Golden Triangle With Varanasi and Lucknow
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Varanasi – Lucknow –Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi Arrival (by flight: TBA)
Arrival in Delhi, custom & Immigration will take 45 Min or hours. We will meet you at airport in arrival hall with placard of your name under logo of Veer Travel Gatewayand then transfer to hotel. On arrival at the hotel our executive will assist you for check in at hotel and then handover all the travel related documents with explanation of day to day scheduled. Stay for two nights in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast , meet with guide at hotel lobby and who will take you for city tour of New and Old Delhi and you will be visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and drive pass to Parliament house, president house and India Gate. After lunch proceed to visit Old Delhi with visit to Jama Masjid and Chandani Chowk where you will enjoy cycle rickshaw ride. Stay overnight in Delhi.
Other options of tours in Delhi which can be added up in the itinerary on the request of guest:-
- Early morning cycling tour
- Old Delhi food walk
- Light & sound show
- Tour of Old Delhi with Rickshaw ride
- Salaam Baalak Trust walk
- Temples Tours (Akshardham, Lotus and Birla Temple)
- Kingdom of Dreams
Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi (by AM flight: TBA)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and you will get assisted transfer to airport to board the flight to Varanasi: abode of Lord Shiva (Mahadev) and his wife Parvati and it’s known as oldest city on this earth. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later evening enjoy the sunset boat ride to witness grand prayer ceremony on the ghats of river Ganges. Stay for two nights in Varanasi
Day 07: Varanasi
Early morning proceeds for guided heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on river Ganges to witness of bathers, taking holy dip in hope of washing all the sins. Later return to hotel for breakfast. Thereafter move to visit various temples Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Shiv Temple and Bharat Mahat Temple. After the lunch proceed to visit Sarnath: the place where Buddha attained enlightenment and then made his first sermon. Stay overnight in Varanasi.
Other options of tours in Varanasi which can be added up in the itinerary on the request of guest:-
- Banaras Hindu University & Ramnagar Fort
- Walking tour of Old Varanasi
- Walking through the ghats
Day 05: Varanasi – Lucknow (by train: TBA)
Early morning you will be transferred to railway station to board train to Lucknow: 'The City of Nawabs' Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities. Stay for two nights in Lucknow. (B)
Day 06: Lucknow
After breakfast begin your day with visit to Bada Imambara: a famous monument of Lucknow that has historical, cultural and heritage importance. The complex have the large Asfi mosque, the Bhul-Bhulayah (the labyrinth) and a summer palace with running water. Government Museum is a must visit for all the tourists is situated in a modern three-storied building at Banarasi Bagh area of Lucknow. Afternoon enjoy heritage walk and evening enjoy food walk. Stay overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day 07: Lucknow – Agra (by surface: 05 ½ hrs drives)
Lucknow is the centre for Chikan embroidery, renowned for its timeless grace and gossamer delicacy, a skill more than 2000 years old. After a leisurely breakfast, visit a Chikan workshop and watch skilled karigars (workers) delicately working on unique styles and stitches. Later travel to Agra. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Stay for two nights in Agra. (B, D)
Day 08: Agra
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal, later return to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast, proceed to visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud daulah. Stay overnight in Agra
Day 09: Agra – Jaipur
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal, later return to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast check out from hotel and travel to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri : the abandoned Mughal town. The attractions you will cover include Jama Masjid, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Bhawan, Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza. Continue drive to Jaipur. Assistance on arrival and check in at the hotel. If time permits, explore the local market. Stay for two nights in Jaipur.
Other options of tours in Jaipur which can be added up in the itinerary on the request of guest:-
- Hot Air Balloon ride
- Explore Chokhi Dhani
- Fulfill your shopping spree
- Visit to Elephant firm
- Explore the village in a jeep
- Saganer textile visit
- Elephant safari at Dera Amer
- Tuk-Tuk Experience with Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Cooking class experience with India Family followed by meal.
Day 10: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, meet with guide at hotel lobby and who will take you for city tour like visit to Amer Fort (Ascending the fort by Jeep / Elephant), Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Later return to Hotel. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur – Delhi - Departure
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will get assisted departure transfer to airport to board the flight back to home with sweet memories.