11 days Golden Triangle with Jim Corbett tour

Delhi, Jaipur and Agra at an easy pace, then four days in the foothills of the Himalaya at Jim Corbett — India's oldest national park, with tigers, wild elephants and river forests.

At a glance

Duration

11 days, 10 nights

Start / end

Delhi / Delhi

Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Safaris

Two jeep safaris and an elephant safari

Transport

Private AC car throughout

Tour type

Private

Best season

November to June

What makes this one worth it

• The full Golden Triangle — Delhi, Jaipur and Agra — with a guide in each city
• Jim Corbett, India's first national park, in the Himalayan foothills
• Jeep and elephant safaris for tigers, wild elephants, deer and crocodiles
• Over 600 species of birds along the Ramganga river
• The Taj Mahal at sunrise and Fatehpur Sikri on the way

Your day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Delhi

   Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free.

2. Day 2

   Delhi sightseeing

   Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, then Qutub Minar, the Lotus Temple and Akshardham.

3. Day 3

   Delhi to Jaipur

   About five hours to Jaipur. Check in and spend the evening at leisure.

4. Day 4

   Jaipur sightseeing

   Up to Amber Fort, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Birla Temple.

5. Day 5

   Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

   On the way to Agra, the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri — Salim Chishti's tomb and the Panch Mahal.

6. Day 6

   Taj Mahal and Agra

   The Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort and the Baby Taj with your guide.

7. Day 7

   Agra to Jim Corbett

   A long drive north to the foothills — about seven hours. Check in at your wildlife resort and rest.

8. Day 8

   Jeep safaris in Corbett

   Morning and afternoon jeep safaris through sal forest and grassland — tigers, elephants, spotted deer and the gharial in the Ramganga river.

9. Day 9

   Elephant safari and the outdoors

   An elephant safari, then a free afternoon for river walks, Corbett Falls or the Garjia temple on its rock in the Kosi river.

10. Day 10

    Corbett to Delhi

    A morning nature walk with a naturalist, then about six hours back to Delhi.

11. Day 11

    Departure

    Breakfast and transfer to the airport or station for your onward journey.

What the price covers

• 10 nights in hotels and a wildlife resort with daily breakfast
• Private AC car and driver throughout
• Licensed English-speaking guides in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra
• Two jeep safaris and one elephant safari with permits
• Naturalist for the nature walk
• Tolls, parking, fuel, driver allowance and taxes

What it does not cover

• Flights
• Monument entry tickets
• Lunch and dinner
• Camera fees in the park
• Adventure activities in Corbett
• Tips

Questions people ask

Which zone of Corbett will we visit?

Bijrani or Jhirna for day safaris, or Dhikala if you want to stay inside the park — Dhikala permits open 45 days ahead and go fast.

When is Corbett open?

Dhikala and Bijrani close for the monsoon, roughly mid-June to mid-October. Jhirna stays open year-round.

Is the drive from Agra too long?

It is the longest leg of the tour, about seven hours. We can break it with a night in Delhi if you prefer.

Can we skip Jaipur?

Yes. A shorter seven-day version keeps Delhi, Agra and Corbett.

What if our Delhi sightseeing day is a Monday?

The Red Fort and Akshardham are closed on Mondays, as is the Lotus Temple. We either plan your arrival so Day 2 is not a Monday, or swap them for Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Raj Ghat.

What happens if our Agra day falls on a Friday?

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we set the dates to keep Day 6 clear. If your dates are fixed, we switch the Agra and Fatehpur Sikri days around so you still see the Taj at sunrise.

What time do the Corbett jeep safaris run?

The morning safari starts around sunrise and the afternoon one in the mid-afternoon, each about three to four hours. Gate timings change with the season and your naturalist and driver handle the check-in.

What can we do in Corbett apart from the safaris?

River walks, Corbett Falls and the Garjia temple are part of the free afternoon. Activities such as river rafting in season, ziplining or angling can be arranged locally and are paid separately.

What should we wear in Corbett?

Neutral, earthy colours, comfortable shoes and a hat. From November to February the foothill mornings are cold, so bring a warm jacket and gloves for the open jeep; by May and June it is hot during the day.

On the route