DELHI - AGRA - JAIPUR - DELHI
This comprehensive Golden Triangle tour features North India's most famous sights - including Delhi, the capital of the world's most popular democracy, the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, and the wonderful architecture of Jaipur. A visit to the Bharatpur Sanctuary can also be included in the tour. We recommend a stay of two nights each at Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur and a one-night stay at Bharatpur.
DELHI - KATHMANDU - VARANASI - KHAJURAHO - AGRA - DELHI
This is a popular circuit and can be covered over a period of ten days with two nights at each place.
Varanasi is proclaimed to be the oldest living city in India and one of the world's most ancient. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi. The river Ganges and the ghats lining its western shore are the most important feature of Varanasi. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting experience. At a distance of 12 km from Varanasi is Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Here he revealed the eightfold path to Nirvana.
Khajuraho, built by the Chandela Dynasty in a short span of 100 years from 950 - 1050 AD, displays different facets of life, including the sensual. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage site. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are one of the world's famous artistic wonders. The Khajuraho Dance Festival, an annual event, is held every year in February for ten days. Renowned classical dancers perform in an open-air auditorium with the western group of temples forming an inspiring backdrop. Khajuraho is connected by air to Agra and Varanasi.
Introduction to city: Agra - In Uttar Pradesh. Located about 204 km south of Delhi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the most famous tourist spots of the country. The city, situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna, is known worldwide as the home to a wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal.
A part of the great northern Indian plains, Agra has a tropical climate. Summers are extremely hot and the maximum temperature can be as high as 45 degrees Celsius, while winters are cold and foggy. The monsoon season is marked by heavy rains and high humidity.
For most of the time, Agra alternated with Delhi as the capital of the Mughal Empire. As such, one finds many marvels of Mughal architecture in and around the city, the most famous of them being the Taj Mahal. Besides the Taj, the Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. Other major attractions include the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Jama Masjid, Akbar's tomb at Sikandra, Rambagh, the Mughal Garden, and Dayal Bagh Temple. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.
The places around Agra also form interesting tourist spots. The Mathura-Vrindavan region forms an important pilgrimage place for Hindus as it is closely associated with the birth and childhood of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu religious pantheon. Fatehpur Sikri presents another marvel of Mughal architecture and splendor. A trip to Agra remains incomplete if one doesn’t visit these places of interest surrounding it.
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