The Golden Quadrilateral of India by Train

07 Nights and 08 Days
(Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi)

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Arrive in New Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Delhi is the capital of India and the third-largest city in the country. It offers visitors a rich display of culture, architecture, and human diversity. Its history, monuments, museums, art galleries, gardens, and exotic performances make Delhi a privileged destination. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02: IN DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi will take you to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Pass by the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue for Mughal royalty and now the busiest commercial area in the city. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars of Chandni Chowk. Visit Raj Ghat (the monument to Mahatma Gandhi).
In the afternoon: a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, including a visit to the 12th-century Qutub Minar, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (Sikh temple), and a drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of Indian soldiers), the President’s residence (formerly the Viceroy’s Palace), Parliament House, and Secretariat buildings—a fascinating combination of Victorian and 20th-century architecture. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: DELHI – JAIPUR
Drive from New Delhi to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is a model of a pre-modern city with its streets laid out at right angles, making it a marvel. Few cities in Europe were like this in the 18th century. Enjoy an Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04: JAIPUR – AMBER EXCURSION
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning: visit the Amber Fort on an elephant ride. Amber is a classic and romantic Rajasthani palace fort. Inside the fort, visit Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside Jag Mandir is the famous Sheesh Mahal, a room with walls and ceilings completely inlaid with bright mirror pieces imported from Belgium during that period. On the way to Amber Fort, stop briefly for photographs at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds.
Later: Visit Jaipur city, starting with the City Palace of the Maharaja, the former royal residence, part of which has been converted into a museum. The royal family still uses a small portion. Later, visit Jantar Mantar, the world’s largest stone and marble observatory. Near the city palace gate, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of which are still functional.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05: JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure to Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty. Known as the “City of Ghosts,” it was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in southern India. Arrive in Agra and check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal, undoubtedly one of the most romantic buildings in the world. Recognized for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it is among the creations that mankind is proud of in commemorating love (closed on Fridays). Also visit the Agra Fort, which is truly a city within a city, encompassing Moti Masjid, the Diwan-I-Am or Hall of Public Audience, the Diwan-I-Khas or Hall of Private Audience, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, and many more monuments.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06: AGRA – VARANASI BY TRAIN
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for a train to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Ganges River.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07: VARANASI
The morning starts early with a boat ride at sunrise on the Ganges River. The ritual is a significant aspect of Hinduism, and there is no better place to observe it than the Ganges. You will see the thread ceremony, head shaving, and food offerings to departing souls. A walk through the distinctive narrow and winding streets gives you the opportunity to witness various pilgrim rituals, followed by a tour of the city, including the Bharat Mata Temple, San Durga Temple, and the Banaras Hindu University.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, we will take a trip to Sarnath (9 km). This is where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Ganges River.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08: VARANASI – DELHI BY FLIGHT
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for leisure activities. Later, transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi, thus concluding the tour.

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