India · Religious & Spiritual

8-Day Golden Triangle and Varanasi Tour with Ganga Aarti

8 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and India Gate in Delhi
02 Take in the majestic beauty of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
03 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
04 Take an elephant ride to reach Amber Fort
05 Attend the sacred Ganga Aarti at Varanasi
06 Offer your prayers at the Sarnath temple
07 Enjoy a boat ride on the famous River Ganges

Embark on a beautiful exploration of India through the Golden Triangle cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, with a spiritual extension to Varanasi. Visit iconic landmarks such as India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Hawa Mahal, and City Palace, and witness the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal. In Varanasi, attend the sacred Ganga Aarti, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, and explore the important Buddhist site of Sarnath. This journey combines historic monuments, royal heritage, and deeply spiritual experiences across some of India's most celebrated destinations.

In Varanasi, attend the sacred Ganga Aarti, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, and explore the important Buddhist site of Sarnath.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath

Languages English, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Meet your local tour guide upon arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02

Old and New Delhi Sightseeing

Have breakfast and spend the whole day sightseeing in Old and New Delhi.
Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk, Raj Ghat, Birla Mandir, and India Gate.
See the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and Bahai Temple.

Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur

After breakfast, continue by road towards Jaipur. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Also visit the Monkey Temple in Jaipur and enjoy the sunset.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 04

Amber Fort and Jaipur City Tour

This morning, enjoy a day trip to Amber Fort, where you will also enjoy an elephant ride. After the Amber Fort tour, continue with a tour of Jaipur.
Visit the City Palace and notice the harmonious blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Also visit Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Stroll through the bazaar and buy souvenirs and handicrafts as a sweet reminder of your tour.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 05

Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast, begin your road journey towards Agra. On the way, visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This Mughal city, established by Akbar, has been declared a World Heritage Site. After exploring Fatehpur Sikri and visiting its monuments, continue the journey.
From here, continue driving to Agra.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Day 06

Taj Mahal Visit and Overnight Train to Varanasi

Enjoy a visit to the Taj Mahal and witness its timeless beauty. Note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Friday. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
In the evening, transfer to the train station to catch the train to Varanasi. Overnight aboard.

Day 07

Arrival in Varanasi and Sarnath Excursion

Meet and receive assistance upon arrival at Varanasi train station, then check in at the hotel. After washing and changing, enjoy a day trip to Sarnath, a religious Buddhist site.
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Varanasi covering Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedh Ghat, and the Bharat Mata Temple. In the evening, visit the banks of the Ganges for Ganga Aarti.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 08

Ganges Boat Ride and Varanasi Airport Drop-off

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges. After returning to the hotel, take a shower and have breakfast.
Then get ready to visit Sarnath and many more temples in Varanasi. At the end of the day, drive to Varanasi airport for drop-off with beautiful memories.