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The '''Golden Triangle''' in India refers to a tourism itinerary that includes the cities of [[Delhi]], [[Agra]] and [[Jaipur]] along with detours to the abandoned medieval city of [[Fatehpur Sikri]] and the bird sanctuary at [[Bharatpur]].
==Understand==
This classic journey covers a lot of the grand tales of Indian history, with many major landmarks and sights to behold. A week is a good amount of time to spend travelling the triangle, however many group tours do it in less.▼
▲This classic journey covers a lot of the grand tales of Indian history, with many major landmarks and sights to behold.
==Prepare==
Hindi is the most widely and commonly used language here.
The rates for all the monuments (entry fee, camera fee, guide fee) are different for Indian and foreign tourists. There are government guides at all major tourist spots. But for tourists, there are
==Get in==
Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur all have International airports, but it is more convenient for most people to start from Delhi. Please refer to those cities' articles for detailed information. Briefly, Delhi is the busiest airport in Asia with dozens of international destinations served. It also has unparalleled domestic connectivity, being a hub for Air India, IndiGo, Spicejet and Vistara's domestic operations. Jaipur has a medium-sized airport with good domestic connections and a handful of international routes to the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] (various cities), [[Muscat]] and [[Bangkok]]. Agra has only a small airport served by one airline (IndiGo) which flies to 6 domestic destinations.
To do a private tour of the Golden Triangle, you can rent a car with a driver in Delhi. Depending on the duration of the trip, a car with a driver will set you back about ₹8,000 ($150) to ₹15,000 ($300). Try asking at your hotel. It is also customary to pay for your driver's meals and accommodation - be sure to settle on a price for everything in advance. Otherwise, group tours are sold at many travel agencies or online. Read the reviews before booking!
A week's journey for Golden triangle would seem perfect to cover everything. India is a land of temples, you can see temples that range from few yards to acres. While inside the temples, take off your shoes and turn off your cell-phone. Bringing single dollar bills to offer in temples when "pooja" plate is shown to you is appreciable. Learn the local phrases for addressing people to begin a conversation and people will surely come out of their way to help you.▼
===Delhi===
Delhi is the natural starting point for the golden triangle. It is a major transport hub in India and is well-served by
Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier Cuisine. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs. ▼
▲Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier Cuisine. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs. [[File:Jaipur 03-2016 04 Amber Fort.jpg|thumb|Amber Fort, Jaipur|370x370px]]
===Agra===
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===Jaipur===
▲Must eat in Jaipur means, Dal Bati Churma is a popular delicacy usually served with baatis and dal. In Jaipur variety of rotis also available Bajre Ki Roti, Makki Ki Roti, Jau-Channa Ki Roti, Besan Ki Roti, Paratha, Puri, Methi Puri, Rumali RotI and the list is endless.
Kalakand (milk cake) is one of the most popular
==Stay safe==
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Tipping is a matter of personal choice and not at all a compulsion; tip only when happy with the services.
Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling by trains or buses regardless of how well dressed the person offering you the food may be. Always buy water bottles from a reputable store, many drug stores also sell water bottles. In case you are unable to buy a proper water bottle and really need a drink then it may be a better option to go for a soft drink.▼
▲Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling by trains or buses regardless of how well dressed the person offering you the food may be. Always buy water bottles from a reputable store, many drug stores also sell bottled water
When traveling on trains and buses,
==Go next==
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