9-Day Golden Triangle and the Holy Ganges

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You'll start your tour to India with a visit to Rajghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi (also known as Father of Nation). You'll continue your day with an orientation tour of New Delhi, the foundation stone of the city was laid by Emperor George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. You'll drive past the President House, Indian Parliament, India Gate and Connaught Place. You'll continue to visit Humayun’s Tomb and later, you'll proceed to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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In the morning drive to Jaipur, the enthralling pink city, capital of Rajasthan state. Later visit the City Palace, built with the establishment of Jaipur, and the 18th-century astronomy observation site, Jantar Mantar, home to a collection of 20 astronomy instruments built by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Later you'll have an introduction to Ayurveda, the Science of Life, that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, including a gentle massage with pre-medicated warm oil.

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You'll begin the day with a visit to the famous Amber Fort constructed in the 16th century by the trusted general of Emperor Akbar. After a photo stop at Jaipur’s most photographed building, the Hawa Mahal, you'll be free to explore until late-afternoon. Visit local Indian family for dinner where you'll have tim to get to know each other and learn about Indian cooking. Female travellers have the option to wear a Sari and Mehndi, decorative designs painted on the hands and feet.

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This morning, you'll leave Jaipur and drive to Agra with a stop en route at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri to visit this ghost town. Built during the second half of the 16th century by Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only 10 years. It is comprised of a complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style. After the visit, you'll continue to Agra, once a Mughal capital.

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In the morning, you'll visit the Taj Mahal, an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. The Taj Mahal, built of shimmering white marble, seems to change colour depending on the daylight. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history. Later, you'll visit the Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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In the morning, you'll be driven back to Delhi to connect to your flight to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India. Varanasi is the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come to bathe in the River Ganges and say farewell to their loved ones. When you arrive, you'll be free to relax in your hotel and enjoy the sunset, Varanasi is serene and calm; you'll instantly feel at peace here.

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Early morning, take a sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges to observe devotees bathing and performing prayers to the rising sun. Return to the hotel for breakfast before your tour of Varanasi with your guide. Rest this afternoon, Tonight, you observe the Aarti ceremony on the ghats. Thousands gather together to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. The prayer ceremony begins with the blow of a conch shell, then large flaming lamps are circled in precession to the rhythm of chants.