Golden Triangle with Varanasi Private Tour

Tour Overview

This tour combines the Golden Triangle with Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world and the spiritual heart of India.

After Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, you fly to Varanasi to see the evening Ganga Aarti on the ghats, take a quiet sunrise boat ride on the river Ganges, and visit Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first teaching.

Highlights

Taj Mahal at sunrise with a government-certified Agra guide
Amber Fort and the Pink City of Jaipur
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Sunrise boat ride along the ghats of Varanasi
Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon

Itinerary

DAY 1Arrive in Delhi, city tour

Pickup from Delhi airport or your hotel.
Old Delhi: Jama Masjid and a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Qutub Minar. Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 2Delhi to Agra

Drive to Agra (about 3.5–4 hours).
Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).
Sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh. Overnight in Agra.

DAY 3Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur

Taj Mahal at sunrise with your guide.
Drive to Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Overnight in Jaipur.

DAY 4Jaipur sightseeing

Morning visit to Amber Fort.
Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
Evening free for the bazaars. Overnight in Jaipur.

DAY 5Fly to Varanasi, Ganga Aarti

Transfer to Jaipur airport for your flight to Varanasi.
Meet your Varanasi guide on arrival and check in.
Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 6Sunrise boat ride, old city and Sarnath

Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges past the ghats.
Walk through the narrow lanes of the old city.
Afternoon visit to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 7Departure

Transfer to Varanasi airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

Included

Private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Private car and guide in Varanasi
Government-certified local guides in every city
Sunrise boat ride in Varanasi
Airport and hotel transfers

Can be added

Hotels (your choice of level)
Jaipur–Varanasi flight tickets
Monument entry tickets
Meals
Extra night in Varanasi

Not included

International flights
Personal expenses and shopping
Tips

Good to Know

The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. If your Agra day falls on a Friday, we simply reorder the itinerary so you still see it.
The Varanasi ghats are a living place of prayer and cremation. Please follow your guide's advice about photos.
During monsoon floods, boat rides on the Ganges may be limited for safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we get from Jaipur to Varanasi?

By flight. Depending on the day, there may be a direct flight or one via Delhi. We help you choose the best timings.

What is the Ganga Aarti?

A daily evening ceremony of prayer with fire, bells and chanting on the ghats of the Ganges. It is one of the most moving experiences in India.

Is Varanasi safe for foreign tourists?

Yes. Your local guide stays with you on the ghats and in the busy lanes, so you can relax and enjoy the experience.

Can we add more days in Varanasi or Rishikesh?

Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add nights anywhere or combine it with other destinations.

Is the Taj Mahal open on Fridays?

No. If your Agra day is a Friday, we reorder the itinerary so you still see it.