Golden Triangle  with Varanasi ( Full day excursion Ayodhya)

Golden Triangle  with Varanasi ( Full day excursion Ayodhya)

India is well known for its religions, unique art & culture, a glorious past and blend of tradition, crowded with temples and many more worth seeing places. A Golden Triangle Tour package will give you the golden opportunity to experience this spectacular and incredible journey of north India. Golden Triangle Varanasi tour presents an amalgamation of various art and cultures. India Holiday Mall's Golden Triangle Varanasi Tour lets you foresee all of these in a remarkable way. Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, & Varanasi are an amalgamation of past, present, and future.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Garlanding on arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport. Our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private chauffeur driven transport to the Hotel. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you the tour program.
This is the capital city of India and can be called as a major gateway to India. Delhi is one of the most important metropolitans in India, as it is the city of power. It has a very good combination of both modern, as well as ancient culture. In these 3000 years of its existence, there has been the origin of seven more cities, where the traditional Indian capital is. Strategic location, mixture of modern and Indian culture, rich history, medieval market, beside the modern ones etc are the main reasons for choosing it, as the seat of power. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored. It is also known as the Headquarters of Indian politics, as most of the heads of the Indian government and other political parties; reside here, including the Prime Minister, and President of the country. Overnight at Hotel.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 2: DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast combined full day city tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated Red Fort, Made by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, the largest in India, It has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Chandni Chowk, this main street of Old Delhi is the colorful shopping bazaar, known as Chandni Chowk. It has very sharp contrast to the open, spacious streets of Delhi. Laxmi Narayan Temple, dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. India Gate, this 42ms high stone of triumph is a war memorial. It bears the names of 85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WWI. Rashtrapati Bhawan - This palace-like building is the official residence of the President of India and an interesting blend of Mughal and western architectural styles. Bahai Temple or the Lotus Temple is a marvel of modern architecture. Set among pools and gardens, adherents of any faith can visit, pray or meditate. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 3: DELHI - JAIPUR

Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Beautiful city along with Agra and Delhi form what is known as the Golden Triangle of Indian tourist circuit. Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that make your trip to the pink city a memorable one. Overnight at Hotel.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 4: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Enjoy full day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur - the picturesque capital of Rajasthan.
Morning excursion to Amer Fort - Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur.The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and look even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front, one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 5: JAIPUR - AGRA

Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After breakfast depart by surface to Agra,en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, (37 km from Agra), On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty, and sacrifice, The Taj-Mahal one of the wonders of the world. So overwhelming is the magic monument, that Agra has been immortalized, as the City of the Taj.
Afternoon city tour visiting the Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Besides the Taj, the Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 6: AGRA - DELHI

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, On arrival check-in at Hotel. Full day free for independent activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 7: DELHI - VARANASI (By flight)

Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi, On arrival meeting and assistance by Special Holidays representative, welcome and escort you by private transport and then transfer to Hotel and assist with check-in Hotel.
Varanasi - The city of Varanasi is situated along the west bank of the Ganges in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Called Benaras by the British, Varanasi is an important pilgrimage center for the Hindus. The city finds mention in the great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. It was a flourishing trade center when Buddha came to Sarnath, about 10 kilometers away, to preach his first sermon in 500 BC. The renowned American novelist Mark Twain once wrote, ”Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” Right from the ancient times, Varanasi has stood as a symbol of Hindu renaissance and preserved the rituals and traditions of Hindu philosophy. Down the ages, pilgrims from distant lands have come to Varanasi in search of divine blessings. Afternoon city tour of Varanasi visiting temples forms the major source of attraction in this ancient city. The banks of the Ganges, considered to be a sacred river by the Hindus, are the center of much of the religious activity that occurs in the city. The ghats built along the banks of the river for such religious activity also form a major source of attraction here. Some of the other interesting places to visit around the city are Alamgir Mosque, Durga Temple, Vishwanat Temple, Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the Archaeological Museum. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Mandir and Varanasi tour. overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 8: VARANASI - AYODHYA - VARANASI

Stop At: Ayodhya, Ayodhya, Faizabad District, Uttar Pradesh
After breakfast full-day excursion to Ayodhya.

Ayodhya is a city of temples of several religions. Various faiths have grown and prospered simultaneously and that also in different periods of time in the history. Jain traditions, for example, consider that five Tirthankaras were born at Ayodhya including Rishabhadeva, the first Tirthankar. Don't miss the remnants of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Jainism, that can still be found in Ayodhya. Skand and some other Puranas rank Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India. It was the venue of many an event in Hindu mythology, today preeminently a temple town, The illustrious ruling dynasty of this region were the Ikshvakus of the solar clan (Suryavansa). According to tradition, Ikshvakus was the eldest son of Vaivasvata Manu, who established himself at Ayodhya. The earth is said to have derived its name `Prithivi’ from Prithu, the 6th king of the line. A few generations later came Mandhatri, in whose line the 31st king was Harischandra, known widely for his love of truth. Raja Sagar of the same clan performed the Asvamedha Yajna and his great grandson Bhagiratha is reputed to have brought Ganga on earth by virtue of his penance. Later in the time came the great Raghu, after whom the family came to be called as Raghuvamsa. His grandson was Raja Dasaratha, the illustrious father of Rama, with whom the glory of the Kausala dynasty reached its highest point. The story of this epic has been immortalized by Valmiki and immensely popularized by the great masses through centuries. Overnight at the hotel. Return back to Varanasi. Evening witness the glittering Aarti ceremony at the Ganges. Overnight at the hotel.


Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3 STAR HOTEL.

Day 9: DEPART VARANASI

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.