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"Hello Mr. Ravi - we are back in Toronto!!
I would like to thank you very much for our most memorable trip to India. Your professionalism is most appreciated by us all. All the Drivers, Guides,..."
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Golden Triangle with Ganges
New Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Varanasi
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Traverse across North India’s culturally, geographically and religiously most celebrated regions on this Golden Triangle Tour with Ganges. This tour offers visit to the three golden cities of India Delhi-Jaipur-Agra. In addition to the visit to India's most significant UNESCO World heritage sites including Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri and the timeless Taj Mahal, it also takes you for the holy dip in the River Ganges. If the regal heritage of Jaipur enchants, the history of Delhi fascinates and similarly Agra mesmerises with its awe inspiring architectural splendour and finally after an eventful journey one can relax at the divine banks of holy River Ganges at Varanasi at this Golden Triangle with Ganges tour.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Following your arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Explore Delhi and visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Birla Mandir, Humayun's tomb, Qutab Minar, India Gate and drive past President's House.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur
Begin the road journey to Jaipur, offering a range of historic sites and vistas that overlook the city.
Day 4: Jaipur
Ride an elephant at Amber Fort and later visit the Museums, Palaces and halls of City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Day 5: Jaipur – Agra
Continue the journey and reach Agra to see the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 6: Agra – Varanasi
Today visit Taj Mahal and go shopping for handicrafts available. Later take the overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 7: Varanasi
On arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Sarnath’s Buddhist relics & antiques at the Archaeological Museum. Return to Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi
Visit Ghats on the Ganges and set on a boat ride to see multitudes of devotees offering morning prayers. Later we explore the city.
Day 9: Varanasi – Delhi
Today fly back to Delhi and transfer to international airport for an onward flight.
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Tour Highlights
- Visit to the India's most significant UNESCO World heritage sites including Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and the timeless Taj Mahal.
- All intercity travel by India's most efficient and best trains. Travel with local by trains to get the real feel of the country.
- Awe inspiring forts, bustling cities, and stunning palaces.
- Vibrant cities of Rajasthan with breathtaking architecture.
- Rural India by road & stroll the streets of pink Jaipur.
- Sunrise and sunset at elegant Taj Mahal (New Seven Wonder Of the World).
- Elephant Ride to romantic Amber Fort Palace.
- Stay in Converted Palaces.
- Cultural evening with Dinner at Chokhi Dhani.
- Excursion to Sarnath, enjoy boat rides on placid Ganges & explore the ghats.
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| | | Day 1: Delhi |  | Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative awaiting just outside the arrival hall, past the customs area & currency shops. Later at the hotel our representative will brief you about tour starting day after.
Delhi, the national capital of India is an historic city and commercial centre of Northern India. Numerous dynasties ruled and flourished each bequeathing the city with different colours, shades and folds of civilisation as heritage. With a multi-ethnic society, Delhi welcomes all to witness a miniature of the vast Indian subcontinent.
| | | | Day 2: Delhi | | A full day sightseeing tour of Delhi is planned for the day. Today Delhi will unleash its historic and cultural heritage as you are introduced to various awe inspiring monuments. Start exploring from the undulated lanes of Old Delhi. The attractions here worth visiting first include the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. In the same vicinity go sightseeing at the ancient bazaar of Chandini Chowk and pick some pretty trinkets such as silver jewellery and other curios. The day tour will also include visits to one of the largest brick minarets of the world- Qutab Minar, the stunning Humayun's Tomb built in 1562 CE, and beauteous Laxmi Narayan Temple.
Visit the eclectic mix of modern and cosmopolitan worlds of India and take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Once called Lutyens’ Delhi, the area of New Delhi was designed by British architect, Sir Edward Lutyens. These glorious imitations of Victorian style architecture have always been an eye-candy for the connoisseurs of art and architecture. Enjoy a drive past monuments of national significance such as President’s House, Parliament House and later enjoy a beautiful view of India Gate.
| | | | Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur | | Morning drive to Jaipur. Today we begin our journey, travelling by road to Jaipur, offering a range of historic sites and vistas that overlook the city and the surrounding landscapes. Stunning hilltop forts and grand palaces reminiscent of its rich regal past, vibrant sari clad maidens flickering in groups and men with giant headgear flaunting their moustache; the scenery at Jaipur is very captivating. On arrival at Jaipur check in at a heritage hotel or a palace hotel for overnight stay.
| | | | Day 4: Jaipur | | Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for a half-day sightseeing tour to the hilltop fortress of Amber. A small trek up the hill will be covered while riding an elephant in a royal manner. The fort was built in 1592 under the reign of Raja Man Singh and was later modified by successive rulers for next 150 years. Today the structure stands with its beautifully carved ceilings, intricate patterns and stunning designs.
In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Stunning City Palace will be the next destination on this city tour. City Palace is a complex of various palaces in Jaipur which is an erstwhile seat of Maharaja of the region. Drive-by the stunning Hawa Mahal- a palace with hundreds of ornamental windows, built for royal ladies to be able to watch the daily processions of city.
| | | | Day 5: Jaipur – Agra | | Today we continue our journey to the Mughal splendour of Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and the Red fort. On the way to Agra we visit Fatehpur Sikri. The monuments and edifices of Fatehpur Sikri are applauded by UNESCO for they showcase a beauteous synthesis of various regional schools of architecture and influences of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architectural styles can be seen here. Explore the beautiful edifices inside which includes Jama Masjid, the Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's Palace, tomb of Saint Salim Chisti inside.
On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. This day is spent exploring the best of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra. In afternoon, visit the ultimate emblem of love and an edifice that has most rightly been called a World Wonder- Taj Mahal. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal is a UNESCO acclaimed site and is called “the jewel of Muslim art in India” for its beauteous design and configuration. Later, visit the imposing structure of Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of public and private audience. Also visit, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah a replica of Taj Mahal often regarded as a draft of the famous mausoleum was built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
| | | | Day 6: Agra – Varanasi | | | Today in the morning we visit Taj Mahal. Later, go around the streets of Agra shopping for handicrafts available. Later from Agra we take the overnight train to Varanasi. The holy city of Varanasi situated on the banks of sacred River Ganges is one of the oldest cities of the world. The city is the Oldest Living City of the World & traces of its existence are found around 10000 BC. A religiously thriving region of North India, Varanasi is a pilgrimage where people come on a quest to eternal bliss and with one dip in the holy river they are believed to be washed off all the sins. | | | | Day 7: Varanasi | | Before breakfast, take an early morning boat ride at the holy river Ganges. Witness Aarti, the grand morning worshipping of River Ganges while moving on a boat from where the sight is simply soul-stirring. Later set on a drive to the holy city of Sarnath. Situated 12kms from Varanasi, Sarnath is famous for its Stupas, excavated ruins of monasteries, the Museum for the Ashoka Pillar with the four sided lion head, which is India's National Emblem. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum. Later return to Varanasi in the evening, from where you will check-out to start another journey to Delhi.
| | | | Day 8: Varanasi | | Today we start our day with visit of Ghats on the Ganges. Rise before dawn for an early morning boat ride presenting an incredible scene as the multitudes of devotees come to the river to pay homage to sun god. Later we explore the city by foot to get the feel of this Oldest living city of the world.
| | | | Day 9: Varanasi – Delhi | | | Today fly back to Delhi and transfer to international airport for an onward flight. |
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Note:- Above rates are not valid during long weekends, festive dates & between 15 Dec to 10 Jan. Rates are per person basis.  |
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