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Taj to Varanasi

11 days
Start and end in New Delhi
4.5
900 traveler reviews
Taj to Varanasi - Encounters Travel
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  • In-depth Cultural
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  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 8 to 95
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Highlights

  • Explore historical sites and markets in Delhi
  • Visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunset
  • Experience rural life and heritage in Rajasthan
  • Witness the spiritual Aarti ceremony in Varanasi
  • Discover ancient Buddhist history at Sarnath

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Delhi, transfer to hotel included
  2. Day 2 Exploring Delhi, Rickshaw Ride & Street Food Tasting
  3. Day 3 Head to Agra. Sheroes Hangout, Mughal Heritage Walk. First glimpse of the Taj Mahal
  4. Day 4 Taj Mahal sunrise. Drive to Suroth Mahal, Village Walking tour
  5. Day 5 To Jaipur via the Abhaneri step well. Optional Bollywood Movie or Cooking Demo
  6. Day 6 Amber Fort & Jaipur City. Block printing workshop
  7. Day 7 Return to Delhi (optional multimedia show at the Akshardam Temple)
  8. Day 8 Morning train to Varanasi, evening Aarti ceremony by the Ganges
  9. Day 9 Sunrise on the Ganges, Varanasi Exploration and visit to Sarnath
  10. Day 10 Train to Delhi. Free afternoon
  11. Day 11 Bon Voyage! Airport transfer included
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

78

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Emma
    · March 25th, 2025
    It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all the wonderful spots and we even celebrated Holi. It’s very complicated to select one highlight as we really saw so many wonderful things. After a week in the north we went to Kochi and visited the south of India which is more relaxing, green and seems like a different country. Atul was the best coordinator, he anticipated all our needs and was listening and adapting the program to our wish. Thank you so much Atul and Vijay for everything. You made our trip wonderful.
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  • Satish
    · July 25th, 2024
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  • Gary
    · December 13th, 2024
    We enjoyed our time in Jordan and our many unique experiences! The most important thing to note was how safe we felt traveling around the country. The main highlight for us was seeing Petra. The crowd sizes were small due to the political climate in the area, but that worked out to our advantage. Another highlight was getting the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea. Other stops included Aqaba, Dona, Jaresh and Wadi Rum. While Wadi Rum was nice, you should know most of the interesting activities take place in the spring. If you have ever thought of traveling to Jordan, we highly recommend doing so!
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Taj to Varanasi
From New Delhi to New Delhi

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Is this tour guaranteed to depart?

      It requires a minimum of 2 persons to operate a departure. We don't currently have any guaranteed departures for this trip based on minimum 2 travellers.

    • Is there A/C on the sleeper train?

      The train Delhi to Varanasi is an A/C train, yes. AC 2-Tier Sleeper is open plan style with 4 berths (lower and upper) similar to the AC First Class, but with curtains separating beds from the corridor. It is comfortable and seats are convertible into bunks for night use. The arrangements of 6 beds are 4 on one side of the common corridor and 2 on the other side against the wall. The latter have their own individual curtain around each bed. There are 4 toilets per coach, 2 at each end, one Indian is style and one western style.

    • Will we be able to buy some food for the train journey?

      Yes, you will have a shopping opportunity in Delhi to buy snacks for the train ride.

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 24084

    • Currency
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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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