Tour Description:
Varanasi is one of the renowned pilgrimage sites for Hindu community people. Located on the banks of River Ganga, it is regarded as one of the most popular holy places across the country. People from every parts of the nation come here in a belief to get rid of their sins by taking a holy dip in the river of Ganga. From here, we will head to the city of architectural excellence, the city of Agra and then the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur. This golden triangle trip will take off from the Delhi, the city of central power, to the culturally rich Jaipur, the ‘pink city’ of India. The journey will come to an end at Varanasi via Agra.
Duration:
8 Nights / 9 Days
Destination Covered:
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi – Delhi
Day 1 - Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi airport, one memorable India representative will take you to the hotel and assist in settling the transfer and check-in procedures. We will relax for the rest of the day at the hotel. We rest at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 - Delhi - Jaipur
Delhi is regarded as one of the oldest cities in history. The city has been a witness of many historical incidents and considered to be the center of power since the 6th century BC. A fine combination of tradition and modernity make it a unique destination for visitors all over the world. Some of the architectural wonders of Delhi include Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat. After a daylong tour in the capital city, we head to Jaipur. We check-in at the hotel where we spend the night.
Day 3 - Jaipur
We drive to Jaipur early morning. The capital of Rajasthan is dotted with priceless monuments and breathtaking palaces, beautiful temples and vibrant havelis. Jaipur offers ample amount of opportunities to explore the Rajput culture and tradition. We first head to amber fort. We will take an elephant ride and go to the top of the hill on which the ort is located. Amber fort is just 11 kms away from the main city and a prime attraction for tourists visiting Jaipur. Other sightseeing of Jaipur includes Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and City Palace Museum. After a daylong tour in Jaipur, we finally return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After the morning breakfast we set off for Agra which was once a Mughal city. It is filled with some finest monuments and structures built during the Mughal era. It houses the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We will visit the magnificent Jama Masjid in Fatehpursikri on our way to Agra. After checking in at the hotel, we relax for the rest of the day.
Day 5 - Agra – Delhi
The Taj Mahal was built as a symbol of love by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is also popularly called as the crowning jewel of India. It took Shah Jahan 20 long years to build the wonder monument. Made with white marble stone, Taj Mahal is a mesmerizing view for its unique architecture and epitome of eternal love. It is also a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site.
We will also visit another World Heritage Site, the Agra fort. Known to be one of the oldest forts of Agra, it is a superb architectural treasure in true sense. We spend the night at the hotel.
Day 6 - Delhi-Varanasi
The next morning, we will arrange a flight from Delhi to Varanasi. After reaching Varanasi, we will get done with the check-in procedure and proceed to Sarnath, a nearby place. Located just 11 kms away from Varanasi, Sarnath is dotted with a number of Buddhist monuments and statues. A place dedicated to Buddhist structures is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhist people. It is also said that lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath. In the evening, we will have a view of the temple aarti in Varanasi at the banks of the Ganges. We return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 - Varanasi
We will arrange an early morning boat ride for you on the Ganga. Later, we will tour some of the enchanting temples in Varanasi. The city is well-known for its temples and hence regarded as a holy place. We will tour Bharath Mata Temple, Kasha Viswanath Temple, Tusi Manas, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Kala Bhavan. We rest at the hotel at night.
Day 8 - Varanasi - Delhi
We will drive to Delhi the following day. After the transfer and check-in procedures at the hotel, we will head for a daylong tour to different places of the capital city. We pay a visit to Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Connaught Palace, Laxmi Narayan Temple and India Gate. We spend the night at the hotel.
Day 9 - Delhi
After the morning breakfast we head to the Delhi airport for the flight back home or we will arrange a train journey for you.
