9 days tour

Golden Triangle & Ganges

Golden Triangle & Ganges

This tour includes:

Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle.

Others

Rickshaw ride at Chandini chowk (ancient bazaar) in Delhi Entrance fees to monuments as per itinerary A common boat ride trip in Varanasi All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc

Meals

Breakfast in hotel

Guide

Local English speaking guides for sightseeing

Accommodation

8 nightsโ€™ accommodation on Twin Sharing Room with breakfast in 4 star hotels

Not included:

Flights

Domestic Delhi-Varanasi and return airfare & taxes.

Others

Tips, laundry, any item not shown in Cost Includes.

Insurance

Any Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Golden Triangle & Ganges

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Delhi

      Arrive Delhi airport, meet & assist by our representative. Later transfer to hotel. 

      Night stay in Delhi.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

      After breakfast proceed to sightseeing to Old & New Delhi:

      Old Delhi - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.

      You will enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. More evidence of the ancient times that once existed in old Delhi can be found out by winding through the labyrinthine lanes of Chandni Chowk in a rickshaw. The pleasure associated with the rickshaw ride your itinerary here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a ride through various routes, offering you a unique experience all together.

      New Delhi - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the Presidentโ€™s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. After sightseeing return to hotel. 

      Night stay in Delhi.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Delhi To Jaipur (By Road Approx 265 Kms / 5 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Delhi To Jaipur (By Road Approx 265 Kms / 5 Hrs)

      After breakfast drive to Jaipur also known as โ€œPink Cityโ€ of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments. 

      Rest of the day is free to relax.

      Night stay in Jaipur.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing

      Morning excursion to Amber Fort. 

      Amber Fort Palace - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started in 1592, its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. 

      Continue sight-seeing. 

      City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. 

      Jantar Mantar - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. 

      Hawa Mahal - The ornamental fused of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Evening transfer to hotel.

      Night stay in Jaipur.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur To Agra (By Road Approx 283 Kms / 6 Hrs) Via Fatehpur Sikri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jaipur To Agra (By Road Approx 283 Kms / 6 Hrs) Via Fatehpur Sikri

      After breakfast you will depart by road to Agra city en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone โ€œghost townโ€ which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.


      Continue drive to Agra.

      Evening free to explore the rich handicrafts of Agra.

      Night stay in Agra.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Agra To Delhi (By Road Approx 220 Kms / 3 Hrs) / Delhi To Varanasi (By Flight: 17:15 Hrs / 1840 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Agra To Delhi (By Road Approx 220 Kms / 3 Hrs) / Delhi To Varanasi (By Flight: 17:15 Hrs / 1840 Hrs

      After breakfast visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday) - one of the Seven wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahanโ€™s beloved wife. A ride on Tonga upto Taj is sheer fun and frolic all through. 


      Also visit Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. 


      Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to Delhi airport for board flight to Varanasi. Varanasi - said to be the Indiaโ€™s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. 


      As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. 


      Night stay in Varanasi.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing

      Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. 


      Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms & East of Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. The celebrated Mantra, โ€™Buddham Sharanam Gachhamiโ€™, owes its origin to Sarnath. On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices in Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha. There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the National emblem of India. Also visit the deer park and the museum.


      Evening be the eye - witness of Holy Worship or the Aarti ritual on the Ghats of The Ganges


      Night stay in Varanasi.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Varanasi To Delhi (By Flight: 10:30 Hrs/ 12:10 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Varanasi To Delhi (By Flight: 10:30 Hrs/ 12:10 Hrs)

      In time transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi.


      Night stay in Delhi.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Delhi Departure (By Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Delhi Departure (By Flight)

      In time transfer to Delhi airport to board your onward flight.


      End of trip

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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