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9-Day Golden Triangle and Varanasi Tour with Ganges Cruise

9 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the architecture of the Taj Mahal
02 See the marvellous City Palace
03 Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
04 Explore Delhi's landmarks, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb
05 Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route from Jaipur to Agra

Marvel at the major highlights of India's Golden Triangle, including the Taj Mahal, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Red Fort, before continuing to the spiritual heart of Varanasi. Along the way, visit iconic landmarks such as the Lotus Temple, Iskon Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, and offer your prayers at the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple. This 9-day journey combines grand Mughal and Rajput architecture with sacred temples, bustling bazaars, and a memorable cruise ride on the Ganges.

This 9-day journey combines grand Mughal and Rajput architecture with sacred temples, bustling bazaars, and a memorable cruise ride on the 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

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

As per your flight schedule, our representative will pick you up from Delhi Airport and drop you at your hotel in Delhi.
Check in to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, start your Delhi sightseeing tour. Begin at the Red Fort, then proceed to Chandni Chowk Bazaar and the Khari Baoli spice market, followed by visits to Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Iskon Temple, and Humayun's Tomb.
We will also visit the historic India Gate, Rajpath, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Birla Temple.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur

After breakfast, we will depart from Delhi for Jaipur. The drive will take around 6 hours.
Check in to your Jaipur hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will begin Jaipur sightseeing. Start at Amber Fort and continue to the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal.
Spend your evening at leisure.
Return to the hotel for your stay.

Day 05

Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Agra, with an en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival in Agra, we will check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06

Agra Sightseeing and Overnight Train to Varanasi

Today, we will start early in the morning with a visit to the Taj Mahal, which is the best time to see it.
Then, we will return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we will head to Agra Fort, Itmad-ul-Daula, and Akbar's Tomb.
Later at night, we will catch the train to Varanasi.

Day 07

Arrival and City Tour of Varanasi

Upon arrival at Varanasi station, we will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel.
Go for lunch.
After that, we will visit Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 08

Ganges Cruise and Sarnath Excursion

Start with a cruise ride on the Ganges.
Next, after lunch, we will go to Sarnath village.
Later in the evening, walk through the old Varanasi area for a memorable experience.

Day 09

Return to Delhi and Departure

In the morning, head back to Delhi from Varanasi by train or flight.
In Delhi, the driver will pick you up from the train station or airport.
Later, if you wish to explore Delhi more, you can.
Afterward, the driver will drop you at the airport for your flight back home.

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace, Ganges cruise

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Delhi 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel accommodation
A/C sedan car
Meals
Professional Indian tour guide
Water bottle
Cold towel
Assistance on arrival and departure

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Gratuity

Know before you go

Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday.

Other info:

Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in the world and the largest in India. It was built by Shah Jahan to dominate the city.
Raj Ghat is a memorial built to commemorate the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation.
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar is India's tallest minaret, made of red sandstone and marble and inscribed with verses from the Qur'an.
Lotus Temple was completed in 1986. Notable for its flower-like shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. Also visit Iskon Temple, a famous Krishna temple.
Stop next at Humayun's Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tomb of a Mughal emperor dating back to the 1500s.
Next, pass under the high stone archway of India Gate - constructed in memory of Indian soldiers who died in World War I - and drive along Rajpath (King's Way), the ceremonial boulevard heading toward Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home of the President of India. Also visit Birla Temple, a Lord Vishnu temple. Along the way, your guide will point out the architectural and cultural features of these important monuments.
Amber is the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. It is a deserted palace surrounded by majestic ramparts, and the magnificent public and private rooms are evidence of the royal splendour of the rulers from the 16th and 17th centuries in Rajasthan.
Akbarabad, as Agra was known during the Mughal era, is home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architecture. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, the monumental beauty of Agra has inspired countless people around the world. This third-largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Dating back more than 3,000 years, Varanasi is said to be the oldest city in the world. There are temples every few steps here. In Hinduism, it is believed that those who breathe their last in this city attain nirvana and gain instant liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Bharat Mata Temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. The temple has undivided India personified as a mother deity, with her statue built in marble. Unlike other temples, this one does not have images of the customary gods and goddesses; it houses a relief map of India carved out of marble.