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Ganges Prayers and the Taj Mahal — New Year in India

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Ganges Prayers and the Taj Mahal — New Year in India
India
Delhi
Agra
Varanasi
Luxury
Japanese Guide
North India
World Heritage
The Four Great Sacred Sites of the Buddha
Sunrise
Railway・Train
Photography
New Year’s holidays
Boat
Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites / Location Tour
Gala Dinner
Travel details
USD 865 / 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.
Duration Departure in 2025/12 | 4 days
Participants 3 person(s)(Adults 3 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
A special trip to experience India’s prayers, history, and a festive New Year’s celebration while touring Delhi, Varanasi, and Agra over the year-end and New Year period. In Varanasi, enjoy the solemn moments unique to the holy city with the evening aarti and an early-morning boat ride on the Ganges. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner at a hotel in Agra, and the next day visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to welcome the new year. By combining trains, domestic flights, and private cars, and with support from a Japanese-speaking guide, you can intensively visit the iconic landscapes of India even with a limited schedule.
Signature points
Stay in Varanasi to experience prayers on the Ganges and the sunrise
From an early-morning boat on the Ganges, observe the majestic sight of the sunrise and people performing ritual baths. In the evening, experience the aarti up close as thousands gather. With a Japanese-speaking guide, you can comfortably enjoy Sarnath ruins and walks through the old city’s alleys. With dinner and accommodation at the hotel included, you can leisurely experience the city’s mornings and evenings in a foreign land.
Efficient year-end and New Year tour from Delhi to Varanasi and Agra
Starting from Delhi, combine trains, domestic flights, and private cars to efficiently tour the holy city of Varanasi and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Agra. While enjoying comfortable stays at five-star hotels, this trip offers a balanced experience of India’s prayers and history. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner at your hotel, making the New Year celebration in India one of your travel memories. This itinerary allows you to fully enjoy the special moments unique to the year-end and New Year period and the must-see highlights representing India, even within a limited schedule.
Fully supported for a safe and comfortable trip
With Japanese-speaking guides and private cars providing full-day support, smooth airport and train transfers, and detailed assistance for travelers, you can travel with peace of mind.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
Day1
  • India - Delhi
  • 18:20
    Meet/asst on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, New Delhi Dwarka Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
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Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day2
    Delhi / Varanasi by train
  • Early morning
    Early morning transfer to New Delhi Railway Station.
  • 06:00
    Train for Varanasi This train looks like Japans shinkansen with big glass window.
    <br>Clients can have beautiful view of Indias landscape, fields, villages, river, people of different areas from the train.
    (0600 / 1400 hrs)
    *This train does not operate on Thursday.
  • Breakfast in train Breakfast will be provided in the train.
  • Lunch in train Lunch will be provided in the train.
  • India - Varanasi
  • 14:00
    Pick up by car. [Japanese Guide]
  • Sarnath excursion Arrive Varanasi and excursion to Sarnath. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Evening
    Ganges aarti In the evening enjoy aarti (prayer) at Ganges river, where thousands of people assemble to see it. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Dinner at hotel Dinner at hotel in Varanasi.
  • Radisson Hotel Varanasi Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
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Day3
  • Early morning
    Ganges boat ride and sunrise Early morning boat ride at Ganges river to see the beautiful sun rise and witness to see thousands of people doing holy dip in river Ganges. [Japanese Guide]
  • Breakfast at hotel Return back to the hotel for breakfast and also walk through the narrow streets of old Varanasi city.
  • After breakfast transfer to Varanasi airport
  • Varanasi / Delhi by flight Board the flight for Delhi.
  • Lunch at airport Lunch will be either at Varanasi airport or Delhi airport.
  • India - Delhi
  • Delhi / Agra by car Arrive Delhi airport and drive to Agra.
    (210 k.m.—04 hours)
  • India - Agra
  • New Year’s Eve Dinner This evening, please enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Dinner hosted by the hotel, adding a festive touch to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
  • Saura Hotel, Agra - A Club Mahindra Associate Overnight at hotel in Agra.
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Day4
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort sightseeing After breakfast sight seeing of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Agra / Delhi by car Drive back to Delhi.
    (210 K.M.—04 HOURS)
  • India - Delhi
  • Lunch Lunch on the way or in Delhi.
  • Delhi sightseeing (if time permits) If time permits do some Delhi sight seeing . [Japanese Guide]
  • - 16:55
    Later as per flight timings departure transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for Japan.
    End of our services.

    *In India, it is necessary to arrive at the airport at least three hours before the flight departure.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 1
12/29(Mon)
  • India - Delhi
  • 18:20
    Meet/asst on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, New Delhi Dwarka Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
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Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day 2
12/30(Tue)
    Delhi / Varanasi by train
  • Early morning
    Early morning transfer to New Delhi Railway Station.
  • 06:00
    Train for Varanasi This train looks like Japans shinkansen with big glass window.
    <br>Clients can have beautiful view of Indias landscape, fields, villages, river, people of different areas from the train.
    (0600 / 1400 hrs)
    *This train does not operate on Thursday.
  • Breakfast in train Breakfast will be provided in the train.
  • Lunch in train Lunch will be provided in the train.
  • India - Varanasi
  • 14:00
    Pick up by car. [Japanese Guide]
  • Sarnath excursion Arrive Varanasi and excursion to Sarnath. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Evening
    Ganges aarti In the evening enjoy aarti (prayer) at Ganges river, where thousands of people assemble to see it. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Dinner at hotel Dinner at hotel in Varanasi.
  • Radisson Hotel Varanasi Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
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Day 3
12/31(Wed)
  • Early morning
    Ganges boat ride and sunrise Early morning boat ride at Ganges river to see the beautiful sun rise and witness to see thousands of people doing holy dip in river Ganges. [Japanese Guide]
  • Breakfast at hotel Return back to the hotel for breakfast and also walk through the narrow streets of old Varanasi city.
  • After breakfast transfer to Varanasi airport
  • Varanasi / Delhi by flight Board the flight for Delhi.
  • Lunch at airport Lunch will be either at Varanasi airport or Delhi airport.
  • India - Delhi
  • Delhi / Agra by car Arrive Delhi airport and drive to Agra.
    (210 k.m.—04 hours)
  • India - Agra
  • New Year’s Eve Dinner This evening, please enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Dinner hosted by the hotel, adding a festive touch to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
  • Saura Hotel, Agra - A Club Mahindra Associate Overnight at hotel in Agra.
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎

Day 4
01/01(Thu)
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort sightseeing After breakfast sight seeing of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort. [Japanese Guide]
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  • Agra / Delhi by car Drive back to Delhi.
    (210 K.M.—04 HOURS)
  • India - Delhi
  • Lunch Lunch on the way or in Delhi.
  • Delhi sightseeing (if time permits) If time permits do some Delhi sight seeing . [Japanese Guide]
  • - 16:55
    Later as per flight timings departure transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for Japan.
    End of our services.

    *In India, it is necessary to arrive at the airport at least three hours before the flight departure.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

As stated in the itinerary

Railway

As stated in the itinerary

Bus

None

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide / Assistant

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F:3  LUN:3  DIN:2 
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

1. Accommodation on triple room sharing basis on full board (all three meals are included). basis.
2. Hotel are 5 star hotels. 01 night in Delhi, 01 night in Varanasi, 01 night in Agra.
3. All arrival departure transfers and sight seeing by Air condition SUV car.
4. Through Japanese speaking guide.
5. Train fare Delhi / Varanasi.
6. Airfare Varanasi / Delhi by flight.
7. Entrance fee of the monuments.
8. Boat ride at Varanasi.
9. 01 bottle of mineral water per person.
10. Gift at the end of the tour.
11. 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.