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Description
Marvel at the major highlights of the Golden Triangle of India such as the Taj Mahal, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Red Fort. Offer your prayers at the Durga temple, the Tulsi Manas temple and the Bharat Mata temple. Also, see the Lotus Temple, Iskon Temple and Humayun’s Tomb.
Highlights
- Marvel at the architecture of the Taj Mahal
- See the marvellous City Palace
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrive at Delhi expand_more
As per your flight schedule, our representative will do pickup from the Delhi Airport and will drop you at your Delhi's hotel.
Check into the hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Delhi Guiding Tour expand_more
After breakfast, start with Delhi sightseeing. Start from the Red Fort, proceed to the Chandni Chowk Bazaar, Khari Baoli spice market, and then go to the Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Iskon Temple, and Humayun’s Tomb.
We will visit the historical India Gate, Rajpath, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Birla Temple.
Back to hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur (260 km, 6 hrs) expand_more
After breakfast, we will depart from Delhi for Jaipur. It will be around 6 hour's drive.
Check into Jaipur hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Jaipur expand_more
After breakfast, we will start Jaipur sightseeing. Start from the Amber Fort and move to the City Place, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Spend your evening at leisure.
Back to hotel for stay.
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Day 5: Jaipur - Agra (200 kms / 4 hrs) expand_more
Early morning after breakfast, we will drive to Agra en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival at Agra, we will check into the hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 6: Agra - Varanasi expand_more
Today, we will start the day early in the morning by visiting the Taj Mahal (the best time to visit the Taj Mahal).
Then, we will come back to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we will head to Agra Fort, Itmad-ul-Daula, and Akbar's tomb.
Later at night, we will catch the train for Varanasi.
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Day 7: Varanasi City Tour expand_more
Upon arrival at Varanasi station, we will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel.
Go for lunch.
After that, we will see the Banaras Hindu University, the Durga temple, the Tulsi Manas temple and the Bharat Mata temple.
Back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 8: Varanasi City Tour expand_more
Start with a cruise ride on the Ganges.
Next, after lunch, we will go to the Sarnath village.
Later in the evening, walk through the old Varanasi area for a memorable experience.
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Day 9: Depart from Varanasi expand_more
In the morning, head back to Delhi from Varanasi via train or flight.
In Delhi, the driver will pick you up from the train station/airport.
Later, if you wish to explore Delhi more, you can.
Afterwards, the driver will drop you at the airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
Hotel accommodation
A/C Sedan car
Meals
Professional Indian tour guide
Water Bottle
Cold Towel
Assistance on Arrival & Departure
What's Excluded
Entrance Fees
Gratuity
Know before you go
Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday
Other info:
Jama Masjid - One of the largest mosques in the world and the largest in India, it was built by Shah Jahan to dominate the city
Raj Ghat is a memorial built to commemorate the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar is India’s tallest minaret, made of red sandstone and marble and inscribed with verses from the Qur’an
Lotus Temple was completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city also visit Iskon Temple a famous Krishana Temple
Stop next at Humayun’s Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage site and the tomb of a Mughal emperor dating back to the 1500s
Next, pass under the high stone archway of India Gate – constructed in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in World War I – and drive along Rajpath (King's Way), the ceremonial boulevard heading toward Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home to the President of India. Also, visit Birla Temple a Lord Vishnu Temple. Along the way, your guide will point out the architectural and cultural features of these important monuments
Amber is the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. It is a deserted palace surrounded by majestic ramparts & the magnificent public & private room is evidence of the Royal splendour of the rulers from the 16th & 17th centuries in Rajasthan
Akbarabad, as Agra was known during the Mughal era, is home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architecture. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the monumental beauty of Agra has inspired countless people around the world. This third-largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites
Dating back to more than 3000 years, Varanasi is said to be the oldest city in the world. There are temples every few steps here. In Hinduism, it is believed that those who breathe their last in this city attain nirvana and get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births
Bharat Mata temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. The temple has undivided India personified as a mother deity and has her statue built in marble. Unlike other temples, this one does not have images of the customary gods and goddesses; it houses a relief map of India, carved out of marble
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 700 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |