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7 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi - Taj Mahal Sunrise/Sunset

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    New Delhi

    New Delhi
    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup service is available from airport / Railway station / Your hotel, or your preferred location in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram India, New Delhi, Delhi, India, 08:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily hygienic, healthy buffet breakfast at hotel restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Southgate or Similar), Hotel 4* (Udman Hotel Panchshila Park or Similar), Hotel 5* (Novotel City Centre / Jaypee Vasant Continental / The Suryaa / Eros Nehru Place or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi
    • Visit Jama Masjid (India's biggest mosque)
    • Photo stop at Red Fort
    • Visit Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
    • Visit Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit India Gate (war memorial)
    • Drive past President's House
    • Drive past Parliament House
    • Rickshaw ride in Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Monument entrance fees and camera fees (available at additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Rajghat
    Qutub Minar
    India Gate
    President's House
    Parliament House
  3. Day 2

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Paradise Inn or Similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip / Royal Sarovar Portico or Similar), Hotel 5* (Jaypee Palace / Courtyard Marriott / Grand Mercure / Double tree by Hilton or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Agra Fort
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh

    Optional Activities

    • Monument entrance fees at Agra Fort
    • Monument entrance fees at Mehtab Bagh
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Mehtab Bagh
  4. Day 3

    Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur

    Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Anuraag Villa /Jai Villa or Similar), Hotel 4* (Umaid Mahal/ Fern Residency / Zone by the Park or Similar), Hotel 5* (Indana Palace / Hilton / Lalit / Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre / Intercontinental or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri

    Optional Activities

    • Monument entrance fees at Taj Mahal
    • Monument entrance fees at Fatehpur Sikri
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Fatehpur Sikri
  5. Day 4

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Anuraag Villa /Jai Villa or Similar), Hotel 4* (Umaid Mahal/ Fern Residency / Zone by the Park or Similar), Hotel 5* (Indana Palace / Hilton / Lalit / Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre / Intercontinental or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Jaipur, the Pink City
    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit Jal Mahal (photo stop)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Monument entrance fees at Amber Fort
    • Monument entrance fees at Jal Mahal
    • Monument entrance fees at City Palace
    • Monument entrance fees at Jantar Mantar
    • Monument entrance fees at Hawa Mahal
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jal Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Hawa Mahal
  6. Day 5

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    Jaipur to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Silk City / Rio Benaras or similar), Hotel 4* (The Fern Residency Sarnath / Arcadia Varanasi or similar), Hotel 5* (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham or Radisson Hotel Varanasi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ganges and ghats
    • Evening aarti ceremony at Ganges
    • Boat ride in Varanasi
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  7. Day 6

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Silk City / Rio Benaras or similar), Hotel 4* (The Fern Residency Sarnath / Arcadia Varanasi or similar), Hotel 5* (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham or Radisson Hotel Varanasi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat ride on Ganges
    • Walking tour of Varanasi streets and ghats
    • Visit Vishwanath Gali
    • Visit Sarnath

    Optional Activities

    • Monument entrance fees at Sarnath temples and shrines
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Vishwanath Gali
  8. Day 7

    Varanasi to Delhi

    Varanasi to Delhi
    End point
    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi (VNS), Babatpur, Pindra, Uttar Pradesh, India (Drop-off service is available to the airport, railway station, your hotel, and your preferred location in, Varanasi, India, 09:00 - 13:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Guide
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  • Julie5.0•March 2025
    We had a fantastic tour of the golden triangle, driven expertly by Dev. He looked after us very well on the long...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Joyful Holidays
    Dear Julie Broad, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Golden Triangle tour was such a memorable experience, expertly guided by Dev and complemented by knowledgeable guides in each destination. It’s wonderful that you could adjust your itinerary to experience the vibrant Holi Festival—what a special addition to your journey! We’re sorry to hear that illness prevented you from completing the Varanasi leg of your trip, but we love your positive outlook. It’s the perfect reason to return for another adventure! Sonia’s ongoing support throughout your tour means so much to us, and we’re delighted that everything was well-organized and seamless. Your recommendation truly means the world to us, and we would be honored to help you plan your next visit when you’re ready. Wishing you safe travels, and thank you for choosing Joyful Holidays! Ms. Sonia Handa
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