India · Religious & Spiritual

10-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi, Khajuraho and Ganges Ride

10 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the structure of Parliament House and Qutab Minar
02 Visit the City Palace in Jaipur, Orchha Palace, and Ram Mandir
03 Enjoy an elephant safari at Amber Fort
04 Click multiple photos of Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal
05 Explore Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal
06 Admire a glorious sunrise during a boat ride on the Ganges

Marvel at the major tourist attractions of India's Golden Triangle, including Jaipur's City Palace, Agra's Taj Mahal, and Delhi's Red Fort. Continue beyond the classic circuit to explore the Western Group of Temples and the Eastern Group of Jain Temples in Khajuraho, visit Orchha Palace and Ram Mandir, and experience a boat ride on the Holy Ganges river at sunrise in Varanasi. The tour also includes visits to the prestigious Banaras Hindu University and Sarnath.

Begin with an early morning boat ride on the Holy Ganges river and witness a glorious sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Receive an Indian traditional welcome with garlands at Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-3) and transfer to the hotel.
Stay the night in Delhi.

Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing

In the morning, drive to see India Gate, President's House, Parliament House, and other government buildings.
Proceed to visit Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutab Minar.
In the afternoon, continue sightseeing at the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat - the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi.

Night stay in Delhi.

Day 03

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur

In the morning, drive from Delhi to Jaipur with an English-speaking driver. Check in at the hotel and spend some free time.
In the afternoon, visit the City Palace and Royal Observatory.
In the evening, enjoy a typical Rajasthani folk dance live show followed by dinner.

Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 04

Amber Fort Excursion and Jaipur

Make an excursion to Amber Fort in the morning and enjoy an elephant safari here.
En route, stop to take photographs of Hawa Mahal, the Pink City, and Jal Mahal (Water Palace).
The afternoon will be free for shopping in Jaipur.

Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 05

Drive from Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Begin with a morning drive from Jaipur to Agra with an English-speaking driver. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as the Ghost City.
Continue to Agra and visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.
There will be some free time for shopping.

Night stay in Agra.

Day 06

Train to Jhansi and Drive to Khajuraho via Orchha

In the morning, board the Shatabdi Express from Agra to Jhansi, 0802/1043 hrs, in Chair Car/First Class. Railway station assistance is available.
Drive from Jhansi to Khajuraho with an English-speaking tourist driver. En route, visit Orchha Palace and Ram Mandir in Orchha.
Continue driving to Khajuraho, check in at the hotel, and visit the Western Group of Temples.
Enjoy an Indian dance live show or light and sound show in Khajuraho in the evening.

Night stay in Khajuraho.

Day 07

Khajuraho to Varanasi

In the morning, visit the Eastern Group of Jain Temples.
Transfer to the airport for the connecting flight to Varanasi. Depart from Khajuraho to Varanasi. Airport assistance is available.
Transfer to the hotel.
The evening is free, followed by a night stay in Varanasi.

Day 08

Varanasi and Sarnath

Begin with an early morning boat ride on the Holy Ganges river and witness a glorious sunrise. See local people taking a holy dip and performing morning rituals.
Have breakfast at the hotel and relax.
Later, visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Sarnath village.

Night stay in Varanasi.

Day 09

Fly to Delhi

Enjoy some free time in the morning.
Transfer to the airport to connect the flight to Delhi. Depart from Varanasi to Delhi with airport assistance and transfer to a hotel near the airport or city center.
Enjoy free time for shopping and a night stay in Delhi.

Day 10

Departure from Delhi

Transfer to the airport to connect your flight home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Delhi 9 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

9 nights in twin-sharing hotels with breakfast and taxes
Air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Indian tourist driver as per the programme
Local English-speaking Indian tour guide as per the tour package
Cold water bottle
Cold towel
Assistance on arrival and departure

What's Not Included

Entrance fees of monuments (€055/$060)
Other activities during the tour (€030/$035)

Know before you go

10 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi and Khajuraho

Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Monday.
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi and Khajuraho is one of the most popular North India tours. In 10 days, you will cover Delhi, the Pink City of Jaipur, the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, famous for erotic sculptures, and the holy city of the Ganges, Varanasi.

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