Golden Triangle Tour with Lucknow (City of Nawab) 11N/12D

Itinerary-

Day 01: Arrive DelhiLal Quila, Delhi

Meet on arrival at Delhi Airport by our representative and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast full day city tour of Old and New Delhi, visit Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru), Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

In the afternoon visit India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb and drive past President's House, Parliament House, Connaught Place shopping centre and Akshardham temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur check-in at hotel. Capital of Rajasthan Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1728 A.D. It is also called Pink City because most houses in old city are pink colored. The city is surrounded by thick wall 20 feet high and 9 feet wide with eight gates. Ajmeri gate and the Sanganeri gate in the south, Chandpole gate in west and the Ghat Darwaza in the east are the main gates. The city is surrounded by the hills except in the southwest. Fort and the temples can be seen on the hills. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: JaipurAmber Fort

In the morning visit the Amber Fort ascend fort on elephant back. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty for long time ago. It was moved to newly created Jaipur. Visit the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of victory) which is a hall glittering with mirrors.

Afternoon visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory and drive past to Hawa Mahal. Evening transfer to hotel or free for shopping in the local market. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

After breakfast drive to Agra, en route stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour. It was constructed mainly as a tribute to the great Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti who had blessed Akbar with a son. Though the city is in ruins, it is a must visit place for those who visit Agra. 

On arrival Agra, our representative will assist in your check in process at hotel. Afternoon visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Evening free for shopping the local market. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Agra - Varanasi (Train)Taj Mahal, Agra

Morning visit the famous Taj Mahal in sunrise, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed. 

Evening transfer to railway station to connect overnight train for Varanasi. Overnight at board.

Day 07: Arrive Varanasi

Upon arrival in Varanasi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activity. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Varanasi

In the morning take a boat cruise at river Ganges to observe the life of pilgrims who pray by the Ghats of Varanasi. Next go for an excursion to Sarnath, located 10 Km East of Varanasi. It is one of the major Buddhist centres of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the museum. Return back to Varanasi. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Varanasi - Lucknow (Train)

Breakfast at the hotel, evening transfer to railway station to connect train for Lucknow. Overnight at board.

Day 10: Arrive - LucknowBada Imambara

Upon arrival in Lucknow meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Afternoon visits. Lucknow was the 18th century capital of Nawab Wazirs & the centre of culture and tradition. Visit the great Imambara, Jama Masjid, Picture gallery, the Clock Tower, Roomi Darwaza, Residency & Dilkusha Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Lucknow - Delhi (Train)

Breakfast at the hotel, evening transfer to railway station to connect overnight train for Delhi. Overnight at board.

Day 12: Arrive - Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.

                                               Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!