Golden Triangle With Varanasi Tour 7 Days

Day 1: Delhi Arrival and Half Day Sightseeing

1. Raj Ghat
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Once you arrive at Delhi we will pick you from your desired location in Delhi Hotel or Airport. After we have picked you up, we will head towards your hotel in Delhi that we have reserved for overnight stay. Check in to Hotel.
   Post Lunch at 1:30 p.m we will bring you for the sightseeing tour of Delhi which starts from the Raj Ghat- Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. Raj Ghat has a black marble platform which marks the area where the great Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948.
2. Red Fort
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in Old Delhi, Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi
3. Jama Masjid
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Masjid-i Jehan-Numa (lit. 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.
   It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use, and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi.
4. Qutub Minar
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that it was built with material obtained from demolishing '27 Hindu temples'. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.
   The sightseeing finishes at 6:00 p.m.
   Over night Stay in Delhi Hotel.

Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur Drive

1. Jaipur
   5h
   After breakfast in morning at 8:30 a.m check out from the Hotel and we will drive you to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur at 2:00 p.m.
2. Amber fort
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Post Lunch we will bring you to Amber Fort. It is one of the finest and the best preserved forts, having served as the royal capital for seven long years before the city of Jaipur was built. It has a complex of several palaces, meeting halls, pavilions, gardens and temples. The Fort was built in the later half of the 10th century by Raja Man Singh. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. After Amber Fort visit Check-in at pre booked hotel at 6:00 p.m. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
3. Jal Mahal
   15m
   Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed in 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

Day 3: Jaipur Full Day Sightseeing & Evening Drive to Agra (4.5 hours )

1. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   After having a filling breakfast at 8:00 in the morning, you will embark on a full day of sightseeing, we will take you to see the City Palace. The five-stores palace was built in the form of Krishna’s crown because Sarai Pratap Singh was devoted to Krishna, the Hindu god.
   The mahal has a total of 953 small casements each with small lattice worked pink window, balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices. This allows cool breeze blow through the mahal and keep it cool and airy in summer. Despite the large number of windows, each of them are size of a peep hole such that the royal ladies were not to be seen by the public.
2. The City Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Jaipur is one city that transports you back to the Rajput era the moment you set foot there. It is dotted with architectural wonders and that is the reason why the city sees a good tourist footfall all year round. One such architectural delight right at the center of Jaipur is the City Palace; a symbol of the regal and royal days of the city.
   
   City Palace is a building that has preserved the history of the city and is an icon of grandeur. Once you enter the palace all you can do is stand transfixed by its beauty while you soak in the marvelous architecture and the artifacts inside the palace. City Palace used to be the home for the royal family of Jaipur but later it was divided into two parts; one which contains few courtyards and museums and the other where the royal family still resides.
3. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
4. Albert Hall Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The building of Albert Hall Museum was built in 1876 as a concert hall. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity of architecture. The foundation for the building started in 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur. When the building was constructed, the royals and government did not have any idea about usage of the building. It was initially used as Town Hall in 1880. Later, the King of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II suggested to use it as a museum for Industrial Arts. Later, the hall was used for displaying masterpieces of local artisans.
5. Birla Mandir Temple
   30m
   Birla Mandir, Jaipur (Lakshmi Narayan Temple) is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur, India and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan), whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.
6. Monkey Temple
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Monkey temple India is a group of iconic temples at the holy place of bath Galta, a peaceful retreat amid nature offering mesmerizing views of the Aravali hills and green and serene environment. This complex is also known by the name Monkey Temple, for it is here that resides large colonies of macaque monkeys which are a major attraction of the place along with the striking temples decorated with fresco paintings inside out. Situated in the mountains pass Galtaji, is naturally so vibrant with mountains on all three sides, two ponds one for the ladies at the top and another one below for the gentlemen. Small dunes on the way to the Galta group of temples keep off one from the chaos of the bustling city of Jaipur. A visit to this place of pilgrimage with peace and calming energy is a must when in Jaipur.
   After all sightseeing we will drive you to Agra. Reach Agra later in evening and check in to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight Stay in Agra Hotel.

Day 4: Agra Full Day Sightseeing & Varanasi ( By train )

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After having a filling breakfast at 9:30 a.m in the morning, you will embark on a full day of sightseeing of Agra. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - The most photographed monument in the world, the Taj stands in its splendor of white marble, an imposing citadel on the banks of river Yamuna. Built in 17th century by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is an ode to the emperor's eternal love for his wife. It took over 20,000 skilled workers from across the country, working day and night, for 22 years for this architectural wonder to be created.
2. Itmad-ud-Daula
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bachcha Taj" or the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
3. Agra Fort
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Agra fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was built during 1565-1573 for Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was the main residence of the rulers of Sikarwar clan of Rajputs until mughals occupied it and Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
4. Mehtab Bagh
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains. The garden complex, square in shape, measures about 300 by 300 metres and is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank.
   After all sightseeing, we will bring you to the railway Station to catch the Train of Varanasi in evening. Overnight stay in the train.

Day 5: Varanasi

1. Sarnath
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   You will arrive in the morning, and our representative will be there to receive you at the Varanasi Railway station. From there, you will be driven down to the hotel, where you will be assisted with checking in. A day sightseeing starts with the tour of Sarnath. It is located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is where the Buddha taught the Dhamma and established the Buddhist Sangha.
2. Ganga Aarti
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Sunset cruise on the Ganges – cruise on the Ganges at sunset and have a grandstand view to witness to the ancient prayer and oil lamp ceremony.

Day 6: Varanasi to Delhi (By Train)

1. Ganges River
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Early morning our tour guide will meet you in hotel and you for the drive to the boat cruise on the river Ganges. Enjoy the sunrise and also see historical ghats of Varanasi. In the boat trip one can understand the tradition, culture of kashi. The best time to visit the Ghats is dawn when pilgrims take their morning dip.
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Dasadwamedh Ghat, which is the most well-known of all of the Ghats. Have fun on the boat journey and keep an eye out for the people on the Ghats: the young men showing off their strength in yoga poses, the Brahmin priests praying, and the women bathing quietly in their sarees.
   Come back to the hotel at 8:00 in the morning for breakfast and some time to freshen yourself.
3. Bharat Kala Bhavan
   1h · Admission ticket included
   An art and architecture museum and houses a vast collection of paintings, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures and other materials of archaeological importance. You will drive to Delhi by Train , and Overnight stay in the train.
   Following the completion of your sightseeing, we will take you back to the Varanasi Railway Station for you to catch your train from Varanasi to Delhi. Stay on board the train for the night.

Day 7: Delhi Half Day Tour & Departure

1. Humayun's Tomb
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   After having delightful breakfast in hotel we will bring you for the sightseeing tour of Delhi at 10:00 a.m. First visit the splendid mausoleum built in the memory of Emperor Humayun, the second Mughal ruler to ascend the throne, stands as a magnificent testament to the style of Mughal royal mausoleums. It is the first of the grand dynastic garden-tombs commissioned in.
2. India Gate
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   India Gate is a war memorial, which was initially named as the All India War Memorial. This structure stands as a memorial to more than 70,000 soldiers who died in the First World War and the third Anglo-Afghan war.
3. Lotus Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Lotus Temple is a notable architectural marvel famous for its unique lotus structure. The temple has won several awards and recognitions for its style of building, the concept of religion and the beauty. It is one of the most visited monuments in the world. After finishing the program we will drop you on your desired location in Delhi.
   Day 7's sightseeing activities come to an end at 4:00 p.m. After the completion of the session, we will transport you to a location of your choice within Delhi.
   Tour Finishes in Sweet Memories !!

Pickup details

We will pick you from the Aiport, Railway Station, Bus Stand or any place you stay in Delhi.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels