Golden Triangle & Leisurely Andaman
14 Days / 13 Nights
Private Tour
Heritage & Beach
The Golden Triangle is the most visited route in India, and the Andaman Islands are among the most remote — which makes combining them in a single journey an argument for the proposition that India's contradictions are its point rather than its problem.
The first section of this journey is calibrated to the traveller who needs the canonical India first: the Taj Mahal at dawn, the chaos and beauty of Old Delhi, the Pink City of Jaipur in the morning before the tour buses arrive. These are the experiences that have made India the most transformative travel destination on earth for a hundred years, and they retain the capacity to surprise even the most prepared visitor.
The Andamans section is the recovery and the revelation simultaneously: clear water above intact reef, empty beaches of a quality that the overcrowded coastlines of Thailand and Maldives can no longer consistently offer, and a silence — specifically the silence of a Radhanagar Bay morning before the first boat arrives — that the Golden Triangle, for all its virtues, cannot provide. The journey from the most photographed building in the world to a beach that most of the world has not yet found is one of the more satisfying arcs available in Indian travel itinerary design.
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to recover from the flight, with an optional evening visit to India Gate, beautifully lit after dark.
A full day covering Old Delhi's Jama Masjid and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar by cycle rickshaw, and New Delhi's Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and the colonial-era government buildings around Rajpath.
Drive to Agra, roughly three to four hours, and visit the Taj Mahal in the late afternoon when the marble takes on its softest light, followed by Agra Fort.
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital, en route to Jaipur. Arrive in the Pink City by evening.
A full day in Jaipur: Amber Fort in the morning, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, and Hawa Mahal in the afternoon, with time for the old city's bazaars.
A morning at leisure or optional final sightseeing before driving back to Delhi for an evening flight or overnight stay ahead of tomorrow's departure to the Andamans.
Fly from Delhi to Port Blair, the Andamans' gateway, connecting via a major hub. From Port Blair, take a ferry or short flight to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), where the pace of the trip changes entirely.
A full day at Radhanagar Beach itself, regularly ranked among Asia's best beaches, with nothing on the agenda beyond swimming and watching the light change over the water.
An optional snorkeling or scuba excursion to see the Andamans' coral reefs and marine life, among the best-preserved in India, with options for both first-timers and certified divers.
A treatment at the resort's Jiva Spa, followed by an unscheduled afternoon at the beach. This day has intentionally nothing else on it.
A short boat ride to Elephant Beach, known for calmer, shallow waters that make it especially good for snorkeling and for travelers who want an easier introduction to the reef.
A completely free day to revisit a favorite beach, try a water sport, or simply do nothing at all.
Ferry back to Port Blair, with time for the Cellular Jail National Memorial, a sobering colonial-era prison turned museum, before an overnight stay ahead of tomorrow's departure.
Transfer to Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport for your onward or departing flight.
| Tier | Accommodation Category | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | 3-star hotels on the Golden Triangle leg, mid-range beach resort on Havelock | From $2,250 |
| Comfort | Heritage-style hotels on the Golden Triangle leg, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans | From $3,150 |
| Premium | 5-star heritage palace hotels in Jaipur and Agra, Grand Villa with private pool at Taj Exotica | From $5,200 |
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, and varies with season, current accommodation rates, and group size. The Andaman Islands see their best weather October through May, with monsoon conditions from roughly June through September best avoided. All prices are estimates based on current published rates and are confirmed in writing before booking.
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