Private journey · Spiritual India
Spiritual India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi
Nine nights from Delhi to the Ganges at Varanasi, with the Taj Mahal and Jaipur on the way and Taj palace hotels throughout.
- Duration
- 9 nights · 10 days
- Route
- Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Varanasi
- Best months
- October to March
- Hotels
- Taj hotels and palaces
- Pricing
- Tailored to your choices
Why this journey
Why this spiritual tour
This spiritual tour of India follows faith and ritual across ten days, from the old quarters of Delhi to the ghats of Varanasi on the Ganges. Agra and Jaipur lie on the way, with Taj palace hotels throughout. Like every spiritual tour we plan, it can be shaped around your dates, pace and interests. For background, see our guide to travelling in India.
01
Dawn on the Ganges
A boat along the ghats of Varanasi at first light, as the city comes down to the river to bathe and pray.
02
Sarnath
The deer park where the Buddha gave his first sermon, with its stupa and museum.
03
A gentle pace
Free mornings and evenings throughout, and Taj palace hotels to return to.
The route
Your route
The Golden Triangle by road, then a flight from Jaipur to Varanasi and back to Delhi.
Day by day
Your spiritual tour, day by day
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
You are met at the airport and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to recover from the flight.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 2 Delhi
The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and Chandni Chowk, with time for its food and shops in the evening, then India Gate and the Qutub Minar.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 3 Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra. Visit Agra Fort, the marble tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and the Taj Mahal.
Overnight: Taj View, Agra
Day 4 Agra to Jaipur
A slow morning, then drive to Jaipur by way of the Abhaneri stepwell. The evening is free for the markets.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace or Taj Hari Mahal, Jaipur
Day 5 Amber Fort
Amber Fort in the morning, then the rest of the day at your own pace among the bazaars and restaurants.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace or Taj Hari Mahal, Jaipur
Day 6 Jaipur
The City Palace, with its Peacock Gate, armoury and museum, and the Jantar Mantar observatory.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace or Taj Hari Mahal, Jaipur
Day 7 Jaipur to Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi via Delhi and rest for the afternoon.
Overnight: Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi
Day 8 Varanasi and Sarnath
A boat on the Ganges at dawn to watch the morning rituals. Later, the stupas and temples of Sarnath, and the evening Ganga aarti on the ghats.
Overnight: Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi
Day 9 Varanasi to Delhi
Fly back to Delhi for a restful last day.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 10 Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Where you’ll stay
Hotels on this spiritual tour
The hotels below are our usual choices for this route. We can suggest alternatives at a similar level, or a mix of styles, if you prefer.
Taj Palace
New Delhi · 2 nights
Taj View
Agra · 1 night
Rambagh Palace or Taj Hari Mahal
Jaipur · 3 nights
Taj Nadesar Palace
Varanasi · 2 nights
Make it yours
Shape it around you
This spiritual tour is a starting point. These are some of the changes our travellers most often ask for.
Questions
Questions about this spiritual tour
Is this journey religious?
It is about the places and traditions rather than worship. You watch the rituals on the Ganges and visit temples and Sarnath with a guide who explains their meaning. Everyone is welcome.
What should we wear in Varanasi?
Light clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Shoes are removed at temples. The ghats can be crowded and uneven underfoot, so comfortable shoes are best.
Can we join the evening aarti?
You watch it from the steps of the ghat or from a boat on the river, which many travellers prefer for the view.
Which hotel will we stay in at Jaipur?
Rambagh Palace or Taj Hari Mahal, depending on your preference and availability. We confirm it in your quote.
Spiritual India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi
Enquire about this spiritual tour
Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming. We will reply personally to arrange a call at a time that suits you.
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