Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi

Day 1: Delhi Arrival

1. New Delhi
   10h
   Day 1 When you arrive in Delhi, India, our representative will meet you and help you check into your hotel. They will also give you an overview of your tour. Our assistant will leave you for a relaxing overnight stay at a hotel after giving you
   all the required paperwork and tour details.
   
   Overnight Stay

Day 2: New Delhi

1. Red Fort
   Pass by
   We will start your tour of Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Red Fort.
2. Qutub Minar
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Day 2 Qutub-ud-din Aibak started work on the Qutab Minar in 1199 AD, but he passed away before it was finished. The edifice was completed by his son-in-law and successor, Iltutmish
3. Chandni Chowk
   1h
   Day 2 The primary thoroughfare of Delhi s historic district, Shahjahanabad, is Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk,
   which literally translates to "moonlight square," got its name because, in the past, a canal
   ran down the middle of the road, reflecting moonlight at significant crossroads with pools. The
   water has vanished, and Chandni Chowk is now a very busy thoroughfare. Along the route
   are stores, schools, homes, and both new and historic houses of worship
4. Raj Ghat
   1h
   Day 2 Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in Delhi, India. The first memorial was dedicated
   to Mahatma Gandhi where a black marble platform was raised to mark the spot of
   his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end
5. Humayun's Tomb
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Day 2 Humayun s tomb is the tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly
   known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India
6. Jama Masjid
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Day 2 Biggest mosque in India, was constructed in 1656 AD by Shah Jahan. The mosque
   can hold roughly twenty-five thousand people. White marble is used to build the domes. The
   mosque s prayer hall is supported by 260 pillars
7. India Gate
   1h
   Day 2 Edward Lutyens designed the India Gate. This military memorial honors Indian soldiers who lost
   their lives in World War I. Its wall bears the names of numerous soldiers who
   lost their lives in World War I

Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur

1. Jaipur
   10h
   Day 3 We shall set off for our next destination, Jaipur, also referred to as Pink City, after breakfast. After arriving and checking into the hotel, if time permits, you can explore the bustling streets and sample Rajasthani cuisine on your own. After revitalizing your senses, spend the night in a motel.

Day 4: Jaipur

1. Jaipur
   Pass by
   Day 4 After breakfast, You can visit City Palace, the Central Museum, the Hawa Mahal, and
   Jantar Mantar (Observatory) in the afternoon. Later in the day, you are free to engage
   in your own personal activities or to explore the well-known marketplaces for handicrafts, textiles, gems,
   and carpets. Head back to the hotel for a restful night
2. The City Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Day 4 The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the
   rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Construction started soon after the establishment of
   the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved
   his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727
3. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   1h
   Day 4 The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built
   from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur,
   and extends to the Banana, or women s chambers
4. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Day 4 The Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput
   king Sawai Jai Singh, 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

Day 5: Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra

1. Fatehpur Sikri
   10h
   Day 5 After breakfast, travel to Agra, stopping along the way to see the Punch Mahal, Deewan-e-Khaas, Tomb of Salim Chishti, and Buland Darwaja, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take a quick tour of the area before continuing your drive to Agra. Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive in Agra. Once you ve showered, you can explore Agra s rich handicrafts and spend the night in a hotel

Day 6: Agra

1. Taj Mahal
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Day 6 The finest way to start the day is to catch a glimpse of the
   magnificent Taj Mahal. For the most tranquil approach to beautifying your mind and spirit, visit
   this World Heritage Monument at dawn
2. Agra Fort
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Day 6 After breakfast, head back to the hotel and explore the Agra Fort, a UNESCO-designated
   World Heritage Site
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Day 6 If you d like, you can visit the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daullah, then go to
   Mehtab Bagh in the evening to see the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.
   Go back to the hotel and spend the night there

Day 7: Agra, Orchha, and Khajuraho

1. Khajuraho
   8h
   Day 7 The next stop after Agra would be Khajuraho, where visitors would be transferred early
   in the morning to join a train to Jhansi (215 km away). Our driver will
   meet you at the Jhansi Train Station, assist you, and transport you to Orchha (18
   km away). In the fifteenth century AD, the Bundela Rajput Kings established a princely empire.
   These days, the Orchha is well-known for its historic temples and picturesque scenery. The main
   draws of this location are Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Resuming your
   journey after viewing Orchha, drive 172 km to Khajuraho, where you will check into a
   hotel and spend the night

Day 8: Fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi

1. Khajuraho
   8h
   Day 8 You will have the chance to explore more Khajuraho world heritage sites after breakfast.
   You will visit the Devi Jagdambi Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, and Laxmi and Varha Temples
   under this group, which is divided into eastern and western groups of temples. One of
   the biggest temples, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, is well-known for its more than 900 stone carvings.
   Conversely,
   the Devi Jagdambi Temple is a collection of twenty-five temples constructed during the Chandela Dynasty
   that are primarily recognized for their sensual carvings. After touring the Khajuraho temples, proceed to
   the airport to catch your Varanasi flight. You will be escorted to the hotel by
   our Intense India Tour agent upon arrival, where you will spend the night

Day 9: Varanasi

1. Varanasi
   8h
   Day 9 Enjoy a boat trip in the Ganges River before sunrise after tea or coffee.
   Return to the hotel after a captivating morning. Trip to Sarnath, a highly revered Buddhist
   shrine where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon following enlightenment, after breakfast. Afterward, go back
   to Varanasi and see the Alamgir Mosque. In the evening, attend the prayer ceremony at
   Dashashwamedh Ghat. The hotel s overnight stay routine will not change

Day 10: Fly from Varanasi to Delhi

1. New Delhi
   8h
   Day 10 Proceed to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi after breakfast. Meeting and
   assistance to the city s international airport upon arrival for your subsequent trip home

Pickup details

Drive come before time and pickup from your location.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.