Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi India

Arrive IGI, Intl airport Delhi. Meet our representative & transfer to the hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Jaipur

This day after breakfast start sightseeing of delhi including New delhi & Old delhi. The main tourist attractions are Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Red fort, Humayun Tomb, President House, National Museum and India Gate. In the evening drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in the hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Note: Red Fort is closed on Monday.

Day 03: Jaipur

After breakfast, start to explore the beautiful Jaipur city. The main tourist attraction spots are Amber Fort (elephant ride up to the fort is the main highlight), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur – Agra

After breakfast, drive to Agra en route visiting Abhaneri & Fatehpur Sikri (time permitting). On arrival, check in at the hotel and freshen up. Your Agra tour begins in the evening with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, the red sandstone Agra Fort and the beautiful Itmad-ud-Daulah. Overnight in the hotel.

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

Day 05: Agra – Varanasi (by Overnight train)

After breakfast start to complete the remaining monuments of Agra like Baby Taj , Sikandra and Agra Fort. In the evening time take overnight train for Varanasi.

Day 06: Varanasi

On arrival in Varanasi, check in the hotel. After breakfast start city tour of Varanasi including BHU University & Sarnath.
In the evening enjoy the Ganga Aarti on one the best Ghats . Overnight in hotel.

Day 07: Varanasi – Delhi (By Flight)

Early morning get ready to enjoy the boat ride on the Holy river Ganga. Later back to hotel & have breakfast.
In the afternoon start to drive to airport to take flight to Delhi. From Delhi fly back home or continue for next destination.

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Inclusions

• Private AC vehicle for all road transfers: Delhi → Jaipur → Agra (with Abhaneri & Fatehpur Sikri en route).
• Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi as per request and category, subject to availability.
• Daily breakfast at selected hotels where clearly mentioned in the package.
• Airport pickup in Delhi on arrival, if specified in the quotation.
• Overnight train arrangement from Agra to Varanasi (ticket cost subject to package terms).
• Domestic flight arrangement from Varanasi to Delhi (ticket cost subject to package terms).
• Basic sightseeing assistance in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi with driver support.
• Driver allowance, fuel and basic travel coordination throughout the road journey.

Exclusions

• Monument entry fees (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri stepwell, Delhi monuments, Jaipur forts, Sarnath sites, etc., paid separately at the counters).
• Train tickets (Agra–Varanasi) and domestic flight tickets (Varanasi–Delhi), if not clearly included in the package quotation.
• Ganga boat ride charges in Varanasi, unless specifically mentioned as included.
• Ganga Aarti special viewing or VIP seating charges, if premium options are used.
• Guide fees, audio‑guide charges, camera fees and any special permits not listed in the package.
• Lunch and dinner, except where specifically included in the quotation.
• Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, phone calls, shopping and porter charges.
• Travel insurance, visa, passport fees and medical expenses.
• Parking, toll taxes, state taxes and any extra sightseeing or activities not listed.
• Hotel upgrades, extra nights or special requests not included in the base package cost.

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FAQs

Q1. How many sightseeing days are there in each city?
Most plans include 1 day in Delhi, 1 day in Jaipur, 1 day in Agra and 1 day in Varanasi, with Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri visited as road stops between Jaipur and Agra.

Q2. What makes this route different from a standard Golden Triangle tour?
The addition of Varanasi transforms a heritage circuit into a deeply immersive experience, adding Ganga ghats, river boat rides, Ganga Aarti ceremony, Sarnath Buddhist site and ancient temple culture to the Mughal and Rajput highlights.

Q3. What are the must-see attractions in Varanasi?
Key experiences include the Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, BHU University, Sarnath Buddhist site, Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor and various riverside ghats along the Ganges.

Q4. What is the Ganga Aarti ceremony in Varanasi?
The Ganga Aarti is a daily evening ritual performed by priests on the ghats of the Ganges river, featuring lamps, incense, bells, conch shells and devotional chants, creating one of the most visually stunning spiritual experiences in India.

Q5. What is the Ganga boat ride experience like?
An early morning boat ride on the holy Ganges offers a panoramic view of illuminated ghats, bathing pilgrims, floating diyas, cremation rituals and the rising sun reflected on the river — one of the most iconic travel moments in India.

Q6. What can I see at Sarnath near Varanasi?
Sarnath is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Key sites include the Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath Museum and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, making it an important Buddhist pilgrimage and heritage destination.

Q7. How do I travel from Agra to Varanasi?
This journey is usually done by overnight train from Agra to Varanasi, while the return from Varanasi to Delhi is by domestic flight.

Q8. How is intercity transport arranged?
Road transfers between Delhi, Jaipur and Agra are done by private AC car or van, while the Agra to Varanasi leg uses an overnight train and Varanasi to Delhi return is by domestic flight.

Q9. Are hotels fixed in advance or based on request?
Hotel stays are planned in advance, but the hotel category and specific property depend on your request and availability at the time of booking.

Q10. What are the approximate travel durations?
Delhi → Jaipur (road): 5–6 hours
Jaipur → Agra (via Abhaneri & Fatehpur Sikri): 4–5 hours
Agra → Varanasi (overnight train): approx. 10–12 hours
Varanasi → Delhi (flight): 1.5 hours

Q11. Are monument entry fees included in the package?
No, monument entry fees for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Delhi monuments, Jaipur forts and Varanasi heritage sites are not included and must be paid separately at the ticket counters.

Q12. Are train tickets and flight tickets included?
Overnight train tickets (Agra to Varanasi) and domestic flight (Varanasi to Delhi) may or may not be included depending on your package quotation; always confirm before booking.

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