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Golden Triangle Tour with Ayodhya and Varanasi

10 days
Start and end in New Delhi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New Delhi

    You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to wander around the city at your own pace. Take some time walking the busy streets or strolling down the tree-lined avenues to start getting a feel for India.

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Delhi's bustling streets
    • Walk along tree-lined boulevards
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi

    After breakfast, you're spending the full day exploring Delhi's historical sites. Begin at Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then head to Jama Masjid. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market gives you the chaotic energy of the city, and you'll drive past the President House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun's Tomb and finish at Qutab Minar before heading back.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rajghat - Mahatma Gandhi's memorial
    • Visit Jama Masjid - largest mosque in India
    • Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk - Old Delhi market
    • Drive past President House
    • Drive past India Gate
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutab Minar - tallest brick minaret in the world
    Landmarks
    Rajghat
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    President House
    India Gate
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutab Minar
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi to Agra

    After eating breakfast, you'll depart for Agra and check into your hotel. Take some time resting, then visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. By evening, you can walk through the Agra market to look for handicrafts and local souvenirs before dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
    • Visit Agra Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for handicrafts in Agra market
    Landmarks
    Itmad-ud-Daulah
    Agra Fort
  4. Day 4

    Agra to Jaipur

    This starts very early, before sunrise, for a guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast, then head toward Jaipur. Along the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the late 16th century, before arriving in Jaipur for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Taj Mahal
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri - UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
    Fatehpur Sikri
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  5. Day 5

    Jaipur

    After breakfast, you'll have a packed day exploring Jaipur's main sites. Visit Amber Fort perched on the mountain with views over Maota Lake, then see the Water Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. It's a full day of Rajasthan's best architecture and heritage.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort and Palace - UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    • Visit Albert Hall Museum
    • Visit Birla Mandir
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort and Palace
    Maota Lake
    Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    Albert Hall Museum
    Birla Mandir
  6. Day 6

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    After breakfast, you'll transfer to Jaipur airport and fly to Varanasi. The airport representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Spend some time resting, then in the evening walk through Varanasi's ghats, temples, and local market. Later that evening, you'll attend Aarti, the spiritual ceremony on the Ganges banks.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace or similar - Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Varanasi ghats
    • Visit sacred temples in Varanasi
    • Visit Varanasi local market
    • Attend Aarti on River Ganges bank at Dashashwamedh Ghat
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
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  7. Day 7

    Varanasi

    You're up early for a boat ride on River Ganges, then you'll visit Akhara to see traditional martial arts being practiced. Walk through the sacred ghats during the morning city tour and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir. After lunch, travel to Sarnath to explore Buddhist sites including Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum. End with Aarti on the Ganges.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace or similar - Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on River Ganges
    • Visit Akhara - traditional martial arts site
    • Walk through sacred ghats of Varanasi
    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
    • Visit Sarnath
    • Visit Dhamekha Stupa
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    • Attend Aarti on River Ganges bank
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Akhara
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Bharat Mata Mandir
    Sarnath
    Dhamekha Stupa
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Sarnath Archaeological Museum
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  8. Day 8

    Varanasi to Ayodhya

    After breakfast, you'll travel to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama. Once at your hotel, head to the sacred Sarayu River where pilgrims bathe, then visit Shri Ram Janam Bhumi, believed to be where Lord Rama was born. You'll also explore Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, and Ram Katha Sangrahalay. The rest of the day is free to relax.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taraji Resort Hotel or Similar - Ayodhya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarayu River
    • Visit Shri Ram Janam Bhumi
    • Visit Hanuman Garhi Mandir
    • Visit Kanak Bhawan
    • Visit Dashrath Mahal
    • Visit Ram Katha Sangrahalay
    Landmarks
    Sarayu River
    Shri Ram Janam Bhumi
    Hanuman Garhi Mandir
    Kanak Bhawan
    Dashrath Mahal
    Ram Katha Sangrahalay
  9. Day 9

    Ayodhya to New Delhi

    After breakfast, transfer to Lucknow airport for your flight back to New Delhi. When you arrive, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for your final night on the tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)
  10. Day 10

    New Delhi

    In the morning according to your flight time, you'll transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home or on to your next destination.

    End point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop off at IGI Airport in New Delhi)
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