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Heritage of India & the Ganges River with Varanasi & Kathmandu

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From Delhi to Kathmandu
5.0 (34,417 reviews)
  • Lotus Temple with a clear sky in the background.
  • Boats on the Ganges River with a bustling city and birds at sunset.
  • Taj Mahal with its reflection in a pool.
  • Temple by a river with people on the steps.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Delhi to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship on the ghats of the Ganges River)
    • Hotel transfer
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Varanasi to Sarnath

    Varanasi to Sarnath
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to observe Hindu devotional bathing in the Ganges River
    • Visit to Sarnath
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
  5. Day 4

    Varanasi to Delhi

    Varanasi to Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 5

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Red Fort
    • Guided sightseeing of India Gate
    • Guided sightseeing of Presidential Palace
    • Guided sightseeing of Jama Masjid
    • Guided sightseeing of Humayun's Tomb
    • Guided sightseeing of Qutub Minar
    • Rickshaw ride through local bazaar (Chandni Chowk)
    • Welcome dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    India Gate
    Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace)
    Jama Masjid
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutub Minar
    Chandni Chowk
  7. Day 6

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunset
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Taj Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 7

    Agra to Jaipur

    Agra to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunrise
    • Travel to Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Amber Fort
    • Guided sightseeing of City Palace Museum
    • Guided sightseeing of Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
  10. Day 9

    Jaipur to Kolkata

    Jaipur to Kolkata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of St. John's Church
    • Guided sightseeing of Victoria Memorial Museum
    • Guided tour of British colonial buildings (Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, Dalhousie Square)
    • Transfer to ship for Ganges River cruise
    Landmarks
    St. John's Church
    Victoria Memorial
    Raj Bhawan (Governor's House)
    Town Hall
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Kolkata (Cruise Day 1)

    Kolkata (Cruise Day 1)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Kolkata flower market
    • Visit to Kumartuli (traditional potters' quarter)
    Landmarks
    Howrah Bridge
    Kumartuli
  12. Day 11

    Chandernagore (Cruise Day 2)

    Chandernagore (Cruise Day 2)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Chandernagore Promenade
    • Visit to former French governor's residence (museum)
    • Visit to Sacred Heart Church
    Landmarks
    Sacred Heart Church
  13. Day 12

    Kalna (Cruise Day 3)

    Kalna (Cruise Day 3)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Kalna by electric rickshaw
    • Visit to Rajbari temple complex
    • Local market exploration
    Landmarks
    Rajbari temple complex
    Naba Kailash Temple
  14. Day 13

    Nabadwip and Mayapur (Cruise Day 4)

    Nabadwip and Mayapur (Cruise Day 4)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Nabadwip riverbank village
    • Observation of traditional hand-loom weaving
    • Guided tour of ISKCON campus at Mayapur
    Landmarks
    Nabadwip
    ISKCON Temple
  15. Day 14

    Guptipara and Fulia (Cruise Day 5)

    Guptipara and Fulia (Cruise Day 5)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw tour of Guptipara
    • Observation of clay and idol making
    • Visit to potter's home
    • Visit to Fulia village for Jamdani weaving demonstration
    Landmarks
    Guptipara
    Fulia
  16. Day 15

    Bandel and Serampore (Cruise Day 6)

    Bandel and Serampore (Cruise Day 6)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hooghly Imambara
    • Guided tour of Serampore
    • Visit to Danish Tavern
    • Visit to St. Olav's Church
    Landmarks
    Hooghly Imambara
    St. Olav's Church
  17. Day 16

    Kolkata to Kathmandu

    Kolkata to Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  18. Day 17

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Hanuman Dhoka
    • Guided sightseeing of Temple of Kumari
    Landmarks
    Hanuman Dhoka
    Temple of Kumari
  19. Day 18

    Kathmandu and Patan

    Kathmandu and Patan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Bouddhanath Stupa
    • Guided visit to Patan
    • Guided tour of Durbar Square
    Landmarks
    Bouddhanath Stupa
    Patan Durbar Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

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