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Golden Triangle, Kolkata and Lower Ganges Cruise Delhi - Kolkata (2027)

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From New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta)
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Taj Mahal and mosque mirrored perfectly in the Yamuna River at pastel sunset hues.
  • Taj Mahal glows in soft dawn light reflected across the Yamuna River.
  • Historic red-brick tower and colonnades of Fatehpur Sikri against a pale blue sky.
  • Red-sandstone arcades and white marble dome of Humayun's Tomb surrounded by green lawns and palms.
  • Traveler walks beside the ornate temple and sacred pool nestled in Jaipur's rocky valley.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Dinner (Signature Experience - The Spice Route - sumptuous, specially curated Indian fusion dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)

    Included Activities

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

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Lunch (Classic North Indian flavours at a local restaurant), Dinner (Authentic regional Indian cuisine in an elegant setting with a renowned historian sharing insights into Delhi's dynasties)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Mayuri (electric rickshaw) ride through Old Delhi lanes
    • Signature Experience - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib visit with community kitchen participation and chapati-making
    • Stroll through Connaught Place
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
    Connaught Place
    Humayun's Tomb
  4. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ITC Mughal)

    Included Activities

    • View Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace)
    • View Parliament House
    • View India Gate
    • Visit Taj Mahal
    • Visit Agra Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Peshawri - northwest frontier cuisine with tandoori kebabs and dal Bukhara
    • Dinner at Taj Bano - Indian and international gourmet dishes
    Landmarks
    Rashtrapati Bhavan
    Parliament House
    India Gate
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
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  5. Day 4

    Agra

    Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Signature Experience - Sufi Performance with mouthwatering north Indian snacks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ITC Mughal)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise tour of Taj Mahal
    • Watch traditional marble inlay artisans
    • Visit Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
    • Sunset walk through Mehtab Bagh
    • Signature Experience - Private Sufi Performance with qawwali music
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
    Mehtab Bagh
  6. Day 5

    Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ajabgarh

    Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ajabgarh
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amanbagh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • Guided nature walk
    • Signature Experience - Indian Gin Cocktail Workshop
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
  7. Day 6

    Ajabgarh

    Ajabgarh
    Meals
    Lunch (Dishes prepared during the cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Yoga session
    • Signature Experience - Cooking Class with spice talk

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Bhangarh Fort Visit (17th-century abandoned fort with palaces, temples, pools and bazaars)
    • Freedom of Choice - Village Tour by Jeep (late afternoon jeep tour of surrounding villages)
    Landmarks
    Bhangarh Fort
  8. Day 7

    Ajabgarh to Jaipur

    Ajabgarh to Jaipur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Jai Mahal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Private block printing workshop with natural dyes
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Hawa Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Jaipur to Kolkata

    Jaipur to Kolkata
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kolkata)

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Pink Rickshaw Tour (experience Jaipur's vibrant culture on a pink rickshaw driven by women, visit Govind Devji Temple for morning aarti prayers, stop at Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market)
    • Freedom of Choice - Jantar Mantar Observatory and City Palace (visit UNESCO marvel astronomical observatory and private section of royal residence in iconic City Palace blending Mughal and Rajput architecture)
    • Freedom of Choice - Jaipur Bicycle Tour (early morning bicycle tour through narrow lanes of old city)
    Landmarks
    Govind Devji Temple
    Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
  10. Day 9

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Elegant dinner with fellow travellers, savouring refined regional cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kolkata)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Heritage Tram Ride (privately chartered)
    • Visit Mother House Kolkata
    • Brief stop at National Library of India
    • Signature Experience - Glenburn Penthouse afternoon tea with city views
    Landmarks
    Mother House Kolkata
    National Library of India
  11. Day 10

    Kolkata - Embark Ganges Voyager

    Kolkata - Embark Ganges Voyager
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on ship with cultural performance by Baul musicians)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria Memorial
    • Visit Victoria Memorial museum

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Mallick Ghat Flower Market (explore vibrant flower market with fragrant blooms, bustling traders, and colourful rituals)
    • Freedom of Choice - Eden Gardens Park tour (leisurely walk through lush greenery with river breezes)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Memorial
    Mallick Ghat Flower Market
    Eden Gardens Park
  12. Day 11

    Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna

    Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing bus tour of Kolkata colonial buildings (Writer's Building, General Post Office, High Court, Raj Bhawan)
    • Visit St John's Church
    • Visit Hooghly Imambara
    Landmarks
    Writer's Building
    General Post Office
    St John's Church
    Hooghly Imambara
  13. Day 12

    Kalna - Matiari

    Kalna - Matiari
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Kalna
    • Visit terracotta temples including Rajbari royal palace complex
    • Visit Shiva temples
    • Stroll through local market
    Landmarks
    Rajbari Royal Palace Complex
  14. Day 13

    Matiari - Khushbagh

    Matiari - Khushbagh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

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

    Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad

    Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Baranagar
    • Walk through Baranagar village
    • View Char Bangla Temples
    • Afternoon leisure time on the Ganges
    • Tour of Hazarduari Palace
    • Visit to Katra Mosque
    • Tour of Kathgola Palace grounds
    Landmarks
    Char Bangla Temples
    Hazarduari Palace
    Katra Mosque
    Kathgola Palace
  16. Day 15

    Murshidabad - Mayapur

    Murshidabad - Mayapur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mayapur village
    • Learn about Hare Krishna community and culture
    • View Temple of the Vedic Planetarium construction
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Vedic Planetarium - Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
  17. Day 16

    Mayapur - Chandannagar - Kolkata

    Mayapur - Chandannagar - Kolkata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ganges Voyager)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Chandannagar
    • Stroll along Chandannagar promenade
    • Visit Sacred Heart Church
    • Visit Dupleix Museum
    Landmarks
    Sacred Heart Church
    Dupleix Museum
  18. Day 17

    Kolkata - Depart

    Kolkata - Depart
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark Ganges Voyager

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