Tour of Delhi, Agra Jaipur Varanasi [River Ganges] & Rishikesh [Yoga]
Introduction
Sanctify Your Soul At Varanasi With A Golden Triangle Tour
Golden Triangle tour with Varanasi, drafted on popular demand, will drop you straight into the arms of the chaste Ganga at Varanasi eighty ghats for purification of soul. Plus, you can feast your eyes of India diversity – Agra’s Taj Mahal, Varanasi’s sunrise boat ride on holy river, numerous temples, forts and palaces of Jaipur and Delhi
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Country Region:- Northern India
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Operated in:-English
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Departure/Return Location
New Delhi -
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM -
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Tour Plan
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi City. Meet with Golden Triangle With Varanasi tour representative in the arrivals area, upon exiting baggage claim, will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay is in capital of India as Delhi.
Day 2 Arrive Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast meet with your Golden Triangle with Varanasi tour representative who will be giving you travel kit. Afterwards visit Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India with Rickshaw ride experience on silver streets of Chandni Chowk ( On direct payment basis ). Drive past the magnificent Red Fort, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Have your midday meals before visiting New Delhi, city created to reflect the might of the British Empire, visit 12th century Qutab Minar – gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Explore tomb of emperor Humayun – a predecessor of the Mughal style of architecture. Drive along historical India Gate – commemorative of World War before boarding your overnight train for Varanasi.
Note that our tour representative will take you to your confirmed cabin / sleeper berth which is booked for your overnight train journey to Varanasi.
- Enjoy Old Delhi Visit With A Rickshaw Ride.
Day 3 Arrive Varanasi
[Note check in time at the hotel is around 1200 hours so room is subject to availability at time of check in. However we have arranged breakfast till the room gets ready for check in]
On arrival at Varanasi Railway station our company executive will meet, greet and you will be transferred to your accommodation by a private vehicle.
Varanasi tourism gives you highlight of the ancient living towns of the earth with its history dating back to about 3500 hundred years.
After breakfast have an Varanasi excursion tour of Sarnath ( closed on Fridays ), which is a small Buddhist town 10 km away from Varanasi City. There will be sightseeing of Archeological museum, Mahabodhi Buddha Temple and stroll in the deer park, where Buddha meditated. In evening, view Aarti ceremony of the holy river Ganges at Varanasi Ghat. The big oil lamps burn and shine to worship mother Ganges and it is a very exclusive sight. Overnight at the hotel.
- Enjoy Sarnath Excursion where Lord Buddha got enlightment
Day 4 Varanasi – Agra ( Overnight Train ) 1755 – 0530 + 01
On day 4 visit Varanasi by taking an sunrise boat cruise on the holy river Ganges to view the morning rituals of the Hindu communities. The great Varanasi Ghats whether big or small, is distinct by a lingam, and occupies its own unique place in the spiritual geography of the city.
Later in Varanasi sightseeing comprises visiting to some Varanasi temples like Bharat Mata Mandir and Durga Temple. Tour Varanasi with places as beautiful Tulsi Manas temple and take a stride down in important Vishwanathji Ki Gali, discovering ancient culture of Varanasi.
In the evening board your overnight sleeper train for Agra. Overnight on board.
Experience morning sunrise boat ride on holy river Ganges, Varanasi, India where pilgrims perform rituals. A site not to be missed
Day 5 Arrive Agra
[Note check in time at the hotel is around 1200 hours so room is subject to availability at time of check in. However we have arranged breakfast till the room gets ready for check in]
Arrive at Agra railway station and you will be transferred to your hotel.
After refreshing yourself today there will be sightseeing of Agra’s mains highlights such as Agra Fort. This fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565. The high red stone monument stretches for around 2 1 / 2 Km. The palace is a famous for its smooth combination of Hindu and central Asian architectural style. Also view Itmad – Ul – Daulatabad, a replica of Taj Mahal. Overnight stay is in Agra.
Opt for delicious Mughlai Dishes of Agra
Day 6 Agra – Jaipur ( By Drive – 265 Km – 4.5 Hours Drive )
At the break of dawn visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise ( closed on Fridays ). Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in reminiscence to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this is the definitive tribute to love ever transliterate in structural design.
Later drive to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri — the erstwhile capital of the great Mughal ruler – Emperor Akbar. This magnificent fort had to be deserted after just 15 years of habitation due to lack of drinkable water. After sightseeing the driver will drive you in comfortable vehicle to Jaipur for overnight stay.
Visit Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday’s ) at the time of sunrise when it is less crowded.
Visit Ghost Town Fatehpur Sikri.
Explore stunning Chand Baori step wells.
Opt for shopping in lively markets of Jaipur.
Day 7 Jaipur - Overnight Train to Yoga Capital - Rishikesh
Today in Jaipur city tour explore Amer fort and experience the Elephant ride to visit Amer Fort. Later mark Observatory ( Jantar Mantar ) which is one of the biggest observatories.
Continue your visit to Jaipur City Palace which is famous for Rajasthani style and architecture. Jaipur City Palace & Fort is one of the most famed traveller attractions and a key milestone which locates itself with its stupendous art and architecture. Later exit from City Palace and have a photo shoot stop at Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds ).
In the evening you will be tranfserred to Jaipur railway station to board overnight train for Rishieksh. Night on board
Have photoshoot in front of Hawa Mahal.
Opt for Bollywood Show in Raj Mandir Cinema.
Enjoy Rajasthani Dinner with Folk Dance show in a theme restaurant of Jaipur.
Day 8 Yoga Capital Rishikesh - River Ganges
[Note check in time at the hotel is around 1200 hours so room is subject to availability at time of check in. However we have arranged breakfast till the room gets ready for check in]
Arrive in to Rishikesh, a spiritual town lying in the verdant foothills of the Himalayas.
Aptly named the 'Yoga Capital of the World', Rishikesh is a great place to relax and seek a little enlightenment. In your free time, why not visit The Beatles Ashram – a spiritual retreat inhabited by the famous band in the sixties. In the evening, perhaps take a stroll along the holy Ganges River as temple bells ring and the nightly fire ritual of Ganga Aarti begins.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Yoga Capital - Rishikesh
This morning, take the opportunity to unwind in Rishikesh and enjoy a one-hour yoga class.
Afterwards, perhaps tuck into a masala dosa for breakfast before embarking on a short walk with your leader on one of the trails along the Ganges. For something more adventurous there is the option to white-water raft down the Ganges.
Full day is to explore on your own. Night stay is in Rishikesh
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Rishikesh - Delhi (By Train) & Depart
Early morning you have to board a train and reaches New Delhi in mid afternoon. On arrival at New Delhi railway station you will be transferred to New Delhi airport to board the flight for onwards journey. Tour Ends
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Location
- 6 Nights accommodation in standard hotels and 3 nights on board
- Â Breakfasts in the tour plan
- All assisted airport / railway arrival and departure transfers
- Private car services in the entire tour with driver as per tour plan
- Train fare for all sectors as per tour plan
- Evening boat ride on River Ganges in Varanas
- Sunrise Boat cruise on River Ganges in Varanasi
- Excursion of Sarnath, Varanasi, India
- Tonga ride at Agra
- 1 Hour Yoga session with Yoga Guru in Rishikesh
- Sightseeing tours as per tour itinerary
- All applicable taxes and service charges and
- All road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
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