Golden Triangle India Tour
India’s Golden Triangle is one of the most popular destinations you can explore in the country, home to some of its most famous monuments, including the Taj Mahal. Most of the first-time tourists to India prefer to travel on this route between New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra as it offers a glimpse of India’s rich culture and history and can easily be done in a few days. Here in this article, we talk about the helpful guide on how to plan your Golden Triangle India Tour.
Possible If you only have 4-6 days to spare and want to make sure you see the best of the northwest part of the country, read our guide to the best places to visit and the best Golden Triangle Tour in India! Also you can take Golden Triangle India Tour Package.
Plan Your Golden Triangle India Tour
What You Need To Know Before Golden Triangle India
India’s peak tourism season runs roughly from October/November to March. During this time, you should expect large crowds of tourists at the main attractions. If you visit in another season, the temperature and humidity can be quite unbearable.
The size of the crowds at each of the attractions in India’s Golden Triangle can be overwhelming. Be prepared to be approached by people asking you for money or trying to sell you junk, and be sure to keep your belongings safe as there are pickpockets hanging around the main attractions.
Local Currency Is The Indian Rupee.
The local currency is the Indian rupee. The exchange rate is around 60 INR to 1 USD – most places only accept cash, so make sure you have some change or small change when you arrive. Alternatively, you can bring your international credit or debit card to withdraw cash – just make sure your bank is notified of your travel plans in advance so they don’t freeze your card for suspicious activity. There are a number of banks and ATMs approximately Jaipur and New Delhi, but don’t be staggered if some ATMs run out of cash.
If you’re a female traveler, leave the shorts, tube tops, and anything that exposes your arms and legs at home. You should also bring a light jacket and scarf as it can get very cold in the mornings and evenings (yes, it does get cold in India!).
To get a local SIM card, you must present your passport and a copy of your passport. Airtel has a booth in the arrival hall at Delhi airport and you can buy a local SIM card for Rs 1,100 (less if you visit an Airtel store in the city). Also, you get 1 GB per everyday and the SIM card is valid for 1 months.
Overstaying Your Visa in India
The visa process is very painful, so start the application process as soon as possible. If you have a passport from one of the countries on the “approved” list, you can apply for an electronic visa. The official e-Visa website is here and country-specific visa fees can be checked here. Overstaying your visa in India is not recommended as there are reports of people being blacklisted or heavily fined for overstaying their visa. If you have a passport from a country that is not on the pre-approved eVisa list, you will need to visit your local consulate and go through the traditional offline visa application process.
Is The Golden Triangle Tour Right For Me?
Of course, you can organize the trip entirely on your own, but you will need to find a reliable driver (or try to figure out the Indian rail / bus system) and look for tour guides who are not scammers. In my experience, the hotel rates that the travel agent was able to provide were lower than the sticker price on the hotel booking websites. A private tour of India’s Golden Triangle might be right for you. Also, Jaipur Sightseeing Tour Package is the part of the Golden Triangle India Tour.
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