Golden Triangle with Varanasi & Khajuraho Tour
The classic Golden Triangle extended east — Delhi, Jaipur and Agra by private car and driver in Delhi, then on to the medieval town of Orchha, the temples of Khajuraho and the ghats of Varanasi, before flying back to Delhi. Fatehpur Sikri, the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort and the Ganga Aarti all sit inside this one 7-night, 8-day route. Price is on request; send us your dates and we'll quote you directly.
Delhi · Jaipur · Agra · Orchha · Khajuraho · Varanasi
The Golden Triangle tour unfolds the richness of India and its glorious past — Delhi, Rajasthan and Agra roughly trace the three sides of a triangle on the map, which is where the name comes from. This version keeps the full Delhi–Jaipur–Agra circuit and then continues east: the medieval Bundela town of Orchha, the temple carvings of Khajuraho and finally Varanasi's ghats and evening Ganga Aarti, before returning to Delhi. This is a flexible plan — dates and stops can be adjusted to suit you.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
2
Sightseeing in Delhi
A morning tour of Old and New Delhi: Red Fort, a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's lanes, Gandhi Smriti, India Gate, the Presidential Palace, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Optional stop at Chandni Chowk's spice market. Overnight in Delhi.
3
Drive to Jaipur
Drive on to Jaipur. In the evening, enjoy a folk dance performance and dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
4
Jaipur Sightseeing
Visit Amber Fort, built in the 16th century, with the option of an elephant ride on the way up. Drive past Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, then visit the City Palace and Museum and walk to the adjoining Jantar Mantar observatory. The evening is free to browse Jaipur's markets for jewellery and antique furniture. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
5
Drive to Agra
Drive to Agra, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri. The day ends with a visit to the Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
6
Departure to Khajuraho via Jhansi & Orchha
In the morning, transfer to the railway station for the train to Jhansi. From Jhansi, drive on to Orchha, a medieval town on the banks of the river Betwa and once the capital of the Bundela rulers — see the Jehangir Mahal, the Raj Mahal and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple with its mural paintings. Continue driving to Khajuraho. Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.
7
Khajuraho Sightseeing, Afternoon Departure to Varanasi
Morning sightseeing among Khajuraho's temples, celebrated for their intricate carvings and sculpture. In the afternoon, fly to Varanasi. On arrival, visit Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, then see the evening Ganga Aarti on the ghats. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
8
Varanasi Sightseeing & Departure to Delhi
An early-morning boat ride on the Ganges past the ghats, followed by visits to the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Fly back to Delhi for your onward journey. Tour ends.
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Private car and driver for the Delhi–Jaipur–Agra–Orchha–Khajuraho legs
- Airport/station pickup and drop in Delhi
- All fuel, tolls, state taxes, parking and driver allowance for the road sections
Excludes
- Monument entry tickets (Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Khajuraho temples, etc.)
- Alcohol
- Tipping
- Meals, unless otherwise agreed at booking
- This route includes a train leg (Agra area to Jhansi) and two flights (Khajuraho–Varanasi, Varanasi–Delhi) — unlike our other car tours. Train and flight fares aren't fixed in our records, so please confirm current fares and whether they're bundled into your quote when you enquire.
- Any kind of tipping, monument charges and alcohol charges are not included in the package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is the Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Khajuraho tour?
It's 7 nights and 8 days: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi, with a private car and driver for the road sections and a train and two short flights for the Jhansi and Varanasi legs.
Does this tour include Khajuraho's temples?
Yes — Day 7 is dedicated to sightseeing among Khajuraho's temples, known for their detailed carvings, before the afternoon flight on to Varanasi.
How do we get from Agra to Khajuraho?
By train from the Agra area to Jhansi, then by road via Orchha to Khajuraho — this is the one leg of the tour that isn't a straight private-car drive.
Is Fatehpur Sikri included on the way to Agra?
Yes — the drive from Jaipur to Agra on Day 5 stops at Fatehpur Sikri before continuing on to the Taj Mahal.
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