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Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

  • Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varnasai

Highlights

  • Iconic Golden Triangle Route
  • Extended Royal Experience
  • Comfort & Convenience
  • U.S. Friendly
  • Cultural Experiences
  • Bucket List Monument

Tour Introduction

The Golden Triangle Tour is India’s most iconic travel circuit, connecting the culturally rich cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, now enhanced with a spiritual journey to Varanasi, the holy city on the banks of the Ganges. This 8-day itinerary is ideal for travelers from the USA seeking a deeper, more meaningful travel experience with a blend of history, royalty, architecture, food, and ancient traditions.

From the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal to the sacred Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, this tour offers unforgettable moments across 4 incredible cities.

  • Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Meet your English-speaking representative and transfer to your 5-star hotel.
  • Afternoon sightseeing:
    • India Gate
    • Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House)
    • Walkthrough of Connaught Place – Delhi’s colonial heart

Enjoy a welcome dinner with authentic Indian flavors.
 Overnight: Delhi

  • After breakfast, visit historic and modern highlights:
    • Red Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Jama Masjid – India’s largest mosque
    • Raj Ghat – Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Afternoon visit to:
    • Humayun’s Tomb
    • Qutub Minar
    • Lotus Temple

Return to your hotel for rest or explore Delhi’s street food scene.
 Overnight: Delhi

  • After breakfast, drive to Agra via the expressway (3.5 hrs).
  • Check-in and freshen up at your hotel.
  • Afternoon tour:
    • Agra Fort – A Mughal stronghold of red sandstone
    • Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) – A Mughal jewel

Evening at leisure. Optional visit to a local artisan market.
 Overnight: Agra

  • Early morning: Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise – a truly magical moment.
  • Return to hotel for breakfast and check-out.
  • En route to Jaipur, stop at:
    • Fatehpur Sikri – An abandoned Mughal city and UNESCO site
  • Continue drive to Jaipur (4 hrs).

Evening: Rajasthani cultural dinner at a local heritage restaurant.
 Overnight: Jaipur

  • Morning: Visit the hilltop Amber Fort (jeep or elephant ride optional)
  • Photo stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
  • Explore:
    • City Palace Museum
    • Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    • Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory – UNESCO)

Optional: Shop Jaipur’s famous gemstones, textiles, and blue pottery.
 Overnight: Jaipur

  • After breakfast, return to Delhi to catch the overnight Shiv Ganga Express to Varanasi (a/c sleeper berth provided).
  • Before the train, enjoy a brief lunch or sightseeing stop.
  • Overnight on train with private sleeping cabin.

  • Morning arrival in Varanasi. Pickup and transfer to your hotel.
  • Afternoon visit to:
    • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    • Sarnath – Site of Buddha’s first sermon
    • Manikarnika Ghat – Sacred cremation ghat
  • Evening: Witness the spellbinding Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat – a true spiritual spectacle.
     Overnight: Varanasi

  • Early morning option: Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges (recommended).
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit:
    • Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
  • Depending on your departure time, transfer to Varanasi Airport (VNS) or Train Station for onward journey.

Inclusions

  • 7 Nights Accommodation (5-Star or Heritage Hotels)
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Expert English-Speaking Local Guides
  • All Entry Fees to Monuments
  • Private A/C Vehicle with Driver
  • Train Tickets in AC Sleeper
  • Mineral Water Bottles Daily
  • Airport/Station Pickups & Drop-offs
  • All Government Taxes & Road Tolls

Exclusions

  • International Flights (can be added upon request)
  • India e-Visa (easy online application for U.S. citizens)
  • Tips, personal expenses, drinks
  • Optional tours, if not mentioned in inclusions

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