GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH VARANASI
India is well known for its religions, unique art & culture, a glorious past, a blend of tradition, temples and many more worth seeing places. The Golden Triangle Tour package will give you the golden opportunity to experience this spectacular and incredible journey through north India. Golden Triangle Varanasi tour presents an amalgamation of various art and cultures. India Holiday Mall's Golden Triangle Varanasi Tour lets you foresee all of these in a remarkable way. Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are an amalgamation of connection of past, present, and future. The tour offers you these three historical and cultural wonders of the region. Delhi, being a capital of India, shows a perfect combination of Mughal majesty in old Delhi and the exceptional colonial legacy in New Delhi.
After exploring the blend of Mughal and British sophistication in Delhi, The Golden Triangle Varanasi Tour itineraries take you to live in the times of Rajputs, who led glorious lifestyles in glorious palaces in Jaipur. The Golden Triangle Tour also covers the Taj of India, Taj Mahal, as it was made by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal is located in the north Indian state of Agra, also comes under Seven Wonders of the World.
Varanasi is the microcosm of Hinduism. Varanasi is famous for its many Temples, Ghats, spiritualism, mysticism and Hinduism. Ghats and Temples are the major attractions of Varanasi city. Tourists visit Varanasi to experience the unparalleled beauty of the city.
| Arrival: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi |
Langauge: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French |
Highlights
- Guided tour of Delhi including India Gate, Raj Ghat, Govt. Buildings
- Explore historical sites in Delhi like Red Fort , Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar
- Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and enjoy Tonga Ride
- Guided tour to Jaipur including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
- Enjoy an Elephant/Jeep ride up to the Amber Fort
- Enjoy dinner at a nice local restaurant
- Shopping at the local bazaars in Jaipur
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
DELHI - It is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling Havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, several of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
After breakfast, visit Red Fort (from Outside) – the 17th century imposing fortress, the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer and Raj Ghat –Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial. In the afternoon, explore New Delhi. You will drive past President’s Palace and India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Later, visit Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Shekhavati. Huge palatial traditional houses called Havelis belonging to the mercantile communities of Rajasthan are the main attraction in this place, along with their fresco-painted walls, finely carved doors. On arrival, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Mandawa - Jaipur
After breakfast, visit the Havelis.
Later, drive to Jaipur.
Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colourful state of Rajasthan. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853. On arrival, check-in at the hotel
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 - Jaipur
After breakfast, full-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant/Jeep ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, visit the “Pink City” of Jaipur. You will visit the City Palace, and Royal Observatory (Jantar Manter-1728-34).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 - Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water.
Later, continue to drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 - Agra
After breakfast, visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Later, visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Also, enjoy the Tonga ride in Agra.
Overnight at the hotel.
IMP: TAJ MAHAL REMAINS CLOSED ON FRIDAY.
Day 8 - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board the Bhopal Shatabadi train – 0817 / 1048 Hrs to Jhansi. On arrival, continue drive to Khajuraho.
On arrival in Khajuraho, check-in at the hotel
Khajuraho is the home to the most famous erotic temples built in the 10 & 11th century by the Chandella Rulers.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 - Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast, visit the Eastern Group of temples mainly dedicated to the Jain teachers – Tirthankaras – The Parsvanatha Temple, the Adinatha Temple, and the Santinatha Temple. The temples are ornately carved on the outside with beautiful figures of Hindu gods, goddesses. Also, visit the Western Group of temples, which consist of a group of artistic temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time.
Later, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel
Varanasi derives its name from the two streams – Varuna in the north and Assi in the south.
In the afternoon, take an excursion trip to Sarnath, 9 km from Varanasi, one of Buddhism’s major centres in India. (Museum at Sarnath remains closed on Fridays)
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Varanasi - Delhi
Leave early morning to experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges Boat Ride (subject to the level of water). Experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.
After breakfast, morning is free at leisure.
Later, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to International Airport and board the flight for onward journey.
