Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi
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Overview
This fabulous Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi of India has (like no other) presented an opportunity in acquiring intimate closeness with the iconic cities of the Golden Triangle—Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi—while heading towards the holy city of Varanasi and historic Khajuraho. Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in India and mirrors ancient traditions and cultural heritage in all their grandeur. Khajuraho, together with the erotic sculptures and ancient temples, is a striking illustration of Nagara-style architecture. UNESCO has recognized and listed this Jain and Hindu temple complex among the known World Heritage sites. The complex, with its intricate carvings and historical significance, attracts numerous visitors and scholars interested in its rich cultural heritage. This site is classified by UNESCO. Enjoy your Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi with us!
Included/Exclude
- Pick and Drop off Assistance.
- Luxury Air-Conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance Tickets of all Monuments.
- Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi.
- Elephant Ride in Jaipur City.
- Wildlife Safari at Ranthambore National Park.
- Live Tour Guide Service.
- Mineral Water Bottles
- All taxes.
- Tips / Gratuities to guide and driver.
- Any kind of meals and drinks not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
You will be picked up from the airport or your chosen spot in Delhi/ NCR by the tour driver. Afterward, you will be shifted to a centrally located decent hotel. Start your Delhi sightseeing with a visit to various UNESCO World Heritage sites like Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, and Red Fort. After visiting these places, you have to see India Gate, Parliament House and Raj Ghat as they are a part of ideals of modern India. Have a meal of your favourite cuisine in any of the good eating joints in the capital. Overnight stay in a hotel in Delhi.
From there, in the morning, the tour driver will take you towards Jaipur in a pre-booked taxi. Jaipur will take nearly 5 hours. Rajasthani heritage and hospitality are the next things to get hold of in Jaipur. There are many upcoming places to visit in 'The Pink City'. Start off with Jantar Mantar, which is a royal observatory flanked by mathematicians and astronomers from across the globe. Dinner will be delightful at the traditional Rajasthani dinner consisting of Dal, Baati, Churma, and more. The hotel will then host a beautiful song and dance evening. Overnight stay is at a hotel in Jaipur.
Again today, you will step out to explore Jaipur city. Begin with a visit to Amer Fort that offers a bird's eye view of the entire city. There are other wonderful places to see in Jaipur—Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Jawahar Circle, etc. Jaipur offers very interesting shopping to the tourists. You can purchase a tie and dye fabric, stones, marble artifacts etc... from the local bazaars. Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Next morning, you shall drive to Ranthambore. It will be only around 3 hours of journey. Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve. Here you shall find people for the tiger spot. You shall be taken for a jungle safari. The other places you cannot miss are Padam Talao Lake and Ranthambore Fort. The night stay is in Ranthambore.
The driver will drive you to Agra in a prepaid taxi early morning. It typically takes 4-5 hours to reach Agra, depending on the traffic. Underway, you may stop at Fatehpur Sikri - this city is currently in ruins. It was built by Akbar as a gesture to mark his win over Gujarat. You have to visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti and Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri. On reaching Agra you will check-in your chosen hotel. Govt Approved tour guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal. Agra is a beautiful monument built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The overnight stay is in the hotel in Agra.
In the morning you will again step out for sightseeing of Agra. Visit Agra Fort that is the sister monument of Taj Mahal. This red sandstone fort served as a residence to Mughals till the capital was shifted to Delhi. Then you can visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah. For sunset view of the Taj Mahal, visits are made to the Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Agra.
The driver of the prepaid taxi will transfer you to Khajuraho the following morning. The journey is pretty long and you will reach in about 9 hours. Khajuraho is known for its ancient Jain and Hindu temples. The exotic sculptures that are visible in these temples leave you fascinated. Visiting Kandariya Mahadev Temple, which is the largest ornate Hindu temple, is a must. The overnight stay is in a hotel in Khajuraho.
Next morning, the government-approved tour guide will take you on a city sightseeing tour. On arrival in Khajuraho, explore the famous Western Group of temples. The tour covers the Lakshmana Temple, a 10th-century temple constructed by the Hindu king Yashovarman. Overnight stay at the hotel in Khajuraho.
At such a time, you shall be transferred to the station where the train taxi executive would be waiting to escort you to Varanasi. Late afternoon arrival in Varanasi. Visit the burning ghats (Manikarnika Ghat) and ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight is in Varanasi.
Next morning, you can take a flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi you will leave for the airport so that you can catch a flight for your onward destination. This marks the end of your Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi.
