India's Golden Triangle extended to Varanasi at the highest register. Nine days across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi, staying at The Imperial in New Delhi, The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra with its Taj Mahal views, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, and Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi set within nine acres of private gardens. The journey is escorted end-to-end by a senior Farbound trip lead. A private sunrise boat on the Ganges, a private historian at Agra Fort, and after-hours city access where venues allow it anchor a route that moves between monuments and a river city unlike anywhere else in India.
Senior Farbound trip lead throughout, with city specialists for deeper access.
Curated sightseeing with private access. Private Ganges boat. All tickets pre-purchased.
Premier rooms or suites by default. Upgrades on request.
Premium private vehicle. Fortuner or Mercedes V-Class. Business class flight Jaipur to Varanasi.
Most meals included. Curated dining including Ganges-view settings in Varanasi.
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$5,050 per person
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Cultural
Adventure
Day 1 - Arrival into Delhi
Fast-track airport arrival, escorted transfer, and a welcome dinner at the hotel.
- Fast-track airport handling and lounge access where available.
- Escorted private transfer to The Imperial New Delhi or The Leela Palace.
- Bespoke welcome at the hotel with gifting and your hardback itinerary book.
- Evening at leisure, with the option of a cocktail at 1911 Bar at The Imperial.
- Welcome dinner with your Farbound trip lead.
Dinner
The Imperial or similar
Day 2 - Old & New Delhi with Private Access
Heritage walks, private monument access, and curated meals across Delhi's defining sites.
- Private heritage walk through Old Delhi covering Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and the spice market lanes.
- Rickshaw ride through the inner lanes with a Delhi scholar as your guide.
- Lunch at Indian Accent or a chosen heritage venue.
- Humayun's Tomb in the late afternoon, with your trip lead.
- Private dinner at a heritage haveli or one of Delhi's top tables.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Imperial or similar
Day 3 - Delhi to Agra, Taj at Sunset
Private transfer to Agra, Taj-view suite check-in, and a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Departure from Delhi with senior chauffeur in Fortuner or Mercedes V-Class.
- Curated lunch en route at a heritage venue.
- Arrival at The Oberoi Amarvilas with Taj-view suite check-in.
- Taj Mahal at sunset with private guided entry and pre-arranged tickets.
- Dinner at Esphahan, the hotel's signature restaurant.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Oberoi Amarvilas or similar
Day 4 - Agra Exploration
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort with a private historian, and a curated afternoon.
- Pre-dawn return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, with soft light and far fewer visitors.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Agra Fort with a private historian for political, architectural, and river-facing context.
- Lunch at a Taj-view restaurant.
- Afternoon at leisure or optional marble inlay craftsman visit.
- Evening dinner included.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
ITC Mughal or similar
Day 5 - Agra to Jaipur via Chand Baori
Private transfer to Jaipur with Chand Baori en route and palace check-in at Rambagh.
- Departure from Agra with senior chauffeur.
- Chand Baori at Abhaneri for a private guided visit to the ancient stepwell.
- Curated picnic lunch en route, prepared by the hotel.
- Arrival at Rambagh Palace with palace welcome by hotel staff and your trip lead.
- Evening high tea on the lawns, followed by dinner at Suvarna Mahal.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
ITC Rajputana or similar
Day 6 - Jaipur Heritage
Amber Fort in soft morning light, private City Palace tour, and an afternoon craft visit.
- Early arrival at Amber Fort before public hours, with private guide.
- City Palace private tour including the usually-restricted royal apartments.
- Lunch at 1135 AD inside Amber Fort with views across the courtyards.
- Afternoon at Anokhi for a private block-printing workshop or City Palace artisans.
- Evening at the hotel or optional astronomy session at Jantar Mantar.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
ITC Rajputana or similar
Day 7 - Fly to Varanasi, Evening Aarti on the Ganges
Business class flight, palace check-in at Taj Nadesar, and a private Ganga Aarti boat.
- Business class flight from Jaipur to Varanasi with fast-track airport handling.
- Check in at Taj Nadesar Palace, set within nine acres of private colonial gardens.
- Afternoon at leisure, with the hotel grounds and gardens as a buffer before the city.
- Private evening boat on the Ganges for the Ganga Aarti, just your group, your trip lead, and the ritual.
- Dinner at the hotel after the boat.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Taj Nadesar Palace or similar
Day 8 - Varanasi in Depth
Private sunrise boat on the Ganges, Sarnath with a specialist, and a curated ghat walk.
- Private sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, just your group and a boatman who knows the ghats.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Sarnath with a specialist guide for the deer park, Dhamek Stupa, and the museum's Ashokan capital.
- Curated lunch at a venue chosen for quality and location.
- Afternoon ghat walk with your trip lead, paced for texture and rest in equal measure.
- Included dinner at the hotel or a curated Varanasi table.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Taj Nadesar Palace or similar
Day 9 - Departure
Private transfer to Varanasi airport for onward or international departure.
- Morning at leisure in the hotel gardens.
- Fast-track airport handling where available.
- Private transfer to Varanasi airport for onward or international departure.
Breakfast
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