Golden Triangle with Varanasi - PI-009
India, the large subcontinent, is beautiful and has a varied choice of destinations. To have a glimpse of India, visit to the famous Northern Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the best way to begin exploring India. A two-day extension to the choiced destinations will only encourage your spirit to explore and give a larger vision to India that is. We have included some of the famous destinations for you to choose from. Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities of the world is just one of them. A visit to Varanasi for some is self discovery, for others its salvation while for some it''s just an ancient city.
Day 1: Delhi
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Upon arrival at Delhi International airport our airport representative will receive and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Morning after breakfast half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting
Raj Ghat -the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi,
Jama Masjid Delhi and drive past
Red Fort. Afternoon proceed to Agra (4 hrs. drive). Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
After breakfast half day city tour visiting the World famous
Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world.
Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel.
The Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of
Itmad ud Daulah - built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.After lunch drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. En-route visit
Fatehpur Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Jaipur - Delhi
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Morning visit
Amber Fort remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Climb upto the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeeps.Afternoon city tour visiting
City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit
Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai JaiSingh onto drive past through
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds).Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Delhi - Varanasi
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Varanasi - one of the oldest living cities in the world, believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus. Evening free & overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Varanasi
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Early morning boat ride on
Ghats of Varanasi - the most fascinating aspect of Varanasi. Watch thousands of worshippers in obeisance before Sun God.Optional Yoga demonstration on the Ghats.Afternoon visit to
Saranath (closed on Fridays) - the holy shrine of the Buddhist where Lord Budhha preached his first sermon after he had gained enlightenment. Visit the Stupa and Archaeological Museum.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Varanasi - Delhi
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
Morning after breakfast visit
Kashi Vishwanath Temple the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and
The Benares Hindu University. Afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and transfer to the international airport for onward destination.
