun. The Lotus Temple was quieter than I expected; you could hear birds over the city noise.

By afternoon, we were rolling towards Agra in an air-conditioned car—thankful for it since June heat is no joke here. Our driver knew all the shortcuts to dodge traffic jams. In Agra, we checked into a clean hotel near Sadar Bazaar (the marble shops here are everywhere). The next morning, seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise felt surreal—the marble almost pink before crowds arrived. Our guide shared stories about Shah Jahan and pointed out tiny details inlaid on the walls that I’d have missed alone. Later at Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb (“Baby Taj”), you could feel centuries of history under your feet.

Jaipur was a riot of color—pink buildings everywhere and camels sharing roads with scooters. We stopped for lassi at Lassiwala (it’s famous for a reason) before heading to Hawa Mahal. The wind really does whistle through those tiny windows! Jantar Mantar’s giant sundials made me wish I’d paid more attention in school science class. Our last stop was Jal Mahal floating quietly on its lake—locals say it looks best just before sunset when everything turns gold. Shopping for block-printed fabrics and silver jewelry in Jaipur’s old city was honestly hard to resist.