Arrival in Delhi

Arrival at New Delhi International Airport.

After completing immigration procedures and collecting your luggage, a representative will be waiting for you outside the terminal.
Check-in is at 2:00 PM / Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Delhi’s Jama Masjid  is one of India’s largest mosques, built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan. With its majestic domes and vast courtyard, it offers spectacular views of the old city.

Pedal Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi:    The distinctive atmosphere of Delhi’s markets can best be savoured in   Chandni Chowk    and in general in the narrow streets that teem at all hours with vendors and goods of all kinds.

Red Fort (Photo Stop):  – The Red Fort is one of the works commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Its construction took about 9 years and cost 10 million rupees.

Raj Ghat:    Raj Ghat Memorial Monument commemorates the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the man known as the Father of the Nation and a symbol of world pacifism.

Laxmi Narayan Temple: –    Lord Narayan is with his consort, Goddess Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity), hence the name of the temple.

India Gate: –    In the center of New Delhi stands the 42-meter-high India Gate, a triumphal arch resembling an Arc de Triomphe in the center of an intersection. Similar in appearance to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I.

President’s House – (photo stop)  old and new Parliament Palace (photo stop).

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: –    is one of the most important Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh places of worship, associated with the eighth Guru, Guru HarKrishan, and is also known for the pool within its complex, known as “Sarovar”.

Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi-Jaipur (281km, 5 Ore)

After breakfast, depart for Jaipur.

Gemstone Crafting –  Watch artisans cut, polish, and set gemstones like emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Each piece is crafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations, keeping Rajasthan’s royal heritage alive.

The Ancient Art of Hand Printing –  Block printing is one of Rajasthan’s most iconic textile arts, and Jaipur is its beating heart. This artisanal technique, passed down for centuries, uses hand-carved wooden blocks to create unique designs on cotton and silk fabrics.

Birla Mandir:    Birla Temple, Jaipur At the foot of the Moti Dungri Fort is the Birla Temple. This temple is one of Jaipur’s most beautiful attractions. Jaipur’s Birla Temple is beautiful when lit up at night.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Jaipur

After breakfast the day begins.

AmerFort: –   Amer is a city with an area of ​​4 square kilometers (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Situated atop a hill, it is the main tourist attraction in the Jaipur area.

Jal Mahal (Photo Stop): –    Jal Mahal is a work of art located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. The palace will give you the illusion of almost floating on the surface of the lake, and the view will leave you breathless.

City Palace: –   Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum, but most of it remains a royal residence.

Jantar Manta   r ​​​​​​:- is an equinoctial sundial, consisting of a gigantic triangular gnomon with the hypotenuse parallel to the Earth’s axis. On either side of the gnomon is a quadrant of a circle, parallel to the plane of the equator.

Hawa Mahal (Photo Stop): –    Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds” was essentially a high partition wall built so that the women of the royal family could observe street festivals.

Galtaji Temple: –    The temple is also known as the Monkey Temple, due to its numerous monkeys. Dedicated to Lord Hanumana, the temple was founded in the 16th century by Diwan Rao Kriparam, advisor to King Sawai Jai Singh II.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Jaipur-Abhaneri-FatehpurSikri-Agra (241 km 4 hours 30 minutes)

After breakfast, depart for Agra.

Along the way, we’ll visit the famous Chand Baori, located in the small village of Abhaneri. Abhaneri    is famous for its ‘bhaoris’, wells dug by the natives to collect rainwater. These structures, depending on the time of year, are used as places to cool off or as water reservoirs.

Fatehpur Sikri: –    Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the mid-16th century, Fatehpur Sikri (meaning City of Victory) served as the capital of his empire for 15 years. Built in the Indo-Islamic style, Sikri is a red sandstone complex filled with palaces, mosques, temples, and other structures.

Overnight in Agra.

Agra

After breakfast the day begins. 

Taj Mahal: –   It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see in India. It is a living example of the romantic life of Shah Jahan and his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of this splendid monument was completed in 1653 AD. The Mughal king Shah Jahan built it as a final resting place for Queen Mumtaz.

Marble Craftsmanship –  Agra marble is world-renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, characterized by intricate gemstone inlays and floral motifs. Inspired by the magnificence of the Taj Mahal, each piece showcases the elegance and mastery of Mughal art, making it a precious souvenir of India.

Agra Fort: –    Agra Fort located on the steep banks of the Yamuna River, this moon-shaped fort was commissioned by Akbar, one of the greatest Mughal emperors, in 1565. Surrounded by mighty walls, the complex has numerous palaces, gardens, halls and other structures of historical sites within the fort.

Itimad ud Daula:     Built by Nur Jahan in memory of his father Ghias-ud-Din Beg, who was given the title ‘Itimad-ud-Daulah’, meaning ‘Pillar of Government’. It is the first tomb to be built in white marble rather than red sandstone. It marks a departure from the red sandstone buildings of Mughal architecture.

Mehtab Bagh:    This splendid garden is located on the western bank of the Yamuna River and is perfectly aligned with the gardens of the Taj Mahal across the river. Spread over 300 square meters, Mehtab Bagh has been the site of several intriguing excavations.

Overnight in Agra.

Agra-Varanasi (By train about 7 hours)

Departure for Varanasi. 

Transfer to Agra train station as per the train schedule for Varanasi.

Arrival in Varanasi and transfer to the hotel

Visit the Godowlia Market: –    Godowlia has narrow streets lined on both sides by squat buildings and small shops selling everything from everyday household items to hardware, fine silk and brocade fabrics, shawls, zari work, ready-made garments, shoes, beads and bracelets, and other trinkets. You can even buy and sell stocks and avail of other financial services from one of the institutions scattered around the place.

Evening prayer called Ganga Aarti: This is an organized activity that begins with the lighting of tiered brass ceremonial lamps and the synchronized and rhythmic chanting of sacred mantras. While some priests blow conch shells to sanctify the atmosphere, other priests begin waving incense sticks to worship Mother Ganga.

Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi

This day, you have to get up early, at 5:00 a.m., to take the boat ride. The best part of enjoying the Ganges River is taking a boat ride on it. The Ganges River flows through the city, and there are numerous ghats connecting the river to the mainland. The day for the people of Varanasi who live near the Ganges River begins with a holy dip in the Ganges.

ManikarnikaGhat : One of the most famous, sacred and ancient ghats in Varanasi, Manikarnika is the main burning ghat and one of the most auspicious places for the cremation of a Hindu.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Photo stop outside) : Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temples in Varanasi, also known as the Golden Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Walking around the Vishwanath Temple – The Golden Temple area is always a unique experience, as it has always been the most important cultural and financial area of ​​Varanasi.

We return to the hotel for breakfast and time to relax. Then we depart for Sarnath.

Upon arrival, visit the Archaeological Park: –    The colossal ruins are located in the same complex as Dhamek Stupa. The excavation sites of Sarnath contain impressive collections of monasteries, stupas, temples, inscriptions, sculptures, and other antiquities dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD.

Wat Thai Sarnath Temple: –    Wat Thai Sarnath Temple was built by Thai dignitaries. Decorated with well-kept gardens, the Thai temple is built in the Thai architectural style.

Silk weaving in Varanasi  is an ancient art passed down through generations, famous for the creation of exquisite Banarasi saris. Each piece is hand-woven with silk threads and gold or silver embellishments, a symbol of Indian elegance and tradition.

Meditation and Yoga class in the evening.

Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi-Delhi (By flight)

After breakfast, Departure for Sarnath

Depart for Varanasi airport as per Delhi flight schedule. 

Upon arrival in Delhi, we visit the  Lotus Temple: –  built in 1986 at a total cost of 10 million rupees, it is a Bahai temple also known as the House of Worship and is considered the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent.

Upon arrival you will visit

Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi-Next destination

After breakfast

Transfer to Delhi airport as per flight schedule.

Ciao India Tours wishes you a pleasant journey.