12 Day Golden Triangle of India with Varanasi
12 days
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Group Tour
3 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra, 1 Lucknow, 2 Varanasi
From$2,279
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Enjoy a visit to Gandhi Smriti, the official residence of Mahatma Gandhi that now serves as a museum Rickshaw ride along the lanes of Chandni Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal royalty
- Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors
- Visit the Taj Mahal, the most perfect architectural monument in the world
- Explore multicultural Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh
- Boat ride at dawn on the Ganges to witness the solemn sunrise ceremonies †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
3 New Delhi, 2 Jaipur, 2 Agra, 1 Lucknow, 2 Varanasi
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights New York-New Delhi, New Delhi-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flights: Varanasi-New Delhi
- 10 nights accommodations 3 nights New Delhi 2 nights Jaipur 2 nights Agra 1 night Lucknow 2 nights Varanasi Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for India
Depart for India
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in New Delhi
Welcome to India! Arrive in the energetic capital city of New Delhi; meet your representative and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and relax after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone
Overnight: New Delhi
DAY 3, Thursday - Old & New Delhi City Tour
Begin in the walled city of Old Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Travel along the winding streets to Jama Masjid, the largest and best known mosque in India. On a cycle rickshaw, continue along the lanes of Chandni Chowk, once the imperial avenue of Mughal ro...
DAY 4, Friday - Travel to Jaipur, India's Pink City
Depart New Delhi to Jaipur, gateway to the desert state of Rajasthan. En route, stop for some photos at the graceful sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, the world's tallest brick minaret, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in glorious Jaipur, with its stucco build...
DAY 5, Saturday - Amber Fort, Jaipur
Excursion to the spectacular Amber Fort, a stunning fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors. Ascend the hill to the ramparts by jeep. From here, see the panoramic views of Jaipur's original city walls and the lake below. Stop for refreshment...
DAY 6, Sunday - Travel to Agra via Abhaneri
Depart Jaipur to the small ancient village of Abhaneri in northern Rajasthan. Begin at Chand Baori, one of the largest step wells in India, fortified on all sides. This unique idea was conceived by the early natives to work as a water reservoir, located adjacent to the t...
DAY 7, Monday - Taj Mahal
A memorable day as you visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen. Perhaps, this is the most perfect architectural monument in the world, built of white marble and precious stones over a 22 year period - considered t...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Travel to Lucknow, City Tour
This morning, depart Agra and travel to the multicultural Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Arrive in the afternoon, and embark on a city tour. Continue to the Imambara complex, housing Bara Imambara, also known as Asfi Mosque and the imposing Chota Imambara with i...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Travel to Varanasi, Sacred Prayer Ceremony
This morning, depart Lucknow and travel to Varanasi. A city built on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. For centuries, pilgrims have come here for blessings and purification in the holy waters. In the afternoon, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day...
DAY 10, Thursday - Ganges Boat Ride, Hindu Temples, Sarnath Sightseeing
Rise before dawn for a boat ride on the Ganges to observe the solemn sunrise ceremonies. Witness the riverbanks humming with activity as Hindu devotees perform their rituals on the "ghats" steps and offer prayers to the rising sun. Then, on to Bharat Mata Temple with its...
DAY 11, Friday - Flight to New Delhi
Depart Varanasi this evening and return by plane to New Delhi on your last day in India. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager at dinner
Overnight: New Delhi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Saturday - Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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