Private 3-Night Agra and Varanasi with Sarnath Tour from Delhi by Train, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Travel by train from Delhi to Agra and Varanasi on this 3-night private sightseeing tour. In Agra, see the Taj Mahal and other world famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the holy city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the river Ganges, visit the sacred Buddhist site Sarnath. In addition, witness the mesmerizing Aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the Ganges to round out a trip you will never forget!
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Travel by train from Delhi to Agra and Varanasi on this 3-night private sightseeing tour. In Agra, see the Taj Mahal and other world famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the holy city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the river Ganges, visit the sacred Buddhist site Sarnath. In addition, witness the mesmerizing Aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the Ganges to round out a trip you will never forget!
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Agra (Shatabdi Train), Agra – Varanasi (Overnight Train) (B,L,D)
Pass By: Delhi Junction Railway Station, New Delhi 110006 India
Get picked up from your Delhi hotel and transferred to the railway station to board the train to Agra. Tea, coffee and breakfast will be served on the train. Upon arrival at the Agra railway station, meet your driver-guide and begin your full day city tour of Agra.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Mughal king Shah Jahan as a memorial to Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
This fort was made of red sandstone and was was was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
A Mughal mausoleum often described as a “jewel box” and regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Train.
Day 2: Varanasi arrival and sight-seeing (B,L,D)
Pass By: Railway Ticket Counter, 8XHM+3XP, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India
Upon the arrival to Varanasi railway station you will be transferred to your hotel.
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists. This is where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples and stupas here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy. Here you will also find the Bodhi tree – a peepul tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Evening visit Ghats (river banks), temples and attend the Holy Ganga Aarti – a mesmerizing evening prayer ceremony. To the chant of Sanskrit mantras, and the clash of cymbals and drums, the river is worshiped with flowers, incense, sandalwood, milk and vermilion. Blazing camphor oil lamps reflect golden flames on the holy river’s waters and look enchanting.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel 3* or 4* as per price selection.
Day 3: Varanasi – Delhi (Overnight Train) (B,L,D)
Pass By: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
Established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Annie Besant with over 30,000 students residing in campus, it claims the title of largest residential university in Asia.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in train.
Day 4: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: Delhi Junction Railway Station, New Delhi 110006 India
Upon arrival at the Delhi railway station you will be transferred to your place of stay.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 4 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Rail Tours
