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Golden Triangle sights

My rankings embrace sights on the Basic, Basic Plus, and Grand Golden Triangle routes.

Each of the Top 10 Golden Triangle sights is a Hillman Wonder medal winner

1. Taj Mahal  Agra
Taj Mahal
2. Amber Fort  Jaipur
Amber Fort
3. Agra Fort  Agra

4. Jama Masjid  Delhi
5. Fatehpur Sikri  Fatehpur
6. Khajuraho Temples  Khajuraho

7. Red Fort  Delhi
8. Palace of the Wind  Jaipur
9. Humayun's Tomb  Delhi

10. Mehrangarh Fort  Jodhpur

The best 3 Golden Triangle tour routes
Golden Triangle You start and end in Delhi - and can travel in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

You travel by road, rail and/or air.

Consult your travel agent or tour operator to customize an independent tour by adding or dropping destinations to suit your preferences.
 
The 17 Hillman Wonders you see
Click blue links to read my candid tips on each Hillman Wonder medal winner
Basic route
You visit these 10 Hillman Wonders Note: The Golden Triangle gained its name because the Basic route ( Delhi-to-Agra-to-Jaipur-to-Delhi) forms a triangle.

Basic Plus route
You see the 10 Hillman wonders listed above plus these 4 Hillman wonders.
Grand route
You visit all the 14 wonders listed above plus these 3 Hillman Wonders - for a total of 17.
Note on Ranthambore: I do not award a Hillman Wonder medal to this popular tiger reserve. Reason: Nowadays its tigers are few and often hard to spot.
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