Ganges tour in India

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Transform your travel dreams into a tailor-made Ganges tour, crafted for discerning travelers seeking meaningful India trips that reveal the country’s soul. Through curated encounters, knowledgeable local guides, and authentic stays, each journey is shaped around your interests.

Design a personalized itinerary, reserve private experiences, and enjoy expert guidance as you explore timeless ceremonies, regional flavors, and hidden corners. Start planning today and create memories crafted exclusively for you.

Ganges tour in India highlights

  • Sunrise boat on the Ganges: Glide in a private boat at dawn, capturing misty rituals and river life.
  • Private Ganga aarti experience: Join a curated aarti with a local pandit, learning meanings behind chants and offerings.
  • Authentic homestay and village life: Stay with a welcoming family, share meals, stories, and hands-on traditions, dive deep into real Ganga-region culture.
  • Tailored temple and heritage walks: Explore narrow lanes, sacred ghats, and centuries-old temples with a private guide.
  • Personalized yoga, ayurveda, and cuisine: Begin mornings with yoga, indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, and learn to cook river-inspired dishes with a local chef.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Delhi

• Arrival and warm airport welcome

• Private transfer to the hotel

• Time to relax and acclimate

• Consultation to shape journey ahead

Delhi
2Delhi

• Full day guided Delhi sightseeing

• Visit major monuments and landmarks

• Tuk tuk ride through Chandni Chowk

• Street flavors and local bazaars

Delhi
3Delhi to Jaipur

• Private transfer to Jaipur with scenic stops

• Hotel check-in and relaxation

• Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani

• Folk dance, culture, and traditional dinner

Jaipur
4Jaipur

• Visit Amer Fort

• Explore Hawa Mahal and City Palace

• Visit Jantar Mantar

• Sunset views at Jal Mahal

• Optional rug or gem workshop visit

Jaipur
5Jaipur to Agra

• Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

• Guided walk of the UNESCO heritage site

• Mughal palaces and courtyards

• Continue to Agra and hotel check-in

Agra
6Agra

• Skip the line sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal

• Guided tour of Red Fort

• Visit Baby Taj

• Local markets and traditional dinner

Agra
7Agra to Varanasi

• Train journey to Varanasi

• Visit Banaras Hindu University

• Explore the Sarnath archaeological site

• Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony

Varanasi
8Varanasi to Delhi

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges

• Visit Manikarnika Ghat

• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

• Flight to Delhi or optional trip extension

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Day01

Arrival in Delhi

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where your local representative greets you with a warm welcome and escorts you by private transfer to your prebooked hotel.

Take time to relax and recover from your flight as you ease into the vibrant sights and sounds of India, marking the start of your India travel experience. Unwind, refresh, and consult with our team to thoughtfully shape the days ahead.

India Gate
Day02

Delhi sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of curated sightseeing across Delhi’s highlights, discovering landmarks such as Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Bangla Sahib Temple, the Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, and India Gate.

Later, experience the energy of Old Delhi on a tuk tuk ride through Chandni Chowk, taking in local sights and flavors before returning to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Humayun Tomb
Day03

Delhi to Jaipur

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a private transfer to Jaipur with scenic stops along the way. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your hotel.

In the evening, visit Chokhi Dhani, one of the best places to visit in India for experiencing Rajasthani culture, where you can enjoy a traditional dinner at your own expense, complemented by live folk dance performances, regional cuisine, and vibrant handicraft displays.

Green Pigeon
Day04

Jaipur sightseeing

Start your day with a tailor-made Jaipur morning. After breakfast, visit the majestic Amer Fort, followed by the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar, where a knowledgeable local guide brings royal stories to life and highlights the best photo opportunities.

In the evening, admire the reflected beauty of Jal Mahal set against the lake, then choose an immersive experience with a visit to a traditional rug workshop to watch skilled women at work, or a gem factory to observe the art of cutting and polishing.

Amer Fort
Day05

Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast, drive from Jaipur to Agra with a highlight stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the evocative abandoned city built by Emperor Akbar.

Enjoy a guided walk through its red sandstone palaces, hear fascinating Mughal stories, and capture striking architectural details along the way. Continue onward to Agra, where you check in to your hotel and take time to relax.

Fatehpur Sikri
Day06

Agra sightseeing

Begin your day with a skip-the-line sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, a highlight of any carefully crafted India itinerary.

Return to the hotel for breakfast before exploring the historic Red Fort. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a traditional Mughali restaurant, then visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, often known as the Baby Taj.

In the evening, stroll through Agra’s bustling local markets to shop for handcrafted souvenirs and sample regional specialties, before concluding the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

taj mahal
Day07

Agra to Varanasi

Travel from Agra to Varanasi by train and arrive to check in and unwind. Later, explore the expansive grounds of Banaras Hindu University and visit the serene archaeological site of Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.

As evening falls, join the Ganga Aarti along the banks of the Ganges River for a soul-stirring ceremony of light, chant, and devotion. Local storytelling, curated access, and unhurried pacing combine to make this day uniquely memorable.

Varanasi
Day08

Varanasi to Delhi

Wake early for a tailored experience that begins with a serene sunrise boat ride along the Ganges, where you witness morning rituals and the poignant ceremonies at Manikarnika Ghat. Observe local life unfolding along the ghats, temple prayers echoing through the air, and the timeless rhythm that defines Varanasi.

Return to your hotel for breakfast before visiting the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Later, enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi for onward departure, or choose to extend your India journey further with the guidance of our travel experts.

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