Golden Triangle Extensions - Varanasi

 Day 01 Delhi
Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 Delhi
Morning half day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat - The Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid - the biggest Mosque in India and drive past Red Fort and tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk.

Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi. Drive past President House, Parliament House (House of Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography), Qutab Minar - 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower, onto Bahai Temple (lotus temple) Humayun's Tomb - built of red sandstone and is a first substantial example of the Mughal architecture, Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, a leading Indian industrialists. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Delhi - Agra
After breakfast proceed to Agra (4 hrs. drive). Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Agra Fort - four successive rulers helped create this massive fort. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.
Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds). Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi (05 hrs. drive). Enroute visit Amber Fort - remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Climb up to the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeeps. Arrive at Delhi and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport to leave by air for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to Hotel.
Varanasi - one of the oldest living cities in the world, believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus.

Day 07 Varanasi
Early morning Boat ride in river Ganges - the most fascinating aspect of Varanasi. Watch thousands of Worshippers in obeisance before Sun God.
Optional Yoga demonstration on the Ghats.
Afternoon visit to Sarnath- the holy shrine of the Buddhist where LORD BUDHA preached his first sermon after he had gained Enlightenment. Visit the Stupa and Archaeological Museum (closed on Fridays).

Day 08 Varanasi – Delhi
Morning visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple- the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University.
Afternoon transfer to airport to leave by air for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel Radisson / Hotel Vasant Continental  for dinner and transfer to international airport to fly back home / onward destination.

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