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Northern India on a Budget: The Golden Triangle to Varanasi

8 nights from $529

8 nights

Northern India on a Budget: The Golden Triangle to Varanasi

Journey from Delhi to Varanasi on a small-group rail adventure for 18-to-Thirtysomethings, taking in Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra and a sunrise Ganges boat ride along the way.

$529 pp excluding flights $66 per night

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Journey from Delhi to Varanasi on a small-group rail adventure for 18-to-Thirtysomethings, taking in Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra and a sunrise Ganges boat ride along the way.

Walk Connaught Place and India Gate in central Delhi.
Explore Pushkar's lake, ghats, and the 14th-century Brahma Temple.
Hike to Savitri Temple for sunrise over desert hills.
Discover Jaipur's markets and the Hawa Mahal facade.
Tour the hilltop Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the Taj Mahal with a local guide in Agra.
Wander Varanasi's ghats and winding lanes of the old city.
Sail the Ganges at sunrise, witnessing dawn rituals and ceremonies.

Expect a mix of hotels and guest houses, with varying service, efficiency, and cleanliness. Power cuts are common, though some properties have generators. Standards may differ from home, and it’s recommended to lock your door, as staff may sometimes enter rooms without reason.

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Operator:	G Adventures
Starts:	Delhi, India
Ends:	Varanasi, India
Group size:	1 - 18
Suitable for:	18-39
Tour operated in:	English

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Northern India on a Budget: The Golden Triangle to Varanasi

8 nights from $529