From Delhi: 11-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho & Varanasi

Day 1 · Delhi Arrival

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   Stop 1

   Passing by

   On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel

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Day 2 · Delhi City Tour

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   Red Fort

   one hour Admission not included

   The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 AD. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.[1] It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.

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   Jama Masjid

   one hour Admission not included

   The Masjid e Jahan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.

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   Pasar Chandni Chowk

   one hour

   Visit Chandni Chowk

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   Raj Ghat

   one hour Admission not included

   Visit Raj Ghat

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   India Gate

   one hour

   The India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.

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   Humayun's Tomb

   one hour Admission not included

   Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.

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   Qutub Minar

   one hour Admission not included

   The Qutub Minar, also spelled as Qutb Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutb Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 14.3 metres base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres at the top of the peak.

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Day 3 · Delhi-Jaipur

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   Amber Palace

   2 hours Admission not included

   Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.

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   Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze

   Passing by

   Visit Hawa Mahal

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   The City Palace

   2 hours Admission not included

   The palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. As most structures in Jaipur this palace also reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

   The City Palace complex is spread over a large area occupying one seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has a sequence of gardens, buildings and courtyards, temple and museum to give it a grand view that reflects its historical importance and magnificent royal grace. Its outer boundary was built by Raja Jai Singh and other structures by his successors to add charm to it. It also served as a residence for former Maharaja of Jaipur.

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   Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

   one hour Admission not included

   The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Day 4 · Jaipur

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   Jal Mahal

   one hour Admission not included

   The Jal Mahal when translated into English means the Water Palace but the complex was never intended to be used as a palace by Maharaja Madho Singh I. Madho Singh, who constructed the Jal Mahal in 1750, simply wished it to be a lodge for himself and his entourage during his duck hunting parties. Madho’s son Madho Singh II greatly enhanced the Jal Palace during the 18th century interior of the palace adding the courtyard grounds and much of the exterior as seen today.

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Day 5 · Jaipur -Step well-Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

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   Chand Baori

   2 hours Admission not included

   The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well.

   Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through. today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors alike.

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Day 6 · Agra - Kajuraho (By Train)

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   Taj Mahal

   2 hours Admission included

   The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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   Agra Fort

   2 hours Admission included

   Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.

Day 7 · Arrive Khajuraho

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   Khajuraho Temples

   2 hours Admission not included

   Visit Khajuraho Temple

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Day 8 · khajuraho - Varanasi ( By Train)

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   Stop 1

   Passing by

   Visit Khajuraho

Day 9 · Arrive Varanasi

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   Ganga Aarti

   30 min

   Visit Ganga Aarti

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Day 10 · Varanasi

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   Sarnath

   3 hours Admission included

   Early morning, enjoy boat ride on the Ganges. After boat ride, visit the 18th century Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and later walk through Varanasi’s narrow lanes.

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Day 11 · Varanasi Departure

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   Stop 1

   Passing by

   After your breakfast, you would be transferred to the Varanasi airport for your onward journey.