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Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

9 days
Start and end in New Delhi

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Group Size 1 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    You'll land at Delhi Airport where someone from the hotel will pick you up and take you to Hotel Florence Inn. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest after your flight.

    Start point
    Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or any Hotel Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon, 08:00)
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Following breakfast, you'll head out to see Delhi's key spots like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and the busy streets of Chandni Chowk. From there, you'll visit Rajghat, Jantar Mantar, the President House, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and Lotus Temple throughout the day. Later in the evening, you'll drive to Jaipur and check into Hotel Glitz in what's called the Pink City.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Visit Red Fort
    • Explore Chandni Chowk
    • Visit Rajghat
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit President House
    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit Lotus Temple
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
    Rajghat
    Jantar Mantar
    President House
    India Gate
    Qutub Minar
    Lotus Temple
  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

    After breakfast in Jaipur, you'll walk through the city's main attractions starting with Jal Mahal and moving on to Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace. One of the highlights is an elephant ride at Amer Fort. By evening, you'll head to Chokhi Dhani, a cultural spot that gives you a real sense of local life and traditions.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jal Mahal
    • Visit Hawa Mahal
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit City Palace
    • Elephant Ride at Amer Fort
    • Visit Chokhi Dhani
    Landmarks
    Jal Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
    Amer Fort
    Chokhi Dhani
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Agra

    You'll drive toward Agra and stop at Fatehpur Sikri, sometimes called Ghost City, to see the old structures and get some history. When you reach Agra, you'll check into Hotel Taj Vilas and have time to walk around some local markets before evening.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • Explore local markets in Agra
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
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  5. Day 5

    Agra to Varanasi

    Start early in the morning to see Taj Mahal, then take a horse carriage ride through the area. Back at the hotel, you'll have breakfast, and then move on to visit Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah (also called Baby Taj), and Mehtab Bagh. In the evening, you'll head to the train station to board a train heading to Varanasi.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal
    • Horse Carriage Ride
    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itmad-Ud-Daulah
    Mehtab Bagh
  6. Day 6

    Varanasi

    You'll arrive at Varanasi Railway Station in the afternoon, and your representative will be there to meet you. The drive to Hotel Silk City is short, and after you settle in, you'll head to the Ghats in the evening to watch the Aarti ceremony, a significant spiritual ritual.

    Included Activities

    • Aarti ceremony on the Ghats
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  7. Day 7

    Varanasi

    After breakfast, you'll visit Aurangzeb's Mosque, followed by a trip to Varanasi University, one of India's largest universities. You'll also check out various temples in the area to get a sense of the city's religious and cultural fabric.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurangzeb's Mosque
    • Visit Varanasi University
    • Visit temples
    Landmarks
    Aurangzeb's Mosque
    Varanasi University
  8. Day 8

    Varanasi

    Following breakfast, you'll take a boat cruise on the River Ganges and then head to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. After lunch, you'll explore the eastern part of Varanasi, which is one of India's major Buddhist centers. Later, you'll transfer to the railway station to catch an evening train back to Delhi.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet), Lunch (Buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Boat Cruise on River Ganges
    • Excursion to Sarnath
    • Trip to East Varanasi (Major Buddhism Center)
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Sarnath
  9. Day 9

    Delhi

    You'll arrive at Delhi Railway Station in the morning and have time before your flight. After getting to Delhi Airport, you'll catch your flight home, concluding your journey through India's Golden Triangle.

    End point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or any Hotel Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon, 08:00)
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Who is travelling?

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