Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Delhi, do a half-day tour, and then drive to Jaipur.
Our driver will pick you up at the airport or train station and take you where you need to go. When you get to Delhi, meet your tour guide and take a half-day tour of the city. This is how your trip will start. See famous places including India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's House), and Qutub Minar. After that, drive into Connaught Place, which is normally fairly busy. Jaipur, which is in Rajasthan and is known as the Pink City, is a good place to go in the afternoon. When you get to your hotel, check in and then relax. Spend the night in Jaipur.
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Day 2: Jaipur Pink City Tour
After breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort to learn about the history of Jaipur's royalty. You can go to the top of the fort by riding in a jeep or on an elephant. The City Palace features designs from both the Mughal and Rajput eras. The Jantar Mantar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its antique astronomical equipment. You can snap a picture at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and then have some free time to go around the markets, which are filled of colorful jewelry, fabrics, and crafts. Jaipur is where you should spend the night.
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Day 3: Jaipur to Agra, with a stop in Fatehpur Sikri along the way.
After breakfast, leave for Agra this morning. You should visit Fatehpur Sikri, an old Mughal city established by Emperor Akbar that is now vacant. Some of the buildings there are really cool, such Jama Masjid, Jodha Mahal, and Buland Darwaza. Go on to Agra, where you may visit the Taj Mahal. Check into your hotel and relax when you get there. You can shop or relax at Agra's bazaar at night. Stay in Agra for the night.
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Day 4: Agra Sightseeing
Get up early to see the Taj Mahal at dawn. The statue looks amazing in the morning when the light changes. After breakfast at the hotel, go to the Agra Fort, which used to be the home of Mughal rulers and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, go to the Baby Taj, which is also known as the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. It is recognized for its magnificent marble inlay work. Mehtab Bagh, a garden on the other side of the Yamuna River, is a great place to see the Taj Mahal at night. Spend the night at Agra.
Note: The Tajmahal close on every Friday -
Day 5: In the morning, take a train from Agra to Varanasi.
Wake up early so you can get to the train to Varanasi. At about 6:00 AM, take a train to Varanasi, which is the spiritual heart of India. Once you get there, meet your guide and travel to your accommodation. Go to Dashashwamedh Ghat in the evening to observe the famous Ganga Aarti. Priests utilize music, chanting, and fires to make the space feel very holy. Stay the night in Varanasi.
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Day 6: Departure after half a day of sightseeing in Varanasi
Take a boat trip on the Ganges River early in the morning to watch people completing their morning rituals along the ghats. After breakfast, go to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Banaras Hindu University, and Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after becoming enlightened. Once you've seen the sights, go to the airport or train station to continue your trip. This is the end of your long trip.