Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Day:1- Arrival at Delhi and Relax at hotel

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport for Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi, our representative will greet and transfer you to the vehicle to leave for hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Return to the hotel for comfortable overnight stay.

Day:2- Delhi full day Sightseeing

Have breakfast at the hotel, then you will leave for full day sightseeing in Old Delhi wherein you will visit Red Fort- constructed by Shah Jahan, was built as the fortified palace. Jama Masjid- India's largest and oldest mosque. The construction of this big mosque began in the year 1644 and was completed in 1658 by five thousand artisans. Also visit Qutub Minar- this is the second tallest Minar in India having height of 72.5 meters. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the bustling bazaars at Chandni Chowk, which is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Also tour Khari Baoli spice market in Old Delhi, which is Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling all kinds of spices, nuts, herbs and food products. Return to the hotel for comfortable overnight stay. Please note- Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple and Red Fort remain closed on Mondays.

Day:3-Drive to Jaipur

Have breakfast at the hotel then our representative will drive you to Jaipur. After reaching this place, our representative will transfer you to car as you will drive towards your hotel. In the evening you will go to Choki Dhani, wherein you will enjoy Rajasthani folk dance and food. Return to the hotel for relaxed overnight stay.

Day-4: Jaipur full day sightseeing

Have breakfast at the hotel, then you will leave for full-day sightseeing in Jaipur wherein you will visit Amber fort- which was built by Raja Man Singh I and well-known for its artistic style of Hindu elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. You can enjoy elephant ride in this palace. Later on visit Jal Mahal (Lake Palace)- this palace is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is built in red sandstone and is a five storied building out of which four floors remain under water when the lake is full and the top floor is exposed. Also visit City Palace- Conceived and designed by Jai Singh, the City palace is a fine blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Then you will visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)- which was built in the year 1799. It has more than 593 balconies and screened windows, which makes it more bigger than you can imagine. After this you will visit Ram Niwas Garden and Albert Hall- This museum is located in Ram Niwas garden and has a rich and big collection of artifacts such as colorful crystal works, metal sculptures, stones, carpets and paintings. Return to the hotel for comforting overnight stay.

Day:5- Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Have breakfast at the hotel then later our representative will drive you to Agra. En Route, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was founded in the year 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and also served as the capital of this Mughal Empire from the year 1571 to 1585. This place comprises of one stunning mosque and three palaces. When you arrive at Agra, our representative will transfer you to the hotel for comfortable overnight stay. *Please note- Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Day:6- Agra half day sightseeing and Delhi Departure

You will visit Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. This monument has no peer and has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, this fine example of Mughal architecture was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved second wife-Mumtaz Mahal. After visiting this amazing monument, you will have breakfast at the hotel. Later you will visit Agra fort- which was built by Akbar with red sandstone and known as walled city. It has been now declared as UNESCO World Heritage site. After this, you will visit Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah (also called as Baby Taj), this mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is located on the bank of Yamuna River and this mausoleum is set in a large cruciform garden criss-crossed by water courses and walkways. On completion of the sightseeing, you will leave for Agra railway station to catch your train to Varanasi. Overnight in Train.

Day-7: Varanasi full day sightseeing

On arrival at Varanasi railway station, you will be transferred to the car as you will drive towards your hotel. Check-in the hotel and have breakfast, then you will leave for excursion tour to Sarnath which is 10 kilometers away from Varanasi. Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrimage center and at this place Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment and also see the museum. After sightseeing, return to your hotel in the evening and stay overnight.

Day:8- Continue Exploring Varanasi

Early morning, you will enjoy boat excursion on River Ganges to experience the calmness and religious culture of this city. Then have breakfast at the hotel, you can walk through narrow alleys of the ancient city of Varanasi. Visit the most sacred temple of Varanasi i.e. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which was constructed by Rani Ahalyabai Holkar of Indore in the 18th century. Lord Shiva is the patron deity of this temple and the idol is a jyotirlinga, which is one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. Then you will visit Dasaswamedh Ghat, one of the prominent Ghats that is situated on the banks of river Ganges. Also visit Ramnagar Fort, which was constructed by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 18th century and comprises of a museum and temple inside the premises. In the evening you can go for Aarti on the Banks of River Ganges. Return to your hotel for comforting overnight stay.

Day-9: Varanasi - Delhi ( By flight)

After having breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi and later catch your international flight to your home/next destination. Tour Ends