7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
Covering: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi
Duration: 7 Days
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Overview:
The 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi is a cultural and spiritual journey that covers four of the most fascinating destinations in India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi. This tour will give you a glimpse of the rich history, heritage, and diversity of India, as well as the opportunity to witness the sacred rituals and ceremonies of Hinduism along the banks of the Ganges River.
You will see the stunning monuments of the Mughal and Rajput eras, such as the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, the Fatehpur Sikri, the Amber Fort, and the City Palace. You will also explore the vibrant markets and street life of Delhi and Jaipur, and taste the delicious cuisine of each region. The last stop of your tour is Varanasi, the holy city of Hinduism and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
You will experience the spiritual atmosphere and culture of this ancient city, where life and death coexist. You will take a boat ride on the Ganges River at dawn and witness the sunrise and the morning prayers of thousands of pilgrims. You will also visit some of the famous ghats (steps leading to the river) and temples of Varanasi. The 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi is a perfect way to discover the essence of India and its diverse facets.
Highlights:
- Explore the Jama Masjid, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in India
- Visit the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque.
- Explore the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra.
- Admire the sunrise and sunset over the Taj Mahal.
- Witness the spiritual and religious rituals of Hinduism.
- Enjoy a boat ride along the banks of the Ganges River.
- Take good photos of Hawa Mahal & Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.
- Attend an evening aarti worship ceremony of the river Ganges.
- Explore the Agra Fort, a stunning example of Mughal architecture.
- Traveling in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a private chauffeur.
- Visit ancient temples and ghats, and learn about the city’s 3,000-year-old history.
Itinerary:
7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi – Delhi Sightseeing – Overnight in Delhi
- On this first Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi Arrive/Pickup in Delhi.
- Meet your driver and guide at the airport or your hotel.
- Visit Jama Masjid (The largest mosque in India).
- Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi.
- Stop for photos at The Red Fort.
- See the India Gate, a war memorial that honors the soldiers who died in World War I
- Also, Stop for photos at the Parliament House, and the President’s Palace.
- Then visit the Qutub Minar Complex (One of the oldest monuments of Delhi)
- After your 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi, come back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi – Jaipur – Overnight in Jaipur.
- On this Second Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
- After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur, the pink city and the capital of Rajasthan.
- Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel
- You can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure or explore the colorful markets of Jaipur.
- Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing – Overnight in Jaipur
- On this third Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
- After breakfast, you will start your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in India.
- You will first visit the Amber Fort, a majestic hilltop fort that Raja Man Singh built in the 16th century.
- You can enjoy an elephant ride or a jeep ride up to the fort and admire its splendid architecture and decorations.
- You will then drive past the Jal Mahal, a beautiful palace that floats on a lake.
- In the afternoon, you will visit the City Palace, a complex of palaces, museums and gardens that was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
- You will see the Mubarak Mahal, where the royal guests were received, and the Chandra Mahal, where the royal family still lives.
- You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, a stunning pink sandstone palace that was built for the royal ladies to watch the street processions through its 953 windows.
- You will then visit the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.
- After your 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi , Return to your hotel.
- Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra.
- On the forth Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
- You will be driven to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal.
- On the way, you stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city, once the capital of the Mughals.
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri, another UNESCO World Heritage Site
- You will then resume your drive to Agra and check in to your hotel on arrival.
- Arrive in Agra and check in to your hotel.
- Overnight in Agra.
Day 5: Agra Tour- Varanasi – Overnight in Varanasi.
- On this Fifth Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
- Wake up early and visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, during the most magical time.
- After Taj Mahal back to hotel for breakfast, check out.
- Next visit the Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone fort.
- You will see the Diwan-e-Aam, where Akbar held his public audiences, and the Diwan-e-Khas, where he met with his ministers and guests.
- Next visit Baby Taj, also called jewellery box, India’s first monument done in marble, the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.
- Stop for lunch
- After your Agra Tour you will drop off at Agra Railway Station to board your overnight train for Varanasi.
- Overnight in Train.
Day 6: Varanasi tour – Overnight in Varanasi.
- On this Sixth Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi
- Arrive in Varanasi, Meet your chauffeur, and check in at your hotel.
- Afternoon goes to explore Sarnath a sacred place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Dhamek stupa, Founded by king Ashoka in 249 BC, is the most prominent Buddhist structure in India.
- Also, visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Come back to varanasi and go to witness and attend the aarti ceremony at the riverbank and watch the lamps and flowers float on the water.
- Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 7: Varanasi tour – Departure – Tour Ends
- On this Seventh Day of 7 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi.
- Wake up early to Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River and witness the morning prayers and rituals of the pilgrims. Walk around and visit some of the ghats.
- After your morning tour of Varanasi come back to the hotel for breakfast, and check out.
- Next visit some temples of Varanasi such as Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple.
- Later Transfer to the airport for onward journey. Tour Ends
Special Notes:
- Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
INCLUSIONS:
- Experienced licenced driver.
- Man Pulling Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
- 3,4,5 star hotel accommodation in each city with breakfast.
- Boat Ride in Varanasi at Sunrise.
- Packaged drinking water bottles in the car
- Man Pulling Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
- Sightseeing tours with a guide in each city.
- Car Parking, Airport Parking, Tolls Tax, Fuel, and Driver allowance.
- Train or flight tickets as per the your option selection.
EXCLUSIONS:
- Lunch/Dinner/Any optional trip
- Anything not specified under the above inclusions
- Monument entrance fees and camera fees.
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