The spell-bounding beauty, the mesmerizing wind reminisces of those sweet times spent in the lap of lover. For centuries, the Golden Triangle Tour of India attracts travelers from all over the world. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
1. Traditional meet and greet service by garland
2. Historical monuments in Delhi
3. Tonga ride in Agra
4. A visit to the heritage monuments of TajMahal, Agra Fort
5. Visit FatehpurSikri, the deserted capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar
6. Enjoy the ascent on caparisoned elephant
7. Ethnic restaurant for theme dinner. Enjoy folk dance and music programme in Jaipur
8. Experience the Aarti ceremony on the banks of Ganges
9. Sunrise boat ride on Ganges
Day
Activity
Place
1.
You are met at the airport and drove straight to the chosen hotel, where we have done a pre check for you.
Delhi
2.
After breakfast, we will drive to highlighted places. Night will be spent at the chosen hotel.
Delhi
3.
After a leisurely breakfast, start journey for Jaipur. On arrival, check in at the selected hotel. Night will be spent therein.
Jaipur
4.
After breakfast, personal guide will take you for full sightseeing in Jaipur. In the evening, begin journey for Jaipur. Night will be spent at the selected hotel.
Jaipur
5.
After a leisurely breakfast, start journey for Agra. On arrival, check in at the selected hotel. Later in the afternoon, move out for sight-seeing. Night will be spent in the pre-booked hotel.
Agra
6.
In the morning, we will assist you in checking out of hotel and drive to Airport for flight to Varanasi. Later in the afternoon excursions to Sarnath . Night will be spent in the selected hotel.
Varanasi
7.
After leisurely breakfast, move out for full sight-seeing in Varanasi. Night will be spent in the pre-booked hotel where we have done pre-arrangements for you.
Varanasi
8.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Delhi & transfer to Delhi International Airport for onward destination.
Delhi
The spell-bounding beauty, the mesmerizing wind reminisces of those sweet times spent in the lap of lover. If you want to be engrossed in real beauty of India, you need to go on India trip where you can view the scenic beauty of gardens, fields, motivating and wealthy civilization, superb monuments, picturesque landscapes and many eye catching sights.
DELHI ARRIVAL
DAY 01
You will be provided a traditional welcome by Heritage India representative at the International airport in Delhi and transferred to the hotel where we have done pre-arrangements for you. Relax and unwind at the hotel on your first day in Delhi.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
DELHI SIGHT-SEEING
DAY 02
After breakfast, you will be introduced with our selected guide for your sightseeing tour in Delhi. We understand that any tour is incomplete without giving the traveler the chance to explore the city himself, so you are at discretion to tell your personal guide about your priorities.
Enjoy full day splendid guided sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi by Morning visit to Akshardaham Temple. The Akshardham Temple is one of the most recently built temples in Delhi.
You will move out for the sight-seeing of Delhi. Move to visit OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, enjoy rickshaw ride in ally of Chandni Chowk.
Evening visit to NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Birla Temple, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Till the time of the Light and Sound Show programme walk past the roads of the market. At the scheduled time come to the Red Fort again and enjoy the Light and sound show which dramatically enacts the history of Delhi. After finishing sightseeing tour of Delhi return to the hotel for night stay.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
DELHI TO JAIPUR
DAY 03
Next morning after breakfast, Heritage India representative will transfer your luggage into the car which will take you to your next destination Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant &colourful capital of Rajasthan with its rich &colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour& bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, the representative will assist your checking in at your pre booked hotel. You take rest at the hotel.
Evening is free to move around local streets & see the traditional life.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
JAIPUR JAUNT
DAY 04
After leisurely breakfast, our representative will take you out for full day sightseeing of Jaipur. Your Golden Triangle with Varanasi tour itinerary will be rewarded today. Early morning you will explore Amber Fort which is located 12 kms outside Jaipur. The original Palace was built by Raja Mansingh and later additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kachhawa rulers. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. The romance and spirit of the city can be felt when you walk past the roads of the pink city. You have less time today. So, visit the City palace and its museum, HawaMahal, the astronomical observatory JantarMantar built by the Sawai Man Singh II.
The monuments are built from pink sandstone, so Jaipur is called the pink city. From telephone booths to royal forts, you will see everywhere pink beauty. After the sightseeing explore the colorful bazaars of Jaipur. The textiles, leatherwear, paintings, pottery, carpets all lure your mind. Return back to the hotel. Have a shower. Then you will be taken to an ethnic restaurant for theme dinner.Enjoy folk dance and music programme.
Night will be spent at the chosen hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST & DINNER
JAIPUR TO AGRA
DAY 05
Next morning after breakfast, Heritage India representative will transfer your luggage into the car which will take you to your next destination Agra, the home of majestic Taj.
En-route you visit FatehpurSikri, the deserted capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is a world heritage site. The architecture is worth viewing. Here you will visit the BulundDarwaza (The Gate of Victory), which is said to be the tallest gateway in the world. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of the famous Sufi saint - ShekhSalimChishti.
On arrival at Agra check into the hotel and relax for some time.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
AGRA TO VARANASI
DAY 06
Your itinerary will be rewarded today. Early morning visit to TajMahal. An extravagant marble monument of love, built by Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his queen MumtazMahal. “One of the Seven Wonders of the World” The undefined beauty of this monument is one of the most attractive buildings not only in India but enlist itself in the same category in Whole World.
Later come back to the hotel & after breakfast check out from hotel &go for a splendid tour of Agra city visiting Agra fort – The fort is a master piece of design and construction built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., Itmad-Ud-Daulah – this fort was constructed by Noor Jahan in memory of his father Ghiyas-Ud-Din Beg in 16 Century.
Later in the evening you will be transferred to Agra Railway Station to board train for Varanasi, picturesquely situated on the banks of holy river Ganga. The city is the Oldest Living City of the World & traces of its existence are found around 10000 BC. Other than being a very holy city for Hindus, it also holds a very significant association with Buddha's life & Buddhism.
Night will be spent in train.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
VARANASI
DAY 07
Your Varanasi Golden Triangle Tour starts when you land at the Railway Station. Heritage India representative welcoming you heartily drives you to the hotel booked for your stay in Varanasi.
Excursion to Sarnath – Later in the afternoon excursions to Sarnath , the very place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Must-see places in Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, Buddhist temples, the archaeological museum and many more.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath- the very place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Must-see places in Sarnath are the Dhamekhastupa, Buddhist temples, the archaeological museum and many more. Later proceed for visiting the epic temples in Varanasi, KashiVishwanath Temple, TulsiManas Temple, SankatMochanMandir, Bharat Mata temple and Durga Temple.
Also attend the Aarti on Ganges.
Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
VARANASI VISIT AND VARANASI TO DELHI
DAY 08
A sunrise boat ride on the Ganges presents an incredible tableau, as multitudes of devotees pay homage to the Sun God. Feel the smell of incense and breathe the spiritual atmosphere of the city while the Sun stands high in the sky. Cruise past the bathing ghats and crematoriums, followed by a walking tour of the old city.
Return to hotel for lunch.
Post lunch, our representative will assist you in checking out of the hotel. Once you have settled in the car you drive straight to Varanasi Airport to connect flight for Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be met & transfer to Delhi International Airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
Our tour concludes!!
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
What’s included?
The services of Rajasthan Tour Packages include:
1. Sight-seeing at the mentioned sites.
2. Accommodation including breakfast & taxes,
3. All airport and hotel transfers
4. Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip
5. Expert English/Spanish/Vernacular-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
6. 24 hour point of contact.
7. Elephant ride at Amber Fort
8. Theme dinner in Jaipur at ethnic restaurant
9. Fuel charges and drivers’ allowances.
10. Tonga ride at Agra
11. One bottle of mineral water daily.
12. 1st class A/C tickets train fare from Agra to Varanasi
13. Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.
Transport
• On foot
• Train
• Boat ride in Varanasi
• Elephant ride in Jaipur
• Tonga ride in Agra
• Rickshaw ride in Agra
• Private air car
Accommodation
• 2 nights in Delhi
• 2 nights Jaipur
• 1 night Agra
• 1 night in train
• 1 night Varanasi
Meals
• 08 breakfasts and 01 dinner
What is Not Included?
1) Monument fees, (Supplement is given separately)
2) International flights, or train fares
3) Visas, insurance,
4) Other meals including all lunches and dinners, other than specified
5) Excess baggage charges, tips, items of a personal nature and camera fees (some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally)
6) Dinner at Chokhi Dhani at USD 10 Per Person
7) Government service tax: 2.58% on invoice
Price information :
Value for money
We believe that value for money is important; we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras or the quality may not be as good. At Rajasthan Tour packages, comfort, safety and leisure are pillars for providing the value.