Golden Triangle & Varanasi
The classic circuit, plus the Ganges.
The journey
The Golden Triangle extended to Varanasi — dawn boats on the Ganges and the evening Ganga Aarti. India's oldest living city added to its most famous route.
What makes it special
Dawn boat on the Ganges
The ghats waking up.
Ganga Aarti
Fire, bells and river at dusk.
Taj at sunrise
Still the best hour.
Sarnath
Where the Buddha first taught.
Day by day
A guide to the rhythm — every day flexes to your pace.
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Met and transferred; evening free.
Day 2
Day 2: Delhi sightseeing
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate and Qutub Minar.
Day 3
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
Agra Fort and sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.
Day 4
Day 4: Taj & on to Jaipur
Sunrise at the Taj, then drive via Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 5
Day 5: Jaipur
Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Day 6
Day 6: Fly to Varanasi
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat.
Day 7
Day 7: Varanasi
Dawn boat along the ghats, then Sarnath in the afternoon.
Day 8
Day 8: Fly out
A last riverside morning before the airport.
What’s included
- Handpicked stays throughout, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast (and dinner where noted)
- Private air-conditioned transfers and sightseeing
- All entry tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
- Visa assistance and travel-insurance guidance
- A dedicated Suburban trip planner on call
Not included
- Airfare unless quoted separately
- Visa fees and travel insurance premium
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
A glimpse
Good to know
Is this a fixed package or can we change it?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests and we reshape it entirely around you.
Do you arrange flights and visa?
Yes. We book flights ex-Kochi, Trivandrum or Calicut and handle the visa paperwork end to end.
Why is no price shown?
Fares and hotel rates move constantly. We quote exactly against your dates and party size.
This package is a ready-made starting point for our Cultural Kerala signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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