India’s Golden Triangle Tour featuring Varanasi Taj Travels India Combining the spiritual depth of Varanasi with the historical grandeur of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, Taj Tours offers an enlightening Golden Triangle Tour that includes Varanasi. This seven-day excursion provides a thorough examination of India’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy.
Day 1: Morning arrival in Delhi
Hotel and Pick-Up Check-in: An India Taj Tours representative will kindly greet you upon your arrival in Delhi and arrange for a transfer to your hotel.
Rest: After your journey, give yourself some time to unwind and rejuvenate.
In the afternoon:
Sightseeing: Visit Qutub Minar, the world’s highest brick minaret and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to begin your exploration.
Historic Monuments: See the tomb of Humayun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancestor of the Taj Mahal. Pass Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Residence), and India Gate.
Evening:
Welcome Dinner: At a well-known local restaurant, have a classic Indian meal.
Second day: Delhi to Agra
Morning:
Traveling to Agra: Take a leisurely drive to Agra following breakfast. The trip takes three to four hours.
Check-in: After arriving, make sure you check into your hotel and get some rest.
In the afternoon:
Visit the Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage monument and the embodiment of love. Admire the exquisite inlay work and immaculate white marble.
Agra Fort: Discover this additional UNESCO site, the Agra Fort. Explore the rich Mughal heritage, courtyards, and palaces of the fort.
Evening:
Mehtab Bagh: Cross the Yamuna River to Mehtab Bagh for a breathtaking sunset vista of the Taj Mahal.
Dinner: At a nearby restaurant, have a typical Mughlai meal.
Day 3: Passing via Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur to Agra
Morning:
Breakfast and Hotel Check-Out: Begin your day with a substantial breakfast before leaving the hotel.
Fatehpur Sikri: Make a stop at this UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient Mughal capital on your way to Jaipur. Investigate its exquisitely preserved halls, palaces, and mosques.
In the afternoon:
Drive to Jaipur: Proceed to Jaipur, well known as the Pink City. Four to five hours are needed for the drive.
Check-in: After reaching your accommodation, settle in and unwind.
Evening:
Visit the City Palace, which is a magnificent example of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and has museums displaying royal relics.
Dinner: At a nearby eatery, have a typical Rajasthani meal.
Day 4: Morning Sightseeing in Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, which sits atop a hill, following breakfast. Take a jeep or elephant ride to the fort, then tour its exquisite courtyards, palaces, and mirror work.
Admire the Hawa Mahal, sometimes called the Palace of Winds, for its elaborate façade and tiny windows that were intended to let royal women watch daily life go by.
In the afternoon:
Discover Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and astronomical observatory renowned for its unusual instrumentation.
Local Market: Browse the colorful Jaipur markets to purchase jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, and mementos.
Evening:
supper and Leisure: Unwind at your hotel after enjoying supper at a nearby eatery.
Day 5: Varanasi to Jaipur
Morning:
Breakfast and Check-Out: After your morning meal, depart from your lodging.
Journey to Varanasi: Proceed to the airport in Jaipur to catch your flight to Varanasi.
In the afternoon:
When you arrive in Varanasi, check into your accommodation and have a quick shower.
Visit Sarnath: The first sermon delivered by Lord Buddha was delivered in Sarnath. Visit the Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Dhamek Stupa.
Evening:
Ganga Aarti: Take in the spiritual and aesthetically breathtaking Ganga Aarti event at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
At night:
supper: Have a classic supper at a nearby eatery.
Day 6: Morning Exploration of Varanasi
Boat Ride: Take a boat ride on the Ganges River early in the morning to see the sunrise and the customs that the natives observe on the ghats.
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples devoted to Lord Shiva. It is worth your time.
In the afternoon:
Explore the Bharat Mata Temple, which is renowned for its exquisite relief map of India.
Banaras Hindu University: Take a tour of the university’s campus and the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, which has an extensive collection of Indian artwork and relics.
Evening:
Explore Local Markets: Take a leisurely stroll around the vibrant local markets, where you can purchase handicrafts, souvenirs, and Banarasi silk sarees.
supper: Have a classic supper at a nearby eatery.
Day 7: Delhi to Varanasi Morning:
Breakfast and Check-Out: After your morning meal, depart from your lodging.
Journey to Delhi via air: Proceed to the airport in Varanasi to catch your aircraft to Delhi.
In the afternoon:
Arrival in Delhi: You will be taken to your hotel or the airport in Delhi to continue your adventure.
Why Opt for Taj Tours of India?
India Taj Tours is excellent at providing planned, educational travel experiences. Varanasi’s Golden Triangle Tour comprises the following:
Expert Guides: Well-informed guides who offer enlightening perspectives on the past and customs of every location.
Comfortable Travel: A pleasant trip is guaranteed by air-conditioned cars and cozy lodging.
A well-thought-out schedule that makes the most of your time and enables you to see the main attractions in each place is called a seamless itinerary.
Customer satisfaction is centered on providing outstanding service and tailored attention to ensure that your experience is unforgettable.
With India Taj Tours, take in the cultural, historical, and spiritual wonders of this amazing adventure while exploring the greatest of India’s Golden Triangle and the spiritual profundity of Varanasi.
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