14-Day Golden Triangle Tour of India with Khajuraho and Varanasi

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Day 01

Arrival in Delhi and Old Delhi Sightseeing

• Arrive in Delhi, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.
• Go sightseeing in Old Delhi and visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), and Raj Ghat (Gandhi Samadhi).
• Spend the evening at your leisure.
• Overnight stay in Delhi.

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Day 02

New Delhi Sightseeing and Overnight Train to Varanasi

• Have breakfast, then begin your sightseeing tour of New Delhi and visit India Gate, President House, Parliament Buildings, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Laxmi Narayan Temple.
• Travel to the train station for your overnight train to Varanasi.

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Day 03

Arrival in Varanasi and Afternoon Sightseeing

• Arrive at the Varanasi train station, meet your local tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.

• Go for a sightseeing tour of Varanasi and the Ganges in the afternoon.

• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

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Day 04

Ganges Boat Ride and Evening Aarti Ceremony

• Wake up early and take a boat ride on the River Ganges.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Check out the Aarti Ceremony, a traditional and holy ceremony at the ghats, in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

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Day 05

Excursion to Sarnath Temple

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then travel to Sarnath Temple, the famous temple where Lord Buddha preached his first-ever sermon.
• Travel back to Varanasi and spend the evening at your leisure.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

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Day 06

Varanasi Markets and Overnight Train to Khajuraho

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit the local bazaars and markets of Varanasi.
• Travel to the train station for an overnight train to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

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Day 07

Arrival in Khajuraho

• Arrive at the Khajuraho train station in the morning, meet your local tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.
• Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
• Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

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Day 08

Khajuraho Temple Tour

• Have an early morning breakfast, then visit the famous Northern and Southern erotic temples of Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Spend the evening at leisure.
• Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

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Day 09

Khajuraho Markets and Overnight Train to Agra

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then explore the bazaars and markets of Khajuraho.
• Travel to the train station in the evening for an overnight train to Agra.

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Day 10

Arrival in Agra with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

• Arrive at the Agra train station in the morning, meet your local tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.
• Visit the Taj Mahal, India's most stunning homage to love, and learn how this world wonder was built by Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz.
• Check out Agra Fort, a historic fort that was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before colonial rule, the last Indian rulers to occupy the fort were the Marathas.
• Spend the evening at leisure.
• Overnight stay in Agra.

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Day 11

Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri

• Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Jaipur.
• Visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way, a small 16th-century town founded by the Mughals.
• Arrive in Jaipur and check in at the hotel.
• Visit the colorful local markets of Jaipur in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur.

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Day 12

Jaipur Sightseeing with Amer Fort and City Palace

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Amer Fort on an elephant's back.
• Visit Jal Mahal, a unique floating palace.
• Check out the City Palace, a beautiful palace located in the city center and home to the Royal Family of Rajasthan.
• Spend time at Jantar Mantar, the famous observatory.
• Visit Hawa Mahal and admire the unique architecture of the Wind Palace.
• Spend the evening at leisure.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur.

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Day 13

Shopping in Jaipur and Return to Delhi

• Have breakfast at the hotel, then go shopping and visit the textile factories and gemstone factories.
• Drive back to Delhi in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Delhi.

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Day 14

Departure from Delhi

• Have breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure.
• Travel to Delhi airport for your flight back home.