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Golden Triangle & Varanasi

2N Delhi • 1N Agra • 2N Jaipur • 2N Varanasi
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Tour overview

India's classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur — completed by the spiritual heart of the country. In 7 Nights / 8 Days you see the Taj at sunrise and the palaces of Jaipur, then fly to Varanasi for the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony and a sunrise boat ride along the ghats of the holy river.

  • Taj Mahal at sunrise
  • Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
  • Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony in Varanasi
  • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
  • Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon

Day-by-day itinerary

Delhi

Day 01 · Arrival in Delhi

Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Meals:Arrival Mocktail Overnight: Delhi
Delhi

Day 02 · Delhi Discovery

Old Delhi by rickshaw, Jama Masjid and the Sikh temple of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, then Humayun's Tomb and India Gate.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Delhi
Agra

Day 03 · Delhi to Agra

Drive to Agra on the expressway (about 3.5 hours). Agra Fort and sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Agra
Jaipur

Day 04 · Taj Mahal Sunrise & Jaipur

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then drive to Jaipur via the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Jaipur
Jaipur

Day 05 · Jaipur Palaces

Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal. Evening cooking demonstration and dinner with a local family.

Meals:BreakfastDinner Overnight: Jaipur
Varanasi

Day 06 · Fly to Varanasi

Flight to Varanasi. In the evening, watch the Ganga Aarti fire ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat from a boat.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Varanasi
Varanasi

Day 07 · Sunrise on the Ganges & Sarnath

Sunrise boat ride along the ghats, a walk through the old lanes and an afternoon visit to Sarnath. Farewell dinner.

Meals:BreakfastDinner Overnight: Varanasi
Departure day

Day 08 · Fly to Delhi & Departure

Flight to Delhi to connect with your international flight.

Meals:Breakfast

What's included & not included

What's Included

  • 7 nights in 4★/5★ hotels
  • Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • English-speaking local guides and tour manager
  • Domestic flights Jaipur – Varanasi – Delhi
  • Monument entrance fees and boat ride in Varanasi

What's Not Included

  • International flights from Europe
  • Visa fees (we advise on the latest rules for your passport)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses, tips and drinks
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Hotel details

Hotel nameCityStarsRoom typeNights
Central Delhi Hotel (or similar)DelhiDeluxe Room2 Nights
Taj View Hotel (or similar)AgraTaj View Room1 Night
Heritage Haveli (or similar)JaipurHeritage Room2 Nights
Ganges View Hotel (or similar)VaranasiRiver View Room2 Nights

Hotels are confirmed at the time of booking; equivalent hotels may be offered depending on availability.

Important info

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays — we plan your route around it. Varanasi is intense and deeply spiritual; your guide will help you photograph respectfully (no photos at the cremation ghats). Best season: October to March.

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Before you book

Questions about this package

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Send us an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp. Your travel consultant will share the final itinerary, payment details and confirmation voucher.

Can packages be customised for families or groups?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your flight times, pace, budget and hotel preferences — or built from scratch.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 7 days before travel receive a full refund minus administrative fees and any non-refundable supplier costs. Full details are on our Refund & Cancellation Policy page.

Are international flights included?

International flights from Europe are not included by default, but we are happy to advise on the best routes.

What is included in the package price?

Each package lists exactly what's included and excluded. Typically hotels, breakfast, transfers, guided sightseeing and entrance fees are included.

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