Golden Triangle With Varanasi
DURATION: 8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS
CITIES COVERED: 4
New Delhi (2) → Agra (1) → Jaipur (2) → Varanasi (2)
Welcome to India! Arrive in the capital city of New Delhi; you will meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and relax after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast you will visit Old Delhi, founded by 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Travel along the winding streets to Jama Masjid, the largest and best known mosque in India.
Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple), India Gate (War Memorial) to Indian and British soldiers, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and Lotus Temple.
Finally, visit the famous sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, the world’s tallest brick minaret, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast check out from the Delhi hotel. Today you will be taking a day tour of Agra, another historical and romantic city of Agra. Agra was also referred to as Akbarabad when it was under the reign of Mughals.
On arrival to Agra visit one of the seven wonders Taj Mahal. Built by 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal, a symbol of eternal love located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. Perhaps, this is the most perfect architectural monument in the world, built of white marble and precious stones over a period of 22 years making it the finest example of Mughal architecture.
Continue the tour visiting the red sandstone Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will encounter a blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture — originally built by the Rajput’s and renovated from time to time by different Mughal emperors with red sandstone, bricks and the beautiful marble from Makarana such as Khas Mahal, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas. There are walled courtyards, mosques and lavish private chambers inside the fort reflecting the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
After breakfast check out from the hotel of Agra. Today you will travel to Jaipur (The Pink City). En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, was the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Also visit Chand Baori, one of the largest Step Well to work as a water reservoir of the 8th & 9th centuries, fortified all sides, located adjacent to the temple dedicated to Harshat Mata, goddess of joy and happiness.
Continue drive to Jaipur. There are several captivating sites to visit in Jaipur. Jaipur is known for its incredible hospitality. The Prince of Wales visited Jaipur in early 1876 as part of his four month tour of India. In honor of Prince Albert of Wales’ arrival Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh I had the whole city painted pink. Prince Albert nicknamed Jaipur the ‘Pink City’ and the name stuck.
Arrival to Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast you will be taking to a day tour of Jaipur sightseeing.
Visit to Amber Fort, a fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors. From here you see the panoramic views of Jaipur’s original city walls and the lake below.
In the afternoon visit Jantar Mantar (Stone Observatory) an observatory built in the 18th century. and drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). a five-storied facade made of pink sandstone. Built in the year 1799, Hawa Mahal and its discreet 935 windows (Jharokhas) allowed royal ladies to get glimpses of the happenings outside from the windows while keeping them safe and secure in the palace complex.
The tour continues to the Maharaja City Palace, royal residence, now a museum with an extraordinary collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory.
By evening you will be escort back to hotel and stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast return to Delhi to take a flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is among the oldest city on this planet on the banks of the sacred River Ganges and dates back to at least 5000 years. It is the sacred town of Hindus and North India’s spiritual capital millions of Hindus visit for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn, or to die.. For centuries, pilgrims have come here for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn, or to die, blessings and purification in the holy waters. It is a belief that death in Varanasi can lead to Salvation (Mukti). The city of temples, Varanasi was once the famous seat of learning.
This evening Arti (sacred prayer ceremony) at the bank Dasaswamedh Ghat on the Ganges River is a must watch. The atmosphere is lively and bright.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Wake up earlier and you will be taken for a sunrise boat ride on the river Ganges to witness devoted Hindus from all across the world take a holy dip in the river, performing their rituals and offering their prayers to the rising sun. Some of the most famous ghats are Harishchandra and Manikarnika Ghats. On these ghats there are you can witness many funeral pyres.
Followed by a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. After the tour return to the hotel for breakfast.
In the afternoon, continue you will visit Deer park at Sarnathark) where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and also revealed the 4 noble truths. You will also visit Sarnath Museum (closed on Fridays).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
In the morning after the breakfast, check out of the hotel and be escorted to Varanasi airport for your flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival you can depart for your onward destination and take home some beautiful memories, which you will cherish all your life.