Golden Triangle with Varanasi

10 Nights / 11 Days Price on request

The Experience

Embark on this 11-day adventure and discover the finest cultural sites and monuments in India’s Golden Triangle and especially the country’s capital, Delhi. Follow an English-speaking guide through the sights of the majestic Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds. In Agra, Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, awaits to steal visitors’ breath. Marvel at the exquisite palaces and dazzling market-ware of the visited cities, as well as museums, monuments and other places of interest.

  • Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, India

  • Reflection of the North and South block buildings of Delhi Secretariat as seen in a puddle of water after Monsoonal rain at Raj path, New Delhi. India.

  • Tourist in Tajmahal, Agra, India

  • Elephants walking along the road at Amber Fort. India. Rajasthan

  • Water Palace (Jal Mahal) in Man Sagar Lake. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

  • Camels and their herders in the backdrop of early morning in Rajasthan, India

  • Sunset at Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, Jaipur, India

  • Varanasi ganges river ghat with ancient architectural buildings and temples as viewed from a boat

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Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Be met and transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Delhi

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, the Jama mosque, Raj Ghat, as well as Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi full of colourful bazaars. Proceed to New Delhi to see the Qutab Minar While driving back to the hotel, enjoy sights of the India Gate, Presidential Palace and Parliament House

 

Day 03

Delhi to Jaipur

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and board the transfer to Jaipur. Check-in at the hotel and a free afternoon to relax or visit local market

Day 04

Jaipur

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the picturesque capital of Rajasthan; in the morning visit the Amber Fort, one of the most famous fort constructions in India. En-route, there’s a quick photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds. In the afternoon discover Maharaja’s City Palace, a former royal residence part of which has been converted into a museum; visitors can browse a collection of weaponry, fabric and costumes from all over India.

Day 05

Jaipur to Abhaneri and Agra

Breakfast and a check-out from the hotel; drive to Agra. En-route, a visit to Chand Abori in Abhaneri. Check-in and the evening free for leisure.

Day 06

Agra to Varanasi

At sunrise, enjoy a visit to the wondrous Taj Mahal, built by the emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his beloved wife. Continue by visiting the Agra Fort. Breakfast at the hotel

Visit of Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar and I’timād-ud-Daulah, one of the most beautiful of Mughal tombs. Afternoon free and transfer to a railway station to board the train to Varanasi. Overnight stay in the train.

 

Day 07

Varanasi

Arrival at the Varanasi railway station and transfer to the hotel, check-in.Witness the Aarti ceremony on river Ganges in the evening.

Day 08

Varanasi to Delhi

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, Archeological Museum with an extremely rich collection of Buddhist sculptures and Vishwanath temple. Drive by Bharat Mata Mandirand Benaras Hindu University, a premier Central University and a world-class educational institution

Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi. Overnight stay in the train

 

Day 09

Delhi

Arrival and transfer to the hotel, check-in and free day.

Day 10

Delhi

Breakfast and free day.

Day 11

Delhi

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board a return flight.

Planning
your journey

We can design a unique journey to suit you, as our tours are absolutely tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on +91 98111 81987 or simply send your ideas to sandeep@pettittsindia.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.

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