8 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

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Enjoy a luxurious visit to some of India’s most incredible landmarks of Golden Triangle Tour(Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi) during this high-end 8day Tour as a Private Tour or Group Tour. Most interesting part of this tour is Train Journey's. I bring you a Classical India itinerary which perhaps the most attractive way of coming close to the cultural heritage of India. This journey with a combination of old and new world is a soul lifting experience. The tour commences with the grandeur of the capital city of Delhi, the royal life style of erstwhile kings of Jaipur, the most beautiful Taj Mahal which does not need an introduction to the travelers, the very old civilization of the city of Varanasi which located on the bank of holy River Ganges, this classical tour of North India leaves everlasting images in your mind. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites like Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar in Delhi, and Watch the sunrise at the world-famous Taj Mahal. You’ll also visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Jal Mahal, plus much more. To explore India’s Golden Triangle from Delhi. You don't need to handle all. Leave all the planning on us for this Tour.
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1

Delhi

Day 1-2
DAY 01: - Arrival Delhi & Sightseeing Upon arrival you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel where you will be assisted for check in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Qutab Minar 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. Later drive pass the Lutyens Building. It is an area in Delhi, specifically New Delhi, India, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens. Lutyens laid out the central administrative area of the city. At the heart of the city was the impressive Rashtrapati Bhawan, formerly known as Viceroy's House, located on the top of Raisina Hill and then India Gate which is a national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Agarsen Ki Bawri etc. Night in Delhi
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Jaipur

Day 2-4
DAY 02: - Train ride to Jaipur & Sightseeing After breakfast proceed to Railway station for catch the train for Jaipur (about 04.30 hours). On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon go for Lunch & after lunch will go to visit Panna Minna Kund & Amber fort. Amber Fort which is set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style of Hindu elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. The aesthetic ambiance of this formidable fort is seen within its walls on a four level layout plan in a well turned out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. The fort can either be reached by Jeep, on foot or, subject to availability, on elephant back. Photography at Jal Mahal (Palace in the middle of the Lake) Evening will go to visit factory for Textile, Carpets(Rugs) & Jewelry for which Jaipur is world famous. Tours of Textile, Carpets(Rugs) & Jewelry workshop. Meet & interact with Artisan would be the highlight. Night in Jaipur. DAY 03: - Jaipur Sightseeing Morning cycle tour of Jaipur. Will explore Vegetable, Fruit & Flower markets with Indian breakfast and Some hidden treasures of Old City. After freshen up proceed visit the City Palace. It was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. He planned and the outer walls, and later additions were made by successive ruler’s right up to the 20th century. The palace consists of many different courtyards and gardens which gives an amazing view and experience to the palace visit. The structure includes Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Pitam Niwas Chowk, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Maharani Palace and Sri Govind Dev Ji temple. Over this Diwan-I-Khas are officially recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest sterling silver vessels. Then drive pass the Hawa Mahal which is also known as the “Palace of winds”. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. Later visit the Observatory also known as Jantar Mantar which is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides. Later visit Hawa Mahal & Albert Hall Museum. After this will give some free time to go for Shopping. Night in Jaipur.
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Agra

Day 4-5
DAY 04: - Drive to Agra & Sightseeing After breakfast drive to Agra (about 06 hours’ drive). On the way visit Abhaneri village and Chand Bawri (Water Stepwell) On arrival check in to Hotel. After freshen up will go for sunset Taj Mahal view at Mehtab Bagh and After dinner will drop you at Hotel. Night in Agra.
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Delhi

Day 5-6
DAY 05: - Agra Sightseeing & Agra-Delhi-Varanasi Early morning visit The Taj Mahal which was known as “Crown of Palace” built by Shah Jahan as an eternal symbol of his love for his favourite and 3rd wife, whom he called Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. The structure took 20,000 labourers and 22 years to complete. The Taj changes colour depending on the time of day. (TAJ MAHAL CLOSED ON FRIDAY) Return back to hotel for Breakfast. After breakfast proceed to visit the Red Fort which is made by the Mughals. Though a fort had stood there since at least the 11th century. Agra Fort was originally a brick fort, held by the Hindu Sikarwar Rajput’s. But after this lot of Mughal rulers captured it but when Emperor Akbar arrived in Agra in 1558. He ordered to renovate the fort with red sandstone. Some 4000 builders daily worked on it and it was completed in 8 years i.e. starting in 1565 and finished in 1573. It is a mixture of Hindu & Mughal architecture. Proceed for a private road transfer to Delhi airport/Railway station (about 04 hours’ drive) to board your flight/Train for Varanasi. Night in Train or Varanasi(It is depend on which option Flight/Train you choose)
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Varanasi

Day 6-7
DAY 06: - Varanasi On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon, proceed for a visit of Sarnath, which bears testimony to its great past where Lord Buddha delivered his first teachings about the Dharma and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Visit the art collection at the Archeological museum (closed on Fridays). Evening proceed for the visit of Mother India Temple- a unique temple dedicated to Mother India carved with a single piece of marble. Later proceed to the parking area from where you will take a small Rickshaw ride to the ghats and in this you will be crossing through the crowded bazaars and galis (old part) of this ancient city small shops illuminated with lights and then to witness the Aarti Ceremony (Hindu ritual /prayer of river Ganges at Sunset) it will followed by a short boat ride on Ganges witnessing the Aarti ceremony amidst jingling of bells, floating of diyas (traditional lamps) and chanting of mantras give you a never forgettable life time experience. Night in Varanasi.
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Delhi

Day 7-8
DAY 07: - Varanasi sightseeing & Varanasi-Delhi Early morning proceed for boat ride at river Ganges. A dawn rowing boat ride along the Ganges is a quintessential Varanasi experience. This Varanasi tour enables you to witness the life of people that has been carried on for thousands of years. The early-morning light is particularly inspiring, and all the colour and clamour of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfolds before you. A boat ride from the dasaswamedh ghat along the Ghats gives you vantage views of these activities. After the boat cruise on the Ganges walk through the narrow lanes of city visiting various temples. Afternoon catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to Hotel. Night in Delhi.
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Delhi

Day 8-9
DAY 08: - Delhi After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi covering The Jama Masjid which is the last monument built by Shah Jahan in 1656. The Jama Masjid was designed to be a royal statement in many ways. It is located on a natural hill, south of Chandni Chowk, it was also called Masjid-I-Jahanuma (Mosque commanding a View of the world). After the visiting of Jama Masjid take a rickshaw ride through the snaking narrow lanes arranged accorded to trades, which is a fascinating experience. Some of these are Dariba, the silver and Jewellery market; Kinari Bazaar, specializing in trousseau wear and theatrical costumes. Later visit the Red fort which was constructed in 1638. The fort lies along the Yamuna River. It was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums. Later visit the Raj Ghat which is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. Later visit the Humayun’s Tomb which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture which was inspired by Persian Architecture. Later you will be assisted to board your flight for onwards sector as per your flight time.
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9 days trip
Delhi, Jaipur & 5 more
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