Rajasthan, Agra with Varanasi

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Delhi – Mandawa – Fatehpur – Deshnoke – Bikaner – Kheechan – Ramdeora – Jaisalmer – Khuri Desert – Osiyan – Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Pushkar – Ajmer (Dargah Sharif) – Jaipur – Amber Fort – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 1 – Welcome to India
You will touchdown at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, and clear immigration.

Once you exit, our driver, bearing a placard with your name, shall receive you and help you into the car.

Once at the hotel, we ensure you receive a smooth check-in.

Keeping your tediously long journey in mind, we will leave you to relax, get a peaceful sleep.
Day 2 – Enjoy the history of Delhi before heading to Mandawa
(Road Trip – 265km, covered over a duration of 5 hrs)

The morning starts at 7.30, with a scrumptious breakfast in the dining area.

At 8.00 am, our driver will meet you in the lobby/porch to explore the rich history of one of the oldest capitals of the world, old Delhi.

You will experience the brilliance of the Red Fort, the magnificence of India’s largest mosque, the Jama Masjid and the breathtaking view from the Qutub Minar.

We break for lunch before embarking on the road trip to Mandawa.

Arrival at the hotel in Mandawa would be in the evening, once again we make sure you have a smooth check-in.

Once you are freshened, our car will take you to experience the local mansions and havelis of Shekhawati.

These belong to the local business families who migrated to larger cities to expand or set up work but they never forgot their roots and the havelis are evidence of it. Thereafter, if you are feeling adventurous, you can explore the local.

Once you are done, you can head back to the Hotel for a restful night.
Day 3 – En route to Bikaner, via Fatehpur village
(Road trip – 200 km, covered in 4 hours)

Breakfast would await you from 7.30 hrs.

Post breakfast, you will be checked out and whisked away to Bikaner, on the way you will visit Fatehpur village.

Once you reach Bikaner, you will be checked into the hotel where you can freshen up and later you will head out to take a look around the city.

Bikaner is also known for its exemplary architecture as seen in the forts, palaces and the temples. The Jalgarh Fort, built in the 16 th century, is one of the finest example of the paradox between medieval military architecture and the beautiful, ornate interior decoration. The famous Junagarh Fort though lesser visited, is another architectural marvel of the region. At first glance, the fort looks like any other however, once you enter the beautiful courtyards, the ornate palaces with differing colours, and in fact one particular palace called Anup Mahal has an entire wall touched with real gold. Apart from the architecture, Bikaner also has a camel habitat and one does see camels being used in the day to day tasks. There is also the fascinating Deshnoke temple which is also considered an unexplained marvel because there are rats that never leave the space and are actually worshipped.

After this fascinating trip, you can return to the hotel for a restful night.
Day 4 – Head towards the Golden City, via Kheechan and Ramdeora
(Road trip – 300 km, covered in 5 hours)

After a healthy breakfast, you will be checked out to head to the Golden City, Jaisalmer, on the way you will visit Kheechan and Ramdeora.

Kheechan is a village which is the apt example of how community working can accomplish the most unimaginable feats. In 1970, one man’s effort to feed ‘pigeons’ led him to feed a dozen Demoiselle Cranes who year after year only increased and soon the community helped him with this task leading to the cranes flocking in thousands to the village as the migratory halt through August to March.

Ramdeora is a village that was named after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samādhi in 1384 CE, at the age of 33 years. Maharaj Ganga Singhji of Bikaner constructed a temple around the samadhi in 1931 AD.

Once you arrive in Jaisalmer, you will be checked into the hotel and left to unwind till the evening.

In the evening, you can set out to explore this desert city and once you are done, you can return to the hotel for a restful night.
Day 5 – The Golden City and the Dunes
Breakfast would be served from 7.30 hrs.

After breakfast, you will be taken around Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. The golden, wondrous Sonar fort is constructed from yellow sandstone, hence the name. It is one of few forts where people still live in. The fort has beautiful Havelis within with windows and balconies with intricately carved screens. The Lake Gadisar is another picturesque spot and the museum houses many artifacts pertaining to the area.

Then you will take a break for lunch, after which you would leave for the sand dunes at Khuri village, which is 50 km from Jaisalmer. You will experience the mesmerizing sunset while on a camel safari in the captivating desert.

After this exciting day, you will return to the hotel for the night.
Day 6 – Head to the Blue city, via Osiyan
(Road trip of 300 km, covered in 5 hours)

After a delicious breakfast, you will be checked out and head towards the Blue City, Jodhpur, on the way, there would be a quick halt at Osiyan.

Osiyan is also known as the ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’, with its many exotic and exquisitely carved temples.

Once you arrive in Jodhpur, you will be checked into the hotel where you can unwind till the evening. Later you can explore the glorious lanes of Jodhpur.

Once you have had your heart’s fill, you can return to the hotel for the night.
Day 7 – Explore the Blue City
Breakfast awaits you from 7.30 hrs, thereafter, the driver will whisk you away to tour Jodhpur in all its magnificence.

You will be taken to see the milky white memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, known as Jaswant Thada. It was built in 1899 in intricately carved jaalis with portraits of rulers dating back to the 13th century. You will also be taken to see the impenetrable Mehrangarh Fort, within are many palaces, a magnificent display of royal artifacts.

After this enamoring trip, you will return to the hotel for the night.
Day 8 – Farewell to Jodhpur, as you head towards the City of Lakes via Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh
(Road trip of 280 km, covered in 5 hrs)

Your delectable breakfast in Jodhpur awaits you at 7.30 hrs.

Thereafter, our team will assure a smooth check out and soon you will head towards Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

On the way, you will visit Kumbhalgarh, it is Rajasthan’s highest and most formidable fort. It is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. After the grandeur of Kumbhalgarh, the winding roads would lead you to the famous Jain temples of Ranakpur. The temple was constructed in the 14 th century by a minister of the erstwhile ruler of Mewar, Rana Kumbha. The exquisite carving and the architecture of the temples are extremely engaging.

When you arrive in Udaipur, you will be checked in and left to unwind for the day.
Day 9 – Explore the City of Lakes
At 7.30 hrs, enjoy your scrumptious breakfast.

At 8.00 hrs, our team will meet you at the lobby/porch so you can spend your day taking in the timeless beauty of Udaipur with the City Palace, Rajasthan’s largest palace. The museum here, tells tales of how Udaipur came to be, the fateful Battle of Haldighati and more. Then the 16 th century Jagdish Temple, one of the finest examples of Hindu Iconography, is also Udaipur’s largest temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.

After this travel back in time and a long day, you will head back to the hotel for a restful sleep.
Day 10 – Head to Pushkar, via Chittorgarh
(Road trip of 300 km, covered in 5 hours)

A hearty breakfast awaits you from 7.30 hrs.

Post breakfast, you will be checked out efficiently and will head towards Pushkar, on the way you will visit Chittorgarh.

The Chittorgarh fort is majestic and it has witnessed many significant gory battles in the past and if it could speak, it would tell you tales of valour and grace.

After this breathtaking fortress, you will head on to Pushkar where you would be checked into your hotel to freshen up.

Later, you will be taken around to see the Pushkar Lake and the Brahma temple, it is the only one in the world. There are a few other ancient temples which would be visited.

Once you have had your heart’s fill of this enigmatic town, you can head back to the hotel for the night.
Day 11 – Head to the Pink City, Jaipur, via Ajmer
(Road trip of 150 km, covered in 3 hours)

You may head for a healthy breakfast from 7.30 am onwards.

Post breakfast, you will be checked out of the hotel and on your way to the beautiful Pink City. On the way you will visit the Dargah of Moin-ud-din Chishti in Ajmer, which is a revered holy place for both Hindus and Muslims. In fact, there is an age old saying that pray with pure faith and the Dargah will free their soul.

Once you reach Jaipur, you will be checked into your hotel where you can freshen up.

After that, you would be taken to the famous Monkey Temple, Galta ji. It is a prehistoric holy pilgrimage place for the Hindus. The vast complex nestles in the Aravali and has several temples and ponds within it. It has also become home to monkeys who walk around in armies, unabashed. Next you will visit the beautiful Birla Temple, it is constructed in white marble and is dedicated to the Lord Narayan. The architecture is a blend of Rajasthani, South Indian and Utkala temple architecture.

After this exhilarating trip, you will return to the hotel for the night.
Day 12 – Explore in and around Pink City
At 7.30, you can head for the delicious breakfast awaiting you in the dining area.

At 8.00, our team will meet you at the lobby/porch to whisk you away to the breathtaking Amber Fort, where the elephants await you.

The Amber Fort has public halls and palaces within itself, with courtyard gardens.

Once you are done exploring this ancient marvel, you would set off for a day long tour of the glorious Pink City. Jaipur was built by Maharaja Jai Singh and is said to be one of the first planned cities of the world. Your explorations would bring you to the famous Palace of Wind or the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace where even today, a part of the structure is the private area for the erstwhile ruling family of Jaipur and Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory in India is a fascinating place for science enthusiasts.

The evening can be spent wandering the colourful market and the by-lanes of Jaipur, sometimes you find some really interesting handicrafts work, artifacts, stonework, etc.

Once you have had your heart’s fill, you can head back to the hotel and call it a day.
Day 13 – Bid Adieu to the Pink City and head to the Land of the Taj (Agra)
(Road Trip – 250 km, covered over a duration of 5 hrs)

At 7.30, breakfast awaits you in the dining area.

At 8.00 hrs, your baggage would be loaded after your check-out and you would bid adieu to the Pink City.

En route to the Land of the Taj, you will visit one of India’s largest and deepest step wells, Chand Baori in the village of Abhaneri.

After this trip back in time, you will break for lunch.

Post lunch, closer to Agra, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s capital for a while. This 15 th century city was designed by Akbar in honour of the Sufi Saint Salim Chisti when he resided there. Fatehpur Sikri has many noteworthy monuments, mostly in red sandstone.

You would reach Agra in the evening hours, where after a comfortable check-in at the hotel and the much needed rejuvenation, you can explore the locales of ancient walled city.

Once you have had your heart’s fill, you can return to the hotel for the much needed sleep.
Day 14 – Experience the captivating history of the Land of the Taj
At 5.45 am, Rudyard Kipling’s words would ring true, “The Taj is the embodiment of all things pure”.

The lighting at that early hour is perfect to awaken the photographer within you for the Taj Mahal’s beauty is mesmerizing.

The Taj Mahal is the universal symbol of love as it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his love for his Queen, Mumtaz Mahal. Ina pragmatic world, it is considered an architectural wonder keeping in mind the design and detailing on the Mughal marble monument.

Once you have had your heart’s fill of the awe inspiring mausoleum, you would be taken back to a much deserved breakfast.

After breakfast, you will visit the Agra Fort built on the banks of the Yamuna. It is said to be the home to the Mughals till they shifted their capital to Delhi. Initially, the red sandstone military structure was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, however his grandson, Shah Jahan, added marble palaces to this fort transforming it into an architectural marvel. Designed to keep the enemy away , the fortress is an existing ingenuity of the Mughals, it is a city within a city with large sprawling gardens, beautifully designed halls for public and private audience.

Followed by a satiating lunch, to energize you after that walk down history.

You can explore the old world charm in the lanes of the city before returning to the hotel for the much deserved sleep.
Day 15 – Head to one of the World’s oldest inhabited city, Varanasi, via Delhi
Your morning starts at 7.30 hrs with some delectable breakfast.

At 9.00 hrs, after you have checked out and loaded baggage, you will start your journey towards Delhi, which would be a 4 hour drive to cover 200 km. The connecting flight to Varanasi is in the evening. Varanasi is known to be 2500 years old or older. It was founded by King Kashya as Kashi in 1200 B.C.

On arriving in Varanasi, our team will ensure another smooth check-in, thereafter you can refresh yourself.

In the evening, you can step out into the timeless lanes of Varanasi, explore the local gastronomical delights.

Once you are done, you can head back to the hotel for the night.
Day 16 – Explore the rustic lanes of Varanasi and the birth place of Buddhism, Sarnath
Early Morning you will head to the mystic River Ganga for an early morning boat ride. The Ganga is considered the most sacred river for the Hindus, hence as you move along at that hour, you will notice many Hindu rituals unravelling before you. Some pilgrims would be taking the early morning dip with the ritualistic offering of prayers, flowers. The air, at the time is infused with multiple incense smells, leaving the entire experience rather surreal and serene for onlookers, apart from being a photographers’ delight.

After this exhilarating experience, you will return to the hotel for the much deserved breakfast and refreshing.

The afternoon would be spent exploring the unexplored like the Sarnath Temple, the seed of Buddhism as we know it today. This was where the Gautam Buddha first delivered his sermon to his followers. You would also see the different Stupas, essential to Buddhism among which the famous Ashoka Stupa is one.

In the evening, you can relive the magic of Varanasi through a boat ride along with the renowned Ganga Aarti on the Ghat.

After the excitement from the day overwhelms you, you can return to the hotel for the much deserved sleep.
Day 17 – Farewell Ancient city of Varanasi, head back to Delhi
Your last breakfast in the ancient Hindu city of Varanasi awaits you at 5.45 hrs. Thereafter, our team will assure a smooth check out and soon you head to the Varanasi airport to take your flight to Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the airport and take you to the hotel so you can freshen up before the next adventure.

On this last trip, you will be taken to the Grand Humayun’s tomb, the revered Raj Ghat (Gandhi’s Memorial), Lutyen’s Delhi – the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and Connaught Place.

With these last captivating memories, you would return to the hotel for a restful sleep.
Day 18 – Bid Farewell to captivating India as you head back home
Your last breakfast in the ancient Hindu city of Varanasi awaits you at 5.45 hrs. Thereafter, our team will assure a smooth check out and soon you head to the Varanasi airport to take your flight to Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi, our team will meet you at the exit gate of the airport and take you to the hotel so you can freshen up before the next adventure.

On this last trip, you will be taken to the Grand Humayun’s tomb, the revered Raj Ghat (Gandhi’s Memorial), Lutyen’s Delhi – the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and Connaught Place.

With these last captivating memories, you would return to the hotel for a restful sleep.

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Itinerary Destination Map

Places include in above Itinerary

Delhi
Mandawa
Fatehpur
Deshnoke
Bikaner
Kheechan
Ramdeora
Jaisalmer
Khuri Desert
Osiyan
Jodhpur
Ranakpur

Kumbhalgarh
Udaipur
Chittorgarh
Pushkar
Ajmer (Dargah Sharif)
Jaipur
Amber Fort
Abhaneri
Fatehpur Sikri
Agra
Varanasi

Frequently Asked & Question

The Golden Triangle Tour is a famous travel circuit connecting three historic cities: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. It forms a triangular route on the map and offers a mix of Mughal, Rajput, and modern Indian culture.