India · Religious & Spiritual

9-Day Golden Triangle and Varanasi Tour with Taj Sunrise and Ganga Aarti

9 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Old and New Delhi, including Mughal monuments and colonial landmarks
02 Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal
03 Explore Jaipur's royal forts and palaces, including Amber Fort
04 Experience the sunset Ganga Aarti and a morning boat ride on the River Ganges

Discover India's heritage on this 9-day Golden Triangle and Varanasi tour. Witness the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore the landmarks of Old and New Delhi, and visit Jaipur's royal forts and palaces. Experience the sunset Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and enjoy an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Explore Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, and immerse yourself in local markets and culture with private transport and expert guides throughout the journey.

Experience the sunset Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and enjoy an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath

Languages English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi and Evening at Leisure

Arrive at Delhi International Airport.
Meet and assist, then transfer to the hotel.
Rest or enjoy an evening visit to India Gate and Connaught Place.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 02

Explore Old and New Delhi

Explore Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, and an outside view of the Red Fort.
Explore New Delhi: Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and a drive past the President's House and Parliament.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 03

Drive to Agra and Visit Agra Fort

Drive to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway.
Visit Agra Fort.
Visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 04

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Drive to Jaipur

Enjoy an early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spend the evening at leisure or enjoy a cultural dinner.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 05

Jaipur Forts, Palaces, and Bazaars

Visit Amber Fort and enjoy a jeep ride.
Stop for photos at Jal Mahal.
Explore the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Hawa Mahal and enjoy evening shopping in the local bazaars.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 06

Fly to Varanasi and Attend Ganga Aarti

Transfer to Jaipur Airport and fly to Varanasi.
Experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 07

Morning Ganges Boat Ride and Varanasi Sightseeing

Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (outside view), Manikarnika Ghat, and Banaras Hindu University.
Spend free time exploring the narrow lanes and silk markets.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 08