9-Day Tour Of The Golden Triangle Of India Along With Varanasi

9-Day Tour Of The Golden Triangle Of India Along With Varanasi

9 Days Starting in Delhi and ending in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Visiting: New Delhi, Jaipur, Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Varanasi

Tour operator:

Jee Tours

Tour code:

694665

Recommended For:

Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 100

Physical rating:

Low, EASY

Age range:

Min age:1

Special diets catered:

Halal

Tour operated in:
English , French , German , Spanish
Trip Styles:

Budget

Interests:

Art, Cultural, History

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Tour Overview

Go on a 9-day tour to the Golden Triangle of India, starting with Delhi. Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride while learning about the history of the famous monuments here. Next, marvel at the grand Taj Mahal in Agra, take an elephant ride in Amer Fort in Jaipur and check out all the majestic forts and palaces of the city. Finally, head to Varanasi, the holy city, witness a Ganga Aarti and experience the religion and culture of India.

Highlights

  • Go on a 9-day tour to the Golden Triangle of India, starting with Delhi

  • Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride while learning about the history of the famous monuments here

  • Next, marvel at the grand Taj Mahal in Agra, take an elephant ride in Amer Fort in Jaipur and check out all the majestic forts and palaces of the city

  • Finally, head to Varanasi, the holy city, witness a Ganga Aarti and experience the religion and culture of India

Itinerary

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Day 1 : New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Arrival in Delhi
Pick up from Delhi Airport, And transfer to hotel.

Over night stay in Delhi Hotel.
3 Star Hotel is included.

Day 2 : New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Delhi Sight Seen
Red Fort, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1638 when the capital shifted from Agra to Delhi; it was the primary residence of the Mughal Dynasty and is located in the city center. It is made from red sandstone. The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

Qutub Minar, a unique five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. This famous historical monument is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

India Gate, a war memorial located near the Rajpath. It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in the war.

Jama Masjid : One of the largest mosques in the country. Jama Masjid is made up of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day.

Despite this, Visit the Lotus temple, Raj Ghat, India Gate also.

Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New Delhi. Chandni Chowk's literal translation- Moonlight Square, was built by a Mughal Emperor in the 17th century.


Visit the Red Fort, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1939 when the capital shifted from Agra to Delhi; it was the primary residence of the Mughal Dynasty and is located in the city center. It is made from red sandstone, and that is where it gets its name from. The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
Travel to Qutub Minar, a unique five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. This famous historical monument is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a look at the India Gate, a war memorial located near the Rajpath. It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in the war.
Explore the Lotus Temple, famous for its flower-like dome shape; Lotus Temple is a house to worship and is open to all. Winning numerous awards for its architecture, this place is a prominent attraction in Delhi.
Check out the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatama Gandhi, a black stone platform in an open-air complex that marks Gandhi's cremated spot.
Pay your respects at Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country. Jama Masjid is made up of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day.
Then go head to Humayun's tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558 and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects who were chosen by her.
Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New Delhi. Chandni Chowk's literal translation- Moonlight Square, was built by a Mughal Emperor in the 17th century. It was divided by canals to reflect moonlight, but now that particular area is closed. It is one of the biggest wholesale markets in India.
Travel back to the hotel and overnight stay there.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 3 : Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Delhi to Jaipur (280 KM/5 Hrs) and Check in the hotel.
Visit the Hawa Mahal, also known as The Palace of Winds, made with red and pink sandstone, which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument and was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
Shopping at the Johari Bazaar, a shopper's paradise and a must-visit in Jaipur. This market of exquisite jewellery and art efacts can immerse shoppers in its glittering glory. It is considered to be one of the oldest markets of Jaipur City.
Travel back to the hotel and stay the night in Jaipur.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 4 : Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Have breakfast, Then begin with the Jaipur city tour.
Visit Amber Fort, situated on the top of a hill, built by Raja Man Singh I. It is known for its artistic elements and unique architecture. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
Spend time at the City Palace and learn about its history. It was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur, which was constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Explore the Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen astronomical instruments built by Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Travel to the Jal Mahal, a floating palace situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. The palace and the lake were renovated and expanded in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Rest of time leisure for guest own self.

Over night stay in Jaipur Hotel.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 5 : Abhaneri

Location: Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra

Jaipur To Agra (240 KM/5 Hrs) En route see the Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri
Visit Chand Baori, built during the 8th and 9th centuries, has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well.
Halt for sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, a small city in northern India, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at the city center. Enter from the grand Buland Darwaza gate, which will lead you to the entrance of the Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti. Also, check out the Jodha Bais Palace, a unique fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles.
Later Check in Agra Hotel. Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self.

And over night stay in Agra Hotel.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 6 : Agra

Location: Agra

Agra Sight Seen
After Breakfast, Visit the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is a magnificent sight for the eyes!
Travel to Agra Fort, a historic fort that was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before the colonial rule, the last Indian rulers to have occupied the fort were the Marathas.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 7 : Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Agra To Varanasi by Flight (644 KM/ 2 Hrs)
Have breakfast, Then drive to Agra Airport to board your flight to Varanasi.

Arrive at Varanasi, meet with the Driver and transfer to the hotel.

In evening time free for leisure or walking in Varanasi Ghat own self.

Over night stay in Varanasi Hotel.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 8 : Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Have an early morning breakfast and take a boat ride on the River Ganges.
An early morning take a boat ride on the River Ganges.

Enjoy soaking in the spectacular sunrise, then return to the hotel for breakfast.
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres northeast of Varanasi near the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
Vishwanath Temple, also known as the “Birla Mandir”. Settled within the Banaras Hindu University, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (God of Destruction). It took around 350 years to build this temple.
Go Head to the Tulsi Manas Temple, built by the royal family of Banaras in 1964. It is believed to be the place where the legendary poet Tulsidas wrote the great Indian epic “Ramcharitramanas”.
Durga temple is also known as the Monkey temple (because of the presence of huge number of monkeys), situated in the Durga Kund, Varanasi. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It was built in the 18th century. Durga temple was constructed by a Bengali Maharani in the north Indian Style with multi tiered shikhara. An attractive pond known as the Durga Kund is made on the right side of the temple which really increases the beauty of the temple. The pond has stone stairs at all sides as well as there is watch pillars at each corner of the pond.
In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a daily evening ceremony that has been practised for thousands of years on the banks of the River Ganges.

Travel back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
3 Star accommodation is included.

Day 9 : Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Drop to Varanasi Airport or Railway Station.
After Breakfast, you will be dropped off at Varanasi Airport with marking the end of this tour.

What's Included

Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
3 Star Accommodation is included.
Toll Tax, parking, fuel, driver allowance is included.

What's Not Included

Lunch/Dinner/Drinks
Any type of personal charge is not included.
All type of entrance charge is not included.
Guide service is not included.

Know Before You Go

  • Public Transportation Nearby

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Guest will be pick up in Delhi at their desire place.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    All type of visa's charge is not included in this tour.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    All type of entrance fees is not included in this tour.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers is included in this tour.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    This can be rearrange if we have information before 7 days of tour

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Yes

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    We are a registered company with Rajasthan tourism board

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    7 years

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    NA

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The other travelers

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    NA

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