India Golden Triangle Holiday

Day 1 – Delhi
Begin your Golden Triangle holiday when you arrive at the Delhi International Airport. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.
Overnight Hotel in Delhi

Day 2 - Delhi
This day, after breakfast, you proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Delhi, starting with Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of Old Delhi, which was built between 1644 and 1658 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Then, you visit Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi located on the bank of the Yamuna River. You drive past colonial buildings such as the President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in 1931, and India Gate, a war memorial, also known as the 'All India War Memorial.' You also visit Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, built between 1565 and 1572 by his first wife, Bega Begum. It was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. You will be transferred to the railway station in the evening to catch the overnight train to Varanasi.
Overnight onboard train

Day 3 - Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi in the early morning and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world; it is also considered a holy city of Hinduism. Pilgrims from all over India come here to take a holy dip into the sacred river to wash away their sins. There are thousands of pilgrims, wandering holy men (Sadhus), religious elders and casual visitors. In the afternoon, you will visit Sarnath, located near the confluence of the Ganges and the Gomati rivers and where Gautama Buddha delivered his 1st sermon after enlightenment. In the evening, there is the option to visit Ganges Ghats for a puja ceremony (additional cost)
Overnight Hotel in Varanasi

Day 4 - Varanasi
As well as being a holy city for Hindus, Varanasi also holds a significant association with Buddha's life and Buddhism. Just before dawn, you take a boat ride on the Ganges River to witness the extraordinary spectacle on the Ghats, the steps leading down to the river. Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the Ganges River. The city has 84 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremonial ghats, while two ghats, Manikarnika and Harishchandra, are used exclusively as cremation sites. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims and devotees visit this city daily to say holy prayers, meditate, and purify themselves by bathing in the sacred river Ganges. After the boat ride, you have a free afternoon, and in the evening, you will be transferred to the railway station to catch the overnight train to Agra.
Overnight onboard train

Day 5 - Agra
You arrive at Agra railway station this morning and will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit the imposing Red Fort of Akbar, whose mighty red sandstone walls enclose the beautiful white marble Pearl Mosque. Then, a sunset visit to the beautiful white marble Taj Mahal (PLEASE NOTE: Closed every Friday)
Overnight Hotel in Agra

Day 6 - Ranthambore
You start early as you return to visit the Taj Mahal during sunrise. The Taj Mahal is serenely beautiful and always amazes a first-time visitor. Our India Golden Triangle holiday continues as we drive to Ranthambore (Distance: 280 km approx.) and, en route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. It was formally the capital of the Mughal Empire and is a wonderfully preserved 'ghost town' constructed by Emperor Akbar, which reflects his ideals in art, religion, and architecture. The mosque is designed to hold ten thousand worshippers. This magnificence only lasted 14 years, as in 1585, Akbar left Fatehpur Sikri due to a lack of water, leaving this city as you see it today. You drive to Ranthambore, where you check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight Hotel in Ranthambore

Day 7 - Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park is in the Sawai Madhopur District of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hills range, it is one of the biggest and most famous national parks in Northern India. Ranthambore National Park was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973, and it became a national park in 1980. Ranthambore National Park is also the site of one of the largest banyan trees in India. Today, you have two game drives in the park, and hopefully, you get to spot one of the mighty tigers that call Ranthambore home. The first game drive will be in the morning, and the second in the afternoon. There are two choices of vehicle for going on the safari, an all-wheel drive jeep called a "Gypsy" (which seats up to 6 visitors) or a 16- or 20-seater safari bus called a "Canter – a large open truck" on a sharing basis. Later, after the game drives, relax at the hotel.
Overnight Hotel in Ranthambore

Day 8 - Jaipur
This morning, an optional morning game drive can be organized (additional payment). Then, after breakfast, you drive towards Jaipur (Distance: 180km approx.). Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the colourful capital of Rajasthan with its rich cultural heritage. It is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. In the evening, you can explore the colourful bazaars of Jaipur.
Overnight Hotel in Jaipur

Day 9 - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to the ancient capital of Amber, which is 11 km away from Jaipur. Famous for its massive Amber Fort, Amber was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries. Later, you explore more of Jaipur and proceed to the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. We visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house with solar devices that still give accurate predictions. You also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was specially built as a high screen wall so that the women of the royal household could observe the street festivities while nobody could see them outside.
Overnight Hotel in Jaipur

Day 10 - Delhi
You are almost at the end of India's Golden Triangle tour. This morning, drive to Delhi (Distance: 280km approx.). Upon reaching the city, you check in to the hotel and have the rest of the day to relax. Alternatively, you can explore the local and nearby market area for some last-minute shopping.
Overnight Hotel in Delhi

Day 11 – Depart Delhi
You will be transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, at a suitable time to board the flight back home. Alternatively, if you would like to end your Golden Triangle holiday on the beach, we can add an extension to Goa or Kerala. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for further information.