Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

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Tour Overview

India's golden triangle tour with Varanasi, will let you explore the National Capital of India - Delhi, along with Agra (The place of the Taj Mahal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Fatehpur Sikri (Another UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jaipur (UNESCO World Heritage City), and Varanasi - one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore the National Capital of India — Delhi, in existence since the 6th century BC.

  • Visit World Famous UNESCO World Heritage — listed Sites in Agra: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

  • Explore Jaipur — Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and the local markets.

  • Explore Varanasi — among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Places You'll See

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal, India

Varanasi Ganges Aarti

Jal Mahal, Jaipur

Lotus Temple, Delhi

Sarnath, Varanasi

Humayun Tomb, Delhi

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 : At Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi — Agra (220 Km — 3.30 Hours Drive)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Agra “The City Of The Taj Mahal”. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in at your hotel. Take some rest at the hotel, later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 : Agra — Fatehpur Sikri — Jaipur (240 Km — 5 Hours Drive)

Location: Fatehpur Sikri

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for overnight stay.

Day 5 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan “Amber Fort and Palace”, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort’s majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 : Jaipur — Varanasi (By Flight)

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to Jaipur airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Varanasi. Rest and relax at the hotel, later explore the city of Varanasi, visit various ghats, sacred temples and the local market of Varanasi. Later in the evening attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 : At Varanasi (Local Sightseeing & Sarnath Visit)

Location: Sarnath

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a visit to Akhara and see the traditional form of martial arts practised there. Morning city tour of Varanasi, this includes a walk through the various sacred Ghats. Visit the sacred shrine of Kashi — Vishwanath (also known as the Golden Temple), and Bharat Mata Mandir, a simple temple dedicated to 'Mother India'. Later proceed to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the evening attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges in Varanasi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 : Varanasi — Delhi (By Flight) & Departure

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to Varanasi airport to board a flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, board another flight to your home or onward destination.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis (Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to 4 star/luxury boutique hotels/5 star hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost).

  • Additional Services

    Personal assistance during arrival and departure.

  • Fully Guided

    English speaking local destination guides in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, and Varanasi.

  • Meals

    Daily breakfast at the hotels in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi.

  • Transport

    Airport pickup / drrop-off, All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.

  • Other Additional Services

    1 rickshaw ride in old Delhi.

  • Other Additional Services

    1 boat ride on river Ganges in Varanasi.

  • Other Additional Services

    Attend Ganga Aarti on the bank of river Ganges.

  • Other Additional Services

    1 mineral water bottle per person per day.

  • Other Additional Services

    All applicable taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

    Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost.

  • Insurance

    Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.

  • International Travel

    Any International or domestic flights are not included.

  • Other Additional Services

    Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.

  • Other Additional Services

    Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.

  • Other Additional Services

    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Accommodation

Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi
Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra
Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur
Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace or similar in Varanasi

Mode of Transport

Airport pickup / drop-off, all sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary

1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveller or similar ...more ...less

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  • Can we get our choice of hotels?

    Yes, we can provide you with a variety of hotels to choose from, based on your preferences and budget. We have a wide network of hotel partners, so we are confident that we can find the perfect hotel for you. If you have already chosen any particular hotel(s) to stay, we can also provide that hotel(s) to you on request basis. Cost may vary depending on your hotel choice. ...more ...less

  • Is the single supplement included in the tour price, or is it an additional cost for solo travellers?

    For solo travellers, single supplementary charges are applicable. Please contact us to know exact cost for solo traveller including single supplementary charges.

  • Can we book this tour as a private tour just for our family or group?

    Yes of-course, you can book this tour on private basis just for your family or group. Please message us your group details to book the tour on private basis.

  • Who will I meet on my arrival at New Delhi Airport, India?

    On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will meet you at the main entrance of IGI Airport, New Delhi, who will be holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency. ...more ...less

  • If I came across any problem during my trip, how would you help me?

    With Go Book Tours, you get 24X7 personal assistance from your dedicated tour manager over phone, WhatsApp, or Email.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We can provide your pre and post accommodation at an additional cost

  • Can I customize this tour?

    Yes we can customize this tour for you. Just share your requirement with us, and we will customize a tour for you as per your interest and preferences.

  • Is this tour suitable for solo travellers?

    Yes, the tour is suitable for solo travellers as well.

  • What about tipping in India?

    Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider. Standard tipping that travelers provide to different service providers: Pickup & Drop - 2$ to 10$ Waiters -1$ to 5$ Drivers - 5$ to 10$ Managers & Tour Guides - 10$ to 50$ or it totally depends on you

  • I have a disability, can I join the trip?

    Alkof Holidays is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary. We will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trip to facilitate the requirements of disabled travelers – such as booking ground floor accommodation or having your tour manager communicate important directions in writing as well as verbally. Further please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange your tour accordingly.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. As a solo traveler, you have to pay single supplement charges. If the Single price is not shown, please enquire for details.

  • Do I need medical/travel insurance?

    Yes. It is strongly recommended to buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Peter, USA  

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27-Aug-22

The itinerary was well planned, and well managed. Tour guide Manoj was outstanding, and the hotels were excellent. We enjoyed our India trip. Thanks Alkof Holidays

Courtney Fairweather  

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17-Apr-24

I had to cancel the tour for personal reasons. This review is in praise of the thoughtful and understanding treatment that I received from Sunil at Alkof. He spend a lot of time explaining everything to me before and booked. Then, when I had to cancel, he was sympathetic and refunded my deposit. I've travelled a great deal and there are many tour operators who are untrustworthy. Alkof has shown itself to be honest and reliable. ...more ...less

Marcel Merlo  

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23-Oct-23

I enjoyed my trip immensely. every day was wonderfully beautiful. Everything went perfectly, without any problems. My stay in Ladakh was especially wonderful. I would like to thank my driver/guide Sharif. It was a pleasure to travel with him. He was a very good driver, but also a very good and caring guide. If I could visit another part of Ladakh next year in July or August, I would definitely want to do so, possibly in combination with the Indian Himalayas. I would also like to thank Alkof Tours for the good organization and good follow-up of my trip. Marcel Merlo Belgium ...more ...less

Virinder Atwal  

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06-Apr-23

Accommodations were neat and clean. Overall very good experience. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Annu M  

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12-Apr-24

Our recent 5-day journey to Kashmir was nothing short of exceptional. The breathtaking beauty of Kashmir, coupled with the warm hospitality of its people, made our experience truly memorable. Alkof Holidays impressed us with their meticulously planned itinerary, seamless organization, and expert management of the tour. We wholeheartedly recommend them based on our fantastic experience. ...more ...less

Daisy   Estonia

Our trip to India was great.

07-Apr-2023

Our trip to India was great. Everything was super well organized, the guides and drivers were super punctual. The guides were very good at imparting their knowledge. We learned a lot about Indian history, religion, food and of course the forts, temples etc. We felt safe and secure at all times. Many thanks to the Alkof Holidays team, drivers, guides. I definitely recommend going on a tour with them and if I ever visit India again, I will use their services myself. ...more ...less

Mary Carmen Torres  

Excellent tour

16-Apr-23

Excellent tour, all the staff were always concerned about our safety and comfort. The guides were very helpful in getting to know each place, especially the guide from Jaipur whose English was very good and adapted according to our interests. The attention and assistance of the driver was key to having a good experience, Nandu always worried about us until the last day. I suggest they could have more restaurant options for each location, since the quality in some of them was not very good (Agra and Jaipur). But overall we had a very good experience. We are very grateful for the service received. ...more ...less

Richard   USA

It was a nice trip, we had enough time to explore Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, and Jaipur.

08-Apr-2019

It was a nice trip, we had enough time to explore Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, and Jaipur. The hotels were excellent as we upgraded the hotel from 3 star to 5 star with 1 extra night stay in Delhi. Driver and the guides were very knowledgeable about all the local places. I recommend this trip and Alkof Holidays to anyone looking to visit India. ...more ...less

Richard Wilson  

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30-Apr-22

The trip was well organized, we saw a lot of Buddhist places. We recommend Alkof Holidays to anyone who want to visit India. Thank You

Pat, Australia  

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11-Jan-23

I had a fantastic time in India. Everything was very well planned and organised. I managed to see the tigers but also so much more. I had two different drivers during my stay and a separate tour guide in each city I visited. I would highly recommend visiting India with Alkof Holidays. ...more ...less

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Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

8 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Varanasi, Sarnath

Tour operator:

Alkof Holidays

Tour code:

AH135

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing, Walking

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