Golden Triangle with Lucknow & Varanasi

Duration	Destination	Departure
10 days and 9 nights	India (New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi)	India (New Delhi)

Description

The popular Golden Triangle is combined with city of Nawabs Lucknow and spiritual city Varanasi. Tour can provide you with a full-fledged glimpse of India’s royal and cultural heritage. The tour covers three most popular tourist destinations - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destination provide you a slice of British, Rajputana and Mughal royalty on the same platter. Lucknow renowned for graceful monuments, architecture, dance and handicrafts. Make your way through the sacred city of Varanasi and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Varanasi - Delhi flight fare • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Varanasi - Delhi flight fare • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Varanasi - Delhi flight fare • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Delhi - Jaipur (265kms)
Drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Rest time to explore pink city colorful bazaars with your driver.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Jaipur - Agra (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur enroute visit Abhaneri step wells & Fatehpur Sikri Fort & Palace complex. Further drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Agra - Lucknow (335kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Visit Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulahs Tomb. Later drive to Lucknow check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Lucknow
Visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Walk at Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Lucknow - Varanasi (330kms)
Drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Varanasi - Delhi/ Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. From Delhi board connecting flight for your onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Varanasi - Delhi flight fare
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - Delhi Airport or your hotel in the city
2	4 StarsNew Delhi
3	4 StarsJaipur
4	4 StarsJaipur
5	4 StarsAgra
6	4 StarsLucknow
7	4 StarsLucknow
8	4 StarsVaranasi
9	4 StarsVaranasi
10		New Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Jaipur	Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similar	Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	ITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar
Agra	Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar	Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
Lucknow	Sapna Clarks Inn/ Hotel Lineage or similar	Lemon Tree Hotel/ La Place Sarovar Portico or similar	Renaissance Hotel/ Hyatt Regency or similar
Varanasi	Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similar	Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similar	Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar