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Golden Triangle Tours with Varanasi |
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Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival in Indira Gandhi International Airport you will be greeted and assisted to transfer you to the hotel. You will be welcomed at the hotel reception with flower garlands. Check in your hotel room. After refreshing join welcome dinner and hotel banquet. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After hearty breakfast at the hotel enjoy half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jahan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Later drive to Jaipur – the Pink City of India. Jaipur is a beautiful city and serves as the Capital City of Rajasthan. The city is dotted with several historical monuments, forts and palaces. Upon arrival in Jaipur our representative will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. 
DAY 03: JAIPUR
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then embark on full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. The major attractions of the city include Amber Fort & Palace, City Palace Complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), etc. Also explore the bustling & colorful bazaars of the city. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 04: JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – Agra
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is a beautiful city globally famous for beautiful love monument Taj Mahal. Upon arrival in Agra, our representative will assist you to transfer you to the designated hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later explore the colorful local bazaars of the city. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in your own individual activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 05: AGRA – VARANASI (OVERNIGHT TRAIN)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel embark on city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. In the evening, you will be transferred to the railway station to board train for Varanasi at 2105 hrs. Overnight stay will be onboard the train.
DAY 06: ARRIVE VARANASI
Arrive this morning in Varanasi – the City of Temples. Upon arrival in Varanasi our representative will assist you to transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath - the buried Buddhist city where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Return back to the hotel at Varanasi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. 
DAY 07: VARANASI – Delhi (OVERNIGHT TRAIN)In the early morning leave for boat ride on the water of sacred rive Ganges to see the bathing Ghats and cremation site. Also explore several temples of the city and observe the city life. Some famous temples of the city are Vishwanatha Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, etc. Also visit the Bananas Hindu University. In time you will be transferred at the railway station to board overnight train for Delhi.
DAY 08: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive this morning in Delhi – the capital city of the country. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later explore the major attractions of Delhi. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Qutub Minar, President House, Connaught Place, Lotus Temple, Birla Mandir, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 09: DEPART DELHI
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy last minute shopping in the city. After a farewell dinner at the hotel you will be transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in time to board flight for your home/onward destination.
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