New Delhi Trip Overview
The popular Golden Triangle is combined with city of Nawabs Lucknow and the spiritual city Ayodhya & Varanasi. Tour can provide you with a full-fledged glimpse of India’s royal and cultural heritage. The tour covers three most popular tourist destinations – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destinations provide you a slice of British, Rajputana and Mughal royalty on the same platter. Then head to Lucknow renowned for graceful monuments, architecture, dance and handicrafts. Make your way through the sacred city of Ayodhya where Lord Rama of epic Ramayana fame was born. Then head to Varanasi one of the most sacred towns and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The popular Golden Triangle is combined with city of Nawabs Lucknow and the spiritual city Ayodhya & Varanasi. Tour can provide you with a full-fledged glimpse of India’s royal and cultural heritage. The tour covers three most popular tourist destinations – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destinations provide you a slice of British, Rajputana and Mughal royalty on the same platter. Then head to Lucknow renowned for graceful monuments, architecture, dance and handicrafts. Make your way through the sacred city of Ayodhya where Lord Rama of epic Ramayana fame was born. Then head to Varanasi one of the most sacred towns and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax & personal activities.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
City tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the majestic Red Fort (closed on Monday) the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun`s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Bahai House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Rest time free to explore the local market with your driver, visiting the Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Sireh Deori Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar & Mirza Ismail Road.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
City tour of Jaipur the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colors of hospitality to welcome him. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort. Later visit City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Rani Garden & Birla temple. Explore the famous bazaars of Pink City with its rich history and heritage exudes an amazing mix of royalty and art.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (245km)
Stop At: Abhaneri, Abhaneri, Dausa District, Rajasthan
Drive to Agra via visiting Abhaneri a small village popular for India`s deepest, largest and amazing step well & a Hindu Temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Next visit Fatehpur Sikri an abandoned predominately a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bai Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Continue drive to Agra check in & overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Agra – Lucknow (335kms)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Lucknow, Lucknow, Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh
Later drive to Lucknow check in & overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Lucknow – Ayodhya (135kms)
Stop At: Lucknow, Lucknow, Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh
Visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Drive pass government colonial building which include Vidhan Bhavan, Secretariat & Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Ayodhya, Ayodhya, Faizabad District, Uttar Pradesh
Later drive to Ayodhya check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Ayodhya – Varanasi (200kms)
Stop At: Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi, On The Bank Of Saryu River, Ayodhya India
Visit Lord Sri Ram Temple and several other religious and historical places which include Ram Ki paidi, Jain Temple, Birla Temple, Gulab Bari, Kanak Bhawan.
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the Holy Ganges. The entire Ghat gets illuminated with a divine light that can be felt strongly. The magnificent ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chant the holy mantras that reverberate in the entire location. The entire Ghat gets illuminated with a divine light that can be felt strongly. The magnificent ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chant the holy mantras that reverberate in the entire location.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Varanasi
Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later city tour visit Banaras Hindu University. With 5.3 sq kms campus and 30,000 residing students it is the largest residential university in the continent. Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India, carved out of marble. Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. The temple has beautiful images of Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. The walls of temple are adorned with verses from Ramcharitmanas, the Hindi version of the epic Ramayana. Continue to Sarnath, it was here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The great Dhamekh Stupa and glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 B.C. stand testimony to the importance the place enjoyed at that time.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort located on the eastern bank of River Ganga. The Fort includes an eccentric museum boasting a royal collection of vintage cars, swords, palanquins, ivory works, an old weaponry section and an extremely unusual astrological clock.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi – Delhi
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. From Delhi board connecting flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
