Catalog Tour · Far East

Jewels of India

India's Golden Triangle — New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — traces one of the most concentrated corridors of history and living culture on earth. Over nine days, your group moves through three cities that together span the sweep of Mughal ambition, Rajput grandeur, and the chaotic, colorful reality of modern South Asia. The shape of the tour is purposeful: two full days in New Delhi to get your bearings, then a journey south to Agra before turning west to Jaipur, returning to Delhi for departure. Each city hands something different to students, and the contrasts accumulate in ways that no single destination could manage alone.

Duration9 days · 8 nights

CountriesIndia

Cities3 stops

Group size6 – 80+ travelers

Arrival Delhi

Arrival transfer

Overnight

At a glance

Days9

Countries1

Cities3

OvernightsNew Delhi 2, Agra 2, Jaipur 2, New Delhi 1

Curriculum fit

Analyze the architectural and symbolic language of Mughal imperial monuments, including the Taj Mahal in Agra, in their historical context.
Compare the urban planning and political functions of New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur across distinct dynasties and colonial periods.
Evaluate how Rajput and Mughal rulers used monumental architecture in Jaipur and Agra to project power and legitimacy.
Trace the influence of British colonial administration on the built environment and civic organization of New Delhi.
Examine the relationship between religious practice, artistic tradition, and political authority in sites across India's Golden Triangle.
Interpret geographic and demographic factors that shaped the development of three major urban centers along the Gangetic Plain and Rajasthan.

Drafted from the day-by-day. Use as a starting point for your syllabus.

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