7Days: Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi-Ganges including internal flights

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi Arrival

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
You'll be picked up from anywhere - Airport, bus terminal, hotel etc and later will be transferred to your booked hotel
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: India Travel Organizers
A brief tour introduction will be given here
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing + Later drive to Agra (230km / 3-4hrs Drive Approx)

Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh (religion) Gurudwara (place of worship). It is known for its association with 8th Sikh Guru – Guru Har Krishan. Located in Connaught Place, it was first completed in the year 1664. However, it was renovated in the year 1783. What we see today has been built post 1947 – year of Independence of India.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: India Gate, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it was designed by Edwin Lutyens. The monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later, after India got its independence. The eternal flame burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lotus Temple, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Bahai House Of Worship, built in 1980
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel

Day 3: Agra -- Jaipur via Fatepurisikri & Abhaneri Step-well (370km / 5Hrs Drive Approx)

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
We will visit one of the greatest sights of one’s lifetime - Taj Mahal. A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After a brief rest & relaxation, we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles, built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
This abandoned capital of the Mughal is a perfectly preserved city at the height of the empire’s splendor. The city divided into religious and secular parts has interesting well-sculpted buildings
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Abhaneri, Dausa District, Rajasthan
Abhaneri is originally named as Abha Nagri that means City of Brightness. It was built by King Raja Chand of Gurjar Kingdom in 9TH century. It is popular for Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple. It is a legend that Goddess Harshat Mata shower brightness all over the village, so it is named Abha Nagri which is probably mispronounced as Abhaneri. The major attraction here is Chand Baori – step well.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel - A Heritage Haveli

Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing

Stop At: Amber Fort Palace, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Morning, we visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajput grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11 km north of Jaipur. Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenelated walls lattice the surrounding hills.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
We visit the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-Octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 593 stone screens.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
he City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace lies in the heart of the city and occupies the whole central grid. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall that time
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
We will also disocver the Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Heritage Haveli (3* Hotel)

Day 5: Jaipur -- Varanasi (By Flight)

Stop At: Varanasi Remembrances, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Today, you will be dropped off at Jaipur airport to board the plane for Varanasi. Upon arrival, meet and greet our representative at Varanasi airport and transfer to the Hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
This evening, attend an evening Aarti ceremony at one of the Ghat against the backdrop of the setting sun
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel

Day 6: Varanasi -- Boat Ride and Sarnath

Stop At: Sarnath, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Cruise across the Ganges during sunrise, while observing the Hindu lifestyle and rituals. Take a stroll in the narrow lanes of Old Varanasi. Visit the area around Kashi Vishwnath Temple [Only Hindus are allowed to enter] also known as Golden Temple.
Later take a drive to Sarnath and pay a visit to the Buddhist monuments and edifices covering Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi Stupa. Drive back to Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel

Day 7: Varanasi -- Delhi (By flight)

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Today, you will be transferred to Varanasi airport for onward journey!
Useful Info: The travelers can chose the flight timings (on Day 07) as per their own flexibility!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.