AEI- 04 Triangle with Varanasi 7N-8D
Expert Rating: Asia Escapes
“This program is intense, magnetic, and profoundly spiritual . What defines this route is its ability to take the traveler from the glory of the Mughal Empire at the Taj Mahal to the age-old devotion on the banks of the Ganges. A key aspect of this itinerary is the logistics: using the Vande Bharat high-speed train to reach Varanasi is a brilliant move, as it saves time and offers a modern experience of the Indian railway system. It is the ideal journey for those seeking not only to see monuments but also to witness the rituals of life and death that make India a unique destination in the world.”
Day 1. Arrival-New Delhi
Arrival in Delhi on an international flight. Our Spanish-speaking representative will meet you at the airport, provide assistance, and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2. New Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit Old Delhi. We will stop in front of the Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi. After the tour, we will head to Raj Ghat. This beautiful park is where the cenotaph, a black marble platform marking the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination, is located. Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were also cremated there. We will continue our visit to New Delhi. We will see the government buildings, India Gate, a 42-meter-high stone triumphal arch inscribed with the names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the Parliament area and the President’s residence.
Later, we will visit the Sikh temple: Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a temple of the Sikh faith, located in Connaught Place. It is the most important Sikh temple in Delhi. Thousands of people of all faiths visit this temple daily.
Finally, we will see the Qutub Minar, one of the oldest monuments in the first city of Delhi, as its construction began in 1199. This complex is characterized by its blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. Its minaret, the tallest in the world, reaches a height of 72.5 meters, arranged in five tiers of decreasing diameter. At the foot of the minaret is the Alai Darwaza Gate, made of red and yellow bricks, which once served as the entrance to the mosque. The tomb of Sultan Iltutamish and the mausoleum of Imam Zami are also located here. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3. New Delhi-Jaipur (270 km, 4 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road to Jaipur, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Jaipur, the Pink City, owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone used to construct the buildings of the old city. The city’s pleasing design is thanks to Maharaja Jai Singh II, who began its construction in 1728 and commissioned his architect, Vidyadhar Chakravarty, to skillfully blend diverse styles such as Hindu, Jain, Mughal, and Persian. In the afternoon, visit the Birla Hindu Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Jaipur-Amber-Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Amber Fort, the ascent/descent will be by jeep . The fort was built by the Mughal kings to defend the Citadel. This complex consists of a group of buildings, including a palace and another fortress in a higher position. We continue our visit to the Maharaja’s Palace , residence of the Jaipur royal family, a complex full of palaces, gardens, and other buildings, among which the Chandra Mahal stands out. It has seven stories and houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, where you can see carpets, enameled objects, weapons, miniature paintings, cannons, and the maharajas’ garments. Photo stop at Jal Mahal and the Vietnos Palace, Hawa Mahal (a facade with the structure of a palace) which was used by women to watch processions and street life. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 5. Jaipur-Abhaneri-Well of a Thousand Steps-Agra (240 km - 04 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure for Agra, visiting Abhaneri en route . Located about 95 km from Jaipur, Abhaneri is home to one of India’s deepest and most spectacular stepwells: Chand Baori . Built in the 9th century, this well served both to collect water and to provide a cool place to rest during the hot desert months. With more than 3,500 symmetrical steps distributed across 13 levels , it descends about 20 meters to the bottom. Opposite the well is the Temple of Harshat Mata , dedicated to the goddess of joy and happiness.
After the visit, departure for Agra and a visit to the Red Fort , declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The fort, dating from 1565, is designed as a walled palace surrounded by a deep moat. The fortress, accessed through an imposing gate called Amar Singh, contains numerous palaces and stately buildings constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar and used by successive Mughal governments as a base of operations for Mughal power. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6. Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal (closed every Friday throughout the year), the monument that has brought worldwide fame to Agra and become the symbol of India. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned in 1631 in honor of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child in 1629. Construction, which involved 20,000 people, was not completed until 1653. It is the most representative example of Mughal architecture. The chief architect, Isa Khan, designed this complex within a rectangle measuring 508 by 304 meters, with a central garden flanked on all four sides by octagonal pavilions. The mausoleum, built entirely of white marble, stands on a marble base with a minaret, also white, at each corner, each reaching 41 meters in height. The central section consists of four small domes surrounding a larger one in the middle. The remains of this couple rest in the crypt of this two-story building. While the architectural ensemble is impressive in itself, the decoration known as pietra dura, featuring intricate details such as floral arabesques and geometric motifs in semi-relief with precious stones , is truly remarkable . Accommodation
Day 7. Agra-Varanasi by high-speed train (Departure 6:00 AM and arrival 1:00 PM) - Except Wednesday
Box breakfast. Transfer to the train station for departure on the Ban Bharat train to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel. Benares, or Varanasi, is known as the “Eternal City” and remains the most important pilgrimage site in all of India, as well as a symbol of Hindu rebirth. Varanasi’s main attraction is the Ghats, the steps from which pilgrims descend to the sacred Ganges River. This afternoon/evening, we will take a rickshaw ride and witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of Varanasi. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 8. Varanasi-Delhi-next destination
At dawn, depart for a boat trip on the Ganges River (subject to water level) . Disembark and walk to the cremation grounds to experience the atmosphere and wander through the heart of the city. Upon returning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. At the agreed time, depart for a panoramic tour of Varanasi, including the Bharat Mata Temple. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Wait in transit at Delhi Airport for your connecting flight to your next destination.
Our price includes
- 7 nights bed and breakfast in the chosen hotels.
- Local guide service in the client’s language: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and Turkish.
- Assistance at airports and train stations by an English-speaking representative.
- Transfers and visits in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Ascent/Descent to Fort Amber by jeep.
- Rickshaw ride in Varanasi.
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Vande Bharat train from Agra to Varanasi – operates every day except Wednesday
- Semi-night visit (at dusk) to the ghats to see a ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
- Boat trip on the Ganges River (subject to water level).
- Tickets to the monuments mentioned in the program.
- The rates applicable at this time.
Our price does not include
- Tips for porters, waiters, drivers, guides, etc.
- Fees for accessing monuments with cameras or videos.
- Extra expenses at the hotel such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Drinks are not included in the program, whether at lunch or dinner (in the case of optional drinks).
- Any other service not specified in “the price includes”.
Cities | Highlights |
New Delhi | Urban Dichotomy: The organized chaos of Old Delhi in Rickshaw versus the spiritual serenity of the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple . |
Jaipur | Rajput Splendor: Amber Fort ( jeep ride) and the perfect geometry of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). |
Abhaneri | Impossible Geometry: The Chand Baori , a 9th-century stepwell that is a masterpiece of ancient engineering. |
Agra | The Marble Dream: A leisurely visit to the Taj Mahal and the historical power of the Red Fort. |
Varanasi | The Heart of Hinduism: The nighttime Aarti ceremony and the dawn boat ride on the Ganges , one of the most moving experiences of the trip. |
CITY / NIGHTS | CAT. C 4* | CAT. B 5* Standard | CAT. 5* Luxury |
Delhi / Gurugram | Hotel LA / Quality Inn | Radisson Dwarka / ITC Welcome Dwarka | The Leela Ambience Shahdara / Crowne Plaza Okhla |
Jaipur | Regenta Place / Park Ocean | Royal Orchid Jaipur / Fern Ecotel | Hilton / Marriott |
Agra | Fern Howard / Regal Vista | Clark Shiraz / Doubletree by Hilton | Jaypee Palace / Marriott |
Varanasi | The Amayaa / Meraden Grand | Madin / Radisson | Taj Ganges / Amritara Suryauday Haveli |
