Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Delhi Arrival⌄

   Day 1 When you arrive in Delhi, India, our representative will meet you and help you check into your hotel. They will also give you an overview of your tour. Our assistant will leave you for a relaxing overnight stay at a hotel after giving you all the required paperwork and tour details. Overnight Stay

   Overnight: Overnight Stay in Delhi.

2. 2New Delhi⌄

   We will start your tour of Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Red Fort.

   Day 2 Qutub-ud-din Aibak started work on the Qutab Minar in 1199 AD, but he passed away before it was finished. The edifice was completed by his son-in-law and successor, Iltutmish

   Day 2 The primary thoroughfare of Delhi s historic district, Shahjahanabad, is Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk, which literally translates to "moonlight square," got its name because, in the past, a canal ran down the middle of the road, reflecting moonlight at significant crossroads with pools. The water has vanished, and Chandni Chowk is now a very busy thoroughfare. Along the route are stores, schools, homes, and both new and historic houses of worship

   Day 2 Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in Delhi, India. The first memorial was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where a black marble platform was raised to mark the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end

   Day 2 Humayun s tomb is the tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India

   Day 2 Biggest mosque in India, was constructed in 1656 AD by Shah Jahan. The mosque can hold roughly twenty-five thousand people. White marble is used to build the domes. The mosque s prayer hall is supported by 260 pillars

   Day 2 Edward Lutyens designed the India Gate. This military memorial honors Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Its wall bears the names of numerous soldiers who lost their lives in World War I

   Meals: Lunch · Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Delhi

3. 3Delhi to Jaipur⌄

   Day 3 We shall set off for our next destination, Jaipur, also referred to as Pink City, after breakfast. After arriving and checking into the hotel, if time permits, you can explore the bustling streets and sample Rajasthani cuisine on your own. After revitalizing your senses, spend the night in a motel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight inJaipur

4. 4Jaipur⌄

   Day 4 After breakfast, You can visit City Palace, the Central Museum, the Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) in the afternoon. Later in the day, you are free to engage in your own personal activities or to explore the well-known marketplaces for handicrafts, textiles, gems, and carpets. Head back to the hotel for a restful night

   Day 4 The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Construction started soon after the establishment of the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727

   Day 4 The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Banana, or women s chambers

   Day 4 The Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in Jaipur.

5. 5Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra⌄

   Day 5 After breakfast, travel to Agra, stopping along the way to see the Punch Mahal, Deewan-e-Khaas, Tomb of Salim Chishti, and Buland Darwaja, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take a quick tour of the area before continuing your drive to Agra. Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive in Agra. Once you ve showered, you can explore Agra s rich handicrafts and spend the night in a hotel

6. 6Agra⌄

   Day 6 The finest way to start the day is to catch a glimpse of the magnificent Taj Mahal. For the most tranquil approach to beautifying your mind and spirit, visit this World Heritage Monument at dawn

   Day 6 After breakfast, head back to the hotel and explore the Agra Fort, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site

   Day 6 If you d like, you can visit the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daullah, then go to Mehtab Bagh in the evening to see the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight in Agra.

7. 7Agra, Orchha, and Khajuraho⌄

   Day 7 The next stop after Agra would be Khajuraho, where visitors would be transferred early in the morning to join a train to Jhansi (215 km away). Our driver will meet you at the Jhansi Train Station, assist you, and transport you to Orchha (18 km away). In the fifteenth century AD, the Bundela Rajput Kings established a princely empire. These days, the Orchha is well-known for its historic temples and picturesque scenery. The main draws of this location are Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Resuming your journey after viewing Orchha, drive 172 km to Khajuraho, where you will check into a hotel and spend the night

   Overnight: Overnight Stay.

8. 8Fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi⌄

   Day 8 You will have the chance to explore more Khajuraho world heritage sites after breakfast. You will visit the Devi Jagdambi Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, and Laxmi and Varha Temples under this group, which is divided into eastern and western groups of temples. One of the biggest temples, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, is well-known for its more than 900 stone carvings. Conversely, the Devi Jagdambi Temple is a collection of twenty-five temples constructed during the Chandela Dynasty that are primarily recognized for their sensual carvings. After touring the Khajuraho temples, proceed to the airport to catch your Varanasi flight. You will be escorted to the hotel by our Intense India Tour agent upon arrival, where you will spend the night

9. 9Varanasi⌄

   Day 9 Enjoy a boat trip in the Ganges River before sunrise after tea or coffee. Return to the hotel after a captivating morning. Trip to Sarnath, a highly revered Buddhist shrine where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon following enlightenment, after breakfast. Afterward, go back to Varanasi and see the Alamgir Mosque. In the evening, attend the prayer ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The hotel s overnight stay routine will not change

10. 10Fly from Varanasi to Delhi⌄

    Day 10 Proceed to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi after breakfast. Meeting and assistance to the city s international airport upon arrival for your subsequent trip home