Golden Triangle with Varanasi

To add more religious and cultural flavours to your holiday, take our Golden Triangle with Varanasi tour. While on this luxury India tour, you will get to be up, close and personal with some of the most famous cities of India prominent for their historic, cultural and religious importance.

The cities that make the golden Triangle are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These colourful and exotic places are famous for their world renowned and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's tomb and many others. Famous for their vibrant surroundings, magnificent forts and palaces, scrumptious cuisines and incredible rituals, these places have so much to offer.

Varanasi, or also called Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Situated on the banks of holy river Ganges, this place has a very high significance for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. Besides that, the city is famous for Yoga, classical music and dance and astrology. Its Banarasi sari, handmade carpets and handloom are world famous for their uniqueness.

Choose this India tour for a holy dip in the river Ganges or witnessing the perfect ode to love - Taj Mahal. And you will come out soothed.

Places to See : Delhi - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 01 : Delhi - Varanasi

Upon your arrival at the international airport, a representative from TNS Travels will recieve you with warmth and you will enjoy a traditional welcome. Delhi the capital of India is a perfect amalgamation of the precedent times and modern India. It is the heart of India's cultural and social life.When you are in Delhi you can easily feel a contrast of the ancient and the mordern.

Later in the day our representative will assist you in your transfer to the domestic airport, from where you will board a flight for Varanasi. Varanasi is the world's oldest city. It has countless temples where people from all over India come to worship their deities. It is the religious capital of India. Earlier known as Kashi, it is also called the 'city of temples'. You can visit the numerous temples and the Ashrams situated on the banks of the Ganges. Don't miss the evening AARTI. It is an experience of a lifetime.

You overnight stay will be in Varanasi.

Day 02 : Varanasi

Early morning proceed to the Daswamedh Ghat from where you can hire a boat. The guide will take your boat to a place from where you can witness the sunrise. By this time you will see thousands of people bathing and praying at the Ghats. You can walk through the narrow lanes and by lanes of Varanasi as people come and go about their daily chores. Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

The day tour of Varanasi will take you to the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. You can also visit BHU which has an Art Gallery and Aurangzeb Mosque. Stay overnight in Varanasi.

Day 03 : Varanasi - Delhi

Sarnath considered as the holiest Buddhist site, is just 10 kms from Varanasi. It has ruins of a monastery and a museum that has a collection of Buddhist relics.
Next flight will take you to Delhi.

Day 04 : Delhi - Agra

Proceed to Agra and transfer to hotel.
Agra is famous for Taj Mahal which is considered as one of the wonders of the world. The beautiful monument made out of white marble is a stunning memorial made by Shah Jahan for his beautiful wife Mumtaz.
Agra fort is made up of red sand stone and houses the Pearl Mosque, which attracts tourist in large numbers.

Day 05: Agra - Jaipur

A Drive from Agra to Jaipur will take you to Fatehpur Sikri. Here a mosque was built under Akbar's supervision. Various buildings like the Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan -I-Am, Panchmahal and the Jodhabai palace are situated here.
Check-in at a hotel when you arrive at Jaipur.

Day 06 : Jaipur

Jaipur has many attractions such as the Amber Fort Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City because of the abundant use of Pink Stone. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in India because of its magnificent forts, massive palaces and beautiful temples.
In the evening you can also do some shopping in the bazaars which offer exquisite hand made goods. Stay overnight at Jaipur.

Day 07 : Jaipur - Delhi

Next stop is Delhi. Check in a hotel. You tour to Delhi can never be complete without visiting Old Delhi. Visit Asia's largest mosque, the Jama Masjid. The area is always buzzing with activity as there is a bazaar nearby.

You will be taken to New Delhi which represents a modern city with 21st century standards. The Rashtrapati Bhavan i.e. the President's residence, India Gate, Parliament and the imposing Qutub Minar are sites worth seeing.
Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 08 : Delhi

Wake up in the early hours to catch your flight home.The sweet memories of the tour will always be with you.

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