Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tours

Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

Arrival at Delhi Airport and after a traditional Indian welcome, check-in at pre-booked hotel. Later, start your delhi sightseeing tours by visiting Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial -Raj Ghat. Proceed to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis gunj and Chandni Chowk- the ‘Tourist famous’ shopping spot for ethnic Indian goods. Overnight at the Delhi hotel.

After breakfast visit the historical Qutab Minar followed by tour of Chattarpur Temple. Also visit ISCKON Temple and Birla Mandir. Evening drive to Pink City of India- Jaipur and upon arrival check in at your prebooked hotel. A short excursion trip to Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic Rajasthani Resort where a Special dinner will be organized. Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.

After breakfast proceed to visit Amber fort located atop a hill and enjoy the Elephant ride to reach its entrance. In the afternoon visit other popular monuments of Jaipur including the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind) and the 17th century Jantar Mantar. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast drive to "Taj City" of India enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 as the capital and later abandoned due to scarcity of water, the site is a marvelous display of Mughal architectural brilliance. Continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world and a true symbol of love. Later, proceed to the Agra Fort, a Red- sandstone monument built by Shahjahan in 1639 A.D. as the royal residence which is now a World Heritage Site. Also explore Jama Masjid and Sikandra Fort.

Transfer to Agra railway station to board train for Varanasi and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free to explore Varanasi, also known as Banaras, the ancient city about which American writer Mark Twain wrote: "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together."

Sightseeing tour to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon followed by a boat ride on the holy river Ganges. Other must –visits include Banaras Hindu University, Kashi Vishwanath Mandir and the memorable ‘Arti’ ritual on the riverfront in the evening. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the trains for Delhi and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight.