Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

India
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Overview

Discover Indiaโ€™s rich history and spirituality on a memorable Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi. Explore the highlights of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, including the Taj Mahal and magnificent forts, then experience Varanasiโ€™s sacred ghats, ancient temples, and mesmerizing Ganga Aarti along the holy River Ganges.

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  • Live tour guide

    English-speaking licensed guide

  • Skip the ticket line

    Assisted entry help at monuments during peak hours.

  • Private tour

    Only your group participates โ€” no shared bus tours.

  • Pickup included

    Hotel / airport pickup included โ€” flexible on request.

  • Explore Delhi's Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and Humayun Tomb.
  • Discover the past of Jaipur's Rajasthani and Rajput traditions.
  • Take a ride on an elephant to Amber Fort.
  • Explore the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
  • Take pleasure in a boat trip and the evening Aarti at Varanasi's Ganga Ghats.

Varanasi is included in the 8-day Golden Triangle India Tour program. This trip is designed for people who enjoy traveling to some of India's biggest cities and discovering inner peace. The focus of this excursion will be Indian customs. This itinerary includes the sightseeing tours of Varanasi, Jaipur, Agra, and New Delhi. Savor the elephant ride at Amer Fort. Savor a meal at Chokhi Dhani while watching a live musical and dance show. A licensed English-speaking guide will always be accessible.

[Day 01] Arrive in Delhi

When you arrive in Delhi, our assistant will get you from the airport and take you to the hotel you have reserved. Stay overnight in Delhi.

[Day 02] Explore Old and New Delhi

Take a full-day sightseeing trip of New Delhi after breakfast, stopping at the President's House, Red Fort, India Gate, the 11th-century Qutab Minar, and the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Stay overnight in Delhi.

[Day 03] Drive Delhi to Jaipur

Once breakfast is finished, leave the hotel early and head to Jaipur. When you get to Jaipur, head to your accommodation. A tour of Jaipur's sights then includes visits to the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. In Jaipur, the elaborate faรงade of this "Palace of Winds" is a famous landmark. They had pink-plastered five-story sandstone homes with gorgeous balconies and trelliswork. Enjoy this evening's meal at Chokhi Dhani. After that, return to your Jaipur hotel and spend the night there.

[Day 04] Explore Jaipur and Agra transfer โ€“ Enroute Fatehpur Sikri

See the Taj Mahal in dawn around 6:30 AM. After breakfast, head back to the hotel to check out. Go to the Fort of Agra. Make a stop at Fatehpur Sikri on your way to Jaipur. In Jaipur, check into your accommodation for the night.

[Day 05] Explore Agra and Varanasi by train

Go to the majestic Taj Mahal as soon as the sun rises. Among the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is without a doubt the most ostentatious manifestation of love ever made. Following that, get back to your hotel and eat a nutritious breakfast. After breakfast, you should also visit the Red Fort, a spectacular fort made of red sandstone in Agra that was constructed on the banks of the Yamuna River by Emperor Akbar starting in 1566. After that, head to the train station and get on the nighttime train to Varanasi.

[Day 06] Arrive in Varanasi

Arrive in Varanasi, considered India's holiest city, situated on the western bank of the sacred Ganga River. as a place of devotion and worship. It is better to experience Varanasi than to describe it. After meeting your helper at the train station, continue on your journey to the hotel. After that, take in a tour of Varanasi, the oldest and holiest city in India, which includes some of the biggest universities, Aurangazeb's Mosque, and temples. Savor the twilight aarti ceremony on the Ghats. Go to Varanasi and stay the night.

[Day 07] Explore Varanasi

See how pilgrims live along the Ghats by taking a morning Ganges boat trip. Ten kilometers later, to Sarnath. East of Varanasi lies one of the main Buddhist centers in India. After being enlightened, the Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath. Go back to Varanasi after visiting the museum and the deer park. Go to Varanasi and stay the night.

[Day 08] Departure Varanasi Airport

Your Golden Triangle with Varanasi journey comes to an end today. With pleasant recollections, you will be transferred to Varanasi Airport following a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.

Inclusions

  • Hotel/Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off.
  • Private AC Car with Driver.
  • Live Tour Guide Services at all places.
  • 6 nights stay in a hotel, including breakfast.
  • Train Tickets Agra to Varanasi.
  • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
  • Elephant Ride in Jaipur.
  • Bottled Mineral Water.
  • Allowances for drivers.
  • All parking fees, taxes, and tolls.

Exclusions

  • Monument Enterance Ticket.
  • Lunch and Dinner.
  • Tips / Gratuities to guide and driver.
  • Any kind of drinks/alcohol.
  • Any kind of personal expenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A 10 to 12-day Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi is ideal for exploring Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi at a comfortable pace.

The tour generally covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi, with highlights such as the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, India Gate, Varanasi Ghats, and the famous Ganga Aarti.

Traveling from Agra to Varanasi by train or private car is a popular option. Overnight trains can also help save sightseeing time and accommodation costs.

The best time is usually October to March, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing, exploring historic monuments, and experiencing Varanasiโ€™s riverside ghats.

Yes. Most itineraries allow you to experience the evening Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, one of the most memorable highlights of the tour, held along the sacred River Ganges.