Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll land at Delhi airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After checking in, take some time to settle down and rest up. This is your chance to get oriented and prepare for the Golden Triangle journey ahead, so relax at the hotel and acclimate to the time zone.
- Day 2
Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
Following breakfast, your guided tour kicks off through both Old and New Delhi. Start at Jama Masjid and the Red Fort, then jump into a rickshaw to navigate the crowded, energetic Chandni Chowk market. From there, you'll head to Rajghat, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. The afternoon includes seeing India Gate, the President's House, and Parliament House before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Old & New Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid (India's biggest mosque)
- Red Fort (photo stop)
- Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Drive around India Gate
- Drive around President's House
- Drive around Parliament House
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk Rajghat Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate President's House Parliament House - Day 3
Delhi to Varanasi
After breakfast, head to Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once you land, meet your representative and transfer to the hotel. After resting, connect with your local guide for a tour exploring the Ganges River and its ghats. Later in the evening, experience the aarti ceremony where oil lamps flicker across the water in an ancient ritual.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of the Ganges and its ghats
- Evening aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Ganges River Varanasi Ghats - Day 4
Varanasi: Sunrise & Sarnath
Start early and board a boat before sunrise to float down the Ganges. After returning, wander through the tangled old streets lined with temples and shrines. Make your way through Vishwanath Gali to reach Vishwanath Temple, then head back for breakfast. In the afternoon, travel to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage spot where Buddha gave his first sermon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Walk through labyrinth of streets packed with temples and shrines
- Explore Vishwanath Gali
- Visit Vishwanath Temple
- Afternoon excursion to Sarnath
Landmarks/POIs Varanasi Ghats Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 5
Varanasi to Agra
Catch your morning flight from Varanasi back to Delhi, then drive about 3 to 4 hours to Agra on the expressway. Check into your hotel and freshen up, then set out with your guide to see Agra Fort and its striking Mughal architecture. Later, head to Mehtab Bagh to catch the sunset reflecting off the Taj Mahal before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort (main residence of Mughal emperors)
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh - Day 6
Agra: Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur
Meet your guide at 5:45 AM for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal to see this masterpiece of Mughal design in the morning light. Come back for breakfast, check out, then drive 36 kilometers (about an hour) to Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century abandoned capital built by Emperor Akbar. After exploring there, continue driving to Jaipur and settle into your hotel in the Pink City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri - Day 7
Jaipur: Pink City Sightseeing
After breakfast, your guide takes you through Jaipur to visit Amber Fort with its sprawling palace complex. You'll also see Jal Mahal, the water palace sitting in Man Sagar Lake, then move on to City Palace and Jantar Mantar with its impressive stone sundial. Finish the day at Hawa Mahal (the wind palace) before returning to your hotel after a full day of sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Jal Mahal (photo stop)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (photo stop)
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 8
Jaipur to Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambore and check in to your hotel. Have lunch, then head out for an afternoon jungle safari lasting 3 to 4 hours in a shared jeep to search for tigers and other wildlife. This national park is one of India's top spots for tiger sightings. Head back to the hotel in the evening to rest and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Afternoon Jungle Safari (3-4 hours in shared Jeep/Cantar)
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 9
Ranthambore: Morning Safari & Return to Delhi
Rise at 6:30 AM for a morning jungle safari (3 to 4 hours in a shared jeep) to look for tigers and other animals in their natural habitat. Return to the hotel to clean up and have breakfast. Then drive back to Delhi (roughly 5 hours) to your hotel, airport, or chosen destination. Your tour wraps up with great memories from the Golden Triangle and beyond.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning Jungle Safari (3-4 hours in shared Jeep/Cantar)
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park
