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Golden Triangle, Kolkata, Varanasi and Lower Ganges Cruise Delhi → Varanasi (2026)

19 days
From Delhi to Varanasi
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Meals
    Dinner (Sumptuous, specially curated Indian fusion dinner at The Spice Route)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Private tour of The Imperial New Delhi's art collection
    • Signature Experience dinner at The Spice Route
    Landmarks
    The Imperial New Delhi
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Meals
    Lunch (Regional cuisines at Cafe Lota), Dinner (Signature Experience - Dinner overlooking Qutub Minar with insights from a local historian)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Electric rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
    • Lunch at Cafe Lota
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Signature Experience - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib visit and chapati preparation
    • Signature Experience - Dinner at Qutub Minar with local historian
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Qutub Minar
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (ITC Mughal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit India Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Peshawri - Authentic northwest frontier cuisine with tandoori kebabs and dal Bukhara
    • Dinner at Taj Bano - Indian and international gourmet selections
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
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  4. Day 4

    Agra

    Meals
    Dinner (Signature Experience - Sufi performance dinner with mouthwatering north Indian snacks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ITC Mughal)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
    • Signature Experience - Sufi performance with qawwali music and north Indian snacks
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
  5. Day 5

    Agra to Ajabgarh

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amanbagh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • Guided nature walk in Ajabgarh
    • Signature Experience - Indian gin cocktail workshop
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
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  6. Day 6

    Ajabgarh to Jaipur

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Yoga session
    • Signature Experience - Cooking class with chef instruction on Indian spices
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  7. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious local produce at traditional vegetarian restaurant in Johri Bazaar)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaipur)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Amber Fort
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Lunch at traditional vegetarian restaurant in Johri Bazaar
    • Private workshop - Block printing with natural dyes
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Johri Bazaar
  8. Day 8

    Jaipur to Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kolkata)

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Pink rickshaw tour visiting Govind Devji Temple for morning aarti prayers and Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market
    • Freedom of Choice - Jantar Mantar Observatory visit and private City Palace section tour
    • Freedom of Choice - Jaipur bicycle tour through old city's historic lanes
    Landmarks
    Govind Devji Temple
    Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market
    Jantar Mantar
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  9. Day 9

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Signature Experience - Afternoon tea at Glenburn Penthouse with exquisite selection of teas and delectable treats)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kolkata)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Privately chartered heritage tram ride
    • Visit Kumartuli potters' quarter
    • Signature Experience - Afternoon tea at Glenburn Penthouse
    Landmarks
    Kumartuli
  10. Day 10

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board Ganges Voyager)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch on board Ganges Voyager
    • Visit Victoria Memorial and museum
    • Performance by Baul musicians on ship

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Early morning stroll across Howrah Bridge to Mallick Ghat Flower Market, one of Asia's largest flower markets
    • Freedom of Choice - CIMA Gallery and Sasha NGO tour exploring art and local artisan traditions
    Landmarks
    Victoria Memorial
    Howrah Bridge
    Mallick Ghat Flower Market
  11. Day 11

    Kolkata to Kalna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kolkata's colonial buildings
    • Visit Writer's Building
    • Visit General Post Office
    • Visit High Court
    • Visit Raj Bhawan
    • Tour of St John's Church
    • Lunch on board
    • Visit Hooghly Imambara
    • Cruise on Ganges Voyager
    Landmarks
    Writer's Building
    General Post Office
    High Court
    Raj Bhawan
    St John's Church
    Hooghly Imambara
  12. Day 12

    Kalna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Rickshaw ride through Kalna
    • Visit terracotta temples
    • Visit Rajbari royal palace complex
    • Visit Shiva temples
    • Local market stroll
    • Cruise to Matiari on Ganges Voyager
    Landmarks
    Kalna Temples
    Rajbari Palace
  13. Day 13

    Matiari to Plassey

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk through Matiari
    • Visit copper and brass craft home factories
    • Cruise near Plassey
    • Visit Khushbagh garden and cemetery
    • Visit tomb of Siraj ud-Daula
    Landmarks
    Plassey
    Khushbagh
  14. Day 14

    Baranagar to Murshidabad

    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Signature Experience - Indian high tea in the grounds of Kathgola Palace)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Baranagar
    • Visit Char Bangla Temples
    • Afternoon at leisure on ship
    • Tour Hazarduari Palace
    • Signature Experience - High tea at Kathgola Palace
    • Visit Katra Mosque
    Landmarks
    Char Bangla Temples
    Hazarduari Palace
    Kathgola Palace
    Katra Mosque
  15. Day 15

    Murshidabad to Mayapur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise on Ganges Voyager
    • Visit Mayapur village
    • Meet with Hare Krishna community
    • View Temple of the Vedic Planetarium construction
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
  16. Day 16

    Mayapur to Chandannagar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Chandannagar
    • Promenade stroll
    • Visit Sacred Heart Church
    • Visit Dupleix Museum
    • Evening cruise on Ganges
    Landmarks
    Sacred Heart Church
    Dupleix Museum
  17. Day 17

    Chandannagar to Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Signature Experience - Aarti ceremony dinner with offerings of fire and mantric chants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Flight to Varanasi
    • Lunch
    • Signature Experience - Aarti ceremony at sunset
    Landmarks
    Ganges River Ghat
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  18. Day 18

    Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Satvik Thali showcasing contemporary Indian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Sunrise cruise on decorated Ganges boat with tabla and sitar
    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Visit Sarnath with Deer Park tour and private monk session
    • Freedom of Choice - Silk Weaver Village visit to see Banarasi saree creation
    • Freedom of Choice - Guided walking tour of old city including Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Tulsi Akhara fight club
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Deer Park
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Tulsi Akhara
  19. Day 19

    Varanasi Departure

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