4 Nights 5 Days Varanasi Tour With Taj Mahal

Arrival to Agra  

Our company representative and the driver will meet you at Delhi International Airport/Hotel/Train station following your Flight Schedule, and then they will take you to Agra through Yamuna Express Road, making a break for tea on the way. If you are staying in Agra, the hotel staff will check you into the Agra Hotel, allowing you to take a moment to relax afterwards. After getting rested, you will head to the Taj Mahal Sunset point. 

Mehtab Bagh: Plan your visit to Agra according to the time of sunset so you can enjoy the sunset view of the Taj Mahal from this best spot.

Agra -Varanasi (224 km 13 hrs. Train) 

Today you will have the sightseeing tour of Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. The first morning sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal is the perfect time for visiting. The driver and the guide will arrive at your hotel at 5:30 (summer) and 6:15 (winter) to take you to the Taj Mahal.(Breakfast and Lunch) 

Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, constructed the brilliant white marble mausoleum called the Taj Mahal on the south bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, in 1632 as a tomb for his dear wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and after the scheduled visit, the hotel staff will serve breakfast followed by a tour of Agra Fort. 

The Mughal Dynasty constructed Agra Fort, a former imperial residence, in Agra, India. After visiting Agra Fort, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and then our tour driver will take you to the Agra Train Station in the evening to board the train to Varanasi.

Agra shopping offers one of the most delightful experiences while touring the city – the local artisans attract visitors with their handicrafts, marble inlay workmanship, leather goods, jewelry, carpets, and the famous Petha (sweets).Agra shopping provides tourists the opportunity to carry home not just the Mughal heritage but also the talents of the local artisans.

Arrival to Varanasi 

You arrive in Varanasi city in the morning, our company driver will be at the train station to receive you, and you will go to the hotel first; then, after you reach the hotel and check in, you will rest at the hotel and also have breakfast. Our tour guide will meet you at your convenience, and we will reach Assi Ghat between 4 pm and 5 pm; from there, we will take you by boat to Dashashwamedh Ghat for you to witness Ganga Aarti. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to finish the Aarti. After that, we will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Varanasi Local Sightseeing 

You will wake up very early to leave for Assi Ghat before the sun rises. You can witness the beautiful sunrise at Assi Ghat and observe the morning offerings of Aarti to the rising sun and goddess Ganga that locals customarily perform. Then, we will take a boat ride from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat (Cremation Ghat) to see the dying process. You will see bathing devotees and rituals being performed on the riverbanks, hear temple bells ringing, listen to mantras being chanted, and feel the real vibes of Kashi. After the ride back to the hotel, you will plan for breakfast next.

After your breakfast, you will continue your tour of Varanasi, visiting the local city of Varanasi and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After experiencing Jyotirlinga Darshan, you will visit BHU Temple (Birla Temple, also known as New Vishwanath Temple), Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (which is extra crowded on Tuesday and Saturday), Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir. After completing your full tour, you will return to the hotel for a rest.

Sarnath to Departure 

On the 5th day, guests will have breakfast, check out of the hotel, and start their journey to Sarnath at 9 am. Among the many attractions in Sarnath, visitors can explore the Dhamek Stupa, Sri Lankan Temple, Thai Temple, Archaeological Excavation Field, and Museum. Guests will enjoy lunch at a famous restaurant located in Varanasi. After lunch, they will have free time for relaxation and to venture into the old markets to purchase the famous Banarasi silk saree before the airport transfer at 4 PM to catch the flight to Delhi. After arriving in Delhi, the tour driver will be waiting to take guests to either Delhi International Airport, a hotel, or the Railway station.