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- 4-star hotels
- Full board
- Private car and chauffeur
- Entrance fees
Price on request
Varanasi, Prayagraj & the Golden Triangle
India's holiest river cities and its best-known monuments in one private trip. Stand at the Sangam, watch the Ganga Aarti, then see the Taj Mahal and Jaipur.
At a glance
- Route
- Delhi – Prayagraj – Varanasi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
- Best for
- Pilgrims and first-time visitors who want Varanasi and the Golden Triangle in one trip
- Pace
- Full. Two short domestic flights and three drives of 4–5 hours
- Group size
- Private, for your party only.
- Meals
- Breakfast daily from Day 2
- Hotels
- 3-star, or similar
- Getting around
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver; local guide during the tour
Highlights
- The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj, where the Ganga and Yamuna meet
- The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, plus a boat ride on the Ganges
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple and six more of Varanasi's temples
- The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Amer Fort, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur
Day by day
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Delhi
Our representative meets you at Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest.
Overnight: Delhi — Ashok Country Resort or Lohiyas, or similarMeals: none
Day 2 Delhi to Prayagraj by air
Prayagraj
After breakfast, check out and take a short domestic flight to Prayagraj. Check in, then visit the sacred sites around the Sangam.
Visits
- Triveni Sangam — where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet. Pilgrims bathe here.
- Bade Hanuman Temple — known for its reclining idol of Lord Hanuman, close to the Sangam.
- Allahabad Fort — built by Emperor Akbar, near the Sangam.
- Anand Bhavan — the Nehru family's ancestral home, now a museum of India's freedom movement.
Domestic flight not included. We can book it for you.
Overnight: Prayagraj — Hotel Polo Max or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 3 Prayagraj to Varanasi (about 120 km, 3 hours)
Varanasi
Drive to Varanasi and check in. In the evening, go down to the river for the Ganga Aarti.
Visits
- Dashashwamedh Ghat — one of the oldest and busiest ghats in Varanasi.
- Ganga Aarti — the evening ritual where priests offer fire lamps to the river, with chanting and music.
Overnight: Varanasi — Hotel Alokah Kashi or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 4 Varanasi's temples
Varanasi
A full day of sightseeing among Varanasi's temples, lanes and local markets.
Visits
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple — one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, now reached through its new corridor.
- Annapurna Temple — dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, who stands for food and nourishment.
- Vishalakshi Temple — a revered Shakti Peeth.
- Kaal Bhairav Temple — the shrine of Kashi's guardian deity.
- Tulsi Manas Mandir — built where the Ramcharitmanas was written; its verses line the walls.
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple — where devotees pray to Lord Hanuman to remove obstacles.
- Birla Temple, also called the New Vishwanath Temple — inside the Banaras Hindu University campus.
Your included boat ride on the Ganges and tuk-tuk ride take place during your time in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi — Hotel Alokah Kashi or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 5 Varanasi to Delhi by air, then on to Agra (about 240 km, 4–5 hours)
Agra
A travel day. Take a short domestic flight back to Delhi, then drive to Agra and check in.
Domestic flight not included. We can book it for you.
Overnight: Agra — Hotel Avnish or Sun Ring, or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 6 Agra, then on to Jaipur (about 240 km, 4–5 hours)
Jaipur
Check out after breakfast and see Agra's great monuments. Then drive to Jaipur and check in.
Visits
- Taj Mahal — built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Agra Fort — Emperor Akbar's red sandstone fort, begun in 1565, with the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas.
- A marble and handicraft workshop — watch artisans at work on Agra's marble inlay.
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. We plan your start date so Day 6 is not a Friday.
Overnight: Jaipur — Hotel Park Ocean or Glitz, or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 7 Jaipur
Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur, with the evening free for the markets.
Visits
- Amer Fort — a hilltop fort above Maota Lake, known for its courtyards and mirror work.
- City Palace — the royal residence, with museums of costumes, weapons and artefacts.
- Hawa Mahal (photo stop) — the five-storey "Palace of Winds" in pink sandstone.
- Jantar Mantar — Maharaja Jai Singh II's stone observatory. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Jal Mahal (photo stop) — a palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
- Evening free for Bapu Bazaar and Johri Bazaar
Overnight: Jaipur — Hotel Park Ocean or Glitz, or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 8 Jaipur to Delhi (about 240 km, 4–5 hours)
Delhi
Drive back to Delhi and check in. In the evening, see the heart of New Delhi.
Visits
- India Gate — a 42-metre war memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
- Connaught Place — Delhi's circular, colonial-era centre for shopping and dining.
Overnight: Delhi — Ashok Country Resort or Lohiyas, or similarMeals: breakfast
Day 9 Delhi sightseeing and departure
Check out after breakfast for a last look at Delhi, then transfer to the airport for your flight.
Visits
- Qutub Minar — a 73-metre minaret begun in the 12th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan (drive past) — the official residence of the President of India.
- Parliament House (drive past)
Meals: breakfast
Included
- 8 nights in 3-star hotels, or similar, with breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Meet-and-assist at every airport, on arrival and departure
- A local guide during the tour
- One boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
- One tuk-tuk ride in Varanasi
- The evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Parking, tolls, fuel and driver allowances
- Inter-state taxes and permit fees, where they apply
Not included
- All flights: your international flights and the two domestic flights (Delhi to Prayagraj, Varanasi to Delhi)
- Monument and entry fees
- Camera charges
- VIP darshan, puja, rituals, donations and priest offerings
- Meals other than breakfast
- Minibar, spa and other hotel extras
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Laundry, tips, phone calls and other personal costs
- Travel and health insurance
- Costs from delays or cancellations, strikes, weather or other events outside our control
- Anything not listed under Included
Need the flights too? We book air tickets every day. Ask us to add your KL flights and both domestic flights to one quote.
Dates and price guide
Runs on your dates. This is a private tour, so you choose the start day.
Hotels are held only once you confirm. We book the ones named or similar, subject to availability.
Ask us for a price for your dates and group. We reply on WhatsApp.
Hotels
| Town | Nights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 1 and 8 | Ashok Country Resort or Lohiyas, or similar |
| Prayagraj | 2 | Hotel Polo Max, or similar |
| Varanasi | 3 and 4 | Hotel Alokah Kashi, or similar |
| Agra | 5 | Hotel Avnish or Sun Ring, or similar |
| Jaipur | 6 and 7 | Hotel Park Ocean or Glitz, or similar |
Good to know
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
- Indian e-Visas are issued only via the official site, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Most of India is most comfortable from October to March.
- Vegetarian, halal and Jain meal needs are briefed to hotels and drivers.
- The order of sightseeing may change with weather, traffic or delays.
- Hotel check-in and check-out follow each hotel's rules. Early check-in and late check-out cost extra and depend on availability.
- If a listed hotel is full, we book one of a similar or higher category.
- Prices can change if fuel, taxes, entry fees or hotel charges rise for reasons outside our control. We will tell you before you pay.
- Unused services are not refundable.
- Please arrange your own travel and health insurance.
Before you pay, we check
- Baggage: what's included, and what extra bags cost.
- Changes: whether you can change dates, and the fee.
- Refunds: what you get back if you cancel.
- Names: that every name matches the passport exactly.
- Entry rules: visas and passport validity for where you're going.
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