Travel details
USD 5,361
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is a reference price converted from the local price using our exchange rate at the time this plan was proposed.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/11 | 9 days |
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Participants |
1 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
A jewel of a journey through India, where the enduring culture of ancient dynasties meets a world of profound devotion. Starting in the capital, Delhi, travel to the golden desert city of Jaisalmer, the blue fortress city of Jodhpur, and the magnificent palace city of Jaipur. After being captivated by the ivory-white Taj Mahal, take a train to the sacred city of Varanasi, where you will witness solemn prayers offered to the Ganges and ritual bathing at daybreak. Blending luxury hotels with traditional experiences, this is an unforgettable journey to savor India’s beauty, faith, and timelessness.
Signature points
A night in the desert: starlit Jaisalmer experience
In the desert fortress city of Jaisalmer, enjoy a camel safari and jeep ride before spending the night at a desert camp. A sky full of stars and traditional folk dances will transport you to a fantastical world far removed from everyday life.
A luxurious stay in the homes of royalty
Stay at historic palace hotels such as Suryagarh, Ajit Bhawan, and Raj Palace. Experience the lifestyle of former royalty while enjoying an elegant and lavish stay.
Encounter the timeless scenes of life and prayer in sacred Varanasi
Witness the evening Ganga Aarti, take a boat ride at daybreak, and visit the Buddhist ruins of Sarnath. Experience the living traditions of prayer up close and explore the depths of India’s spiritual culture.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
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India - Delhi
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Meet the assistant upon arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
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Overnight at a hotel in Delhi (5-star hotel).
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Breakfast
Breakfast
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(Not included)
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to board the flight to Jaisalmer.
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India - Jaisalmer
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Lunch
After arrival in Jaisalmer, have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Later, visit Jaisalmer Fort.
[Japanese Guide]
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Drive to the desert camp.
Enjoy a jeep ride and camel safari in the desert.
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Dinner
Dinner and traditional dance at the desert camp.
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Then, at night, you can once again gaze at the beautiful starry sky in the desert.
[Japanese Guide]
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Zostel Sam Desert (Jaisalmer)
Overnight at a desert camp.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
Breakfast
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After breakfast, visit the Haunted Village, Gadisar Lake, and havelis.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
Lunch
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After lunch, check in at the hotel, Suryagarh.
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Enjoy the hotel for the rest of the day.
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Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
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Suryagarh Hotel
Overnight at a hotel in Jaisalmer.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
Breakfast
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After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur.
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India - Jodhpur
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Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant.
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Later, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
[Japanese Guide]
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Return to the hotel.
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After some rest, visit the clock tower, enjoy a tonga ride, and walk through the bazaar.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Jodhpur.
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Ajit Bhawan
Overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
Breakfast
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After breakfast, drive to Jaipur.
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Lunch
Lunch either on the way or in Jaipur.
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India - Jaipur
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Later, visit the City Palace and Observatory, then check in at the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
Dinner with a Rajasthani folk dance performance.
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The Raj Palace by Small Luxury Hotels of The World
Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
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If you wish, you can visit an astrologer after discussing it with the guide. Payment of USD 10 per person is made directly.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
Breakfast
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After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, with a stop to photograph Hawa Mahal from outside (Palace of the Winds). At Amber Fort, enjoy an elephant ride. (If the elephant ride is unavailable due to VIP movement or any other reason, our car will take you to the top of Amber Fort.)
[Japanese Guide]
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Drive to Agra.
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Lunch
Lunch on the way.
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India - Agra
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Arrive in Agra and visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.
* THE TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED EVERY FRIDAY
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Agra.
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The Grand Imperial
Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day 07: Train from Agra to Varanasi:
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Early morning transfer to Agra Railway Station
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Board the train to Varanasi. (Executive class)
This train resembles Japan's Shinkansen, with large windows. Passengers can enjoy beautiful views of India's landscapes, fields, villages, rivers, and people from different regions.
*THIS TRAIN DOES NOT OPERATE ON FRIDAYS.
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Breakfast
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the train.
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Lunch
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India - Varanasi
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Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to the hotel.
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Aarti
Later, tour Varanasi city and, in the evening, enjoy the aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the Ganges River, where thousands of people gather to watch.
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Dinner at the hotel in Varanasi.
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Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi. (5-star)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Boat ride on the Ganges River
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River to see the beautiful sunrise and witness thousands of people taking a holy dip in the river.
[Japanese Guide]
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Return to the hotel for breakfast, then walk through the narrow streets of the old city of Varanasi.
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Sarnath
After breakfast, take an excursion to Sarnath (Buddhist ruins).
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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After lunch, transfer to Varanasi Airport
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(Not included)
Board the flight to Delhi.
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India - Delhi
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Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
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Dinner at the hotel in Delhi.
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Overnight at the hotel in Delhi (5-star).
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Old Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Rajghat, a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, and the Red Fort from outside. Then visit the President's House, Parliament House, and India Gate from outside.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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Qutub Minar.
After lunch, visit Qutub Minar.
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(Not included)
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for departure and board the flight to Japan.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
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India - Delhi
-
Meet the assistant upon arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Overnight at a hotel in Delhi (5-star hotel).
-
Breakfast
Breakfast
-
(Not included)
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to board the flight to Jaisalmer.
-
India - Jaisalmer
-
Lunch
After arrival in Jaisalmer, have lunch at a local restaurant.
-
Later, visit Jaisalmer Fort.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Drive to the desert camp.
Enjoy a jeep ride and camel safari in the desert.
-
Dinner
Dinner and traditional dance at the desert camp.
-
Then, at night, you can once again gaze at the beautiful starry sky in the desert.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Zostel Sam Desert (Jaisalmer)
Overnight at a desert camp.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
Breakfast
-
After breakfast, visit the Haunted Village, Gadisar Lake, and havelis.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
Lunch
-
After lunch, check in at the hotel, Suryagarh.
-
Enjoy the hotel for the rest of the day.
-
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
-
Suryagarh Hotel
Overnight at a hotel in Jaisalmer.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
Breakfast
-
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur.
-
India - Jodhpur
-
Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant.
-
Later, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Return to the hotel.
-
After some rest, visit the clock tower, enjoy a tonga ride, and walk through the bazaar.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Jodhpur.
-
Ajit Bhawan
Overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
Breakfast
-
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur.
-
Lunch
Lunch either on the way or in Jaipur.
-
India - Jaipur
-
Later, visit the City Palace and Observatory, then check in at the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
Dinner with a Rajasthani folk dance performance.
-
The Raj Palace by Small Luxury Hotels of The World
Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
-
If you wish, you can visit an astrologer after discussing it with the guide. Payment of USD 10 per person is made directly.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
Breakfast
-
After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, with a stop to photograph Hawa Mahal from outside (Palace of the Winds). At Amber Fort, enjoy an elephant ride. (If the elephant ride is unavailable due to VIP movement or any other reason, our car will take you to the top of Amber Fort.)
[Japanese Guide]
-
Drive to Agra.
-
Lunch
Lunch on the way.
-
India - Agra
-
Arrive in Agra and visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.
* THE TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED EVERY FRIDAY
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Agra.
-
The Grand Imperial
Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day 07: Train from Agra to Varanasi:
-
Early morning transfer to Agra Railway Station
-
Board the train to Varanasi. (Executive class)
This train resembles Japan's Shinkansen, with large windows. Passengers can enjoy beautiful views of India's landscapes, fields, villages, rivers, and people from different regions.
*THIS TRAIN DOES NOT OPERATE ON FRIDAYS.
-
Breakfast
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the train.
-
Lunch
-
India - Varanasi
-
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to the hotel.
-
Aarti
Later, tour Varanasi city and, in the evening, enjoy the aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the Ganges River, where thousands of people gather to watch.
-
Dinner at the hotel in Varanasi.
-
Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi. (5-star)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Boat ride on the Ganges River
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River to see the beautiful sunrise and witness thousands of people taking a holy dip in the river.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Return to the hotel for breakfast, then walk through the narrow streets of the old city of Varanasi.
-
Sarnath
After breakfast, take an excursion to Sarnath (Buddhist ruins).
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
After lunch, transfer to Varanasi Airport
-
(Not included)
Board the flight to Delhi.
-
India - Delhi
-
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
-
Dinner at the hotel in Delhi.
-
Overnight at the hotel in Delhi (5-star).
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Old Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Rajghat, a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, and the Red Fort from outside. Then visit the President's House, Parliament House, and India Gate from outside.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Qutub Minar.
After lunch, visit Qutub Minar.
-
(Not included)
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for departure and board the flight to Japan.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Railway
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：8 LUN：8 DIN：7
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
1. Accommodation on single room sharing basis on full board (all three meals are included). basis.
2. Hotel are
01 night in Delhi (5 star)
01 night in Jaisalmer (Desert Camp)
01 night in Jaisalmer (Suryagarh Fort)
01 night in Jodhpur (Ajit Bhawan)
01 night in Jaipur (Raj Palace)
01 night in Agra (Grand Imperial)
01 night in Varanasi (5 star)
01 night in Delhi (5 star).
3. All arrival departure transfers and sight seeing by Air condition car.
4. Through Japanese speaking guide.
5. Airfare Delhi / Jaislamer.
6. Airfare Varanasi / Delhi.
7. Train fare Agra / Varanasi.
8. Entrance fee of the monuments.
9. 02 jeep ride in Jaisalmer.
10. Camel ride in Jaisalmer.
11. Tonga Ride in Jodhpur.
12. Boat ride at Varanasi.
13. Elephant ride at Amer Fort.
14. Riksha ride in Delhi.
15. 01 bottle of mineral water per person.
16. Gift at the end of the tour.
17. GST tax
Excludes (Others)
a. Any kind of personal expenses like telephone call, alcohol, laundry etc.
b. Tips to the drive and the guide.
c. Any other expense which is not mentioned above.
