Itinerary of Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
You will be picked by the tour driver from the airport or your chosen spot in Delhi/ NCR. Then you will be taken to a decent hotel which is centrally located. Start your Delhi sightseeing tour with a visit to different UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Red Fort. Once you are done seeing them you must visit India Gate, Parliament House and Raj Ghat which are all symbols of modern India. Enjoy a meal of your favourite cuisine at any of the good eating joints in the capital Overnight stay is in a hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur (281 km)
In the morning, the tour driver will take you to Jaipur in a pre-booked taxi. It takes around 5 hours to reach Jaipur. In Jaipur, you will be amazed by Rajasthani heritage and hospitality. Start your Jaipur tour with a visit to Jantar Mantar which is a royal observatory flanked by mathematicians and astronomers from across the globe. In dinner, you must opt for delicious Rajasthani cuisine comprising of delicacies such as Dal, Baati, Churma, etc. In the hotel, a lovely song and dance evening will be arranged for you. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing
Today again you will step out for sightseeing experience of Jaipur city. Start with a visit to Amer Fort which offers bird's eye view of the entire city. There are other wonderful places to see in Jaipur such as Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Jawahar Circle, etc. Jaipur also offers interesting shopping to the tourists. Visit the local bazaars to buy a tie and dye fabric, gemstones, marble artefacts, etc. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur to Ranthambore
In the morning you will leave for Ranthambore. The journey will just take about 3 hours. Ranthambore National Park is a huge wildlife reserve. People come here to spot the tiger. You will be taken for a jungle safari. Other places which you must visit are Padam Talao Lake and Ranthambore Fort. Overnight stay is in Ranthambore.
Day 5: Ranthambore to Agra
In the morning the tour driver will take you to Agra in a prepaid taxi. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach Agra depending on traffic conditions. On the way to Agra, you can take a halt at Fatehpur Sikri- this city is in ruins now. It was built by Akbar to mark his win over Gujarat. In Fatehpur Sikri, you must visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti and Buland Darwaza. On reaching Agra you will check-in your chosen hotel. Govt Approved tour guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is a beautiful monument built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight stay is in the hotel in Agra.
Day 6: Agra Sightseeing
In the morning you will again step out for sightseeing of Agra. Visit Agra Fort which is the sister monument of Taj Mahal. This red sandstone fort served as the residence of Mughals till the capital was shifted to Delhi. Then you can visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah. Fort sunset view of Taj Mahal visits Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Agra.
Day 7: Agra to Khajuraho
In the morning the tour driver will transfer you to Khajuraho in a prepaid taxi. The journey is long and you will reach in about 9 hours. Khajuraho is known for its ancient Jain and Hindu temples. The exotic sculptures which you get to see in these temples will leave you fascinated. Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple is the largest ornate Hindu temple. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 8: Khajuraho sightseeing
In the morning the Govt approved tour guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Lakshmana Temple which is a 10th-century temple built by Hindu king Yashovarman. Other key temples which you can visit in Khajuraho are Devi Jagadambi Temple, Parshvanatha Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, etc. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 9: Khajuraho to Varanasi
In the morning the tour executive will transfer you to Varanasi in the train taxi. You will be in Varanasi by late afternoon. Visit the burning ghats ( Manikarnika Ghat) and ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay is in Varanasi
Day 10: Varanasi to Delhi
In the morning you take a flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi you will leave for the airport so that you can catch a flight for your onward destination. This marks the end of your Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi.