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Colors of India's Golden Triangle & Rajasthan with Varanasi & Khajuraho
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Length
17 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Delhi (India)
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Ends in
Mumbai (India)
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Available Tour Start Dates
OCT 4, 2026 to NOV 28, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$4,283.05
Includes $864.00 Intra-Air & Tax
This tour has flights that occur during the tour, and this is the per person price of those flights, which we have included in the "From" price listed above. Intra-Air flights are not flights that occur before or after the tour. Such flights may be available at an additional cost.
Overview
Discover the gems of India’s Golden Triangle and Rajasthan without spending a fortune on this 12-day budget-friendly vacation in India. Begin in Delhi and travel to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities, to observe the striking Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading down to the sacred Ganges River. Explore the intricate carvings at the Khajuraho temple complex. You’ll return to Delhi, visit the India Gate and the pink Presidential Palace. You’ll travel through the vibrant Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw. Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar before departing Delhi for Agra. Here, you’ll marvel at the splendid Taj Mahal at sunset as the sun rays reflect changing hues of the spectacular marble monument to love. Continue with two nights in the pink city of Jaipur—home to the legendary Amber Fort. Explore its alabaster Hall of Victory and incredible Chamber of Mirrors. Marvel at the sand dunes of the Thar Desert where Jodhpur’s mesmerizing old city gleams with marble palace walls. Visit Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum to browse ancient art and artifacts. In Udaipur, explore the Jagdish Temple and take a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola. Tour bustling Mumbai and witness its tiffen lunch box deliver system and visit the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. This value-minded tour is a treasure not to be missed!
Visited During Tour
Agra (India) | Delhi (India) | Fatehpur Sikri (India) | Jaipur (India) | Jodhpur | Khajuraho | Mumbai (India) | Ranakpur | Udaipur (India) | Varanasi (India)
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Tour Itinerary
Cosmos Tour Code 2633
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1DELHI, INDIA
Welcome to Delhi, a magnetic blend of old and new, and the capital of modern India. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.Please note: Sightseeing in Varanasi and Khajuraho will be with your Local Host. You will meet your Tour Director on day 6 in Delhi.
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2DELHI–VARANASI
Today, fly to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities.
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- Breakfast
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3VARANASI
Around dawn, board a boat and watch a striking religious ritual—the Hindus devotional bathing in the Ganges. You’ll observe hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the river’s edge, practicing yoga, meditating or dipping into the water for a cleansing ritual bath. Return to your hotel for breakfast and some time at leisure. Early this evening, witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading to the sacred Ganges River.
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- Breakfast
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4VARANASI–KHAJURAHO
Fly to Khajuraho, known for its magnificent ancient temple complex.
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- Breakfast
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5KHAJURAHO
Sightseeing with your Local Guide takes you to the stunning Khajuraho Temples. This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to 950 AD but was only rediscovered in 1838 after centuries hidden by jungle. Their unique design mimics the form of the Himalayas, with rising terraces and towers that soar skyward like mountains. The balance of the day is at your leisure.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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6KHAJURAHO–DELHI
Fly back to Delhi today, where the evening is at your leisure.
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- Breakfast
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7DELHI
Your day starts with an orientation drive to see India Gate and the Presidential Palace. Then, take a rickshaw ride through the alleys of Chandni Chowk, a captivating bazaar, and visit Jama Masjid. After lunch, visit Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship). Your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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8DELHI–AGRA
Drive to Agra this morning. This afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a colossal, red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the spectacular Mughal Palace with audience halls, the Room of Mirrors, and the pavilion where Shahjahan spent his last days. End your day with a sunset visit to the famous Taj Mahal. This remarkable monument, commissioned by Sjahjahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, took 22 years to build.
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- Breakfast
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9AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–JAIPUR
Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the sandstone palaces, elegant courtyards, and victory gate of this ghostly place built in 1569 and deserted by its people when water was no longer available. After lunch, drive to Jaipur, often referred to as the “Pink City.”
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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10JAIPUR
Visit the legendary Amber Fort, the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.” This fortress-palace has a somber exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors. After lunch, visit Jantar Mantar and explore the City Palace Museum with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes. The balance of the day is yours to explore Jaipur.
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- Breakfast
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11JAIPUR–JODHPUR
Settle in for today’s drive from the pink hues of Jaipur to the blue charm of Jodhpur, passing through rolling desert landscapes and colorful villages. Dinner is included at your hotel tonight.
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- Breakfast
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12JODHPUR
Set in the sand dunes of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur’s mesmerizing old city is ringed by a 10-kilometer, 8-gated wall outside of which the new city stands. On your guided sightseeing tour, marvel at the grand palaces of Mehrangarh Fort, then admire the splendid Jaswant Singh II Memorial, beautifully constructed from thin marble sheets that allow sunlight to filter in. This afternoon is at your leisure. Or follow adventure with an optional jeep safari to visit the local Bishnoi tribe, also known as India’s original eco-warriors, to hear about their deeply rooted Niyamas principles honoring the sanctity of life, environment, and animals.
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- Breakfast
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13JODHPUR–RANAKPUR–UDAIPUR
This morning, visit the spectacular Jain Temples at Ranakpur, known for its intricate marble carvings. Continue to Udaipur, a beautiful maze of narrow lanes, exquisite palaces, pavillions, and gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the “City of Lakes.”
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- Breakfast
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14UDAIPUR
Your morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the City Palace, the largest palace in Rajasthan. Then, visit the Jagdish Temple and the Crystal Gallery. After free time in the middle of the day, embark on a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola. Or put a new spin on nightlife by attending a colorful and passionate optional Rajasthani folk dance performance.
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- Breakfast
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15UDAIPUR–MUMBAI
Today, fly to Mumbai, a multicultural metropolis with a fascinating history. This vibrant city is now India’s premier seaport and home to the “Bollywood” movie industry.
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- Breakfast
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16MUMBAI
Your guided tour starts with an orientation for photos at famous Mumbai sites, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Gateway of India. Then, witness Mumbai’s fascinating tiffen lunch box delivery system. At Churchgate Station, the dabbawalas (box carriers) transfer the lunch boxes onto a wooden cart on a local train. Board the train for the short ride to Mahalaxmi Station where you’ll disembark and watch the boxes being sorted by color for final delivery. Lastly, stop to see a traditional Dhobi Ghat (open-air laundromat) and visit Mani Bhavan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.
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17MUMBAI
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations
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Suryaa New Delhi
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
Rivitas By Ideal
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Moderate First-Class
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- Free Wifi
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Hotel Clarks Shiraz
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
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Sarovar Premiere
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Novotel Jodhpur ITI Circle
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
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Ramada Encore Udaipur Roopnager
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
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Hotel Suba Palace
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Deluxe
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- Free Wifi
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Travelers Notes
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Local Guide and sightseeing vehicle in Varanasi and Khajuraho. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your tour includes: •Early morning cruise on the Ganges •Ganga Aarti ceremony•Guided sightseeing of Khajuraho including admission to the Khajuraho Temples•Guided city sightseeing of Delhi including admission to Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib•Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk •Admission to Agra Fort•Admission and guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunset•Fatehpur Sikri visit •Guided sightseeing of Jaipur including admission to Amber Fort, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar•Guided sightseeing of Jodhpur including admission to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada•Jain Temples visit•Guided sightseeing of Udaipur including admission to City Palace and Crystal Gallery•Boat ride on Lake Pichola•Orientation tour of Mumbai•Train ride to Mahalaxmi station •All intra-vacation flights
Meals Included
16 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Private Touring
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