Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Varanasi 7 Nights / 8 Days
Highlights-
Delhi- Bangla Sahib Gurudwara,Jama Masjid,Chandni Chowk Rickshaw Ride,Red Fort,India Gate,Lotus Temple,Qutub Minar,Humayun Tomb,Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.
Jaipur- Albert Hall Museum,Jaigarh Fort,Nahargarh Fort,Amber Fort,City Palace,Hawa Mahal,Jantar Mantar,Jal Mahal,Krishna Meera Temple,Panna Meena Kund,Hathi Gaun
Agra- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Varanasi- Walking tour of old Banaras,Manikarnika Ghat cremation ground, Ganga Aarati at Dashashwamedh Ghat,Early morning boat ride on Ganga river,Kashi Vishwanath Temple,Sarnath, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple
Itinerary-
Day 1- Delhi – This city is the capital of India and has an International airport called Indira Gandhi International Airport located in Palam area South West of New Delhi. Our driver will pick you up from this Airport as both International and Domestic flights arrive at the same airport. After being picked up, you’ll head towards your hotel with your driver. Your guide may meet you at the airport too upon your request. After checking in at your hotel and being freshened up you will start your day tour with your guide and driver by visiting Bangla Sahib Gurudwara,a sikh temple or house of worship built by Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783 AD. Please cover your head with a scarf before you visit this Gurudwara. If you don’t have one, they provide one for you. There is a huge Langar ( free meal ) offering at this Gurudwara where thousands of people eat food for free everyday. After seeing and experiencing this Gurudwara you will visit the Jama Masjid, a huge mosque probably one of the largest mosques in India built by Shah Jahan, who was the son of Jahangir in circa 1644 AD. Remember that there is a dress code here which may be a bit awkward for some people as they provide their own dress here. Once you are done with this mosque, you will enjoy the most interesting part of the tour which is a Rickshaw ride in the most busy and chaotic part of Delhi called Chandni Chowk and also witness the famous Red Fort which was built in the time of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who commissioned it constructing it in 1628 AD Circa.
Your first day ends with these sites and the driver will drop you back to your hotel where you can have a good night sleep.
Day 2- Delhi – The next day starts around 10 AM with your guide and the driver who will pick up you from your hotel around 10 AM( Please arrange the time with your guide). You will visit India Gate which stands as a memorial to 74,187 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the First World War between 1914 and 1921 in France, Persia and other parts of the world. It’s a good spot for taking pictures and selfies. After this you will visit Lotus Temple, also known as Bahai House of Worship which was opened to the public in 1986. Bahai is a religion founded in the 19th Century which teaches us about the unity of all people and the worth of all religions. Later visit the Qutub Minar, a large minaret founded by Tomar Rajputs in 1220 AD which is also an UNESCO site and then visit Humayun Tomb, a tomb of Humayun built in 1558 AD and then the Akshardham Temple, a massive temple of Swaminarayan built in 2005. The water show held at night is recommended here.
The driver will drop you back to your hotel after the tour.
Day 3- Jaipur- You’ll be leaving for Jaipur on this day early in the morning by car or train. Flight is also available to Jaipur. Ask us for the booking. After arriving at Jaipur airport or Railway station, the driver will pick up you and bring you to your hotel. After arriving at the hotel you can get your check in done and take some rest before you start your tour. Later the tour guide will meet you at your hotel and you can leave for your sightseeing to Albert Hall Museum. This museum is probably the oldest museum established in 1887 AD with a collection of some nice jewellery,carpets and paintings. Later you can visit Jaigarh Fort built in 1726 AD and Nahargarh Fort built in 1734 AD.
After the long day, you can get some rest in the hotel.
Day 4- Jaipur- Next day, you can start your day with Amber Fort, built in 1526 by Man Singh. It is located uphill from Amer and has unique artistic elements. It takes around 2-3 hrs to visit this fort. You can then continue the tour towards City Palace, Hawa Mahal also known as Wind Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Krishna Meena Temple, Panna Meena Kund, Hathi Gaun, a place for Elephant rides .
After the tour, your driver will drop you back to the hotel.
Day 5- Agra- This will be your early start from Jaipur to Agra Train. You can also ask for a car ride or flight. We’ll arrange it upon request. After arriving in Agra, your guide will meet you at ( the driver and guide will collaborate together) Taj Gate and the guide will show you the memorable Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Begam in 1631 and the Aga Fort where Mughal Emperor Humayun was crowned and later the fort was renovated by Akbar the great in 1573.
After both sights you can have something to eat and be prepared for a long train ride to Varanasi which departs around 6 Pm and reaches Varanasi the next day around 6 AM. It’s around 13 hrs of journey by train. We’ll book an AC Coach for that.
Day 6- Varanasi- After a long train ride, you’ll reach the Varanasi Railway Station where your driver will be waiting for you. After arriving at the Railway Station, our driver will pick you up from the station and bring you to your reserved hotel. Later after freshening up, you will start your day with your guide who will meet you at your hotel and the driver who will bring you to the city centre of Varanasi. Once you get there, your guide will accompany with you for an interesting walking tour of narrow alleyways known as Galis in Hindi of Banaras showing you the flower market, bazaars,famous ghats of Banaras such as Manikarnika Ghat, a cremation ground where dead bodies are burnt 24 hrs everyday and the hidden treasures of Varanasi.
Later , passing by the ghats of Banaras, your guide will bring you to the Dashashwamedh Ghat where the evening Ganga Aarti is held at 7 PM in summer and 6 PM in Winter, depending upon Sunset.
After the tour your driver will bring you back to the hotel.
Day 7- Varanasi – This will be an early start in the morning for the memorable sunrise boat tour on the river Ganga where you will witness the glory of Banaras Ghats. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at 5 AM in the morning and bring you closer to the river and then your guide will walk you through the streets of Varanasi and bring you to the river bank as cars cannot reach there directly. You will get on to your reserved private boat.The boatman will row along the river and your guide will talk about the happenings on the site.
After the boat ride you will be brought back to your hotel for breakfast or you can eat anything outside in a restaurant recommended by your guide or yourself.
After breakfast, you will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve important Jyotirlinga in India, an important Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva.
After that you will visit the place called Sarnath, a Buddhist site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Later visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple also known as Monkey Temple but not many monkeys there these days, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple.
After completing these sights, the driver will bring you back to your hotel.
Day 8- Delhi- You can take a train to Delhi early in the morning at 6 AM or even flight. It’s around 8 -12 hrs by train and an hour and half by flight. Let us know your preference. Arrive in Delhi for your next destination.
Budget Price- Per Person ( Includes – Budget hotel+Air Conditioning Car + Local Guides + Entry fees in monuments)
Standard price- Rs per person ( Includes- 3 star hotel + Air Conditioning comfortable car + Guides for entire tour + Entry fees in monuments)
Splendor Price – per person ( Includes- 4 -5 star hotel + Air conditioning comfortable car + Guides for entire tour + Entry fees in monuments)
Booking Procedure-
You’re required to pay 50% of the total amount at the time of confirmation. The rest 50% is payable on the day of starting the tour. You can pay via Bank Transfer or Paypal. Both work for us.
Cancellation Policy-
You can cancel anytime 2 months before the date of departure of the tour. 25% of the deposit will be refunded.
No refund will be given if cancelling more than 2 months before the date of departure of the tour.
Things to remember-
Please carry your passport and visa with you in original.
Most hotels have their check in time at 1 PM and check out time 10 AM.
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday and many monuments in Delhi are closed on Monday.
You can pay a tip to your guide and driver. The normal pay is about Rs 500 and above.
Donations in temples are always a good thing so please keep some change bills with you always.
If you go to the temples, proper attire is mandatory like a long-sleeved top and long trousers for women and long trousers for men.
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