Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Khajuraho

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Day Highlights: Day at Leisure

On arrival at Delhi, our representatives will receive you and will transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight stay in New Delhi.

Where will you stay: Maidens or similar (Heritage), Oberoi or similar (5 Star), Hanz Plaza or similar(4 Star), Royal Mirage or similar (3 Star), Florence Inn or similar (Budget)

Day 02:  Delhi

Day Highlights: Red fort, Rickshaw ride, Live demonstration of tribal crafts

After breakfast, explore the aura of Old and New Delhi. A full day city tour that will cover historical monuments like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar and Jama Masjid will be arranged. India Gate, Parliament House, Government Headquarters and Raj Ghat will also be included in this tour.  

After this tour, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and try out the delicious cuisines in and around Chandni Chowk. Live demonstration at the Crafts Museum will add more grandeur to your tour. Visiting Nizamuddin Auliya will give a spiritual end to your tour. If you visit the Nizamuddin Dargah on Thursday, you can enjoy the Sufi Qawwali at the Dargah.

Overnight in New Delhi.

Where will you stay:  Maidens or similar (Heritage), Oberoi or similar (5 Star), Hanz Plaza or similar(4 Star), Royal Mirage or similar (3 Star), Florence Inn or similar (Budget)

Day 03:  Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms - 4 hours by road)

Day Highlights: Pink City

After breakfast, leave for the Pink City, Jaipur and upon arrival in Jaipur, our guides will assist you to the hotel.

Splendid beauty of Jaipur, the Gateway to Rajasthan will give a royal touch to the tour. Magnificent forts, historic havelis, colourful markets and the local people in their traditional attires will enchant this part of the journey. Overnight in Jaipur.

Where will you stay: Oberai Raj Villas or similar (Heritage), Marriott or similar (5 Star), Alsisar Haveli or similar (4 Star), Nahargarh Haveli or similar (3 Star), Khandela Haveli or similar (Budget)

Day 04: Jaipur

Day Highlights: Hot Air Ballooning, Hawa Mahal, Local art and culture experience

After a delicious breakfast, go for an enthralling Hot Air Balloon rides over the scenic landscapes of Jaipur. Balloon ride will offer you a bird’s eye view of Jaipur.

After the hot air balloon ride, visit the Amer Fort in a royal way; Elephant Safaris will take you to the Amer Fort. After a heartfelt visit to the Amer Fort, visit the City Palace Museum, Hawa Mahal and Observatory. While admiring the art and culture of the Rajput era, you can interact with the locals of that region and can also visit their residence. Dinner and overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel.

Where will you stay: Oberai Raj Villas or similar (Heritage), Marriott or similar (5 Star), Alsisar Haveli or similar (4 Star), Nahargarh Haveli or similar (3 Star), Khandela Haveli or similar (Budget)

Day 05:  Jaipur – Abhaneri (95 kms - 2 hours by road) - Agra (165 kms - 2.5 hours by road)

Day Highlights: Largest step well, Ghost Town, Missionaries of Charity

After breakfast in the hotel, proceed towards the city of Taj Mahal, Agra. While on the way, visit to Abhaneri, largest Stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple will be arranged. Journey will continue towards Fatehpur Sikri, which was once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Built in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned after 12 years, as there was scarcity of water in that region.

Upon arrival in Agra, check into the hotel and relax for the night. Optional visit to Missionaries of Charity will be arranged. While visiting the selfless nuns, you can you can donate your bit for charity. Stay overnight at the hotel

Where will you stay: The Trident or similar (Heritage), The Oberoi Amarvillas or similar (5 Star), The Retreat or similar (4 Star), Hotel Amar or similar (3 Star), Panna Paradise or similar (Budget)

Day 06: Agra

Day Highlights: Colourful Markets, Taj Mahal, Sunset view of Taj Mahal

Agra, the city of love can be explored today. Almost every corner of Agra is filled with different historic monuments and collection. Colourful markets of Agra are also known as paradise for shoppers. Antique furniture, colourful jewellery and miniature model of Taj Mahal are the main attractions of these markets. Witnessing the mesmerizing sunset from the banks of Yamuna River is an experience of its own kind.

Even though the magnificence of Taj Mahal can be adored during anytime of the day, special tour during the night will be arranged. The entire Taj glows under the spell of the moonlight and creates a magical impact on its visitors. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Where will you stay: The Trident or similar (Heritage), The Oberoi Amarvillas or similar (5 Star), The Retreat or similar (4 Star), Hotel Amar or similar (3 Star), Panna Paradise or similar (Budget)

Day 07: Agra - Orcha (250 kms - 4.5 hours by road)

Day Highlights: Exotic palaces with wall paintings, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Home stay

After breakfast in Agra hotel, our representatives will take you towards Orcha. Upon checking into your hotel rooms, get refreshed and visit the well-preserved township of Orcha, which was built in the 16th century.

Sightseeing around Rajmahal will be arranged. Decorated with exotic wall paintings, walls of Rajmahal reflect the tales of the historic era in a splendid way. Jehangir Mahal and Laxmi Narayan Temple will be visited after Rajmahal. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at hotel or at an ethnic home stay or villa. Overnight stay in Orcha.

Where will you stay: Bundelkhand Riverside Retreat or similar (3 Star)

Day 08: Orcha - Khajuraho (175 kms - 3 hours by road)

Day Highlights: Erotic sculptures of couples, temple groups dedicated to various gods and godesses

Post breakfast, our guides will take you to Khajuraho. As soon as you arrive in Khajuraho, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Enjoy the sightseeing of various temples in Khajuraho. In Khajuraho, Hindu Architecture lies at its best form. Temples in Khajuraho are filled with ancient sculptures, which adorn the spires with a galaxy of gods and goddesses, beasts and serpents and a multitude of erotic couples, representing a paean to life, love and joy. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel.

Where will you stay: Radisson Jazz or similar (5 Star), Ramada or similar (4 Star), Usha Bundela or similar (3 Star), Hotel Surya or similar (Budget)

Day 09: Khajuraho - Varanasi (386 kms - 6.5 hours by road)

Day Highlights: Religious city of Buddha - Sarnath

Upon arrival at Varanasi, our representatives will guide you to the hotel. After lunch, visit the historic sites of the buried Buddhist city Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the ruins, the stupa, the Buddhist temple and the museum.Overnight in Varanasi.

Where will you stay: Radisson or similar (5 Star), Meraden Grand or similar (4 Star), Pallavi International or similar (3 Star), Palace on Step or similar (Budget)

Day 10: Varanasi

Day Highlights: Famous ghats of Ganges, Boat rides, temples

Cruise the holy Ganges in the early morning. Traditional boats will take you to the bathing ghats and cremation sites along the riverside. Thousands of devotees from different corners of the world come to Varanasi to take a dip in the Ganges.

After exploring the ghats, visit to Bharat Mata Temple, Durga and Tulsi Manas Mandir will wind up the cruise in a religious note. Before it gets dusk, visit the Banaras Hindu University and its art gallery. Enjoy walking through the narrow lanes of Varanasi, and feel the ambience of colourful markets. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Where will you stay: Radisson or similar (5 Star), Meraden Grand or similar (4 Star), Pallavi International or similar (3 Star), Palace on Step or similar (Budget)

Day 11: Varanasi - New Delhi (By air)

After having breakfast in Varanasi, our representatives will help you in transferring to airport. Hereafter, board a flight for New Delhi and bid a ‘bye’ to the golden tour of your life