Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Overview

The Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi is designed for those travelers who wish to bathe at banks of Holy River Ganges in Varanasi along with exploring the heritage cities of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. The tour begins from the capital and after covering Agra and Jaipur you will finally reach Varanasi where you can visit the burning ghats and a popular ancient Hindu Temple i.e. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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    Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

    The tour representative will come to pick you up from Indira Gandhi International Airport or your chosen destination in Delhi or Gurgaon. From here you will be transferred to a hotel where after having your breakfast you can step out for some sightseeing. Begin with a tour of Old Delhi where can see tourist places such as Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Red Fort. Once you are done with this you can visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, etc. The light and sound show at Red Fort is just amazing so if you wish you can go see it when it becomes dark. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Delhi.

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    Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur (281 kms)

    In the morning you will leave for Jaipur popularly known as the "Pink City" in a prepaid taxi. The journey takes you around 5 hours and once you reach Jaipur you will check into your chosen heritage property. Jaipur offers you a wonderful experience of Rajasthani hospitality. Visit the Amer Fort and enjoy a wonderful elephant ride here. Enjoy authentic Rajasthani dinner comprising of Dal, Baati Churma at a well- known restaurant in Jaipur. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Jaipur.

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    Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing

    Jaipur offers a superb sightseeing experience. There are several amazing places to see in Jaipur. Start your day with the visit to Hawa Mahal, popularly referred to as "Palace of Winds". This place is built in such a way that royal women could see festivals which were happening outside while no one could see them. The next must-see place in Jaipur is Maharaja City Palace. It is a beautiful royal palace which has seven storeys. Visit Jantar Mantar built by Jai Singh 2. It is royal observatory flanked by mathematicians and astronomers from across the globe. City palace shows the amalgamation of three distinctive styles of architecture- Mughal, Rajput, and European. You must visit the popular bazaars in Jaipur like Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, etc. Overnight stay is in Jaipur.

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    Day 4: Jaipur to Agra in a Prepaid Taxi

    In the morning you will leave for Agra in your chosen A/C taxi. It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to reach Agra. Enroute you will stop at Fatehpur Sikri which is a red sand stone city built by Akbar to commemorate his win over Gujarat. The city is completely in ruins now but you can still imagine its grandeur in the bygone era. On reaching Agra the tour representative will help you with the check-in process. Once you are done you should step out to see the wonderful Taj Mahal, which is a dream in white marble. It took almost 22 years to build this beautiful dream edifice. Taj is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was made way back in 17th century by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his dead wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight stay is in Agra.

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    Day 5: Agra to Varanasi by Train

    In the morning after you check out, you must go visit Agra Fort. As it is made out of red sandstone it is also known as the Red Fort of Agra or the Lal Quila. The fort demonstrates both Islamic and Hindu architecture. Later during the day visit Mehtab Bagh which is a square- shaped garden located to north of Taj Mahal complex. In case you still have time on hand, you must visit Tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah also called "Baby Taj". In the evening you must reach Agra Cantt Railway Station in order to catch the train for Varanasi. Overnight is on board.

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    Day 6: Varanasi sightseeing

    In the morning you will reach Varanasi which is a holy city located on banks of River Ganges. Go for the boat ride on the Ganges. Visit the Kashi Vishavanath Temple which is truly divine. Varanasi is famous for the burning ghats. It is believed that if you are created at Manikarnika Ghat you will be freed from the cycle of birth and death. Overnight stay is in Varanasi.

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    Day 7: Varanasi to Delhi

    In the morning after you check out from the hotel, you can visit other key spots such as Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Devi Temple. You must attend the evening Arti at the Ganges. Later in the evening leave for the airport to catch flight for Delhi. Once you reach Delhi you can take the flight to your onward destination.

Departure Delhi Airport
Includes
  • Lunch in a multi-cuisine restaurant.
  • Sightseeing by private AC car
  • Private uniformed driver
  • All parking fees, tolls and taxes
  • Private live tour guide
Excludes
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entry fees of Monuments