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Golden Triangle with Varanasi — 8 days

Private tour

Tour packageVaranasi

This eight-day private tour adds two nights in Varanasi to the classic Delhi–Agra–Jaipur circuit, so you end the trip with the evening Ganga Aarti, a sunrise boat ride past the ghats and a short excursion to Sarnath, rather than stopping at the forts and palaces alone.

Reviewed by Gurudutt Kaushal · Updated 1 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Duration8 days / 7 nights
  • RouteDelhi → Sarnath
  • IncludedTransfers, sightseeing and meals
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive Delhi

    Day 1

    • Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

    Meals: None · Stay: Delhi

  2. Delhi to Agra

    Day 2

    • Old and New Delhi sightseeing in the morning.
    • Drive to Agra, about 3–4 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Agra

  3. Taj Mahal at sunrise, on to Jaipur

    Day 3

    • Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then Agra Fort.
    • Drive to Jaipur, about 5 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur

  4. Jaipur sightseeing

    Day 4

    • Amber Fort early, then City Palace and Hawa Mahal.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur

  5. Jaipur to Varanasi

    Day 5

    • Morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi (via Delhi).
    • Check in at a ghat-side hotel; evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi

  6. Varanasi — sunrise boat and the old city

    Day 6

    • Before-dawn sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.
    • Walk the ghats and old lanes with a guide to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi

  7. Sarnath, then departure prep

    Day 7

    • Short excursion to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
    • Afternoon free; evening flight or onward travel.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Varanasi

  8. Departure

    Day 8

    • Transfer to Varanasi airport for your onward flight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day

Stunning low-angle shot of the iconic India Gate monument in Delhi against a blue skyDay 1 · Arrive Delhi
Stunning low-angle shot of the iconic India Gate monument in Delhi against a blue sky

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Travellers who want the Golden Triangle's monuments plus a genuine spiritual counterpoint.
  • Varanasi involves early starts (the sunrise boat ride) and some walking through crowded, uneven lanes — manageable for most but worth knowing in advance.
  • Delhi, Agra and Jaipur cover the Mughal and Rajput sights; flying on to Varanasi adds the country's oldest living pilgrimage city.
  • A second full day allows the short trip out to Sarnath.

Full description

The Golden Triangle, extended east to the Ganges

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur cover the Mughal and Rajput sights; flying on to Varanasi adds the country's oldest living pilgrimage city. The classic Varanasi visit follows the river's rhythm — arrive in the afternoon, join the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, then rise before dawn for the sunrise boat ride and a walk through the ghats and old lanes to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. A second full day allows the short trip out to Sarnath.

Where you stay

  • Delhi

    1 night · Day 1

  • Agra

    1 night · Day 2

  • Jaipur

    2 nights · Days 3–4

  • Varanasi

    3 nights · Days 5–7

  • Departure day

    1 night · Day 8

Includes

  • Private car and driver in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
  • Boat ride and Ganga Aarti seating in Varanasi
  • Local guide in each city
  • Hotel stays as confirmed at enquiry
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Domestic flight Jaipur–Varanasi (typically via Delhi)
  • Monument entry fees, paid locally
  • Visa costs for international travellers
  • Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

Golden Triangle with Varanasi — 8 days

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Who it suits

  • Travellers who want the Golden Triangle's monuments plus a genuine spiritual counterpoint. Varanasi involves early starts (the sunrise boat ride) and some walking through crowded, uneven lanes — manageable for most but worth knowing in advance. Best October to March.

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

About GuruduttMeet our founderHow we vet

Trust and protection

  • Ministry of Tourism approved

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Registered business

    GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9

  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

    Independent guest reviews

  • No payment to start

    A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.

Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • 500+ vetted local guides

    35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.

  • Human help, every day

    Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST · +91 73022 65809

  • No payment until you approve

    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get from Jaipur to Varanasi?

By air, usually with a connection through Delhi, since there is no direct flight on every route. We arrange the transfer and timing around your Jaipur checkout.

Is the Ganga Aarti included every evening?

Seating for the main Dashashwamedh Ghat aarti on your first evening is included. It runs nightly, weather permitting.

Is Varanasi safe and comfortable for first-time visitors?

Yes, with a guide. The ghats and old lanes are crowded and the streets uneven in places; a private guide and the option of a boat rather than walking everywhere make it comfortable for most travellers.

Can this itinerary be shortened to skip Sarnath?

Yes — dropping the Sarnath day brings the trip to seven days. We will re-quote either way.

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