Would this include VIP for mandirs?

No this does not include VIP Entry. Will update the prices accordingly with VIP Darshan by tomorrow.

Im a woman solo traveler, interested on this tour! For safety, I want to make sure it includes all transfers / pickups and flights, I checked the additional service (The per-person flight charge for travel from Delhi to Varanasi). This is the only adicional transport needed on this tour right? Im planning on getting the single bed room in a superior category hotel. Do you have a cupom to share, that I can have some off price?

All transfers and pickups are included in the package, with the only additional transport being the flight from Delhi to Varanasi. This is the only extra transport cost not covered in the tour price. As of now, no other travelers have joined this tour. If a group forms, we will notify you; otherwise, we will be happy to operate the tour exclusively for you.

We would like to add two more nights in Rishikesh before returning to Delhi if this possible. What would be the cost of this?

The accommodation rate for the Rishikesh hotel is USD 200 per room per night. Should you wish to select this hotel, please indicate your preference accordingly.

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Sacred North India - Delhi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Khajuraho and the Himalayan Ganges

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The tour felt progressive, each step immersing deeper and deeper into the history and energy of this beautiful country.
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Platinum Operator: MTA Destination Management Company
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi
Delhi
Start point
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR., 07:00 - 12:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Florence ), Hotel 5* (Radisson Dwarka), Hotel 4* (Park Inn by Radisson)
Included Activities
- Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Akshardham Temple
Optional Activities
- Akshardham Temple & Light Show - USD 30 per person
Landmarks
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Birla Mandir
Lotus Temple
Akshardham Temple
Day 2
Delhi to Varanasi
Delhi to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Meadows), (hotel suryaa), Hotel 5* (Madin)
Included Activities
- Train to Varanasi
- Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat for Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Optional Activities
- Yoga Session at Ghat - USD 67 per person
- Sitar Music at the House of a Sitar Musician Family - USD 90 per person
Landmarks
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Day 3
Varanasi to Allahabad
Varanasi to Allahabad
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Placid), Hotel 4* ( The Legend), (Welcomhotel By ITC)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges
- Visit Triveni Sangam
- Visit Anand Bhawan
Landmarks
Triveni Sangam
Anand Bhawan
Day 4
Allahabad to Khajuraho
Allahabad to Khajuraho
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Isabel Palace), Hotel 4* (AS Hotel), Hotel 5* (Hotel Chandela)
Included Activities
- Visit Western Group of Temples
- Visit Eastern Group of Temples
Optional Activities
- Light and Sound Show in Temple Complex - USD 25 per person
Landmarks
Khajuraho Temple Complex - Western Group
Khajuraho Temple Complex - Eastern Group
Day 5
Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Landmark), (Regenta Place Gwalior), (Radisson Gwalior)
Included Activities
- Visit Raj Mahal
- Visit Rai Parveen Mahal
- Visit Jahangir Mahal
Landmarks
Raj Mahal
Rai Parveen Mahal
Jahangir Mahal
Day 6
Gwalior to Agra
Gwalior to Agra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Taj Resort ), Hotel 4* ( IBIS Hotel Muscat), Hotel 5* (Accor Grand Mercure)
Included Activities
- Visit Gwalior Fort
- Visit Man Mandir Palace
- Visit Saas-Bahu Temples
- Visit Jain Cave Temples
Optional Activities
- Brahmin Family House Visit & Astrology Consultation - USD 55 per person
- Vegetarian Cooking Class & Dinner - USD 35 per person
- Old City Walking Tour & High Tea / Beer - USD 55 per person
- Mohabbat - The Taj Show at Kalakriti - USD 45 per person
- Yoga in the Shadow of the Taj Mahal - USD 45 per person
- Ayurvedic Full Body Massage (1 hour) - USD 55 per person
Landmarks
Gwalior Fort
Man Mandir Palace
Saas-Bahu Temples
Jain Cave Temples
Day 7
Agra to Mathura
Agra to Mathura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Treehouse Wingston), (Lalitha Grand), (Radisson Vrindavan)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
- Visit to Shree Dwarkadheesh Temple
- Visit to ISKCON Temple
Optional Activities
- Brahmin Family House Visit & Astrology Consultation - USD 55 per person
- Vegetarian Cooking Class & Dinner - USD 35 per person
- Old City Walking Tour & High Tea / Beer - USD 55 per person
- Mohabbat - The Taj Show at Kalakriti - USD 45 per person
- Yoga in the Shadow of the Taj Mahal - USD 45 per person
- Ayurvedic Full Body Massage (1 hour) - USD 55 per person
Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
Shree Dwarkadheesh Temple
ISKCON Temple
Day 8
Mathura to Haridwar
Mathura to Haridwar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Perfectstayz Premium), (Fern Residency Haridwar), (Amatra By Ganges Haridwar)
Included Activities
- Witness Ganga Aarti ceremony at Haridwar Ghat
Landmarks
Haridwar Ghat
Day 9
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Perfectstayz Premium Rishikesh), (Regenta Inn By The Ganges), (Rasa Justa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Mansa Devi Temple
- Visit Chandi Devi Temple
- Rickshaw ride through Haridwar
Landmarks
Mansa Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple
Day 10
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Perfectstayz Premium Rishikesh), (Regenta Inn By The Ganges), (Rasa Justa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Lakshman Jhula
- Visit Ram Jhula
- Yoga session by the Ganges
- Witness Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Landmarks
Lakshman Jhula
Ram Jhula
Triveni Ghat
Day 11
Rishikesh to Delhi
Rishikesh to Delhi
End point
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (You will be dropped off at the airport or any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Birla Mandir
Lotus Temple
Akshardham Temple

Landmarks
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Landmarks
Triveni Sangam
Anand Bhawan

Landmarks
Khajuraho Temple Complex - Western Group
Khajuraho Temple Complex - Eastern Group

Landmarks
Raj Mahal
Rai Parveen Mahal
Jahangir Mahal

Landmarks
Gwalior Fort
Man Mandir Palace
Saas-Bahu Temples
Jain Cave Temples

Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
Shree Dwarkadheesh Temple
ISKCON Temple

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Haridwar Ghat

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Mansa Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple

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Lakshman Jhula
Ram Jhula
Triveni Ghat

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Kyle5.0•December 2025
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Excellent tour — an amazing mix of locations, incredible driver and comfortable accommodation each evening. The tour...
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Dear Kyle, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Sacred North India tour and felt immersed in the history and energy of our country. It’s great to know that our driver, accommodations, and overall arrangements contributed to a comfortable and memorable experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible journeys in India! Warm regards, Team MTA
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Daniela5.0•January 2025
I had a worderful time on this journey! Vimal was my driver from Varanasi until Rishikesh, a very experienced and...
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Dear Daniela, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback about your journey with us. We are delighted to hear that you had an incredible experience and that Vimal contributed to making your trip so pleasant and memorable. His professionalism and dedication to ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey are indeed commendable. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional service and fulfilling our guests’ dreams of exploring India. It was our pleasure to be a part of your India Dream, and we hope to welcome you again for another incredible adventure. Namaskar ????✨ Warm regards, Manish Dutt Sharma - My Tour Adviser India
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Monika5.0•August 2024
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It was a very interesting and enriching trip. The organization was very good, from the pick-up in Delhi and Varanasi...
It was a very interesting and enriching trip. The organization was very good, from the pick-up in Delhi and Varanasi to the end in Delhi. The driver Vimal is an excellent driver, very courteous, polite and serious. serious. Thanks to him, the trip was a complete success, the hotels were very good sometimes luxurious and the staff friendly. I learned a lot about the Indian culture and its sacred temples. I will definitely recommend Tourradar definitely recommend Tourradar.Show more
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Dear Monika, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your trip was both interesting and enriching, and that everything from the organization to the accommodations met your expectations. Vimal will be delighted to know that his service made your experience even more memorable. We're glad you enjoyed the cultural insights and the warm hospitality at the hotels. Your recommendation of Tourradar means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you with your future travels! Best regards, MTA
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Renata5.0•February 2023
My travel with MTA has been incredibly smooth. I am a solo female traveler doing a spirituality based trip in many...
My travel with MTA has been incredibly smooth. I am a solo female traveler doing a spirituality based trip in many different cities in India, and I have felt safe and comfortable everywhere I’ve been with several different MTA guides and drivers- which is priceless. Manish is a pleasure to work with, and goes above and beyond expectations in every way. For example, he arranged a session with a Jyotish astrologer for me in Varanasi, he arranged for someone to come give me a medical test at my hotel when I needed it, and he has also assisted me to make appointments in New Delhi that were too difficult for me to do because of the language barrier. Always responsive, flexible, and accommodating. I know I will never need to look further than MTA when I need guidance in India Show more
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Ms Renata Thanls for your Encouraging Feedback, Your Encouraging feedback helps us excel in our work We look forward to see you again. Warm Regards Team MTA
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Debbie
Asked on September 30th, 2025
Would this include VIP for mandirs?
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- MTA Destination Management CompanyOperator•Written September 2025
  No this does not include VIP Entry. Will update the prices accordingly with VIP Darshan by tomorrow.
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can you also give example of hotels included in this package?
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  can you send updated itinerary including these changes? what flight would be recommended from Dehradun to Varanasi? would this also include ride to varanasi airport of Nov 18?
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  also do you recommend staying in hardiwar or rishikesh for hotels?
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Also please factor in guaranteed hotel room when they land for Nov 13 at 9am
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Thanks Manish, is it possible for them to stay in hotel in just Rishikesh so they don't have to move around luggage? They are Hindus and would like to participate in pooja&aarti at Trevani ghat and Pooja &aarti in Varanasi and have seats during aartis. They would also like darshaan at Kashi Vishwanath as well as mansa devi temple. They are also interested in seeing some local markets
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Can you confirm this quote includes early checkin on November 13? Can you also confirm that there will be English speaking tour guide taking them around to the sites?
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Can you confirm the type of vehicle?
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Will the guide be able to recommend places to eat for dinner etc?
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Lorraine
Asked on October 8th, 2024
Im a woman solo traveler, interested on this tour! For safety, I want to make sure it includes all transfers / pickups and flights, I checked the additional service (The per-person flight charge for travel from Delhi to Varanasi). This is the only adicional transport needed on this tour right? Im planning on getting the single bed room in a superior category hotel. Do you have a cupom to share, that I can have some off price?
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- MTA Destination Management CompanyOperator•Written October 2024
  All transfers and pickups are included in the package, with the only additional transport being the flight from Delhi to Varanasi. This is the only extra transport cost not covered in the tour price. As of now, no other travelers have joined this tour. If a group forms, we will notify you; otherwise, we will be happy to operate the tour exclusively for you.
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Patricia
Asked on February 18th, 2024
We would like to add two more nights in Rishikesh before returning to Delhi if this possible. What would be the cost of this?
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- MTA Destination Management CompanyOperator•Written February 2024
  The accommodation rate for the Rishikesh hotel is USD 200 per room per night. Should you wish to select this hotel, please indicate your preference accordingly.
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  Patricia
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Can you tell me the name of the hotel or similar hotel in Rishikesh?
- MTA Destination Management CompanyOperator•Written February 2024
  Divine Resort / Lemon Tree Premier / Aloha On The Ganges / Similar

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