Taj to Varanasi

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 14
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17938
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts New Delhi, India
  • Ends New Delhi, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Old and New Delhi
  • Taj Mahal
  • Agra
  • Local village in Suroth Mahal
  • Pink city of Jaipur
  • Hill top fort
  • Abhaneri step well
  • River Ganges at Varanasi
  • Buddhist site at Sarnath
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The "Taj To Varanasi" tour starts from and ends in New Delhi. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 11 days taking you through Tordi, New Delhi, Keoladeo National Park and 3 other destinations in India. "Taj To Varanasi" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This 11-day northern India tour finishes with two days exploring the Holy City of Varanasi on the banks of the River Ganges, after exploring Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, rural Rajasthan and Jaipur.

This India tour starts in the capital city, Delhi, with tours of both the old and new sides of this bustling city, now home to over 18 million people. We then head south into the arid state of Rajasthan, home to impressive forts and palaces, colourful saris and jewellery, and fascinating Indian history. We firstly visit Agra, home to the incomparable Taj Mahal, the world's most famous monument to love. We continue the tour's theme of mixing unmissable tourist sites with activities and experiences more off the beaten track by taking a Mughal Heritage Walk with a local villager through farmland and homesteads on the opposite bank of the Yamuna River to the Taj Mahal. This tour supports the local community and provides a fascinating insight into village life in Agra as well as providing great views of the Taj not normally seen. We'll also see the Taj Mahal close up at sunrise as the changing morning light brings the building to life in different hues and colours.

Our next stop is the small and remote town of Hinduan where we stay in a converted palace and explore the village and surroundings, getting a real feel for rural Indian life. We'll then visit the Amber Fort, City Palace and the Jantar Mantar Observatory in the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, as well as exploring its famous craft and produce markets.

After returning to Delhi, we take to India's famous railway network for the journey to Varanasi. One of the world's oldest living cities, Varanasi is also considered one of India's holiest and is an especially auspicious place for Hindus to make a pilgrimage to bathe in the waters of the River Ganges. While in Varanasi, we'll take an early morning boat trip on the river, take part in an evening Aarti ceremony giving candlelit offerings to the river, and visit Sarnath, where the Lord Buddha preached his first sermon.

Another train journey then takes us back to Delhi to finish the India tour (flight upgrades are available if preferred).

The accommodations used on this tour have been carefully selected and include a home-stay style hotel whilst in Delhi, modern properties in Agra and Varanasi, plus heritage hotels in Jaipur and Hinduan.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Welcome to Delhi
  • Day 2: Exploring Delhi and a street food experience
  • Day 3: Goodbye Delhi, Hello Jaipur. Optional activity available
  • Day 4: Exploring Jaipur. Optional activity available
  • Day 5: A visit to the Tordi Village. Optional activities available
  • Day 6: Birdwatching in the Keoladeo National Park and a visit to the world’s largest stepwell
  • Day 7: The magnificent Taj Mahal. Optional activity available
  • Day 8: Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
  • Day 9: Exploring the villages of Varanasi
  • Day 10: A boat trip on the Ganges and a Hindu cooking lesson
  • Day 11: Free day in Delhi. Flights and transfers included
  • Day 12: Free time in Delhi. Airport transfer included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation in mid-range hotels and heritage properties
Meals
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Transport
  • All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
  • 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service
Guide
  • Services of a local tour leader and specialist local guides
Others
  • Morning trains Delhi-Varanasi-Delhi - AC Chair Car
  • Sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
  • Delhi Tour, Rickshaw Ride & Street Food Sampling in Delhi
  • Agra Sheroes Cafe, Mughal Heritage Walk and Taj Mahal visit
  • Suroth Mahal Village tour, Camel cart ride & cooking demonstration
  • Jaipur Amber Fort, City Tour & craft workshop
  • Varanasi Aarti Ceremony, Sunrise Boat Ride, Visits to Ghats, Temples and Sarnath
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 driver and/or tour guide
  • Entrance fees (allow approx. US$105)
  • Any other items not mentioned above
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Taj to Varanasi tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 May 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Taj to Varanasi tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Taj to Varanasi tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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