8 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Destinations Covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Delhi:
You will be picked up from Delhi airport/railway station and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, take some time to relax. In the evening, visit Akshardham Temple, known for its detailed carvings, exhibitions, and cultural displays reflecting Indian traditions and spirituality. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi:
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Delhi, covering both its historic and modern areas.Visit Jama Masjid and take a walk or rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk, observing daily life and local markets. Drive past the Red Fort and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Later, explore New Delhi with a drive past India Gate, Parliament House, and the Presidential Palace. Continue to Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, known for their historic importance and architecture. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 03: Jaipur:
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur by afternoon and check in to your hotel. After a short rest, visit Jaipur’s modern and cultural landmarks. Visit Albert Hall Museum, followed by Statue Circle. Continue to Birla Mandir and Patrika Gate, known for their design and artwork. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur:
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Jaipur, a city planned by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and still active with daily life, traditions, and culture. Visit Amber Fort and Palace, located on a hilltop and known for its strong structure and detailed interiors. Pass by Jal Mahal, set quietly in the middle of the lake. Continue to the local bazaars, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar, each reflecting Jaipur’s royal past and urban planning. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 05: Agra:
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Agra.En route, visit Abhaneri Stepwell, also known as Chand Baori, known for its deep structure and symmetrical step pattern. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, a former Mughal capital known for its courtyards, palaces, and red sandstone structures. Proceed to Agra and arrive by evening. Check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight at Agra.

Day 06: Agra-Varanasi:
After breakfast, begin sightseeing in Agra. Visit the symbol of immortal love – Taj Mahal, admired for its balanced design and marble work. Continue to Agra Fort, a large red sandstone fort that once served as the main residence of Mughal emperors. You may also visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, known for its fine marble inlay work. Later in the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your train for Varanasi. Overnight journey by train.

Day 07: Varanasi:
On arrival at Varanasi railway station in the morning, you will be met and assisted for your transfer to the hotel. After check-in and some rest, begin sightseeing in the city. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, proceed to the ghats of the River Ganges to attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where synchronized rituals with lamps and chants create a deeply spiritual experience. Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 08: Varanasi:
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. If time permits, visit local markets known for Banarasi silk sarees and handicrafts. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Varanasi airport or railway station for your onward journey. (The Tour Ends)