Golden Triangle & Holy Ganges
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Private Guided
Welcome aboard on your personal trip to the Indian Golden Triangle and Varanasi.
Your journey will take you through the national capital of India, the pink city of Jaipur, and the world's architectural masterpiece - The Taj Mahal. In the end, you will visit the holiest city of India – Varanasi, the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who com...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Experience The Taj Mahal, widely considered to be one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the world and is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of World.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites with the help of knowledgeable local guides.
- Witness the impeccable handwork on fabric, marble and gems during this sumptuous journey.
- Interaction with local families to learn about use of Indian spices and Indian cooking.
- One Yoga session
- Visit Varanasi, holiest city of India
- Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges
- Evening Aarti ceremony at the ghats of River Ganges.
- Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Responsible Travel commitment.
What's this trip about?
Welcome aboard on your personal trip to the Indian Golden Triangle and Varanasi.
Your journey will take you through the national capital of India, the pink city of Jaipur, and the world's architectural masterpiece - The Taj Mahal. In the end, you will visit the holiest city of India – Varanasi, the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come to bathe in the River Ganges and say farewell to their loved ones. You will also visit Sarnath where Buddha Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon..
To bring you closer to India and its local people, we will take you to the local family to interact and learn about the use of Indian spices in Indian cooking and we will introduce you to the century old Yoga practice.
Please note:
* This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January and during Dev Deepawali festival dates in Varanasi.
* If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
* Incase you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
* If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India.
Your journey will take you through the national capital of India, the pink city of Jaipur, and the world's architectural masterpiece - The Taj Mahal. In the end, you will visit the holiest city of India – Varanasi, the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come to bathe in the River Ganges and say farewell to their loved ones. You will also visit Sarnath where Buddha Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon..
To bring you closer to India and its local people, we will take you to the local family to interact and learn about the use of Indian spices in Indian cooking and we will introduce you to the century old Yoga practice.
Please note:
* This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January and during Dev Deepawali festival dates in Varanasi.
* If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
* Incase you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
* If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- 08 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
- Meal Plan - Breakfast Only (Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Breakfast on Day 09).
- Family dinner with a cooking demonstration in Jaipur.
- Service of English-Speaking Local guides (During sightseeing only).
- Transport services using Air-conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car).
- Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
- 1-hour yoga class with private yoga practitioner in Varanasi.
- Airfare in Economy class for Delhi/Varanasi sector on Day 07 and Varanasi/Delhi Day 09. Free check-in baggage limit in flight is 15 Kg per person and free cabin baggage limit is 07 Kg per person. Extra luggage will be charged directly by airlines from guests at the time of check-in at airlines counter at airport.
- Responsible Travel commitment (per person): 1 Stainless steel water bottle (to help in reducing plastic).
- 500 INR contribution to an NGO.
- 1 Tote bag per person from WWF India.
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
- Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
- All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change)
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport. Transfer to hotel (check-in time 14h00).
Day 02: Delhi
• Jama Masjid
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi
• Humayun’s tomb
• Qutab Minar
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi
• Humayun’s tomb
• Qutab Minar
Morning proceed to Old Delhi where you will start your exploration with the capital's largest mosque ...
Day 03: Delhi / Jaipur (by road – approx. 5 hr)
• Visit local family
Morning drive to Jaipur, an enthralling prolific “pink city” and capital of Rajasthan state. The city was painted in pink to welcome the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria in 1876 since the colour is the mark of Hospitality. A...
Day 04: Jaipur
• Old City Rickshaw tour with Pink City Rickshaw Company
• Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s most photographed building
• Visit beautiful City Palace
• 18th century astronomical observatory – the Jantar Mantar
• Excursion to 16th century Amber Fort
• Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s most photographed building
• Visit beautiful City Palace
• 18th century astronomical observatory – the Jantar Mantar
• Excursion to 16th century Amber Fort
Day 05: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (by road – approx. 5 hrs drive)
• Visit of Chand Baori (stepwell)
• UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri
• UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri
Morning drive to Agra with enroute stop at Abhaneri to visit Chand Baori, a stepwell, built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in...
Day 06: Agra
• Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage site
• Agra Fort, UNESCO World Heritage site
• Agra Fort, UNESCO World Heritage site
Morning visit The Taj Mahal, an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. Construct...
Day 07: Agra / Delhi (by road - approx. 4hrs drive) + Delhi / Varanasi (by flight)
• Travel to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities
Morning drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, connect flight to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India and the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come to bathe in the River Ganges and say farewell to their loved ones.
Day 08: Varanasi
• Early morning, take a boat ride
• Evening Aarti ceremony on the ghats
• Visit Varanasi
• Evening Aarti ceremony on the ghats
• Visit Varanasi
Early morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges to enjoy the sunrise and enjoy the sights of the Varanasi temples and buildings from the river, you ...
Day 09: Varanasi / Delhi (by flight)
• Morning 1-hour yoga class with private yoga practitioner
• Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
• Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
Morning introduction to Yoga, a 5,000-year-old Indian knowledge. For everyone it has different meaning. For some, it is a way of life...
Day 10: Delhi / Fly back
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Last Updated: 11/15/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
- Any kind of tips during the tour.
- Any meal not mentioned above.
- Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Indian Visa
- Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend to buy travel insurance)
- International airfare/flight tickets
- Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.
Accommodation
We have included a mix of good modern hotels with good services. However, in Varanasi we have included a simple hotel with a great location. It is located on the bank of River Ganges from where you can see the activities all through the day and also you can walk out from your hotel and explore the old city.
Transportation & Flights
We will provide Air conditoned Toyota Innova for transport services.,
Guides
English speaking local guides for sightseeing in different cities as per itinerary
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee.
Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you to carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required : To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.
To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Meals Included
- Meal Plan– Breakfast Only (Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Breakfast on Day 09).
- Family dinner with a cooking demonstration in Jaipur.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Additional Information
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