Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Delhi

   Welcome to India! Our representative will greet you with a garland at Delhi airport and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Check in and relax, then enjoy the rest of the day free for shopping or a rest after your flight. Overnight stay in Delhi.

2. Day 2

   Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing

   After breakfast, set out to explore Delhi, a city where centuries of history sit side by side. Begin in Old Delhi, with its colorful markets, grand mosques, old mansions and temples. Visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then walk through Chandni Chowk for markets and street food. After lunch, continue to New Delhi to see Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan (from outside), India Gate and the Lotus Temple. In the evening, dine at one of Delhi's famous restaurants or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

3. Day 3

   Delhi to Jaipur, Chowki Dhani Evening (273 km, approx 5-6 hours)

   After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening, visit Chowki Dhani, a village-style resort where you can enjoy Rajasthani food, folk music, dance and traditions. Dinner at Chowki Dhani, then return to the hotel for the night.

4. Day 4

   Jaipur Sightseeing: Amer Fort, Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal

   After breakfast, enjoy a full day of Jaipur city sightseeing, including: • Amer Fort • Jal Mahal (Floating Palace), photo stop • Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), photo stop • Birla Temple • Govind Devji Temple Overnight stay in Jaipur.

5. Day 5

   Jaipur to Agra (238 km, approx 4-5 hours)

   After breakfast, drive to Agra and check in to your hotel. After some rest, visit Agra Fort, the Mughal fortress on the Yamuna river. The remaining time is free for the local market. Overnight stay in Agra. Optional stops en route: Abhaneri Stepwell and Fatehpur Sikri

6. Day 6

   Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Agra to Delhi

   Wake up early to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the world-famous symbol of love. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, then drive to Delhi, check in to your hotel and stay overnight. Note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so the itinerary is planned around this.

7. Day 7

   Delhi to Varanasi by Flight, Temples and Banaras

   Early in the morning, transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. You will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University (with its art gallery) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay in Varanasi. Optional: evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

8. Day 8

   Varanasi Ganges Boat Ride and Sarnath

   In the early morning, take a boat ride on the holy river Ganges to see the ghats, where pilgrims bathe and pray at sunrise, one of the most memorable experiences of any visit to India. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath, the Buddhist site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, to see the ruins, the stupa, the temple and the museum. Return to the hotel for the night.

9. Day 9

   Varanasi to Delhi by Flight

   After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for shopping. Overnight stay in Delhi.

10. Day 10

    Departure from Delhi

    According to your flight schedule, you will be dropped at Delhi International Airport for your onward journey. Your tour terminates here with sweet memories.