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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: yes, you can extend the Golden Triangle to Orchha and Khajuraho in seven days. See Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, then drive through Gwalior to Orchha (about 250 km (155 miles) from Agra) and on to Khajuraho for its UNESCO temples. The tour ends at Khajuraho.
The Golden Triangle ends at Agra, but India does not. About 250 km (155 miles) south-east lies Orchha, a small riverside town of 16th-century palaces and cenotaphs, and 175 km (110 miles) beyond it the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adding them is a way to see a quieter India with the same private luxury car.
The route runs Delhi to Jaipur and then Agra, so that the journey ends at Agra and carries straight on to Orchha and Khajuraho, with no backtracking. Gwalior Fort breaks the Agra to Orchha drive.
Met at the airport and taken to your hotel to rest.
Drive about 280 km (175 miles) to Jaipur (five to six hours), with a comfort stop. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Visit Amber Fort (by jeep or on foot) early, then the City Palace and Jantar Mantar with a licensed guide.
Drive about 240 km (150 miles) to Agra (five to six hours), stopping at Fatehpur Sikri. Visit Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we plan this day accordingly.
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then drive about 120 km (75 miles) to Gwalior (two and a half hours) for the fort and about 120 km (75 miles) on to Orchha (two and a half hours). Arrive in the late afternoon.
Visit Orchha’s palaces and the Ram Raja Temple, then drive about 175 km (110 miles) to Khajuraho (four hours). In the late afternoon, visit the Western Group of temples.
Visit the Eastern Group, then transfer to the airport or station. Flights to Delhi operate on selected days, and schedules change often.
The Golden Triangle is the most travelled route in India, and a few details make it feel easy.
The same driver stays with you throughout, and a licensed local guide joins you in each city.
The Taj Mahal is never planned on a Friday, when it is closed, and Amber Fort is visited early.
A government-approved guide joins you in each city, matched to the language and pace you prefer.
Your guide is chosen for the language you prefer and the things you love. Ask for Japanese or Russian and we will arrange it where we can.
Here is every leg with its distance and likely drive time. Times vary with traffic and stops.
| Leg | Distance | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Jaipur | about 280 km (175 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Comfort stop |
| Jaipur to Agra | about 240 km (150 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Stop at Fatehpur Sikri |
| Agra to Gwalior | about 120 km (75 miles) | 2.5 hours | Fort visit |
| Gwalior to Orchha | about 120 km (75 miles) | 2.5 hours | Arrive in the late afternoon |
| Orchha to Khajuraho | about 175 km (110 miles) | 4 hours | Western Group at sunset |
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Each extension adds a different side of India. The highlighted row is the journey on this page.
| Journey | Time needed | How you travel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle with Udaipur | 8 days / 7 nights | Private luxury car and guides | Add the City of Lakes |
| Golden Triangle with Varanasi | 8 days / 7 nights | Car, plus one flight | Add the Ganges |
| Golden Triangle with Ranthambore | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car and guides | Add a tiger safari |
| Golden Triangle with Kerala | 12 days / 11 nights | Car, plus one flight | Add backwaters and tea hills |
| Golden Triangle with Amritsar | 9 days / 8 nights | Car, plus one flight | Add the Golden Temple |
| Golden Triangle with Rishikesh | 7 days / 6 nights | Car, plus a mountain drive | Add the Ganges at Rishikesh |
| Golden Triangle with Pushkar | 6 days / 5 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | Add the holy lake |
| Golden Triangle with Jodhpur | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | End at the Blue City |
| Golden Triangle with Khajuraho & Orchha | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | Add central India |
| 3 Days Golden Triangle | 3 days / 2 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | A fast first look at Agra and Jaipur |
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About 250 km (155 miles), roughly five hours with a stop at Gwalior Fort.
Yes. After Agra, this route goes through Gwalior and Orchha to Khajuraho, ending there.
A small town on the Betwa river with 16th-century palaces, temples and cenotaphs built by the Bundela kings. It is quiet and rewarding for a night.
By flight, on selected days, or by train from nearby Satna or Jhansi. We plan your onward journey with you.
Yes, with care. Khajuraho’s sculpture includes a small proportion of erotic scenes, and we advise if you travel with young children.
Yes. You have your own luxury car, driver and licensed guides. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
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Your driver meets you at Delhi airport arrivals or your hotel. Share your flight details and we confirm everything the day before.
7 days / 6 nights. Starts in Delhi and ends in Khajuraho, with a private luxury car and licensed local guides.
The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays, so we plan Agra on any other day of the week. Please tell us your dates early.
Khajuraho’s temples carry sculpture that includes a small proportion of erotic scenes among many other subjects. Your guide explains them with respect. Tell us if you travel with young children.
October to March is the most comfortable, with clear skies and mild days. December and January mornings can be cold and foggy. April to June is very hot, and July to September is monsoon, green and quiet.
