10-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi, Khajuraho and Ganges Ride

10 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Marvel at the major tourist attractions of India's Golden Triangle, including Jaipur's City Palace, Agra's Taj Mahal, and Delhi's Red Fort. Continue beyond the...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath · Languages: English

Know before you go: Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Monday.; Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.; Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi and Khajuraho is one of the most popular North India tours. In 10 days, you will cover Delhi, the Pink City of Jaipur, the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, famous for erotic sculptures, and the holy city of the Ganges, Varanasi.; Delhi - Cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi; Agra - Tonga ride (horse cart); Jaipur - Elephant ride at Amber Fort; Khajuraho - Sound and light show; Varanasi - Sharing boat ride on the Ganges

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What's Included

9 nights in twin-sharing hotels with breakfast and taxes
Air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Indian tourist driver as per the programme
Local English-speaking Indian tour guide as per the tour package
Cold water bottle
Cold towel
Assistance on arrival and departure

Not Included

Entrance fees of monuments (€055/$060)
Other activities during the tour (€030/$035)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Receive an Indian traditional welcome with garlands at Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-3) and transfer to the hotel. Receive an Indian traditional welcome with garlands at Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-3) and transfer to the hotel. Stay the night in Delhi. Stay the night in Delhi.
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Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing

In the morning, drive to see India Gate, President's House, Parliament House, and other government buildings. In the morning, drive to see India Gate, President's House, Parliament House, and other government buildings. Proceed to visit Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutab Minar. Proceed to visit Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutab Minar. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing at the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat - the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing at the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat - the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. Night stay in Delhi.
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Day 03

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur

In the morning, drive from Delhi to Jaipur with an English-speaking driver. Check in at the hotel and spend some free time. In the morning, drive from Delhi to Jaipur with an English-speaking driver. Check in at the hotel and spend some free time. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace and Royal Observatory. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace and Royal Observatory. In the evening, enjoy a typical Rajasthani folk dance live show followed by dinner. In the evening, enjoy a typical Rajasthani folk dance live show followed by dinner. Night stay in Jaipur.
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Day 04

Amber Fort Excursion and Jaipur

Make an excursion to Amber Fort in the morning and enjoy an elephant safari here. Make an excursion to Amber Fort in the morning and enjoy an elephant safari here. En route, stop to take photographs of Hawa Mahal, the Pink City, and Jal Mahal (Water Palace). En route, stop to take photographs of Hawa Mahal, the Pink City, and Jal Mahal (Water Palace). The afternoon will be free for shopping in Jaipur. The afternoon will be free for shopping in Jaipur. Night stay in Jaipur.
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Day 05

Drive from Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Begin with a morning drive from Jaipur to Agra with an English-speaking driver. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as the Ghost City. Begin with a morning drive from Jaipur to Agra with an English-speaking driver. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as the Ghost City. Continue to Agra and visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Continue to Agra and visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. There will be some free time for shopping. There will be some free time for shopping. Night stay in Agra.
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Day 06

Train to Jhansi and Drive to Khajuraho via Orchha

In the morning, board the Shatabdi Express from Agra to Jhansi, 0802/1043 hrs, in Chair Car/First Class. Railway station assistance is available. In the morning, board the Shatabdi Express from Agra to Jhansi, 0802/1043 hrs, in Chair Car/First Class. Railway station assistance is available. Drive from Jhansi to Khajuraho with an English-speaking tourist driver. En route, visit Orchha Palace and Ram Mandir in Orchha. Drive from Jhansi to Khajuraho with an English-speaking tourist driver. En route, visit Orchha Palace and Ram Mandir in Orchha. Continue driving to Khajuraho, check in at the hotel, and visit the Western Group of Temples. Continue driving to Khajuraho, check in at the hotel, and visit the Western Group of Temples. Enjoy an Indian dance live show or light and sound show in Khajuraho in the evening. Enjoy an Indian dance live show or light and sound show in Khajuraho in the evening. Night stay in Khajuraho.
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Day 07

Khajuraho to Varanasi

In the morning, visit the Eastern Group of Jain Temples. In the morning, visit the Eastern Group of Jain Temples. Transfer to the airport for the connecting flight to Varanasi. Depart from Khajuraho to Varanasi. Airport assistance is available. Transfer to the airport for the connecting flight to Varanasi. Depart from Khajuraho to Varanasi. Airport assistance is available. Transfer to the hotel. Transfer to the hotel. The evening is free, followed by a night stay in Varanasi. The evening is free, followed by a night stay in Varanasi.
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Day 08

Varanasi and Sarnath

Begin with an early morning boat ride on the Holy Ganges river and witness a glorious sunrise. See local people taking a holy dip and performing morning rituals. Begin with an early morning boat ride on the Holy Ganges river and witness a glorious sunrise. See local people taking a holy dip and performing morning rituals. Have breakfast at the hotel and relax. Have breakfast at the hotel and relax. Later, visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Sarnath village. Later, visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Sarnath village. Night stay in Varanasi.
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Day 09

Fly to Delhi

Enjoy some free time in the morning. Enjoy some free time in the morning. Transfer to the airport to connect the flight to Delhi. Depart from Varanasi to Delhi with airport assistance and transfer to a hotel near the airport or city center. Transfer to the airport to connect the flight to Delhi. Depart from Varanasi to Delhi with airport assistance and transfer to a hotel near the airport or city center. Enjoy free time for shopping and a night stay in Delhi. Enjoy free time for shopping and a night stay in Delhi.
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Day 10

Departure from Delhi

Transfer to the airport to connect your flight home. Transfer to the airport to connect your flight home.