GT + Varanasi & Khajuraho 7 Days · Private Tour

Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi & Khajuraho — 7 Days

Rated Excellent on TripAdvisor Cultural & Spiritual
6 Nights / 7 Days Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Khajuraho → Varanasi → Delhi Private AC vehicle English guide Free cancellation

Tour Overview

The classic Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — combined with the spiritual heart of India: Varanasi, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and Khajuraho, home to a UNESCO-listed group of medieval temples renowned for their intricate stone sculpture.

This 7-day private tour gives you the architectural splendour of the Mughal era, the desert romance of Rajasthan, the erotic-sculptural masterpieces of Chandela-era Khajuraho, and the timeless dawn rituals of the ghats on the Ganges — all in one carefully sequenced journey. We include the most convenient short flight (Khajuraho → Varanasi) so you don’t lose a day to the long overland drive.

The Route

Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Khajuraho → Varanasi → Delhi

Air travel: included one-way flight Khajuraho → Varanasi. All other transfers by private AC vehicle.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive Delhi · Old & New Delhi sightseeing

Welcome briefing, then half-day Delhi orientation.

Airport pickup
Met at Indira Gandhi International with garland; transfer to your hotel.
Qutub Minar
UNESCO-listed 73-metre minaret begun in 1192 — India's tallest stone tower.
Humayun's Tomb
The architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal.
India Gate & Rajpath
Drive through Lutyens' Delhi en route to dinner.
Overnight: Delhi (3/4/5-star hotel)
DAY 2

Delhi → Agra · Taj Mahal at sunset

Yamuna Expressway, then evening Taj from Mehtab Bagh.

Drive Delhi → Agra
~3.5 hours by private AC vehicle via Yamuna Expressway.
Agra Fort
Mughal red-sandstone fortress with views back to the Taj.
Mehtab Bagh sunset
The Taj across the Yamuna at golden hour — best photo position.
Overnight: Agra
DAY 3

Taj sunrise · drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri

An early start for the Taj at first light, then onward to the Pink City.

Taj Mahal sunrise
First light on the marble — the most magical viewing window.
Fatehpur Sikri
The abandoned Mughal capital — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive on to Jaipur
~5 hours total drive Agra → Jaipur including the Fatehpur stop.
Overnight: Jaipur
DAY 4

Jaipur · Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal

The royal Pink City with full guided sightseeing.

Amber Fort
Hilltop palace complex with Sheesh Mahal mirror work.
City Palace & Jantar Mantar
Royal residence plus the UNESCO-listed observatory.
Hawa Mahal & bazaars
Photo stop at the 'Palace of Winds' and time in Johari Bazaar.
Overnight: Jaipur
DAY 5

Jaipur → Khajuraho · the Western Temples

Flight to Khajuraho, then guided temple visit.

Fly Jaipur → Khajuraho
Short connection via Delhi (included).
Western Group of Temples
UNESCO World Heritage — Kandariya Mahadev, Lakshmana, Vishvanatha and others, with the famous Chandela-era sculpture.
Sound & Light show
Evening dramatisation of the temples' history (optional).
Overnight: Khajuraho
DAY 6

Khajuraho → Varanasi · Ganga aarti

Short flight to Varanasi; evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Fly Khajuraho → Varanasi
Direct flight ~40 minutes (included).
Sarnath
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon — Dhamek Stupa and museum.
Ganga aarti
Witness the evening fire ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat from a boat on the river.
Overnight: Varanasi
DAY 7

Varanasi sunrise · fly back to Delhi · departure

Sunrise boat on the Ganges, then return to Delhi for your onward flight.

Sunrise Ganges boat
Watch the ghats come alive at first light from a private rowboat.
Old Varanasi walk
Through the narrow lanes to Vishwanath Corridor and Manikarnika Ghat.
Fly Varanasi → Delhi
Transfer to airport for your onward international flight.
End of tour — departure transfer in Delhi

What’s Included

Included

  • 6 nights' hotel accommodation (3/4/5-star, your choice)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private AC vehicle for all overland sections
  • One-way internal flights: Jaipur–Khajuraho, Khajuraho–Varanasi, Varanasi–Delhi
  • Professional English-speaking guide at each city
  • All applicable taxes and toll fees
  • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
  • Bottled drinking water throughout
  • 24×7 WhatsApp support during your tour

Not included

  • International airfare to/from India
  • Monument entrance fees (we can pre-arrange them)
  • Lunch and dinner (only breakfast is included)
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Any items of a personal nature

GT + Varanasi & Khajuraho — FAQs

Why include both Varanasi and Khajuraho?
Khajuraho’s medieval temples are one of India’s three UNESCO-listed temple groupings, and they’re geographically en route to Varanasi from the Golden Triangle. Pairing them with Varanasi is the most efficient way to see all of central and eastern India’s cultural highlights in a single trip.
How much do the internal flights add?
Included in the package price. We use scheduled flights on Indigo or Air India Express, the most reliable carriers on these sectors.
Is the Khajuraho temple imagery suitable for families?
Yes — Khajuraho’s reputation rests on artistic merit, and the temples are visited by Indian families daily. Your guide will narrate the historical and architectural significance, not just the erotic sculpture for which they’re sometimes sensationalised.
What's the best time of year for this itinerary?
October through March. The Varanasi sunrise is more pleasant in cooler months, and Khajuraho’s temples are best photographed in the soft light of winter.
Can we extend the Varanasi portion?
Yes — many travellers add a 2-day Bodhgaya extension from Varanasi for the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit. Mention it at enquiry and we’ll redesign the itinerary.

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