7 Day Golden Triangle with Varanasi-Delhi Agra Jaipur Varanasi

Day 1: Delhi - Arrival - Pickup - Overnight in Delhi.

1. New Delhi
   45m
   Your Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi begins at your arrival in Delhi. Meet our company chauffeur on your arrival in Delhi, who will assist in the transfer to your pre-booked hotel.
   
   You will have free time to adapt to the new time zone and enjoy the convenience of the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or relaxing. In case you arrive early and you want to explore something, then have a short half-day Delhi tour or visit the Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.
   
   Note: Most hotels in India follow a standard check-in time of noon and a check-out time of noon.

Day 2: Delhi Tour - Jaipur - Overnight in Jaipur.

1. New Delhi
   30m
   Today at 8 AM, after breakfast, meet your guide and begin your sightseeing of the capital of India. Delhi city is a fusion Of Old And Contemporary. Today, you will explore the following places.
2. Jama Masjid
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Start with the Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque), the congregational mosque of Old Delhi. It was commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler known as Shah Jahan. Who was a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal.
3. Chandni Chowk
   30m
   After the mosque, you will enjoy an amazing rickshaw ride. going through the bustling markets of Old Delhi.
4. Red Fort
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Drive around the Red Fort from the outside as 70% of the building is acquired by the Indian Army. Therefore you see it from outside and click some pictures.
5. Raj Ghat
   30m
   An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of the Yamuna River symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Now his memorial.
6. India Gate
   15m
   India Gate is an Arc-de-Triomphe-like 140 feet high gateway that was constructed as a War Memorial in memory of the 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives during the First World War.
7. Parliament House
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Stop for taking photos of the Parliament House was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It is one of the most impressive buildings in New Delhi.
8. 10m · Admission ticket not included
   Stop for taking photos of the official home of the President of India, which is popularly known as Rashtrapati Bhavan. Few official residential premises of the Head of the State in the world will match the Rashtrapati Bhavan in terms of its size, vastness, and its magnificence.
9. Qutub Minar
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Finally, visit the Qutub Minar is a world heritage site. The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
10. Jaipur
    5h
    After your Delhi tour, you will be driven to Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur, check into your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing Tour - Overnight in Jaipur.

1. Jaipur
   30m
   Today, after breakfast, meet your guide and begin sightseeing in Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan.
2. Jaipur
   2h
   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Jaipur Fort - This magnificent fort of Jaipur is an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rising from a rocky mountainside is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from sandstone and white marble.
3. Jal Mahal
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - beautifully built in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, and is like a dream palace.
4. The City Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The residence of the royal family is right in the center of the Old City. A complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
5. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Jaipur’s distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five stories. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.
6. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Jantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets.
7. Jaipur
   30m
   After an amazing tour, come back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Jaipur - Agra - Overnight in Agra.

1. Jaipur
   3h
   After having breakfast, you will be driven to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, which is a beautiful and deserted medieval city
2. Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned after 15 years due to a scarcity of water.
3. Agra
   2h
   Continue your journey to Agra. Arrive in Agra, check into your pre-booked hotel. After freshening up, start the city tour with a Guide and explore.
4. Mehtab Bagh
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Mehtab Bagh, meaning "Moonlight Garden," is a historic Mughal-era garden on the banks of the Yamuna River, directly opposite the Taj Mahal. Emperor Shah Jahan had identified this site as an ideal location for the beautiful view of the Taj Mahal during Sunset.
5. Agra
   30m
   After an amazing tour, come back to your hotel. Overnight in Agra.

Day 5: Agra Sightseeing – Varanasi by train - Overnight in Varanasi.

1. Agra
   30m
   At 5.45 AM, meet your guide in the Hotel Lobby to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj Mahal looks amazing at sunrise. Overlooking the River Yamuna.
2. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Taj Mahal at Sunrise. The Taj Mahal exhibits diverse hues during different times of the day. At Sunrise, it adorns a pink shade. The superb craftsmanship and structural design fascinate all the tourists.
3. Agra
   1h
   After visiting the Taj Mahal at Sunrise, come back to the hotel to freshen up and have your breakfast. After Breakfast, check out of your hotel, then you will be driven to Agra Fort.
4. Agra Fort
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Agra Fort an architectural masterpiece now a Unesco World Heritage Site, Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is Also known as Lal Qila(Red Fort) or Qila-i-Akbari, is a symbol of Agra so that it is often referred to as a walled city. Made of red sandstone was once the erstwhile residence of the Mughals.
5. Agra
   1h
   Take a break for lunch in a local restaurant (Own Expense).
6. 45m · Admission ticket not included
   After you have enjoyed your lunch, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (Baby Taj), which is considered to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal. For this fact, it is known as the “Baby Taj Mahal”. Despite the similarities, the tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah is considered a more delicate artwork than the Taj Mahal, with marble lattice screens and fine carvings. This was the first of many tombs to be erected on the banks of the River Yamuna. If you are visiting Agra, you ought to pay a visit to this unique construction, which stands as an icon of every marble monument that glorifies Agra.
7. Varanasi
   7h
   In the evening, transfer to the Agra railway station to board a train to Varanasi. Overnight journey by train. Overnight on the Train.

Day 6: Varanasi Sightseeing

1. Varanasi
   1h
   Arrive at Varanasi Junction (BSB) and you will be picked up by our driver, then you will be taken to your pre-booked hotel. After freshening up, start the city tour with a Guide and explore.
2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3. Banaras Hindu University
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of India's most prestigious universities. Established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, it is renowned for its academic excellence and vast campus.
4. Sarnath
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Late afternoon visit, Sarnath, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. Buddha delivered his first sermon in Sarnath after attaining enlightenment. The most eminent Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa.
5. Ganga Aarti
   1h · Admission ticket included
   In the evening, you will arrive at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where people gather at the banks of the river Ganges to participate in the grand aarti ceremony. The Aarti starts with the chanting of hymns and prayers in the praise of the Holy River. It offers a spectacular sensory experience when hundreds of lamps light up the riverside at dusk, the entire city of Varanasi comes to a standstill, and the sound of chimes and dongs reverberates on each street

Day 7: Varanasi – Departure - Tour Ends.

1. Assi Ghat
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up early in the morning, you will take a boat to Assi Ghat to witness the unique, cultural, and spiritual event called Subah-e-Banaras. You would be thrilled to see the colourful skyline of Varanasi Ghats with sunlight illuminating the Ghats.
2. Varanasi
   1h
   After the Sunrise boat ride at Varanasi, come back to the hotel to freshen up and have your breakfast. After Breakfast, check out of your hotel, then you will be driven varanasi train station or Airport for your onwards journey.
3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
   Today, after breakfast, transfer to Varanasi Airport/Train Station or your location in Varanasi.
   
   Tour ends, but you will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations of your Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi.

Pickup details

Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or location sent by the guest

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels