Golden Triangle & Varanasi - 7 Days



Who is this trip for
Age range
16 - 99Start / End
- Delhi
- Delhi
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 15Meals included
6Highlights
- Agra - Visit the impressive Agra Fort and enjoy a guided tour of India’s legendary Taj Mahal
- Delhi - Take in the city's main sights on a guided tour, including Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and the India Gate monument
- Jaipur - Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory
- Varanasi - Explore India's spiritual heartland on an included tour, and take to the Ganges on a boat ride, where you will witness the evening Aarti ceremony
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Summary
Join us in India on this 7-day escorted group tour, taking in the best of India's Golden Triangle and Varanasi. Explore the Indian capital of Delhi, visiting the Jama Masjid mosque, a memorial to Gandhi at Raj Ghat and see the UNESCO-listed Red Fort. Discover the sights of Jaipur on a guided tour, and spend two nights. And in Agra, visit the legendary Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, before taking the train to Varanasi, for an included Ganges River cruise, Aarti ceremony and a free day to explore. End your tour back in Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1
Delhi
Welcome to Delhi. On arrival, you will be collected and transferred to the hotel. The rest of your first day is at leisure to sleep off your jet lag or head out to start exploring India's vibrant capital city.
Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
Delhi - Jaipur. This morning, we embark on a guided city tour of Delhi. We begin at Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country, which was built by Shah Jahan, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. We also have a photo stop at the UNESCO-listed Red Fort and Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Admire the towering minaret of Qutub Minar and see important sites in the preservation of the world's largest democracy - India gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace.
This afternoon we drive to Jaipur, a journey of around 5 hours. Arriving in the Pink City in the early evening and check in to our accommodation. Your evening is at leisure in Jaipur.
Day 3
Jaipur Sightseeing
Today we're exploring the second "point" on India's Golden Triangle route, Jaipur. Its nickname is the "Pink City" - this is because the Maharaja of Jaipur commanded that many of the buildings in the city be painted pink to welcome the visit of Britain's Prince Albert in 1876.
We visit the lofty Amber Fort and the fascinating astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. We also take in the impressive Rajasthani and Mughal architecture at City Palace before returning to our accommodation for a second night in Jaipur.
Day 4
Agra & the Taj Mahal
Jaipur - Agra. We leave Jaipur this morning, making the 5-hour drive to Agra. In the afternoon we visit the legendary Taj Mahal, India's most renowned monument. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife, this iconic white marble mausoleum is an unparalleled symbol of love and devotion, standing as one of the most extraordinary architectural masterpieces in the world. Be sure to capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience with plenty of photos!
After our Taj Mahal visit we head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed treasure that served as the main residence of countless Mughal emperors. Your evening is at leisure in Agra.
Day 5
Varanasi
Agra - Varanasi. This morning we transfer to the train station in Agra for our early train to Varanasi, departing at 06:00. We will arrive at India's spiritual centre at around lunchtime, and will transfer to our hotel in the city.
After some time to rest and freshen up, we head out on a short city tour to learn more about the city and its importance in Hinduism, particularly in regards to death. Later, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges to see some of the famous ghats, and witness an evening Aarti ceremony along the river.
Day 6
Varanasi at Leisure
You have a full free day to engage in independent activities such as visiting local markets, exploring ancient temples, or taking a walking tour of the ghats.
Day 7
Delhi
Varanasi - Delhi. It's an early start as we return to Delhi on the 06:00 train, arriving at just after 14:00. From here, there is an included transfer either to the airport, or to your hotel in the city, if you are staying for an additional night. We recommend not booking your international flights out of India for earlier than 20:00, and can assist if you would like to book post-tour accommodation.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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