Jaipur
Palaces, fortresses and Rajasthan’s heritage
Amber Fort’s walls open a day encompassing City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and Hawa Mahal. An encounter with the art and history that shape the city.
Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Rishikesh
12 days / 11 nights
Availability: July 2026 to April 2027, on request
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Overview
Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Rishikesh
12 days · 11 nights · Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guides, subject to confirmation · July 2026 to April 2027
From Delhi’s markets and monuments to Jaipur’s palaces and the Taj Mahal, this route explores different ways of experiencing Indian history. In Varanasi and Rishikesh, the Ganges shapes the experience through ceremonies, landscapes and spiritual traditions. A journey to discover heritage and observe the life unfolding around it.
Between palace architecture and the banks of the Ganges, the journey finds its rhythm in five overnight cities. There are two nights in Delhi on arrival and one on return, plus two nights each in Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Rishikesh. Abhaneri and Sarnath broaden the encounter with history through visits without overnight stays.
The Agra–Varanasi train and domestic flights Varanasi–Dehradun via Delhi and Dehradun–Delhi are part of the programme. Choose between Classic and Selection hotel combinations, with hotels and dates subject to confirmation.
Journey route
From Rajasthan’s palaces to the cities of the Ganges
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Rishikesh, returning to Delhi and visiting Abhaneri and Sarnath.
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Route: Delhi → Jaipur → Abhaneri → Agra → Varanasi → Sarnath → Varanasi → Delhi (connection) → Dehradun → Rishikesh → Dehradun → Delhi.
- Road
- Train
- Domestic flights
- Overnight stay
- Visit
- Connecting airport
Delhi has two nights at the start and one on return; Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Rishikesh have two nights each. Abhaneri and Sarnath are visits without overnight stays. Dehradun is the airport connection point.
Day 7: train from Agra to Varanasi. Day 8: Ganges boat trip and overland excursion to Sarnath, returning to Varanasi. Day 9: flight Varanasi–Delhi–Dehradun and road transfer to Rishikesh. Day 11: road transfer back to Dehradun airport and flight to Delhi.
On the map, roads are solid blue, the train dotted purple and flights dashed mustard. The local boat trip on the Ganges is part of the daily programme; it is not an intercity connection represented on the map.
Natural Earth 1:10,000,000 base, public-domain data. Partial view of northern India; illustrative routing, not a travel-distance scale. Connections represent programme links, not exact roads or flight corridors.
Memorable experiences
Route highlights
Jaipur’s palaces, Varanasi’s traditions and Rishikesh’s landscapes beside the Ganges.
Varanasi
The Ganges in Varanasi
Evening aarti, an early-morning boat trip on the Ganges and a visit to Sarnath reveal the region’s traditions.
Rishikesh
Beside the river and hills
Two nights in Rishikesh, with ghats, the Laxman Jhula area and an evening visit to the aarti ceremony.
Travel profile
Who this trip is for
A cultural journey for sharing discoveries, observing traditions and exploring northern India’s varied landscapes.
- Couples wishing to share a journey through history, palaces and landscapes.
- Friends and groups wanting to discover northern India together.
- Travellers interested in architecture, heritage and the legacy of great empires.
- Those wishing to learn about spiritual traditions and urban life beside the Ganges.
Notes: The journey combines excursions, roads, train travel and domestic flights. Dates, schedules and access must be reconfirmed; the Taj Mahal and Agra–Varanasi train have Friday restrictions. Classic and Selection combine hotels of different ratings. Bands from 2 to 20 paying travellers determine booking prices; solo travellers, triples and larger groups are on request. The operating format will be identified in the proposal.
Amber Fort, Jaipur · Dudva · CC0 1.0 · documentary crop
Ganges ghats, Varanasi · Dudva · CC0 1.0 · documentary crop
Ganges and Rishikesh landscape · Sargrahul · CC0 1.0 · documentary crop
Illustrative destination photographs. They do not depict the hotels booked.
Included
- 11 nights in a double or twin room, in the chosen combination.
- Daily breakfast at the hotels; on the early-departure day, arrangements must be confirmed according to the schedule.
- Admission to the monuments specified in the programme, for one visit.
- Agra–Varanasi train in air-conditioned chair car.
- Economy-class domestic flights Varanasi–Dehradun via Delhi and Dehradun–Delhi, already included in the prices; subject to reconfirmation.
- Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guides during visits and as specified in the programme, staying separately from the group.
- Scheduled transfers and excursions in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Taxes currently applicable to included services.
Not included
- Meals and drinks beyond the specified breakfast.
- Tips and luggage porter services.
- International flights and other flights not expressly included.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort.
- Visas, insurance and personal expenses.
- Services and excursions not mentioned in the programme.
- Supplements for festivals, fairs, exhibitions, wedding blocks and other special dates.
- Christmas and New Year dinners or supplements charged by hotels and restaurants.
- Early check-in, late check-out and other extras.
Operational notes
Stated tariff validity: July 2026 to April 2027. Departures, availability and prices must be reconfirmed for the chosen date, particularly domestic flights.
The programme requires at least 2 paying travellers and provides price bands up to 20. Triples, solo travellers, larger groups and complimentary accompanying places are on request. The single supplement is additional within a booking with the specified number of paying travellers.
The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays, and the Agra–Varanasi train does not run that day under the stated schedule. The combination of dates will be checked before confirmation.
Usual check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00. Rooms and hotels are not yet reserved; changes in property, room, taxes, fuel or exchange rates may require a revised quotation before booking.
Schedules, road journey times and operating order are subject to reconfirmation. The operating format and actual services will be identified in the booking proposal.
Before you travel
Frequently asked questions
Information about the route, included services and travel conditions.
How long is the journey and how are overnight stays distributed?
12 days and 11 nights: three in Delhi, two on arrival and one on return, plus two each in Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Rishikesh. Abhaneri and Sarnath are visits without overnight stays.
Which transport is included?
Scheduled transfers and excursions in air-conditioned vehicles, the Agra–Varanasi train in air-conditioned chair car and economy-class domestic flights Varanasi–Dehradun via Delhi and Dehradun–Delhi. The Ganges boat trip is scheduled on day 8. International flights and other sectors not expressly included are separate.
What language are the tours in?
Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guides during scheduled visits, subject to booking confirmation. Guides stay separately from the group.
Which meals are included?
Daily breakfast at the hotels. On the train day, with an early departure, arrangements must be agreed according to the schedule. Meals and drinks beyond the specified breakfast are not included.
Who do the published prices apply to?
Prices are per person and vary by hotel combination and total paying travellers in the booking, from 2 to 20. The DBL/TWIN base assumes accommodation shared by two people; the SGL supplement is per single room. Solo travellers, triples and larger groups are on request.
Are domestic flights charged again?
No. Varanasi–Dehradun via Delhi and Dehradun–Delhi are already included in the published base. Their prices and availability are subject to reconfirmation before booking.
What is the tariff validity and are there date restrictions?
Stated validity is July 2026 to April 2027. Departures and prices must be reconfirmed. The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays and the Agra–Varanasi train does not run that day under the stated schedule; the combination of dates will be checked before confirmation.
Do Classic and Selection correspond to a uniform star category?
No. They are hotel combinations, with ratings or profiles identified by property. In Rishikesh, Selection includes Divine Resort & Spa, which describes itself as four-star, and Reveries, presented as boutique. Pride Rishikesh is an on-request Classic alternative.
Are yoga classes or an elephant ride part of the programme?
The itinerary visits Rishikesh and its traditions but does not include yoga classes. The elephant ride at Amber Fort is expressly excluded. Access to the Laxman Jhula area depends on local conditions.
Which supplements should be considered in the quotation?
Supplements for festivals, fairs, exhibitions, wedding blocks, special dates, Christmas and New Year are not included. Early check-in, late check-out and other extras are also separate according to the booking. No fixed amounts for these extras are published in this programme.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
Meet at the airport on arrival and transfer to the hotel. The first pause allows time to settle in and find the rhythm of the journey before exploring the capital. Rest of the day free. Regular check-in starts at 14:00; early access depends on availability and may involve an additional charge.
Overnight stay: Delhi · According to arrival time
Day 2
Delhi and the legacy of great empires
After breakfast, a guided tour of Jama Masjid, bustling Chandni Chowk and a rickshaw ride. The visit includes India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. Between market life and monumental architecture, the day introduces different periods of the city. Humayun’s garden-tomb helps explain the Mughal tradition that will also be recognised in Agra. Free evening to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Overnight stay: Delhi · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
Breakfast and road departure for Jaipur, expected to take around 5–6 hours. On arrival, hotel check-in and rest of the day free to relax or explore independently. The journey opens the Rajasthan stage, where the palaces and fortresses of the coming days reveal another expression of Indian history.
Overnight stay: Jaipur · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 4
Jaipur and the architecture of the maharajas
After breakfast, guided visit to Amber Fort, built on a hill and integrated into Jaipur’s landscape. Continue to City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and Hawa Mahal. Palaces, façades and astronomical instruments reveal the relationship between power, art and science in this city. Rest of the evening free. The elephant ride at Amber is not included.
Overnight stay: Jaipur · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 5
Jaipur and Abhaneri on the way to Agra
After breakfast and check-out, travel by road to Agra, stopping at Abhaneri’s stepwells. Chand Baori’s geometry shows how water storage also became architecture and a social space in Rajasthan. The complete journey is expected to take around 6–7 hours. After the visit, continue to Agra, check in and enjoy the rest of the day free.
Overnight stay: Agra · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 6
Agra and the history of the Taj Mahal
Breakfast and guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, the marble mausoleum invites visitors to observe its craftsmanship and the harmony between building and garden. The fort visit complements the encounter with Mughal history. Free evening. The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays; the itinerary’s starting date must be compatible with this restriction.
Overnight stay: Agra · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 7
Train to Varanasi and the Ganges at dusk
Transfer to the station for the Agra–Varanasi train in air-conditioned chair car. The schedule provides for departure at 06:00 and arrival at 13:00, with reception and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, go out to observe the aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges and return to the hotel. Under the stated schedule, the train does not run on Fridays; days and times will be reconfirmed when booking.
Overnight stay: Varanasi · Included meal: Breakfast included with accommodation; arrangements on train day to be agreed according to the schedule
Day 8
Varanasi at dawn and Sarnath
Early-morning boat trip on the Ganges and visits to nearby temples, an opportunity to observe the everyday relationship between the city, river and religious traditions. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then a guided tour and excursion to Sarnath, associated with Buddha’s first teaching after enlightenment. Rest of the evening free.
Overnight stay: Varanasi · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 9
Flight to Dehradun and arrival in Rishikesh
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Varanasi airport for the flight to Dehradun, connecting in Delhi. On arrival, reception and road journey to Rishikesh, expected to cover around 45 km in 1 hour. Hotel check-in and free evening. Beside the Ganges and Himalayan foothills, a stage focused on landscape and spirituality begins.
Overnight stay: Rishikesh · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 10
Rishikesh and its riverside traditions
Breakfast and guided tour of Rishikesh, including the Laxman Jhula area and other ghats and city sights specified in the programme. Known for its connections with yoga and pilgrimage, Rishikesh offers another relationship with the Ganges. In the evening, attend the aarti ceremony as a visitor. The visit to the Laxman Jhula area follows local access conditions.
Overnight stay: Rishikesh · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 11
Return to Delhi
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Dehradun airport for the return flight to Delhi. Reception on arrival and transfer to the hotel. This final night in the capital prepares the last stage of the journey after experiences in Rajasthan, Agra and the cities of the Ganges.
Overnight stay: Delhi · Included meal: Breakfast
Day 12
Farewell to India
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Delhi airport for the flight home or onward journey. Transfer time will be adjusted to the confirmed flight. The services specified in this programme end.
Included meal: Breakfast
Prices and hotels
Prices and commercial terms
Prices per person, in the selected display currency, for the complete programme. The band refers to the total paying travellers in the booking. The specified domestic flights are already included in the base.
Tariff validity: July 2026 to April 2027. Departures, availability and prices are subject to reconfirmation for the chosen date, particularly domestic flights.
| Category | Paying travellers in booking | Base per person in DBL/TWIN |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | 2–3 | USD 3,276.67 |
| Selection | 2–3 | USD 3,531.67 |
| Classic | 4–5 | USD 2,735.00 |
| Selection | 4–5 | USD 2,991.67 |
| Classic | 6 | USD 2,668.29 |
| Selection | 6 | USD 2,918.70 |
| Classic | 7–9 | USD 2,403.25 |
| Selection | 7–9 | USD 2,653.66 |
| Classic | 10–14 | USD 2,144.44 |
| Selection | 10–14 | USD 2,404.76 |
| Classic | 15–19 | USD 2,075.97 |
| Selection | 15–19 | USD 2,333.33 |
| Classic | 20 | USD 2,028.79 |
| Selection | 20 | USD 2,280.30 |
DBL/TWIN: accommodation shared by two people. The number of paying travellers determines the band, regardless of the number of rooms. Solo travellers, triples, more than 20 paying travellers, complimentary accompanying places and extras: on request. Any complimentary place requires specific confirmation.
Single accommodation
The SGL supplement is per single room for the programme; the combined single total adds the published base and supplement. The reference requires the number of paying travellers specified in the band, including mixed-occupancy bookings.
| Category | Paying travellers in booking | SGL supplement per room | Combined single total per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 2–3 | USD 1,165.00 | USD 4,441.67 |
| Selection | 2–3 | USD 1,461.67 | USD 4,993.34 |
| Classic | 4–5 | USD 1,165.00 | USD 3,900.00 |
| Selection | 4–5 | USD 1,461.67 | USD 4,453.34 |
| Classic | 6 | USD 1,136.59 | USD 3,804.88 |
| Selection | 6 | USD 1,426.02 | USD 4,344.72 |
| Classic | 7–9 | USD 1,136.59 | USD 3,539.84 |
| Selection | 7–9 | USD 1,426.02 | USD 4,079.68 |
| Classic | 10–14 | USD 1,109.52 | USD 3,253.96 |
| Selection | 10–14 | USD 1,392.06 | USD 3,796.82 |
| Classic | 15–19 | USD 1,083.72 | USD 3,159.69 |
| Selection | 15–19 | USD 1,359.69 | USD 3,693.02 |
| Classic | 20 | USD 1,059.09 | USD 3,087.88 |
| Selection | 20 | USD 1,328.79 | USD 3,609.09 |
For a mixed-occupancy booking, add every passenger’s base and the applicable single supplements. The SGL supplement is not a fare for a person travelling alone.
Planning and confirmation
Stated tariff validity: July 2026 to April 2027. Departures, availability and prices must be reconfirmed for the chosen date, particularly domestic flights.
The programme requires at least 2 paying travellers and provides price bands up to 20. Triples, solo travellers, larger groups and complimentary accompanying places are on request. The single supplement is additional within a booking with the specified number of paying travellers.
The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays, and the Agra–Varanasi train does not run that day under the stated schedule. The combination of dates will be checked before confirmation.
Usual check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00. Rooms and hotels are not yet reserved; changes in property, room, taxes, fuel or exchange rates may require a revised quotation before booking.
Schedules, road journey times and operating order are subject to reconfirmation. The operating format and actual services will be identified in the booking proposal.
Supplements for special dates, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, wedding blocks, Christmas and New Year dinners, early check-in, late check-out and extras are not included. Applicability and amounts must appear in the booking quotation; no fixed amount is specified in this programme.
Payment conditions
Payments via Wise: either a 25% deposit and the balance paid in full by 40 days before travel, or full upfront payment with a 3% discount on the package, excluding taxes and charges. The 3% upfront discount is cumulative with applicable promotions and calculated successively, not by adding percentages; it does not apply to the deposit option. Bookings made 40 days or less before travel require full payment on confirmation.
International payments are received through our Wise account. Taxes and charges are excluded from the upfront-payment discount.
Prices are based in USD. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions, not a guaranteed payment exchange rate or a promise of fee-free payment.
Planned hotels or similar
Delhi: two nights at the start and one on return. Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Rishikesh: two nights in each city.
Classic
Hotels focused on comfort during the cultural stages, with alternatives from Fortune, Ramada and Holiday Inn and local properties listed below. Location and final property are confirmed when booking.
| Location and nights | Hotel and room | Rating / profile |
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Delhi
Nights: 3 (2 at the start and 1 on return) |
4 stars
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Jaipur
Nights: 2 |
4 stars
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Jaipur
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Agra
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Agra
Nights: 2 |
4 stars
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Varanasi
Nights: 2 |
4 stars
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Varanasi
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Rishikesh
Nights: 2 |
4 stars — commercial reference
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Rishikesh
Nights: 2 |
On request
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Pride Rishikesh: alternative on request. Lemon Tree refers to the Tapovan property, not Lemon Tree Premier.
Selection
A combination with alternatives from chains such as Leela, InterContinental, Novotel and Radisson. In Rishikesh, the profile changes to a resort or boutique hotel according to the confirmed property. Features vary by hotel; there is no promise that all properties have five stars or that additional services are included.
| Location and nights | Hotel and room | Rating / profile |
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Delhi
Nights: 3 (2 at the start and 1 on return) |
5 stars
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Jaipur
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Jaipur
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Agra
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Agra
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Varanasi
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Varanasi
Nights: 2 |
5 stars
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Rishikesh
Nights: 2 |
4 stars — according to the hotel
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Rishikesh
Nights: 2 |
Boutique hotel, as presented by the hotel
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Reveries — boutique hotel, as presented by the hotel. Divine — 4 stars according to the hotel. Selection combines different profiles; it does not represent a uniform five-star rating.
Hotels and rooms are subject to booking confirmation. Services advertised by hotels are not automatically included; published ratings do not confirm availability.
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