Golden Triangle Tour with Ganges and Temples

Duration : 09 Nights & 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Day 01 : Arrival in Delhi
Indian Golden Triangle Tours (IGTT) welcomes your arrival in New Delhi, the capital city of India. Upon your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will greet and transfer you to the hotel. Wash, change and relax. Have welcome dinner and luxury overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi – Varanasi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on Delhi sightseeing tour. Sightseeing in Delhi includes visits of Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, Rajghat, Qutub Minar, President House, Parliament House, Lodhi Gardens, Old Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, National Museum, Rail Museum, Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, etc. In time you will be transferred to New Delhi Railway Station to board overnight train for Varanasi. Dinner will be served onboard the train.

Day 03 : Reach Varanasi
Arrive this morning. IGTT representative will receive you and transfer you to the prearranged hotel. Wash, change and relax. Afterwards, take excursion trip to Sarnath – one of the most famous and popular Buddhist places in India. It is the place where Lord Buddha perched his first sermon. Visit Buddhist monuments, temples, deer park, Stupas and Sarnath Archaeological Museum. In time check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : Varanasi
In the early morning, travel to Daswamedh Ghats. One of the most sought after sacred Ganges Ghats in Varanasi. Take a boat ride on the holy river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living culture & tradition of one of the world’s oldest and most important religions. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on Varanasi city tour. Major attractions you may visit today include Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Tulsi Manas Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Benaras Hindu University, Ramnagar Fort, etc. In the evening you may visit one of sacred Ghats to witness Aarati ceremony. Have sumptuous dinner and luxury overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Varanasi – Khajuraho
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Varanasi Airport to board flight to Khajuraho. IGTT representative will receive you from Khajuraho Airport and transfer you to the prearranged hotel. Wash, change and relax. In the evening enjoy Sound & Light Show at the premise of Khajuraho Temple Complex – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have sumptuous dinner and luxury overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 : Khajuraho
Have your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed on guided tour of Khajuraho temple complex. Explore the Western and the Eastern Groups of Khajuraho temples. You will see intricate carving and stunning sculptures on the walls of the temple complex. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. You may see many sensual and erotic sculptures depicting scenes of love-making couples. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Orchha. At Orchha you will visit many magnificent temples, palaces and monuments. You will see many elegant palaces beautifully decorated with painted murals depicting the finest flowering of the Bundela School of Painting. Later board train to reach at Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, Indian Golden Triangle Tours representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Wash, change and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Agra – Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on half day sightseeing tour of Agra with visits of Taj Mahal (the Symbol of Love), Agra Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb (the Baby Taj or Little Taj Mahal). The Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is one of Seven Wonders of the World. The matchless beauty of this white marble monument never fails to lure visitors coming from different parts of the world.

In the afternoon, drive to Jaipur visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Mahal, Salem Chisti Mosque, etc are major attractions you may visit at Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to Jaipur – the largest and capital city of Rajasthan. On arrival in the fabulous pink city of Jaipur, IGTT representative will transfer you to the hotel. Wash, change and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Jaipur
Take yummy breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed on city tour of Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Major attractions you may visit today in Jaipur include Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Albert Hall Museum. In the evening explore colorful bustling local bazaar and enjoy shopping. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Jaipur – Delhi – Departure
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival Indian Golden Triangle Tours will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Wash, change and relax. Finish your last minute shopping. After a farewell dinner, you will be transferred to New Delhi International Airport to board flight back to your home / onward destination. Tour ends.