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Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Varanasi

India’s Golden Triangle and Varanasi

10 Days, 9 Nights
2-12 People

Experience Overview

Experience India’s most iconic cultural circuit combined with its spiritual heart on this immersive journey through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi. From Mughal architecture and royal palaces to vibrant bazaars, sacred rivers, and ancient rituals, this itinerary offers a balanced blend of history, culture, local life, and spirituality. Carefully curated experiences, comfortable hotels, and guided sightseeing make this an ideal introduction to India’s diverse heritage.

Duration10 Days
Group Size2-12 Guests
GuidePrivate Expert
LanguageEnglish

Included Amenities

Private Transfers

Luxury 5 Star Hotel

Breakfast

Lunch

Sightseeing

Dinner

Entrance Fees

Expedition Roadmap

Overview

Arrive in Delhi where you will be met by your guide and transferred privately to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey.

Experiences on this day
Airport meet & greet
Private transfer to hotel
Leisure time
Stay of the day
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
5 Star Luxury
Delhi
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Explore Old and New Delhi with unique local experiences. Begin with an experiential pigeon flying activity near Jama Masjid, followed by a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Visit Raj Ghat and drive past Red Fort. Later explore New Delhi highlights including India Gate, Parliament House, and colonial-era landmarks.

Experiences on this day
Pigeon flying experience (Kabootar Bazi)
Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
Raj Ghat visit
Drive past Red Fort
India Gate & New Delhi monuments drive
Stay of the day
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
5 Star Luxury
Delhi
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Agra. Upon arrival, proceed to visit the impressive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Experiences on this day
Train journey from Delhi to Agra
Agra Fort guided visit
Stay of the day
Crystal Sarovar Premiere
5 Star Luxury
Agra
Crystal Sarovar Premiere

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Start early with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most celebrated monuments. Later visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj. In the afternoon, enjoy the Discovering Oriental Agra experience by eco-friendly rickshaws through local markets and historic lanes.

Experiences on this day
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
Discovering Oriental Agra by rickshaw
Stay of the day
Crystal Sarovar Premiere
5 Star Luxury
Agra
Crystal Sarovar Premiere

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Depart Agra and drive to Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital built by Emperor Akbar. Continue to Jaipur and check in to your hotel on arrival.

Experiences on this day
Drive from Agra to Jaipur
Fatehpur Sikri exploration
Stay of the day
Welcome Hotel Dwarka (or Jaipur hotel as per itinerary sequence)
5 Star Luxury
Jaipur
Welcome Hotel Dwarka (or Jaipur hotel as per itinerary sequence)

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Explore Jaipur’s royal heritage starting with the hilltop Amber Fort. Visit the City Palace complex and the historic Jantar Mantar observatory. Enjoy a special home visit with tea and local snacks dressed in traditional attire, followed by dinner at the hotel.

Experiences on this day
Amber Fort visit
City Palace exploration
Jantar Mantar observatory
Traditional home visit with tea
Stay of the day
Welcome Hotel Dwarka (or Jaipur hotel)
5 Star Luxury
Jaipur
Welcome Hotel Dwarka (or Jaipur hotel)

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Transfer to Jaipur airport for your flight to Varanasi via Ahmedabad. On arrival in Varanasi, transfer to your hotel and relax. Evening at leisure.

Experiences on this day
Flight from Jaipur to Varanasi
Private hotel transfer
Stay of the day
Rivatas by Ideal
5 Star Luxury
Varanasi
Rivatas by Ideal

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Enjoy a walking tour through the old city visiting temples and historic lanes. Participate in a family cooking session and enjoy lunch. In the evening, take a shared boat ride on the Ganges to witness the powerful Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Experiences on this day
Old city walking tour
Family cooking experience with lunch
Boat ride on River Ganges
Ganga Aarti ceremony
Stay of the day
Rivatas by Ideal
5 Star Luxury
Varanasi
Rivatas by Ideal

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

Begin the day with yoga and meditation by the Ganges. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.

Experiences on this day
Yoga & meditation by River Ganges
Flight from Varanasi to Delhi
Stay of the day
Welcome Hotel Dwarka
5 Star Luxury
Delhi
Welcome Hotel Dwarka

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities
Overview

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your Golden Triangle and Varanasi experience.

Experiences on this day
Private departure transfer
Stay of the day
5 Star Luxury

Airport

Railway

City Heart

Cuisine

Facilities

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