Golden Triangle with Bodh Gaya and Varanasi Trails

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, then drive past the Lotus Temple and visit Humayun’s Tomb. Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant in Delhi, continue your Old Delhi sightseeing tour. Visit Raj Ghat and drive past the Red Fort. Also enjoy a short rickshaw ride through the spice market in Chandni Chowk. The rest of the day will be free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. Take some time to refresh and relax. Later in the afternoon, proceed for an exciting Jhalana Jeep Safari at Jhalana Leopard Safari Park. Enjoy the thrill of spotting leopards, jackals, wolves, and a variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride or jeep ride to the fort (optional visit to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits). Later, visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and visit Birla Mandir. After completing your guided tour of Jaipur, you may enjoy free time for shopping or return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra, often referred to as the “City of Love.” En route, visit the village of Abhaneri and explore the famous stepwell Chand Baori, one of the largest and deepest stepwells in India. Later, continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by Akbar in 1571. Here you will visit the Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After completing your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, continue your drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning at sunrise, visit the world’s most famous and beautiful monument, the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). After completing your guided tour of the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, including Moti Masjid, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, and the Octagonal Tower. Also visit Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. After completing your sightseeing tour of Agra, check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station to board your overnight train to Varanasi.

Overnight at Train.

Upon arrival at the railway station in Varanasi, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour to Sarnath, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, the Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, known for its peaceful and traditional atmosphere. After completing your guided tour of Sarnath, drive back to Varanasi. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River. Later, return to your hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi. Visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, which are among the most famous temples in the city. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, the campus of Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, experience the sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony performed on the banks of the ghats of the Ganges.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bodh Gaya. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour of Bodh Gaya. Visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. Also visit Metta Buddharam Temple, the Archaeological Museum Bodhgaya, Sujata Temple, and the Great Buddha Statue. You will also visit the Royal Bhutan Monastery and several international monasteries. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Patna. En route, visit Rajgir and Nalanda. In Rajgir, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Venu Vana, and Bimbisara Jail. Also visit Ajatshatru Fort, Maniyar Math, and Saptaparni Cave. After lunch in Rajgir, drive to Nalanda and visit the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University Ruins, one of the oldest universities in the world and an important international center for Buddhist studies. After completing your guided tour of Rajgir and Nalanda, continue your drive to Patna. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Airport to board your flight to New Delhi. From there, continue your journey to your next destination or return home.