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Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi

Start & end in New Delhi 9 days Up to 10

About this trip

Nine days across India's Golden Triangle, with an extension to Varanasi. You start in Delhi, then move through Jaipur and Agra before heading east to the Ganges and back to Delhi to finish.

What you'll do

  • Explore the pink city of Jaipur
  • See the Taj Mahal in Agra
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Mughal-era city
  • Take a boat ride along the Ganges in Varanasi
  • Explore the temples of Varanasi
Good to know
  • Fully guided throughout, easy pace
  • Covers a lot of ground across four cities in nine days, suited to those who want the classic route plus Varanasi
  • Family-friendly
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want curated Golden Triangle highlights with reliable logistics and a standout Varanasi sunrise. Think twice if you need luxury hotels or prefer slower travel.

  • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi genuinely stands out as transformative across multiple reviews.
  • Drivers consistently professional and punctual despite Delhi and Jaipur traffic, reducing travel stress significantly.
  • Hotels described as comfortable and clean but explicitly not fancy or extravagant, mid-range standard.
  • No reviews mention downsides, activity balance, or pacing details; hard to assess whether 9 days feels rushed.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£784 less all-in
South India Highlights
4.7from £84812 days
The trade-off: 3 more nights for less, with a different operator.
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Getting there

New Delhi
One-way · arrive 20 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in New Delhi · 20 Jul21 Jul

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