North India Road Trip by Cab: Golden Triangle and Beyond

The Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — is India's most visited tourist circuit. Connecting three iconic cities across 720 km, it offers a concentrated experience of Mughal heritage, Rajput architecture, and living Indian culture. Here is how to do it by cab.

The Golden Triangle Circuit

### Delhi to Agra — 200 km via Yamuna Expressway

The Yamuna Expressway is one of India's finest highways — 6-lane, smooth and fast. Depart Delhi by 6am to reach Agra by 9am, giving you the Taj Mahal in morning light before the crowds. Must-see: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri.

### Agra to Jaipur — 240 km via Fatehpur Sikri

After Agra, the road crosses into Rajasthan through the ancient Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri (20 km detour, worth it). Jaipur — the Pink City — has the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Allow 4 hours driving.

### Jaipur to Delhi — 270 km via NH48

The return via NH48 passes through Gurugram. Around 4.5 hours. Stop at Neemrana Fort Palace (110 km from Delhi) for lunch and views.

Extending the Circuit

### + Varanasi — 700 km from Delhi

Add 2–3 days at the end. Varanasi (Banaras) on the Ganges is one of the world's oldest living cities. The Ganga Aarti at dawn is transformative.

### + Amritsar — 450 km from Delhi

The Golden Temple, Wagah Border ceremony and Punjabi food. A perfect 2-day add-on. Drive up via Chandigarh.

### + Ranthambore — 180 km from Jaipur

India's finest tiger reserve. Add a morning or evening safari on your way back from Jaipur.

Cab Tips for North India

- Hire a cab for the full circuit (4–6 days) rather than booking separately each leg — better rate and consistent driver

- Most North India cabs are Innova Crysta or Ertiga — comfortable for long highway stretches

- Delhi–Agra Yamuna Expressway toll: approximately ₹560 for a car

- Rajasthan border tax applies for cabs entering from other states

Akshay Tours And Travels provides outstation cab service for North India circuits. Call or WhatsApp to plan your Golden Triangle trip.