Golden Triangle with Varanasi: 7 Days from Royal Cities to the Ganga
The classic Golden Triangle with Varanasi added at the end, for a boat ride on the Ganga and the evening Aarti.
This is a 6-night, 7-day Golden Triangle tour that adds Varanasi: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi, ending in Delhi. You get a guided tour of Chandni Chowk and the Qutub Minar complex, a day trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, a stopover at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra, an early-morning Taj Mahal visit for sunrise, then a train to Varanasi for a boat ride and the evening Aarti at the Ganga ghats. The trip returns to Delhi by flight. Raahi Cabz can plan the road legs as a private-cab trip, and the route can be adjusted. See the full day-by-day itinerary below.
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are the classic Golden Triangle. This itinerary adds Varanasi, the ancient holy city, at the end, so the trip finishes somewhere very different from the monuments that come before it. Each city offers something of its own: Delhi a bit of everything, Agra the Mughal era, Jaipur a glimpse of Rajputana royalty, and Varanasi the spiritual side of India.
It runs the triangle in the order Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, then takes a train from Agra to Varanasi and a flight back to Delhi. Seven days is tight for four cities, and the plan shows it: Day 5 is shared between the Taj Mahal and the train, and Varanasi gets one full day, Day 6.
We can plan the road legs between Delhi, Jaipur and Agra as a private cab journey, so you aren't tied to a group's pace on the driving days.
Why Add Varanasi
Delhi, Jaipur and Agra are largely about looking at monuments: forts, palaces, the Taj Mahal. They're impressive, but the days follow a similar pattern.
Varanasi changes that. The day is built around the Ganga: a boat ride on the river, then the evening Aarti at the ghats. It gives the trip a different mood to finish on, which is why it's worth adding to the standard route.
What's on the Itinerary
- Guided tour of Chandni Chowk and the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi
- Day trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur
- Shopping for handicrafts at Jaipur's local bazaar
- A stopover at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra
- An early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal to see the sunrise
- A boat ride and the evening Aarti at the Ghats of the Ganga, Varanasi
Day by Day
Arrive in Delhi
Arrival day. The sightseeing starts tomorrow.
Delhi Sightseeing, then Jaipur
A guided tour of Chandni Chowk, the old market area of Delhi, and the Qutub Minar complex, then on to Jaipur.
Jaipur
A day trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, with time at Jaipur's local bazaar for handicrafts.
Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra
A stopover at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra, then on to Agra for the night.
Taj Mahal, then train to Varanasi
An early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal to see the sunrise, then Agra sightseeing, then the train to Varanasi. The itinerary lists your arrival in Varanasi on Day 6.
Arrival in Varanasi
Varanasi is the ancient holy city. The day is built around a boat ride on the Ganga and the evening Aarti at the ghats.
Varanasi to Delhi, by flight
A flight back to Delhi, and departure from there.
When to Go
October to March
Daytime temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing. In December and January, fog can delay trains and flights, so leave some slack around the Day 5 train and the Day 7 flight.
April to June
It gets very hot across Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi, so unless that's your only window it's worth skipping.
Who This Trip Suits
It suits first-time visitors who want more than the standard Golden Triangle, couples, and families who like variety. It's a poorer fit if you want long, unhurried days at each stop, because Varanasi gets one day and Day 5 is shared between the Taj Mahal and the train. In that case, ask for an extra night.
The Package, in Short
| Duration | 6 nights and 7 days |
|---|---|
| Route | Delhi to Jaipur to Agra to Varanasi to Delhi |
| Cities Covered | Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi |
| Travel Style | Road between Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, train from Agra to Varanasi, flight from Varanasi to Delhi |
| Good For | First-time visitors, couples, families, anyone who wants Varanasi added to the Golden Triangle |
| Watch For | One full day in Varanasi, and a Day 5 shared between the Taj Mahal and the train |
| Flexibility | Customisable at no extra cost |
Can This Be Changed?
Yes. This is a suggested itinerary, and it can be tailored to your requirements at no extra cost. Add a night in Varanasi if one day doesn't feel like enough, spend longer in Jaipur, or change the order. Tell Raahi Cabz what you'd like and the plan gets adjusted.
Questions People Usually Ask
How many days is the Golden Triangle with Varanasi tour?
It runs 6 nights and 7 days.
Which cities are covered?
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi, ending back in Delhi.
Does the tour include the Taj Mahal?
Yes. Day 5 starts with an early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal to see the sunrise.
How do you get from Agra to Varanasi?
By train. It leaves on Day 5, and the itinerary lists your arrival in Varanasi on Day 6.
How do you get back to Delhi?
By flight from Varanasi on Day 7, followed by departure.
Is there a Ganga boat ride and the Aarti?
Yes. A boat ride and the evening Aarti at the Ghats of the Ganga are both Varanasi highlights.
How much time do you get in Varanasi?
One full day, Day 6, after you arrive. If you want longer, ask for an extra night.
How far is Jaipur from Agra on this route?
About 245 km, with a stopover at Fatehpur Sikri on the way.
Which day is the Taj Mahal closed?
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so the dates have to be planned around that.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. It can be tailored to your requirements at no extra cost.
Tell Us About Your Trip
Tell us your dates, your group size, and anything you'd want changed, and we'll build the itinerary around that.
Your Journey. Your Route. Your Raahi.
Four very different cities in one week: Delhi's mix of everything, Jaipur's royal past, Agra's Mughal monuments and the Ganga at Varanasi. Tell us your dates and what you'd like changed, and we'll build the itinerary around that.
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