From Delhi: Agra and Varanasi 3-Day Tour with Train Tickets
ID: GYG857150-1353406
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day tour of Agra and Varanasi from Delhi. See the Taj Mahal, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and take a boat ride along the Ganges River.
Explore the cities of Agra and Varanasi on a 3-day tour from Delhi. See the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Agra Fort, and take a boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi.
Day 1: Delhi to Agra
Meet your guide at the Delhi airport and transfer to the railway station in a comfortable air-conditioned car. Travel to Agra by high-speed train and enjoy breakfast on board.
Arrive in Agra and visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Admire the temple's majestic architecture, which combines elements of Persian, Islamic, and Hindu styles.
Explore the Red Fort, a walled city that consists of several buildings surrounded by massive walls and towers. Inside the fort are palaces, mosques, gardens, and other historical structures.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to your hotel. Check in and rest before attending the Mohabbat-e-Taj performance, a mesmerizing play that immerses the viewer in an atmosphere of love and passion.
Day 2: Agra to Varanasi
Transfer to the railway station and travel to Varanasi by high-speed train. Enjoy breakfast on board and transfer to your hotel. Check in and rest before taking a cycle rickshaw to the old city of Varanasi.
Take a boat ride along the Ganges River and float along all the ghats. Admire the beautiful views of Varanasi and see ancient temples, palaces, and other historical buildings.
Learn about the ghats, which are stairs leading to the Ganges River. They serve as a place for bathing, prayers, and cremation. Watch people performing rituals on the river bank and see the cremation process.
Witness the fire prayer on the banks of the Ganges River, a traditional religious event that takes place every evening. Watch as thousands of small lights are lit on the banks of the river.
See people gather together to pray and perform rituals. Listen to the priest recite mantras and perform rituals. Watch as people bring their sacrifices in the form of flowers, fruits, and other items, which are then burned on the fire.
Return to your hotel and rest.
Day 3: Varanasi to Sarnath to Delhi
Visit the Buddhist holy place of Sarnath. During the time of Buddha, this area was called Rishipattana and was a dense forest, in the shade of which the rishis of Varanasi practiced spiritual practices.
For more than 1000 years, Sarnath was a religious center of Buddhists, attracting many pilgrims. After the excursion, transfer to Varanasi railway station. Depart for Delhi by high-speed train.
Enjoy dinner on board and arrive in Delhi. Transfer to the airport.
Highlights
- Discover the architectural masterpieces of Agra, including the Taj Mahal
- Explore the ancient city of Varanasi and see the Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Watch a fire prayer on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi
- Take a boat ride along the Ganges River and see the ghats of Varanasi
- Visit the Buddhist holy place of Sarnath and learn about its history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code is smart casual for temples and religious sites;
Expect early morning departures for train journeys;
Be prepared for crowded places at tourist sites
Carry a copy of your passport or ID card
Train tickets cost and accomodation non refundable
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday;
The express train from Varanasi to Delhi departs on Thursdays at 6:00 AM;
The train may be delayed due to reasons beyond our control;
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.