7-Day Private Golden Triangle & Varanasi Tour with Flights – Taj Mahal Sunrise & Ganga Aarti

Your driver will pick you up from Delhi Airport, your hotel, or the railway station, depending on where you're staying in Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon. You'll head to Old Delhi and enjoy a Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. Take some time to wander through the narrow alleys, vibrant markets, and observe the local shoppers. Don't miss visiting the nearby "Jama Mosque," which is one of the largest ancient mosque complexes in Asia. Next, drive by the Red Fort, constructed in 1648 by Shah Jehan. then move into New Delhi where you see Lotus Temple then visit UNESCO heritage sites like Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. After driving past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, you head to your hotel to settle in for the night.

After breakfast, Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (listen) is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar. Visit Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan, is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated on Tees January Road, formerly Albuquerque Road, in New Delhi, India. Before embarking on the journey to Jaipur, known as the royal "Pink City." Estimated Drive Time: Around 4–5 hours.

This morning, after enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Our first stop will be the Amber Fort, where you can choose to ride an elephant or take a jeep (there's also an optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time allows). Next, we will visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and take a drive past the Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) as well as the Birla Temple. Return to hotel in the evening.

Following breakfast, make your way to Agra, taking a moment to stop at Fatehpur Sikri along the way, a stunningly preserved Mughal capital that feels like a step back in time. Take in the grandeur of the Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and the palace of Akbar the Great.

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Reach Agra by Afternoon and settle into your hotel. in the evening proceed to Itmad-Ud-Daullah (Baby Taj).

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Next visit Mehtab Bagh for breathtaking sunset views of the Taj.

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Estimated Drive Time: Around 4 hours

Awaken early to witness the breathtaking Taj Mahal glowing in the soft golden light of sunrise — a truly magical experience you will always remember. After exploring this world-famous monument, continue your Agra sightseeing with a visit to the grand Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the rich legacy of the Mughal Empire. During your Agra tour, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, drive back to Delhi in a comfortable private vehicle. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax with an overnight stay in the capital city.

After enjoying a lovely breakfast this morning, you will be escorted to Delhi Airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon your arrival, your kind driver will be waiting for you at the airport. Once you meet up, they will take you to your hotel for a comfortable stay.

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Experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti in the evening by the banks of the Ganga River. Witness the Hindu priests, or pandits, lighting lamps and circling them in a clockwise manner while chanting or singing in praise of Mother Ganga. Feel the energy and power of the deity as the lamps are believed to absorb it. After the ritual, receive the purification and blessings of the Goddess by cupping your hands over the flame and raising them to your forehead. Finally, be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi, filled with the peaceful energy of the Ganga Aarti.

Start your day off right by meeting your personal tour guide after breakfast for an unforgettable boat ride in Varanasi. Experience the magic of a dawn rowing boat ride along the Ganges, where the early-morning light sets the scene for a beautiful and inspiring journey. Witness the vibrant colors and sounds of pilgrims bathing and performing puja as you glide through the waters.

Following your boat ride, take some time to visit iconic temples such as the Monkey Temple and  Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Enjoy every moment of your sightseeing adventure in this historic and spiritual city.

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Afterwards, hop on a domestic flight back to Delhi, wrapping up the tour. We've got you covered with airport drop-off included! 😉