Taj to Varanasi
12 days
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This tour extends our Incredible India route from Delhi to the Pink City of Jaipur, remote Tordi village, Keoladeo National Park, and the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in Agra, to the holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This tour extends our Incredible India route from Delhi to the Pink City of Jaipur, remote Tordi village, Keoladeo National Park, and the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in Agra, to the holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJaipur
End CityVaranasi
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation in mid-range hotels and heritage properties
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- 2nd class AC sleeper train journeys from Agra-Varanasi and Varanasi-Delhi
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
- Services of a local tour leader and specialist local guides
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
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Itinerary
Day 1, Welcome to Delhi
After arriving in India’s capital city, a staff member will be present to meet and greet you, before escorting you to your hotel. After settling in, we’ll run through what you can expect over the next few days, before arranging a time to collect you tomorrow.
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement, Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour
Day 2, Exploring Delhi and a street food experience
Our morning starts with a city tour of New Delhi, India’s capital, located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
From the back of a vehicle, we’ll visit India Gate, a towering 42-metre Archway which shares a resemblance to France’s Arc de Triomphe. New Delhi is also the seat...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Goodbye Delhi, Hello Jaipur. Optional activity available
We’ll say goodbye to Delhi for now as we make our way to the largest city in Rajasthan - the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur.
On our way there, we’ll visit the impressive Amber Fort situated high atop a hill, made out of sandstone in the 16th century for the ruling Kachhawa clan o...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4, Exploring Jaipur. Optional activity available
You can either choose to sleep a little later, or you have an option of enjoying a hot air balloon ride over Jaipur, giving you an aerial view of its stunning architecture.
We’ll then head out into the city, visiting Jaipur’s most popular tourist attractions, such as t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Hot air balloon in Jaipur
Day 5, A visit to the Tordi Village. Optional activities available
We’ll start our day with a visit to the rural Rajasthan village of Tordi, founded in the 16th century by Th. Akhey Singh, a descendant of the Khangar Singh, who overthrew the regional chief and built a hilltop fortress here, with its ruins still available today. The fami...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tordi Garh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6, Birdwatching in the Keoladeo National Park and a visit to the world’s largest stepwell
We leave Tordi and head towards the Keoladeo Ghana National Park via Bharatpur - one of the best bird watching destinations in India. On our way here, we’ll stop at the Abhaneri step well - the largest of its kind on the planet - boasting approximately 3500 steps and is ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hotel next to Keoladeo National Park
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, The magnificent Taj Mahal. Optional activity available
After a wonderful time in Keoladeo, we make our way to the ancient city of Agra - the home of the Taj Mahal. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal between 1572 and 1585 and is the only Indian city to have three UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and...
| OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Cook with a Hindu family in Agra
Day 8, Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
Today we’ll start early to witness one of the wonders of the world at sunrise - the Taj Mahal. Created by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan over the period of 22 years, witnessing the magnificence of the Taj Mahal at sunrise is spectacular. As the light changes gradually, so...
| OVERNIGHT:
Overnight sleeper train to Varanasi
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, Exploring the villages of Varanasi
Once we arrive in Varanasi, we’ll have a tasty breakfast, before making our way to visit the Sarai Mohana Weavers Village. Sarai Mohana is well known for its silk weaving as most of the locals here are indulge in silk weaving. The Banarasi sarees made by these waivers ar...
| OVERNIGHT:
Varanasi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, A boat trip on the Ganges and a Hindu cooking lesson
Our second day in Varanasi starts with an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, as we explore the city. The Ganges is a constant hive of activity throughout the day, as hordes of people come to pray and immerse themselves in its spiritually cleansing waters.
W...
| OVERNIGHT:
Overnight sleeper train to Delhi
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
| EXTRAS:
Varanasi to Delhi flight upgrade
Day 11, Free day in Delhi. Flights and transfers included
We’ll say our final goodbyes to Varanasi before being transported to the airport to board a morning flight to Delhi.
We’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel in Delhi and you have the afternoon free to do as you please. Why not add an extension to Ranthambore National Park, or head to the beach at Goa.
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Salam Balak Trust walk
Day 12, Free time in Delhi. Airport transfer included
We have some free time in Delhi, which is perfect to pick up any souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones back home, before being transferred to the airport to board your flight home.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Ranthambore National Park Safari, Extra day in Delhi - post-tour, Spinmonkey cycling tour
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Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Entrance fees (allow approx. US$139)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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