India Golden Triangle with with Varanasi
$1925
per personThe journey visits four major cities that highlight northern India. The capital city of Delhi serves up magnificent monuments, a rich colonial past and bustling markets that hum with activity. The city of Agra has the most magnificent shrine for a lost love, the Taj Mahal, which is a world renowned architectural masterpiece. It is also dubbed one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Discover why Jaipur is called the Pink City and visit its amazing forts which are rich with history. You will also enjoy observing daily desert life in this former Mughal capital. Continue to Varanasi for its profound spiritual ambiance, sacred temples, and the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony.
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8 Days, 9 Nights: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi
ⓘ Daily Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner, guided excursions, private airport transfer
ⓘ Small Group Tour Guarantee Departure with Minimum 2 Travelers, Maximum 8 Travelers
Trip Highlights
Old and New Delhi tour with Sikh temple lunch, Neemrana tour, Jaipur City with Amber Fort, Rajasthani Dinner at Chokhi Dhani, Agra tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, Varanasi with Ganges river boat ride, Evening Aarti Ceremony
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Taj Mahal, an iconic symbol of love and architecture
Jama Masjid Mosque
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
The majestic Amber Fort with large ramparts and palace
Boat Ride at Ganges river is a quintessential Varanasi experience
Evening Aarti Ceremony is a mesmerizing spectacle and a spiritual experience
7 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN DELHI
DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI (DEL)
Upon arriving at Delhi airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🍴Meals: None
DAY 2: DELHI | OLD AND NEW CAPITAL CITY
Delhi is the capital of modern India. It has also been the capital of at least seven previous civilizations as well as the British Raj, and each have left behind a trail of monuments.
With your local guide, explore the beautiful chaos of both Old and New Delhi (8 hours @9am), including Jama Masjid – India’s oldest and largest mosque. Experience a busy and bustling local bazaar on a cycle rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. Next is Qutab Minar – the world’s tallest brick tower, Humayun’s Tomb of the Mughal Emperor, India Gate, Parliament Street and Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Residence). Visit the most prominent Sikh temple, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara and lunch at the temple.
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN JAIPUR
DAY 3: DELHI – JAIPUR | NEEMRANA
After breakfast we drive to Jaipur (@9am). En route we visit Neemrana (3 hours @11am) which is an ancient historic town in Rajasthan.
Continue with your transfer to Jaipur (3 hours @3pm).
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: JAIPUR | THE PINK CITY OF JAIPUR
Jaipur City tour (8 hours @9am). Visit the stunning 16th century Amber Fort perched on a hillside overlooking the dusty plains, regal palaces, sleepy villages, and stone carved temples below. Reaching its summit on a jeep (or request an elephant ride during reservation) we enjoy a tour of the fort’s well-preserved interior grounds including Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) with its interior embellished of reflective glass tiles.
Visit the City Palace in Jaipur, an imposing blend of traditional Rajput and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar is an ancient open-air astronomical observatory and a UNESCO world heritage site. Photo op at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) where its high screen walls allowed women of the royal household to observe street life without being seen. (8 hours @9am).
Enjoy an authentic Rajasthan dinner with live entertainment at Chokhi Dhani, a Rajasthani cultural village.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Jaigarh Fort.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Nahargarh Fort
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
🛏️ 1 NIGHT IN AGRA
DAY 3: JAIPUR – AGRA | TAJ MAHAL AND AGRA FORT
After breakfast we drive to Agra, the historic capital of the Mughal Empire (5 hours @8am).
Afternoon excursion (4 hours @2pm). Visit the legendary Taj Mahal with your guide. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz who tragically died in childbirth in 1631. Visit Agra Fort (Red Fort), a 16th-century Mughal fortress which also contains the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It offers splendid views across the river towards the Taj Mahal.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN VARANASI
DAY 6 AGRA – DELHI – VARANASI
Hotel check-out and transfer to Delhi airport by car for your flight to Varanasi (8am) (transit in Delhi airport). Upon arriving at Varanasi airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Note: This airfare is not included in the tour.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: VARANASI CITY TOUR
A full day guided tour of Varanasi (8 hours @7am, admission included)
Boat Ride at Ganges river and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath Temple, Alamgir Mosque, Evening Aarti Ceremony.
Boat Ride at Ganges river: is a quintessential Varanasi experience. The boat ride offers stunning views of the river landing stairs and temples along the river.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a sacred shrine.
Sarnath: where the Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, about 6 miles from Varanasi.
Alamgir Mosque was built on the site of a demolished Hindu temple. The mosque’s architecture is a blend of Islamic and Hindu styles, and it offers a panoramic view of the Ganges.
Evening Aarti Ceremony: this is a is a daily ritual performed at the Dashashwamedh shrine in the evening. The ceremony involves chanting, music, and the lighting of lamps to honor the Ganges river. A mesmerizing spectacle and a spiritual experience that reflects the deep cultural and religious significance of the Ganges river
🍴Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: VARANASI – DELHI & DEPART DELHI
After breakfast, hotel check-out. Leave Varanasi and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi and then onwards to fly home.
🍴Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Daily Departures
- ‣ Small Group
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 8 Travelers
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| Mar 1 – Mar 15 | $3825 + Airfare | $4350 + Airfare | $9635 + Airfare |
| Mar 16 – Apr 15 | $3645 + Airfare | $4200 + Airfare | $9475 + Airfare |
| Apr 16 – Jun 30 | $3180 + Airfare | $3680 + Airfare | $8400 + Airfare |
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Hotel Information
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.| Destination | Premium Class |
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| Jaipur |
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| Agra |
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| Varanasi |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- LUXURY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Beyond 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Daily Departures
- ‣ Small Group
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 8 Travelers
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| Jan 1 – Jan 9 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Jan 10 – Jan 31 | $2,400 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Feb 1 – Mar 15 | $2,600 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Mar 16 – Apr 15 | $2,220 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Apr 16 – Sep 30 | $1,925 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Oct 1 – Oct 31 | $2,220 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Nov 1 – Nov 30 | $2,400 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Dec 1 – Dec 15 | $2,220 + Airfare | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Dec 16 – Dec 31 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
Small Group Departure Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-9, Dec 16-31, and major local holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ Premium and Deluxe group size varies from 2 - 8 people.
- ‣ Luxury tour offers private excursions.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest airport is DEL (Delhi International).
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Local Guide & Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Private Airport-Hotel Transfers
- ‣ Daily Breakfast & Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
Add-ons (must be booked with your tour reservation)
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Jaigarh Fort
- ‣ Nahargarh Fort
Exclusions
- ‣ Air Fare
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 45% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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