Covering: Delhi – Varanasi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
Duration: 8 Days
Available in: English, Spanish, German, Italian and French Languages.
This 8 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour allows you to witness the cultural, spirituality, and royal heritage of India. The tour covers four major cities of north India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi. Delhi, you will explore the historic and modern attractions of the capital city, Agra, you will marvel at the world-famous Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and beauty, and more. Jaipur, you will visit the Amer Fort, a stunning hilltop fort, the Jal Mahal, and more.
Varanasi: A Place Where Life Meets Death Where you can see the holy Ganges and the burning ghats Where you can hear the chants and the bells Where you can feel the energy and the grace.
8 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour
Day 1: Delhi – Arrival – Pickup – check-in to your hotel.
Your 8 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour kicks off on arrival in Delhi. You’ll be met by a member of our team at the airport and chauffeured to your pre-booked hotel. If you arrive early, Explore some sites of the capital city of India and its historical and cultural attractions. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 – Delhi Tour – Overnight in Delhi
Today your Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour starts after breakfast, your tour guide and chauffeur will meet you at your hotel. Explore India’s capital with a tour guide. Learn and admire the monuments of Old Delhi, such as Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, built at the height of Mughal power. You will also explore Old Delhi’s colourful bazaars on an amazing rickshaw ride.
Stop for photos at Red Fort and Then, drive around for photos at the government buildings of New Delhi, including India Gate, Presidential Residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Parliament House. Finally Admire the victory tower Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret built in the 12th century. After your amazing tour you will be driven to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi – Flight to Varanasi.
Today on this Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour after breakfast, check-out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, one of the oldest and holiest cities in India. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be met by your driver and escorted to your hotel.
In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony on Dashashwamedh Ghat when worshipers pray and give offerings to the Ganges River at dusk. This evening aarti ceremony is the main highlight of our Golden Triangle with VaranasiTour. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi Tour.
Early in the morning of Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River to see locals performing various rituals such as bathing, washing clothes and cremating their dead. Observe how life and death coexist on this sacred river. Come back for breakfast,
After breakfast, visit some of the famous temples in Varanasi such as Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visit the Sarnath Museum that houses some ancient Buddhist sculptures and relics. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 5: Varanasi – Agra – Taj Mahal Sunset – Overnight in Agra
Today on Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour after breakfast, board a flight to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, you will be met by your driver and escorted to your hotel. Later today, you’ll be met by your experienced local guide and proceed to visit the famous and iconic Agra Fort, a majestic creation of the Mughal Emperor Akbar built in 1565 A.D.
In the evening visit Mehtab Bagh for an exceptional sunset view of the Taj Mahal. After your amazing tour, come back to your hotel. Overnight in Agra.
Day 6: Taj Mahal at Sunrise – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur – Overnight in Jaipur
At 6 AM on this Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour meet your tour guide and then proceed to visit the famous and most iconic monument of India the Taj Mahal (2-3 hours) & enjoy its sunrise views. Marvel at the spectacular marble mausoleum at sunrise from the outside & inside. After exploring the Taj Mahal With Tour Guide you will come back to the hotel for breakfast.
After your breakfast checkout, you will be driven to Jaipur with an enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved city made of red sandstone, which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 A.D. It is also known as “Ghost City”. Explore this beautiful fort with tour guide. Continue your journey towards Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing – Overnight in Jaipur
Today on this Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour after breakfast at 8 AM meet your tour guide and then proceed to visit the famous and most iconic city Jaipur. Your visit includes the Amber Fort (Unesco World Heritage Site). Next, stop for photos at Jal Mahal, a dream-like water palace and Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, which is considered as a landmark in Jaipur.
Your next visit is the City Palace. This Palatial complex is in the centre of the Old City and houses many museums of textiles, costumes, paintings and much more. In the end, visit the World Heritage Site Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that dates back to the 1700s. Jantar Mantar is an observatory that has a collection of bizarre giant sculptures. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 8: Jaipur – Delhi – Departure – Tour Ends
Today after breakfast your amazing Private 8 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour, will bring you back to Delhi (4 -5 hours). You will be transferred to your hotel or airport in Delhi. This Private 8 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour leaves you with the memories of a lifetime.
NOTE: The above itinerary is a suggested one. It can be customised as per your interests and preferences. More cities can be added in the package as per your comfort. The sequence provided can be flexible.
