Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Begin your 6-day Golden Triangle and Temples Tour of three majestic cities namely Delhi, Agra and Jaipur along with the famous temple towns in India by arriving at the international/ domestic airport in Delhi. On arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Enjoy a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Proceed on a sightseeing tour of the New and Old Delhi after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. Visit Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb and the Bahai Temple. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Enjoy the various recreational facilities available at the hotel or check out the nearby markets such as Connaught Place and South Extension for souvenirs and curios. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Proceed on a 6-hour drive to Jaipur after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel and proceed for a tour of Jaipur city. Visit the City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Planetarium and Birla Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
Proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of the Pink City. Visit the magnificent Amber Fort that was once the powerbase of the rulers of Jaipur. After a long walk along the ramparts or an exhilarating elephant ride, you arrive within the fort city that has palaces, temples, courts, pavilions, terraces, traditional ventilation system done in Rajasthani architectural style and enamored with jewels from world over. After a detailed tour of Amber Fort, also visit Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. The rest of the day is free for shopping. Jaipur is renowned world over for its jewelry, stones, wax work and textiles. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur - Agra
Proceed on a 4½-hour drive to Agra after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. En route, visit the legendary ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri. See the colossal Bulund Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Shaikh Salim Chisti's tomb on an hour long heritage walk.
On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel, refresh and move for an enthralling city sightseeing tour. First in line is the Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra followed by Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb (famously known as Baby Taj). Visit the local markets in the evening to enjoy the sights and sounds of Agra. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.
Day 6: Agra - Khajuraho
Transfer to the airport, after an early morning breakfast, for a flight to Khajuraho. On arrival in the temple town, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a walking tour of the temple complexes enamored with sculptures that depict the verstality and vitality of spiritual and physical aspects of love. Attend the evening light and souns show and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 7: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Transfer to the airport, after an early morning breakfast, for a flight to Varanasi. On arrival in this pious town, the oldest is the world, set along the river Ganges, check in at the hotel and proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit the many temples, mosques and religious institutions set along the holy river. Attend the evening aarti along the banks and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi
After an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges wherein you visit the many staired ghats, bathed in the holy waters and witness the century old rituals unfold in front of your very eyes, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day, proceed on a brief excursion to the ancient Buddhist center of learning at Sarnath. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 9: Varanasi - Delhi
On the last day of your Golden Triangle and Temples Tour, return to Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to the international / domestic airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.
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