India’s Golden Triangle: Taj Mahal to the Ganges
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
From AUD $974 Was AUD $1299
Small Group
Average
Rating
India’s Golden Triangle: Taj Mahal to the Ganges
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
9 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Pressed for time but dreaming of India’s rich culture and deep spirituality? This nine-day journey through the Golden Triangle and beyond offers the perfect blend of iconic landmarks and immersive experiences.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Delhi Orientation Walk
- Jaipur Orientation Walk
- Amber Fort Visit
- Sunset Taj Mahal Visit
- Auto Rickshaw ride
- Orchha Palace Visit
- Tarragram Paper Making plant Visit
- Free time in Orchha & Varanasi
- Varanasi Orientation Walk
- Evening Ganges Boat Tour
- Morning Ganges Boat Tour
- CEO Throughout
- All transportation to included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
- 1 breakfast
Transport
- Train, private vehicle, Tuktuks, cycle-rickshaw, 4x4, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- See the Taj Mahal glow in the golden light of evening
- Cruise the Ganges at sunrise in spiritual Varanasi
- Explore the majestic Amber Fort overlooking Jaipur
- Enjoy free time to uncover the charm of Orchha and Varanasi at your own pace"
Trip Details
9 days
Train, private vehicle, Tuktuks, cycle-rickshaw, 4x4, walking.
English
Delhi, India
Varanasi, India
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting. Afterward, head out for an optional dinner with the group.
Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Transfer by a G Adventures-supported project, Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for local women who once lacked financial opportunities.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Perfect
Day 2: Delhi/Jaipur
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get a taste of India's capital city through a visit to Connaught Place by metro and a walk to India Gate, a stately memorial built for Indian soldiers who died in World War I. Activity - Women from marginalised communities outside Jaipur came together to create the Anoothi Project. In Hindi, Anoothi means 'unique and extraordinary' and by teaching these women to master the traditionally male handicraft of block printing, the collective shines a light on the unique and extraordinary within each individual. At this G for Good visit, engage in a hands-on block printing activity with the local women as you indulge in some local snacks prepared by your hosts.Activity - Head to the markets of this "Pink City," the capital of Rajasthan, and one of the most important heritage cities in India on this CEO-led orientation walk. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Rawla Mrignayani Palace
Day 3: Jaipur
With free time, opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour, or catch a classic Bollywood film in the spectacular Art Deco film house — the Raj Mandir.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Jaipur on your terms.Activity - Take in the Hindu and Muslim architecture of the beautiful Amber Fort. Wander through the halls and courtyards and admire the intricate details.Accommodation - Rawla Mrignayani Palace
Day 4: Jaipur/Āgra
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cross one off your bucket list as you visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the gorgeous white marble mausoleum, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a testament of his love for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Accommodation - Light House Agra
Day 5: Āgra/Orchha
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Scoot quickly around the big cities inside a three-wheeled mini-taxi.Activity - Enjoy a visit to this unique paper-making plant, set up to assist tribal women from the area. All the paper is made from recycled clothing and wood pulp. Activity - Visit the three separate palaces, or "mahals," in this complex: the Raj Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, and Rai Parveen Mahal. Enjoy the medieval architecture and learn about its rich history. Accommodation - Ganpati Palace
Day 6: Orchha/Varanasi
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some free time.Transport - Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 7: Varanasi
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Experience the spiritual energy of Varanasi with a walk through the holy city, filled with temples, shrines and Hindus from all over India and the world. Enjoy views of the sacred River Ganges.Free_time - Explore this holy city.Accommodation - Hotel Stay Inn Kaashvi
Day 8: Varanasi
Pre-book the Varanasi Heritage Walk and enjoy a guided tour that focuses more on the local life in Varanasi and its philosophical and cultural values. Witness pilgrims singing and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of Varanasi in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Pre-book the Guided Visit of Sarnath and learn about the life of the Buddha. Discover the archeological ruins of the monastery. Explore the museum at Sarnath and the sacred Maha Bodhi Tree. Visit temples constructed by the buddhist people of Sri Lanka, Thailand and Japan and stop to admire the Buddha statue during the three hours of guided exploration.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend time exploring the hidden alleys, temples, and shrines found throughout this holy city -- it's the oldest continually inhabited city in the world. Take time to experience the culture and history or discover the shops and stalls in the Old City.Activity - Enjoy a boat ride on the sacred Ganges River, where Hindu pilgrims from all over the world come to wash away their sins and cremate their loved ones. Participate in a candle and flower ceremony while on the water.Activity - Catch the sunrise from a boat cruising the sacred Ganges River, where Hindu pilgrims from all over the world come to wash away their sins and cremate their loved ones. Witness locals participating in dawn rituals of bathing and burning at the river.Accommodation - Hotel Stay Inn Kaashvi
Day 9: Varanasi
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1299
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Pressed for time but dreaming of India’s rich culture and deep spirituality? This nine-day journey through the Golden Triangle and beyond offers the perfect blend of iconic landmarks and immersive experiences.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Jul 2026
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
- Offer valid from 09:00 Monday 2 March, for a limited time only, and applies to tour bookings.
- Enter the coupon code BONUS10 at checkout to receive 10% off any tour booking.
- Only one coupon code may be used per booking. Discount applies per booking, not per traveller.
- Discount applies to the land portion of the tour price only.
- All tours are subject to availability and the individual tour operator's terms and conditions, shown at checkout.
- Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Coupon codes can only be used once against one booking, cannot be used against existing bookings, and cannot be redeemed or exchanged in any other way. If multiple coupon codes are available at the same time, they are not cumulative and it is at the discretion of the customer to select the coupon code they wish to apply.
- Webjet's standard booking Terms & Conditions apply.
Family trips cannot be booked online.
Please contact webjet customer service to book the trip.
Email: [email protected]