Golden Triangle Tour with Holi Celebration and Spiritual Varanasi

08 Nights / 09 Days Delhi » Agra » Ranthambore » Jaipur

Overview of Golden Triangle Tour with Holi Celebration and Spiritual Varanasi

This 08-day Golden Triangle tour will be taking you through popular destinations of India – New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur as well as an extended tour to Varanasi - the holy city of India and one of the most ancient cities in the world. Also, on this tour, get a lifetime opportunity to celebrate Holi - the Festival of Colors in Jaipur. Delhi will give you a pleasant surprise with its interesting mix of history, art, culture, and architectural wonders from ancient and modern time.

Explore Mughal era architectural wonders, which include World Heritage Sites, in Agra. In Rajasthan, admire the magnificent royal forts and palaces of Jaipur. Varanasi will give you spiritual enlightenment and a glimpse of the century’s old Hindu traditions along with temples and Ghats (embankments by the river) of the holy River Ganges. To stimulate your travel experience, enjoy a Rickshaw Ride in the streets of old Delhi, enjoy an elephant ride in Jaipur, attend the spectacular Ganga Aarti (worship rituals of the Ganges), and go on a soulful morning Boat Ride on the River Ganges in Varanasi, visit Buddhist pilgrimage site in Sarnath among other experience.


Tour highlights

  • Explore the sprawling and culturally diverse Delhi
  • Visit the 73-meter tall Qutub Minar
  • Make your way through the narrow by lanes of Old Delhi in a rickshaw
  • Witness the glory of the Taj Mahal with a sunset view
  • Explore the huge expanse of the Agra Fort and learn about its Mughal architecture
  • Learn about the history of the abandoned town of Fatehpur Sikri
  • Take an elephant ride to the majestic 16th-century Amber Fort
  • Enjoy Holi Festival Celebration in Jaipur
  • Get your hands tattooed with Henna by local experts
  • Discover the history of Jaipur by watching the spectacular Sound and Light Show in Jaipur
  • Stop at the magnificent Hawa Mahal and click photos with the Palace as a backdrop
  • Enjoy a fascinating Boat Ride in Varanasi

Itinerary for Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tour

Day-01Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in the transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel on arrival and relax.
Delhi - India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold, the ancient and the modern. Delhi unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, human diversity, history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens, and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and the New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Delhi is bliss for history lovers.
Day-02DELHI SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, proceed with the Delhi sightseeing tour with the first visit to Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk – the oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride to Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you and drive past Red Fort to reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial.
Also, get a henna tattoo applied as a memorable souvenir from India.
Visit the Humayun’s Tomb – the first garden-style tomb in India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan – the residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi.
Day-03DELHI - AGRA (210 KM/APPROX. 4-5 HRS)
After breakfast, you will head to Agra. Agra - a wonderful former city of the Mughals, home to the famous Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
After some relaxation, visit the Agra Fort - (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) a treasure chest of Mughal architecture, commissioned by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, with beautiful palaces, and embellished chambers, inviting reception halls, marvelous mosques, and charming courtyards. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), and countless others are a must-see.
Later in the evening, pay a visit to the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), to get the best views of the monument during sunrise. The stunning work of art - Taj Mahal - was constructed in a time span of 22 years from 1631-1653 during the rule of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and is dedicated to the emperor’s favorite queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Agra.
Day-04AGRA - JAIPUR (240 KM/APPROX. 5-6 HRS) VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI
Post breakfast and check out, drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal, and other palaces.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Jaipur: Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to the extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewelry. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.
Day-05Jaipur
After early morning breakfast, we’ll take you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Set on the dry, craggy Aravalli Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake. Ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where the Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years.
Later, take a stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds; a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 953 ornate stone screens.
Today go for a delicious lunch at a fine restaurant in Jaipur with the opportunity to get a Turban tied on your head.
Also, see the City Palace; constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this 19th-century palace exhibits an exquisite blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and features exquisite palaces and buildings. The next stop is Jantar Mantar, again built by Sawai Jai Singh II, which is an astronomical observatory exhibiting architectural astronomical instruments.
No tour is complete without a little bit of shopping. So in the evening, now proceed to Jaipur Bazaars to experience the local culture and explore the shopping hub Jaipur is famous for. Explore the streets and stores of Jaipur and take a piece of India back home. Jaipur is the central hub for shopping in India. The dazzling bazaars of this hypnotic city are flooded with textiles, footwear, ready-made garments, antique jewels, artefacts, bandhini print, carpets, pottery, marble curios and book, a mind-boggling collection of other exciting items.
Later go for Sound and Light Show at Amber Fort and get to know the exciting history of Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day-06JAIPUR [HOLI CELEBRATIONS]
After breakfast, participate in the Holi Celebrations organized in Hotel Surya Villa. At the hotel, a royal family of Jaipur will also join you in the celebrations. Interact and learn about the significance of Holi and its associated festivals. All the guests present will be provided with traditional Indian Turbans & Kurta Pyjama to adorn themselves like Rajasthani folks. Later, indulge in the spirit of Holi with dry and wet rainbow-colored organic powders. Every guest will be served traditional special festive homemade specialties with soft beverages. After this long fun-filled and exciting day, return to your rooms for a refreshing bath and spend the night in the comfort of your bed.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day-07JAIPUR - VARANASI (BY FLIGHT)
After breakfast, our company representative will drive you to Jaipur Airport to board your flight to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi, our company representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Day free at leisure. Varanasi: It is a city located on the banks of River Ganga which is the 2nd largest river of India. Formerly known as Kashi and Benares, this city is around 3000 years old. It is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites of Hindus as it is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva (God of Destruction). Every year, Hindu devotees visit this city to take a holy dip in the River Ganga which is said to wash away all sins. Overnight stay at a hotel in Varanasi.
Day-08Varanasi
Your Varanasi sightseeing tour begins with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Enjoy soaking in the spectacular sunrise views and later, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, head to Sarnath. It is a place dotted with various Buddhist pilgrimage sites of great significance. If you’re a devout follower of Buddha then you must visit this place. Later, visit the New Vishwanath Temple also known as the “Birla Mandir”. Settled within the Banaras Hindu University, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (God of Destruction). It took around 35 years to build this temple. Head to the Tulsi Manas Temple built by the royal family of Banaras in 1964. It is believed to be the place where the legendary poet Tulsidas wrote the great Indian epic “Ramcharitramanas”. Close to this temple is the Durga Temple (Monkey temple) dedicated to Goddess Durga (divine feminine energy). In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a daily evening ceremony that has been practiced for thousands of years on the banks of the River Ganges.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Varanasi.
Day-09VARANASI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to board a flight back home.

+ Package Inclusions

  • Accommodation in base category room of a Standard (4*) hotel.

  • English Speaking Local Guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi.

  • Daily breakfast at a coffee shop or restaurant at the Hotel.

  • Rickshaw Ride in Delhi

  • Elephant ride in Amber Fort in Jaipur

  • Holi celebration in Jaipur

  • Boat ride in Varanasi.

  • Monuments Entrance Fees.

  • All transfers & Sightseeing as per the itinerary by chauffer-driven A/C Private vehicle.

  • Daily 01 bottle of water on board.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.

+ Package Exclusions

  • Domestic and International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day.

  • Additional Services

  • Any airfare (International or Domestic)

  • Any Visa Fee

  • Lunch and dinner charges.

  • Any hike in taxes, Optional Tours etc.

  • Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry

  • Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc.

  • Any items that are not mentioned under Inclusions

  • Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone /fax calls, alcoholic

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