Golden Triangle and Sacred Varanasi 8 Days India Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Delhi – Half-Day City Tour
4 stops
1
Qutub Minar
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet you at the exit and assist with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, begin your first exploration of the capital city. Visit the Qutub Minar, a towering UNESCO World Heritage monument from the 12th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Drive past India Gate, a national war memorial, and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Continue to Humayun’s Tomb, a Mughal masterpiece that inspired the Taj Mahal.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
End your day with a visit to the Lotus Temple, a peaceful place of worship known for its lotus-shaped design. Overnight stay in Delhi. Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
3 stops
5
After breakfast, discover the charm of Old Delhi. Take a traditional rickshaw ride through the busy lanes of Chandni Chowk, filled with shops, street food, and old-world atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Visit the impressive Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, and get a view of the grand Red Fort from outside. Continue to Raj Ghat, the simple yet moving memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
7
Later, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, an important Sikh temple famous for its golden dome and large community kitchen that serves free meals to all visitors. Overnight stay in Delhi
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Delhi – Jaipur (280 km / ~5.5 hrs)
2 stops
8
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, also called the “Pink City” for its rose-colored palaces and buildings. On arrival, visit the historic Galta Ji Temple, known for its natural springs and beautiful setting among hills.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Later, see the white-marble Birla Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, which looks especially beautiful when lit in the evening. After sightseeing, check in at your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Jaipur Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Jaipur Sightseeing
3 stops
10
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
After breakfast, begin your tour with a photo stop at the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), known for its intricate windows designed for royal ladies to watch street life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Visit the magnificent City Palace, a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture that still serves as the residence of Jaipur’s royal family.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Next, explore the Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO-listed observatory with giant instruments once used to study the stars and planets. In the evening, stroll through Jaipur’s lively local markets, where you can shop for colorful textiles, jewelry, handicrafts, and gemstones. Overnight stay in Jaipur
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (250 km / ~4–5 hrs)
3 stops
13
Chand Baori, Abhaneri
After breakfast, travel towards Agra with interesting stops on the way. Visit Abhaneri, a small village famous for the Chand Baori Stepwell, one of the largest and most beautiful stepwells in India.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
14
Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of the Mughal Empire, built in red sandstone. Here, you will see palaces, courtyards, and the grand Jama Masjid before driving to Agra.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
15
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a guided street food walk at Chaat Wali Gali, where you can taste Agra’s famous snacks and sweets. Overnight stay in Agra Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Agra Sightseeing
3 stops
16
Rise early to witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the white marble glows in golden light an unforgettable sight and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Later, visit the mighty Agra Fort, once the main residence of Mughal emperors,
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
18
Itmad-ud-Daula
And then explore the elegant Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, often called the “Baby Taj” for its delicate marble work. The afternoon is free for leisure or to explore Agra’s handicraft shops, known for marble inlay work and fine embroidery. Overnight stay in Agra
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Agra – Varanasi by Vande Bharat Express
2 stops
19
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Early morning, transfer to Agra Cantt Railway Station to board the high-speed Vande Bharat Express train to Varanasi (approx. 7 to 8 hours). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Later, visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most important shrines of Lord Shiva.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Ganga Aarti
Later, visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most important shrines of Lord Shiva. In the evening, experience the unforgettable Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform rituals with lamps, chants, and music on the banks of the holy river. Overnight stay in Varanasi Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 8
Varanasi Sightseeing & Departure
3 stops
21
Ganga Aarti
Begin your day with a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise, where you will see pilgrims offering prayers and taking holy dips along the ghats.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
22
Afterward, take a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the old city, filled with temples and traditional shops. Visit Banaras Hindu University, one of the largest universities in Asia, and the Bharat Mata Temple, which features a unique marble map of India.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Explore the ruins, the Dhamek Stupa, and the archaeological museum. Later, you will be transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey
1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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