golden triangle and varanasi
8 days Delhi to Varanasi
Admire the palaces of Majarajahs, See the pink city of Jaipur, Experience the clamour of holy Varanasi, Enjoy a sunrise cruise down the holy River Ganges, Get lost in the bustling bazaars of Delhi, Be romanced by the Taj Mahal
See the highlights of the Golden Triangle and get lost in the colourful holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. Travelling in a private vehicle, explore the Mughal splendours and bazaars of Delhi, the palaces of Jaipur's Pink City and Agra's majestic Taj Mahal. Experience the marvels that make India a magical destination.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotels (6 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Transportation: Train, private vehicle, boat
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
See the highlights of the Golden Triangle and get lost in the colourful holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. Travelling in a private vehicle, explore the Mughal splendours and bazaars of Delhi, the palaces of Jaipur's Pink City and Agra's majestic Taj Mahal. Experience the marvels that make India a magical destination.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotels (6 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Transportation: Train, private vehicle, boat
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067554
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Delhi | Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour of lively bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes full of the sights, sounds and smells of India. Visit the famous Red Fort, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan. In contrast, the new part of the city is a city of wide boulevards and spacious parks. |
| Day 3 | Jaipur | Drive to Jaipur in the morning and spend the afternoon enjoying a sightseeing tour. Admire the famous pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows of the Palace of the Winds. |
| Day 4 | amber fort | Visit Amber Fort, stunningly situated on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake. The Sheesh Mahal, Hall of Mirrors, becomes a dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. |
| Day 5 | Fatehpur Sikri/Agra | Tour the magnificent deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra. |
| Day 6 | Taj Mahal/Agra Fort | Visit the stunning Taj Mahal, the monument to love built by the Emperor Shah Jehan as a tomb for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, and the magnificent masterpiece of Agra Fort. |
| Days 7-8 | Varanasi | Varanasi encapsulates all that is India. Bathing ghats choked with pilgrims, temples full of incense, narrow shop-filled alleyways - it really is one of the world's special places. Take it all in on a sightseeing tour and sunrise boat trip on the Ganges. |
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