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Explore the Golden Triangle & Varanasi: Culture, History, and Spirituality

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    You'll arrive at Delhi airport and get transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting settled in and resting after your journey. If you're not too tired, there's an option to check out Akshardham Temple or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, though it's completely fine to take it easy and save your energy for the days ahead.

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup location : Delhi airport, 08:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Akshardham Temple
    • Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    After breakfast, head into Old Delhi to see Jama Masjid, wander through Chandni Chowk, and walk around Red Fort. The afternoon takes you to New Delhi where you'll see Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. Later on you'll drive toward Jaipur for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Visit Chandni Chowk
    • Visit Red Fort
    • Pass by Parliament House
    • Pass by Rashtrapati Bhavan
    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Lotus Temple
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Red Fort
    Parliament House
    Rashtrapati Bhavan
    India Gate
    Lotus Temple
    Qutub Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

    Get an early start at Amber Fort, then move on to Jal Mahal (Water Palace). From there, head to City Palace to see its mix of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. After grabbing lunch, you'll check out Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory. Finish up the afternoon at Hawa Mahal with its distinctive honeycomb windows and great city views.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit Jal Mahal
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Hawa Mahal
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jal Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Hawa Mahal
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Agra

    The drive from Jaipur to Agra takes about 4 to 5 hours, but you'll make a stop at Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage site). Here you can walk through this ancient red sandstone city and see Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Tomb of Salim Chishti, and Panch Mahal. After exploring, continue on to Agra for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • Visit Buland Darwaza
    • Visit Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri
    • Visit Diwan-i-Khas
    • Visit Tomb of Salim Chishti
    • Visit Panch Mahal
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Buland Darwaza
    Jama Masjid (Fatehpur Sikri)
    Diwan-i-Khas
    Tomb of Salim Chishti
    Panch Mahal
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  5. Day 5

    Agra to Delhi to Varanasi

    Start before sunrise and head to the Taj Mahal to catch it in soft morning light. Return to your hotel for breakfast and some downtime. Before leaving, visit Agra Fort which is just 2 km away. Grab lunch, then drive back to Delhi (about 4 to 5 hours). Later you'll board an overnight train to Varanasi, which takes 12 to 14 hours.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal
    • Visit Agra Fort
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
  6. Day 6

    Varanasi

    You'll arrive in Varanasi early morning by train. After transferring to your hotel and freshening up, head to Sarnath, which is about 10 to 12 km away. This is where Buddha gave his first sermon, so you'll see Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, visit the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and check out Buddhist temples. Grab lunch either in Sarnath or back at your hotel. Rest in the early afternoon, then head to Dashashwamedh Ghat around 5:30 PM to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dhamek Stupa
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    • Visit Buddhist Temples in Sarnath
    • Experience Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
    • Boat ride on Ganges (optional during Ganga Aarti)

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on the Ganges to view Ganga Aarti from the river
    Landmarks
    Dhamek Stupa
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
  7. Day 7

    Varanasi

    Start with an early sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to soak in Varanasi's spiritual atmosphere and watch pilgrims doing their morning rituals. Return to freshen up and have a hearty breakfast with local dishes. Then visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of India's most revered temples. After lunch, take a walk along the ghats from Assi Ghat toward Dashashwamedh Ghat, watching pilgrim activities and rituals. Visit Manikarnika Ghat, the main cremation ghat, before heading to the airport.

    End point
    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Departure at Varanasi airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Local delicacies like kachori, sabzi, and chai, or continental options)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat ride on River Ganges
    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    • Walk along Varanasi ghats
    • Visit Manikarnika Ghat
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Assi Ghat
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
    Manikarnika Ghat
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