From Delhi: 11-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho & Varanasi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Delhi Arrival⌄

   On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel

   Overnight: Hindustan By Backpackers Heaven

2. 2Delhi City Tour⌄

   The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 AD. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.[1] It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.

   The Masjid e Jahan Numa, 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 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.

   Visit Chandni Chowk

   Visit Raj Ghat

   The India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.

   Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.

   The Qutub Minar, also spelled as Qutb Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutb Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 14.3 metres base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres at the top of the peak.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hindustan By Backpackers Heaven

3. 3Delhi-Jaipur⌄

   Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.

   Visit Hawa Mahal

   The palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. As most structures in Jaipur this palace also reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The City Palace complex is spread over a large area occupying one seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has a sequence of gardens, buildings and courtyards, temple and museum to give it a grand view that reflects its historical importance and magnificent royal grace. Its outer boundary was built by Raja Jai Singh and other structures by his successors to add charm to it. It also served as a residence for former Maharaja of Jaipur.

   The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural 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.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Nahargarh Haveli/Similar

4. 4Jaipur⌄

   The Jal Mahal when translated into English means the Water Palace but the complex was never intended to be used as a palace by Maharaja Madho Singh I. Madho Singh, who constructed the Jal Mahal in 1750, simply wished it to be a lodge for himself and his entourage during his duck hunting parties. Madho’s son Madho Singh II greatly enhanced the Jal Palace during the 18th century interior of the palace adding the courtyard grounds and much of the exterior as seen today.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Nahargarh Haveli/Similar

5. 5Jaipur -Step well-Fatehpur Sikri - Agra⌄

   The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through. today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors alike.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Taj Villa/Similar

6. 6Agra - Kajuraho (By Train)⌄

   The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

   Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.

   Meals: Breakfast

7. 7Arrive Khajuraho⌄

   Visit Khajuraho Temple

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Greenwood /Similar

8. 8khajuraho - Varanasi ( By Train)⌄

   Visit Khajuraho

   Meals: Breakfast

9. 9Arrive Varanasi⌄

   Visit Ganga Aarti

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Rivera Palace/Similar

10. 10Varanasi⌄

    Early morning, enjoy boat ride on the Ganges. After boat ride, visit the 18th century Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and later walk through Varanasi’s narrow lanes.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Hotel Rivera Palace/Similar

11. 11Varanasi Departure⌄

    After your breakfast, you would be transferred to the Varanasi airport for your onward journey.

    Meals: Breakfast