9 Days / 8 Nights · The Monumental Taj Mahal & The Timeless Spiritual Heart of the River Ganges
This curated spiritual journey combines the architectural magnificence of Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra with the profound religious atmosphere of Varanasi—the oldest continuously inhabited city on Earth.
Experience the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti ceremony by lantern light on Dashashwamedh Ghat, take a sunrise boat ride watching thousands of pilgrims bathe in the holy waters, and visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Greeted by your private driver at Delhi airport. Explore Old Delhi's Jama Masjid mosque, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk spice markets, Qutub Minar, and drive along India Gate and Presidential Palace.
Drive along the Yamuna Expressway to Agra. Visit the abandoned royal ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and the red sandstone pavilions of Agra Fort. Relax by the Mehtab Bagh gardens overlooking the Taj Mahal.
Sunrise visit to the iconic Taj Mahal before the daytime heat and crowds. In the afternoon, transfer to the express train or flight to sacred Varanasi. Arrive and check in to your heritage hotel by the river.
Dawn boat ride along the mystical bathing ghats of the River Ganges. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple and Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, witness the sensory grandeur of the sacred Maha Aarti with oil lamps and chanting priests.
Excursion to Sarnath where Gautama Buddha taught the Dharma after attaining enlightenment. Visit the Dhamek Stupa and archaeological museum. Return flight to Delhi for international connections.