Delhi, Jaipur and Agra are three of the most popular travel destinations of north India. Together they make the beloved Golden Triangle tour.
Delhi is the heart of the country. Experience chic and suave New Delhi, and the old world charm in the bylanes of Old Delhi. Visit Taj Mahal in Agra to know what love means. The royalty and grandeur of Jaipur would leave you spellbound. We have added another charming destination – Varanasi to this tour to make it all the more interesting. Varanasi is known for its ancient temples, Ghats and rustic culture. Experience it all through this amazing trip.
Day 01: Delhi
After you reach the International Airport of Delhi, you will see our representatives present there to welcome you. They will also escort you to your hotels. You will halt at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, we proceed to explore Old and New Delhi. Half of the day we visit Delhi, and then we visit Jama Masjid followed by a rickshaw ride in the very popular Chandni Chowk. Then we will visit other attractions of Delhi, which include Red Fort, India Gate, President’s House and many other government buildings. Then we choose Raj Ghat as our next destination which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Here, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in the year 1948. Humayun’s Tomb and Qutb Minar are also among the list to be visited. After a full day visit to Delhi, we drive to Jaipur, which is 256 km from Delhi.
At Jaipur, you check-in at your hotel to take rest and stay there for the night.
Day 03: Jaipur
After breakfast, you will first visit the renowned Amber Fort, the former capital of Jaipur city. Situated at a distance of 10 Kms from main Jaipur city; Amber Fort also ensembles a marvellous and beautiful palace. After this we will proceed towards exploring other areas in the fort namely, Sila Devi Temple, Diwan – e- Aam, Sukh Niwas, Diwan –e-Khaas and Sheesh Mahal. We will then head towards exploring other places namely, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. You will thereafter end the day and proceed towards your hotel for the night stay.
Day 04: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast, you will be taken to the next destination, which is Agra. By road, Agra is 235 kilometers from Jaipur. On the route, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, which is a popular historical monument. After you reach Agra, you will be taken to your hotel where you can relax for the day. Stay at night in the hotel.
Day 5: Agra - Varanasi
After the breakfast, this whole day is reserved for a visit to the ancient monuments of Agra. We start with Agra Fort, which is a beautiful monument depicting the Mughal architecture. Then Taj Mahal mesmerizes the tourists with its beauty. This monument of white marble was made by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Itimad-Ud-Daula is another tourists’ attraction in Agra, which is known as “Baby Taj” and is situated close to the Yamuna River. Then a very popular mausoleum designed by the great Emperor is worth watching. This mausoleum is a blend of Hindu, Christian, Jain and Muslim culture which shows the worldly views Akbar had towards the religions.
After full day visit to Agra, we proceed towards the next destination which is Varanasi. At night, you will board train for an overnight journey to reach the next destination.
Day 06: Varanasi
After arriving at the holy land Varanasi, you will be escorted to the hotel where you can get ready to explore the place. Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and the Bharat Mata Temple are visited first. Benaras Hindu University, which is the most renowned universities in India, is also worth watching. After that, we drive to Sarnatha, which is a few kilometers away from Varanasi. Sarnatha is a religious place of the Buddhists. At Saranatha, a tombstone of the first sermon of Lord Buddha was built after his enlightenment in Bodh Gaya.
The Chaityas and the Stupas made by Emperor Ashoka are still there. Damekh Stupa, which was built in 249 BCE, is the most popular stupa along with the Chaukandi Stupa, which was built in 5th century AD. The ruins and artifacts of Buddhists and the Ashok Stambha, which is the emblem of India, are still preserved in the Sarnath Museum.
The Ganga Aarti beside the holy river Ganges in the evening is also a mesmerizing view. You will then get back to your hotel and retire for an overnight stay.
Day 07: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast, we will start the day with a boat ride on the holy river Ganga. After this beautiful morning, you will return back to the hotel. You will then pack your bags and leave for the airport. Then board your flight back to Delhi.