Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in New Delhi⌄

   On arrival at New Delhi Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the nearby area at your own pace.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in New Delhi.

2. 2Exploring Old and New Delhi⌄

   Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, and explore the surrounding lanes of Old Delhi.

   Experience the vibrant atmosphere with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi's busiest market.

   Drive past the Presidential House and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi.

   Explore Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562 by his wife, Hamida Banu Begum.

   Conclude your day with a visit to the Qutab Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in New Delhi.

3. 3New Delhi to Agra (Approx. 220 km, 4 hrs drive)⌄

   Visit Agra Fort, one of the most important Mughal monuments in the city.

   Visit Mehtab Bagh, located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, for sunset views of the monument.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in Agra.

4. 4Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (Approx. 240 km, 5 hrs drive)⌄

   Early in the morning, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and admire the monument in the soft morning light.

   Visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century and once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in Jaipur.

5. 5Exploring Jaipur⌄

   After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on a comprehensive guided tour of Jaipur. Begin your exploration with Rajasthan's iconic attraction, the "Amber Fort and Palace," a UNESCO World Heritage Site constructed by Raja Man Singh in 1592 using red sandstone and marble. This majestic fort complex is perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views of Maota Lake and the surrounding landscapes. Explore its extensive palace sections and intricate architecture, which blend seamlessly with the natural terrain.

   Following your visit to Amber Fort, continue your Jaipur sightseeing with a visit to Jal Mahal, the serene Water Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.

   Proceed to City Palace, a magnificent blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture that houses museums showcasing royal artifacts.

   Next, visit Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, featuring impressive instruments designed for accurate celestial observations.

   Continue to Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, renowned for its intricate facade adorned with hundreds of windows that allowed royal ladies to observe street festivities.

   Explore the Albert Hall Museum, a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture housing a diverse collection of artifacts.

   Conclude your day with a visit to Birla Mandir, a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in Jaipur.

6. 6Jaipur to Varanasi (By Flight)⌄

   Arrive in Varanasi, where our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in Varanasi.

7. 7Exploring Varanasi and Sarnath⌄

   Start your morning with a serene boat ride on the River Ganges, witnessing the sunrise and the spiritual activities along the ghats.

   Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temples in India.

   Pay homage at the Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India.

   Visit Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath, associated with the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

   Visit the Archaeological Museum at Sarnath to see important Buddhist sculptures, inscriptions and archaeological finds from the site.

   Continue to the Chaukhandi Stupa, an important historical monument.

   In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the River Ganges and experience one of Varanasi's most important daily spiritual ceremonies.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a 3 star deluxe hotel in Varanasi.

8. 8Varanasi to New Delhi by Flight and Departure⌄

   After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to Varanasi airport to board a flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, board another flight to your home or onward destination.

   Meals: Breakfast