Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi
Golden Triangle with Varanasi itinerary:
Here is your itinerary in detail, day by day
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey through India's Golden Triangle, coupled with richness from the spiritual flavor of Varanasi. A fantastic journey that masterfully weaves together cultural richness and majestic architecture, serene spiritual experiences, and balance discovery, reflection, and a lifetime of unforgettable memories.
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Day 1: Delhi
- First Morning: Reach Delhi, and after that transfer to your hotel for a warm welcome.
- Afternoon: Once all the check-ins are done, you are free to unwind and recharge your energy from the tour or take pleasure in sightseeing around you.
- Evening: Enjoy a warm and delectable welcome dinner at the local restaurant where you will get an overview of your tour and meet fellow travelers.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing Tour
- Morning: Sightseeing at the Red Fort-UNESCO World Heritage Site, the archetypal symbol of India's glorious history.
- Afternoon: The other very important place is Jama Masjid One of India's largest mosques, then lost in Chandni Chowk, which just happens to be a buzzing market area with narrow winding lanes and shops and food and everything.
- Evening: Visit to Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and spend your free time roaming around the popular India Gate.
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
- Morning: After breakfast, you are driven to Agra (about 4 hours from the location).
- Afternoon: On your arrival, check into your hotel and take some off time to relax. Then, see the monumental Agra Fort, once again a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in itself a huge repository of life both architectural and historical.
- Evening: Witness the incredible, magical sunset and visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World the famous Taj Mahal. Watch in awe as the sunlight changes colors across the horizon colors.
Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
- Early Morning: Visit the Taj Mahal at dawn to get an experience of sunrise there.
- After breakfast:Proceed to drive to Jaipur(approx. 5 hours) with a brief halt at Fatehpur Sikri, the World Heritage Site.
- Afternoon: Once you arrive in Jaipur check into a hotel and rest.
- Evening: Wander through the thumps of people on Jaipur streets, buying all sorts of souvenirs in the lively markets.
Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
- Morning: Visit the Amber Fort standing built on the hilltop just outside the city of Jaipur. You can have an experience as memorable as having a ride on an elephant or jeep safari to the majestic fort.
- Afternoon: Marvel at City Palace where Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles blend into a beautiful creation, then wonder at Jantar Mantar, this great astronomical observatory.
- Evening: Visit the Hawa Mahal or also known as the Palace of Winds. Witness the magic view of its much-adorned façade lightened up when the sun sets.
Day 6: Jaipur to Varanasi
Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing Tour
Day 8: Varanasi Day Out
Day 9: Departure from Varanasi
Day 6: Jaipur to Varanasi
- Morning: Fly into Varanasi; the city known and believed to be the oldest in the world take about about 2 hours.
- Afternoon: Have all freshened up and geared up for sightseeing today.
- Evening: Witness the grandeur of a beautiful Aarti of Ganga performed on the sacred Ganges River. Through flaming lamps and divine chanting, this is where one gets in-depth knowledge about the rich heritage and spirit of Varanasi.
Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing Tour
- Morning: Visit the ghats, when everyone is engaged in early morning rituals and other pursuits- take a boat ride in the morning.
- Afternoon: Visit the fabulous Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; go through the narrow lanes of Varanasi, built with temples, shops, and bustling markets.
- Evening: You can end the day with a performance of classical music and dance to make a great climax for celebrating the cultural heritage of Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi Day Out
- Morning: Visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
- Afternoon: Ramble through the ancient Buddhist stupas and monasteries in Sarnath, and get to learn about all the historical and profound meanings of such a holy place.
- Evening: Take all the free time to look around Varanasi at your own pace. Wander through boisterous markets, pick out exclusive souvenirs, or taste street food for which Varanasi is renowned. Enjoy being drenched in the evening amidst the various colorful atmospheric and cultural charms of Varanasi.
Day 9: Departure from Varanasi
- Morning: Morning: After a morning breakfast, leave for the airport to catch the return journey or flight back home. This will mark the end of your golden short tour to Varanasi.