10-Day Private Golden Triangle and Holy City Tour from Delhi
Explore India’s Golden Triangle on this fabulous 10-day tour led by an expert English-speaking guide. This is a spiritual, cultural, and informative journey. With all the important details already organized for you, such as hotel accommodation, itinerary, transport, train journey, you can really relax and concentrate on experiencing the delights of India free from all the normal stresses of traveling. On this tour, you will encounter unique experiences like witnessing the Taj Mahal, Agra and at sunrise and soaking up the spiritual atmosphere of the River Ganges with a morning cruise in Varanasi.
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10-Day Private Golden Triangle and Holy City Tour from Delhi
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What's included in 10-Day Private Golden Triangle and Holy City Tour from Delhi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport and meetup with your guide. Transfer to the Hotel Intercity (or similar) and stay overnight.
Day 2: After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate, Himayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, and the grand government buildings. See the President's House and also visit the Red Fort, Jamia Mosque, and Chandini Chowk Market. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Today, you will take an approximate 5-hour drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check into Hotel Rajputana Haveli (or similar). Enjoy some sightseeing, and have a free evening to explore Jaipur’s excellent night markets. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 4: Explore Amber Fort, a magnificent example of Rajput architecture. Jeep Ride up to Amberfort. Afterward, visit the City Palace and the Palace of Winds. See the Royal Observatory, which was built by the Maharajah Jai Singh out of his passion for astronomy. Stay overnight at your hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5: After breakfast, take an approximate 5-hour drive to Agra. En route, visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, abandoned when the town's water supply dried up. Upon arrival in Agra, check in and rest at the Hotel Parador (or similar). Stay overnight.
Day 6: Visit the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise. Afterward, make a trip to the Agra Fort. Have some free time to explore in the afternoon. In the evening, transfer to the station in order to board the overnight train to Varanasi. Sleep on the train.
Day 7: Meet up with your guide upon arrival in Varanasi, and transfer to Hotel Ganges Grand (or similar). In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour led by an expert guide. Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 8: Explore Varanasi after breakfast. This is said to be India's most sacred city, situated on the western bank of the holy River Ganges. With hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the riverfront as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Enjoy a morning boat cruise on the River Ganges and observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Afterward, visit Sarnath, the deer park and the museum. Head back to Varanasi to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, meet your new guide and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight at your hotel. (Please note: flight is not included in the price)
Day 10: This will be a free-day for relaxation and souvenir shopping. In the evening, transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 2nd Class Air-Condition overnight train Journey (Agra/Varanasi)
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- 8 Nights accommodation in 3-star hotels
- Entrance Tickets
- Camera charges
- Lunch and dinner (can be organized as per request for an additional fee)
- Flight tickets from Varanasi to Delhi (can be organized for an additional fee)
- Jeep Ride in Amber Fort
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- English language guide provided free of charge; other languages available upon request, for additional charge
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Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
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The traveler must submit their arrival flight details along with the passport details. Passport details needed to book your train tickets. Arrival flight details need to send drivers to pick you up from the International airport.
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Please contact Abyss Tours at 91-9811380861 at least 24 hours prior to your preferred tour date to reserve your place and confirm your pick-up time and location. On the day of your tour, plan to meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Please present your tour voucher to the guide before starting the tour.
