New Delhi Trip Overview
Go on an 9-day tour to the Golden Triangle of India, starting with Delhi. Explore the streets of the capital city and enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride while learning about the history of the famous monuments, marvel at the grand Taj Mahal in Agra, take an elephant ride in Amer Fort in Jaipur and check out all the majestic forts and palaces of the city. Head to Varanasi, the holy city, witness a Ganga Aarti and experience the religion and culture of India.
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Duration: 9 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Go on an 9-day tour to the Golden Triangle of India, starting with Delhi. Explore the streets of the capital city and enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride while learning about the history of the famous monuments, marvel at the grand Taj Mahal in Agra, take an elephant ride in Amer Fort in Jaipur and check out all the majestic forts and palaces of the city. Head to Varanasi, the holy city, witness a Ganga Aarti and experience the religion and culture of India.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi.
Stop At: National Capital Territory of Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On the day of arrival in Delhi airport, At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Or Rest of time free for leisure.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 2: Delhi Sight Seen
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
When the capital shifted from Agra to Delhi, Shah Jahan constructed Red Fort in 1939 it was the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty and is located in the city center. It is made from red sandstone and that is where it gets its name from. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutub Minar is a five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. The spiral staircase in this minaret has 379 staircases. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by many every day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
India Gate India Gate is a war memorial located near the Rajpath. It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in the wars. The India Gate, even though a war memorial, evokes the architectural style.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
One of the largest mosques in the country, Jama Masjid is made up of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day. The courtyard of the mosque can accommodate about 25,000 people and was built for about one million Indian Rupees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
A memorial dedicated to Mahatama Gandi, Raj Ghat is situated in Delhi. It is a black marble open to the sky and a flame that is eternal burns at one end. It is great place o learn more about the history of the country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
Famous for its flower-like shape, Lotus Temple is a house to worship and open to all. Winning numerous awards, this place is a prominent attraction for all.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Over night stay at Delhi Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 3: Delhi To Jaipur (280 KM/6 Hrs)
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal also known as The Palace of Winds is made with the red and pink sandstones which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument and was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. After thevisit to Hawa Mahal, return to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Johri Bazaar, Johari Bazaar Road, Jaipur 302001 India
A shopper’s paradise and a must-visit, Johari Bazaar in Jaipur has a reputation that precedes itself. Located near Hawa Mahal, this market of exquisite jewellery and artefacts to choose from, can immerse shoppers in its glittering glory. It is considered to be one of the oldest markets of Jaipur City.
Over night stay at Jaipur Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur Sight Seen
Stop At: Amer, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Visit Amber Fort situated on the top of the hill. Amber Fort is located in Amer. It was built by Raja Man Singh I. It is known for its artistic elements. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Spend one hour to explore Maharaja’s City Palace. City Palace of Jaipur was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur which was constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Head down the hill to Jal Mahal, a palace floating on Man Sagar Lake, for a photo opportunity. Jal Mahal is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in the city of Jaipur. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. The palace and scenic beauty of the lake attracts various tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Rest of time free for leisure. Over night stay in Jaipur Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur To Agra (240 KM/5 Hrs) En route see the Chand Baori and Fatehpur Sikri
Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
Chand Baori was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
In evening visit Agra old market own self. And rest of free for leisure. Over night stay in Agra Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel
Day 6: Agra Sight Seen
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Rest of time free for leisure in Agra.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 7: Agra To Varanasi by Flight (644 KM/ 2 Hrs)
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Have breakfast, then drive to Agra Airport to board your flight to Varanasi.
Arrive at Varanasi, meet with the tour guide and transfer to the hotel. In evening time free for leisure or walking in Varanasi Ghat.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel
Day 8: Varanasi Sight Seen
Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
The lively atmosphere of the Dasaswamedh Ghat makes it one of the best places to visit in Varanasi. This tourist attraction is a swirling hodgepodge of flower sellers touting bright blossoms, boat operators hawking rides along the Ganges River, and sadhus (holy men) with face paint. You can spend hours people watching in this area during the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
There are few destinations in India without a fort, and Varanasi is no exception. About 14 kilometers from the city center, you’ll find Ramnagar Fort. The 18th-century sandstone fort and palace is no longer used as a defensive structure, but instead houses a quirky museum brimming with vintage automobiles, elaborate hookahs, antique weapons, sedan chairs decked out in jewels, and a one-of-a-kind astronomical clock that’s more than 150 years old.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dhamek Stupa, Rishipattan Road 13 Km From Varanasi, Varanasi 221007 India
Hinduism certainly has a stronghold on Varanasi, but Buddhism has a major presence less than 12 kilometers away in the village of Sarnath. Here, you’ll find the Dhamek Stupa, a massive stone and brick structure that’s 43.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. The stupa was built more than 1,500 years ago as a replacement for a structure that dated back to 249 BCE.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Plumes of smoke swirl toward the sky at Manikarnika Ghat. No, it’s not from a factory — it’s from the perpetual cremations that happen on this ghat. Hindus believe that Manikarnika Ghat is one of the most auspicious places for the departed to reach moksha (emancipation from the cycle of spiritual rebirth). The funeral pyre at this ghat burns 24/7, and around 100 cremations take place every day.
Priests or guides frequently offer to lead tourists through the fascinating ghat, however some can be aggressive in their demands for money. You may see doms (members of an untouchable caste) carrying cloth-wrapped bodies on makeshift stretchers, along with piles of firewood stacked up, ready to feed the pyre.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Assi Ghat, Sdkfjl, Varanasi 221005 India
When it comes to famous places in Varanasi, the city’s southernmost main ghat regularly tops the list. Assi Ghat’s star attraction is a Shiva lingam (phallic representation of the Hindu deity) beneath a sacred fig tree. It draws hundreds of pilgrims every day, who come to worship Lord Shiva after rinsing in the Ganges River.
Over night stay at Varanasi Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel
Day 9: Varanasi To Delhi by Flight (833 KM/ 3 Hrs)
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
After Breakfast, Guest will dropped off to Varanasi Air Port with marking end of this tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
