Golden Triangle + Varanasi

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, the capital of India, our representative will meet you at the airport. He will accompany you to the hotel and help with the accommodation. Hotel night.

Day 2: Delhi

After breakfast sightseeing of the capital of modern India - Delhi. During a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, passing the Red Fort, you can admire its majestic beauty.

Visit the Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), which was built by Shah Jahan. Next, visit Akshar Dhama – amazingly beautiful and the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. Akshar Dham Temple is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most grandiose Hindu temple in the world. Then visit the Baha'i Lotus Temple. Its unusual shape seems to hover above the ground. Inspection of the symbol of Delhi - erected in the twelfth century five-tiered tower Qutub Minar (height 72.5 meters), decorated along the entire length with elegant carvings. Nearby is the legendary stainless iron column. Excursion to the Presidential Palace, the buildings of the Parliament and the Central Secretariat (an interesting, a little pompous, mixture of architecture of two centuries), erected during the reign of the British Empire. Excursion to the memorial complex erected in honor of Indian soldiers who fell during the First World War, the Gate of India. Visit Birla Mandir (Lakshmi Narayana), which has a delightful architecture, which is a famous religious landmark of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi. Hotel night.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast, move to Jaipur. Hotel accommodation.

Jaipur is known as the Pink City. It is the capital of Rajasthan, a state part of which is desert. It is famous for its majestic fortresses, luxurious palaces, beautiful lakes.

Free evening to buy souvenirs in the local market. Hotel night.

Day 4: Jaipur

In the morning after breakfast, visit the majestic luxurious palace complex of the Maharajas - the fortress of Amber. Fort Amber was the capital of the Rajput clan of Kochvahs from 1502 to 1728. Climb to the elephant fort. Inspection of the halls, the most interesting of which is Shish Mahal (Victory Hall). It is called the Hall of Sparkling Mirrors. In the afternoon, a tour of Jaipur.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has the middle name "Pink City" because of the unusual pink color of the stone used in construction. It was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

Photo stop near Jal Mahal, a palace located in the center of Lake Man Sagar, and Hava Mahal (Palace of Winds). Visit the Maharaja City Palace. Visit the ancient astronomical observatory Jantar Mantar, which houses the world’s largest sundial. Visit Birla Mandir, a beautiful white marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayana. Hotel night.

Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur-Sikri - Agra

In the morning after breakfast, move to Agra. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri (dead city).

Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most beautiful examples of the splendor of ancient Mughal architecture and a place of pilgrimage to the tomb of the holy Sufi. Built between 1571 and 1585 by the legendary Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son, Fatehpur Sikri was for a time the capital of the Mughal Empire, but due to lack of water, the capital was moved back to Agra.

Akbar had no children, and Sufi Salim Chishti, who lived there, became his teacher and gave him a blessing. A son Salim was born (after coronation named Jahangir), who continued the Mughal dynasty. He became the father of Shah Jahan, who gave the world the Taj Mahal.

Upon arrival in Agra, our Russian-speaking representative will meet you and help you with accommodation in the hotel. Hotel night.

Day 6: Agra

In the morning after breakfast, visit the priceless pearl of India and the world, the seventh wonder of the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

This is a beautiful tomb of white marble, which is a symbol of true great love. For the construction of the entire architectural complex, Shah Jahan spent all the huge reserves of his state treasury. The construction was carried out for 22 years by the best masters from around the world.

After visiting the ancient fort of Agra. Conceived as a reliable defense against enemy raids, its construction began Akbar in 1565 from red sandstone. Then Jahangir completed it. During the time of Shah Jahan, the Agra Fort was partially converted into a palace. Later inspection of the tomb of Itmad-ud-Dawla. It belongs to Nur Jahan's father Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the chief minister of Emperor Jahangir. This white marble tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. Free evening to buy souvenirs in the local market. Hotel night.

Day 7: Agra - Delhi - Varanasi

After breakfast at the hotel, move to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, meet with our representative, who will help you stay in the hotel. Hotel night.

Day 8: Varanasi

Morning boat trip on the river Ganges, observing the lifestyle of pilgrims on the coast at the Ghats.

One of the most important rituals in Varanasi is Panchtirtha Yatra: a pilgrimage to the five most holy ghats - Asi, Kedar, Dasasvamedha, Panchganga and Manikarnik. These five ghats are believed to have the greatest spiritual power.

Later, a tour of the city, visiting temples. A day free for independent activities.

Varanasi is called the city of ashrams, saints and scholars. It has been one of the main sacred cities of India since time immemorial.

Day 9: Varanasi - Delhi After breakfast at the hotel, move to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to Delhi Airport to board your next destination.