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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Varanasi, Agra, and Delhi in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Varanasi
    20 minutes (5.3 miles) from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

    Take a morning boat ride on the Ganges River to witness the daily rituals and ceremonies, explore the narrow streets of the old town in the afternoon and attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Agra
    4 hours (219 km) from Varanasi

    Visit the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal in the morning to beat the crowds, explore the majestic Agra Fort in the afternoon and witness the sunset at the Mehtab Bagh in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Agra
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Day 2's last location

    Take an early morning hot-air balloon ride to get a bird's eye view of the Taj Mahal, indulge in some street food in the afternoon and attend a cultural show in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Delhi
    3 hours 40 minutes (233 km) from Agra Fort

    Visit the magnificent Red Fort in the morning, explore the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk in the afternoon and end the day with a sound and light show at the Purana Qila fort.

  5. Day 5: Delhi
    45 minutes (22 km) from Day 4's last location

    Take a morning cycling tour of the city, visit the Akshardham temple in the afternoon and end the day with a food tour in Old Delhi.

  6. Day 6: Delhi
    1 hour 30 minutes (40 km) from Day 5's last location

    Take an early morning hike in the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, visit the Lotus Temple in the afternoon and end the day with a visit to the Qutub Minar complex.

  7. Day 7: Delhi
    35 minutes (17 km) from Day 6's last location

    Take a morning heritage walk of the Mehrauli area, visit the Hauz Khas Village in the afternoon and end the trip with a sunset visit to the India Gate.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day in Varanasi, visit the Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. In Agra, consider visiting the Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Delhi, take a day trip to the Neemrana Fort Palace or Sultanpur National Park for a wildlife experience. To maximize your fun, try some adventure sports like hot-air ballooning, cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Don't forget to try some of the delicious street food in all three cities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boat ride on the Ganges River (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Taj Mahal (2 hours, INR 1300 for foreigners)
  • Agra Fort (2 hours, INR 600 for foreigners)
  • Hot-air balloon ride (2 hours, INR 12000)
  • Cultural show (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Red Fort (2 hours, INR 600 for foreigners)
  • Sound and light show (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Cycling tour (4 hours, INR 2500)
  • Akshardham temple (2 hours, free)
  • Food tour (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Hike in Aravalli Biodiversity Park (2 hours, free)
  • Lotus Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Qutub Minar complex (2 hours, INR 600 for foreigners)
  • Heritage walk (2 hours, free)
  • Hauz Khas Village (3 hours, free)
  • Sunset visit to India Gate (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 27,700 (excluding hot-air balloon ride)
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