🕌🇮🇳 Planning the Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) from France 🇫🇷

The Golden Triangle is India’s most popular travel circuit and an ideal introduction for first-time French tourists. This route combines Mughal grandeur, Rajput elegance, and modern Indian life, all within a manageable 6–8 day trip.

✈️ Step 1: Getting to India from France

• Direct Flights: Paris (CDG) to Delhi (DEL) via Air France, Vistara, or Air India

• Flight Time: ~8 to 9 hours

• Best Months to Travel: October to March (pleasant weather)

📜 Step 2: Visa & Entry Requirements

• Type: e-Tourist Visa (30-day, 1-year, or 5-year options)

• Apply Online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

• Required: Passport scan, photo, travel details

• Approval Time: 3–5 working days

💡 Tip: Print your e-Visa before boarding your flight.

🗺️ Step 3: Ideal Golden Triangle Itinerary (6–8 Days)

🏙️ Day 1–2: Delhi

Explore India’s capital filled with monuments, markets, and multicultural energy.
Must-See:

• Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar

• India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple

• Street food in Chandni Chowk or Dilli Haat

Stay: Connaught Place or South Delhi (3–5 star options)

🕌 Day 3: Delhi to Agra (By Road – 3.5 hrs)

Must-See:

• Taj Mahal (sunrise visit recommended)

• Agra Fort

• Mehtab Bagh (sunset Taj views)

Optional: Detour to Fatehpur Sikri en route to Jaipur

Stay: Near Taj East Gate Road (great views & hotels)

🌆 Day 4–5: Jaipur – The Pink City

Drive from Agra to Jaipur (4.5–5 hours) via Fatehpur Sikri.
Must-See:

• Amber Fort (elephant/jeep ride), City Palace, Hawa Mahal

• Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, local bazaars (Johari/Tripolia)

Experience: Rajasthani dinner & cultural show at Chokhi Dhani

Stay: Heritage hotels or boutique resorts in Jaipur

🚗 Day 6: Return to Delhi (5 hours by road)

Catch a flight back home or extend your trip to Udaipur, Ranthambore, or Varanasi.

🚕 How to Travel Around the Triangle?

• Private Car with Driver (recommended): Flexible, comfortable, and safe

• Trains: Shatabdi or Gatimaan Express for Agra; Jaipur has express trains too

• Flights: Only Delhi to Jaipur has direct flights (~1 hr)

🎒 Packing Tips for French Visitors

• Light cotton clothing (winter: bring a light jacket)

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Sunscreen, scarf, sunglasses

• Plug adapter (India uses Type D/M sockets)

• Travel insurance & local SIM card (Airtel/Jio)