Delhi NCR
Delhi
The northern gateway — and the start of most Golden Triangle tours.
Most groups arrive or leave through Delhi, and a day here covers three UNESCO sites comfortably. Note the commercial-vehicle entry restrictions during the daytime peak.
What to see
- 01
Qutub Minar
Seventy-three-metre victory tower from 1193.
7:00–17:00
- 02
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal garden tomb that the Taj descends from.
- 03
India Gate & Rajpath
Evening drive past the ceremonial axis.
- 04
Akshardham
Vast modern temple complex; no phones inside.
9:30–18:30