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Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges

Combine India’s iconic northern cities with the river, rituals and living traditions of Varanasi.

9 daysFrom USD 940 per person*
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Tour overview

Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges

Combine India’s iconic northern cities with the river, rituals and living traditions of Varanasi.

Delhi, Varanasi, Agra & Jaipur

Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.

What you can experience on this route

  • Delhi — Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
  • Varanasi — Walk the riverside ghats with a local guide and experience evening Ganga Aarti. Make time for music, weaving and Sarnath.
  • Agra — See the Taj Mahal in the early light and explore Agra Fort, with time to appreciate the city’s Mughal craftsmanship.
  • Jaipur — Discover Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jaipur’s colourful bazaars. Add a craft encounter or a relaxed regional meal.

Make the journey your own

This 9-day outline brings together Delhi, Varanasi, Agra & Jaipur. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.

We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.

Your day-by-day journey

Visitors at Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
DAY 01

Arrive Delhi

Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.

Travellers enjoying a cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
DAY 02

In Delhi

Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.

A visitor taking part in a prayer ceremony
DAY 03

Fly to Varanasi

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Travellers enjoying the riverfront view from a boat in Varanasi
DAY 04

In Varanasi

Walk the riverside ghats with a local guide and experience evening Ganga Aarti. Make time for music, weaving and Sarnath.

A visitor enjoying a view of the Taj Mahal
DAY 05

Fly to Delhi & Drive to Agra

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In Agra
DAY 06

In Agra

See the Taj Mahal in the early light and explore Agra Fort, with time to appreciate the city’s Mughal craftsmanship.

Visitors beside the lake below Amber Fort
DAY 07

Drive to Jaipur

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Visitors admiring painted architectural details
DAY 08

In Jaipur

Discover Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jaipur’s colourful bazaars. Add a craft encounter or a relaxed regional meal.

Travellers stopping for a sweet treat in Old Delhi
DAY 09

Drive to Delhi & Departure

Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.

The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.

We schedule the Taj Mahal visit around its Friday closure.

A different pace? A favourite hotel?

Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.

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