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3 Days – Taj Mahal With Varanasi Tour
2 Nights / 3 Days
Delhi – Agra – Varanasi –
Delhi
Tour Overview
This short cultural journey blends the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal with the deep spirituality of Varanasi. Start in Agra, exploring the Mughal architectural masterpieces, then continue to India’s spiritual capital for sacred rituals, ancient temples, and the spectacular Ganga Aarti. A compact tour ideal for culture lovers, first-time visitors, and spiritual travellers.
Tour Highlights:
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, India’s greatest monument of love.
- Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Evening walk around Agra’s vibrant local markets.
- Dawn boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi.
- Experience the divine Ganga Aarti on the ghats.
- Excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Smooth travel connections between Agra and Varanasi.
Detailed Itinerary
Begin your journey with an early drive or train ride from Delhi to Agra. After check-in, visit the impressive Agra Fort, once the residence of Mughal emperors. Walk through its palaces, courtyards, and viewpoints overlooking the Taj Mahal.
Spend the evening exploring Sadar Bazaar, known for handicrafts, leather goods, and tasty local snacks.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Wake up early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, when the marble glows with soft golden light. After breakfast, continue sightseeing with a stop at Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and Mehtab Bagh for a serene view of the Taj across the river.
In the evening, board an overnight train or flight to Varanasi. Rest and prepare for the spiritual experiences awaiting you.
Overnight onboard train or in Varanasi (depending on travel preference).
Arrive in Varanasi and begin your day with a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges. Watch the city wake up as priests, pilgrims, and locals perform age-old rituals along the ghats.
After breakfast, visit sacred temples and continue to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Stroll through the museum, stupas, and serene monastic remains.
Return to the ghats in the evening to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, one of India's most spiritual displays of devotion.
Later, transfer to Varanasi Airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Tour concludes with unforgettable cultural and spiritual experiences.
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Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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