Travel details
USD 1,538
/ 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 2025/12 | 7 days |
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Participants |
1 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
This is a year-end/new-year journey following the history and prayers of North India from Delhi to Agra, Jaipur and the sacred city of Varanasi. In Agra you visit the white-marble Taj Mahal and the red-sandstone Agra Fort. On the way to Jaipur you stop at the geometric stepped well Chand Baori, and explore royal-era architecture such as the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. In Varanasi, reached by overnight train, you witness the Ganga Aarti on New Year’s Eve at the Ganges and watch the first sunrise of the year from a boat in the early hours of New Year’s Day. You also visit the Buddhist ruins at Sarnath and stroll the streets of Old Delhi, experiencing both the magnificent legacy of empires and the enduring faith of its people.
Signature points
From white-marble mausoleums to royal fortresses — exploring North Indian architecture
In Agra you visit the Taj Mahal, celebrated as a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, and Agra Fort, surrounded by sturdy red-sandstone walls. On the way to Jaipur you stop at Chand Baori, whose countless steps form geometric patterns, and in the city tour the City Palace and the large astronomical observatory Jantar Mantar. You also visit Amber Fort to trace the differing architectural beauties of various eras and dynasties.
See out the year with flames of prayer and greet the Ganges sunrise
On New Year’s Eve attend the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges in sacred Varanasi. Surrounded by priests holding flames and the sounds of prayer, you spend the final night of the year. In the early hours of New Year’s Day you set out by boat to watch the first sunrise, observing people bathing and praying, the ghats and temples. It’s a special experience to begin the new year in a place where deep faith and daily life overlap.
Connecting royal cities and holy sites by sleeper train
Travel across North India twice by overnight trains: from Jaipur to Varanasi, and from Varanasi to Delhi. The time moving from cities of royal splendor to sacred places of prayer, with landscapes unfolding outside the window, is part of this journey’s charm. In Varanasi visit the old town’s alleys and the Buddhist holy site of Sarnath; toward the end of the trip take a rickshaw tour of Old Delhi to experience India’s depth shaped by multiple religions and a long history.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
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India - Delhi
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Meet/asst on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
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Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Delhi / Agra—210 k.m.—04 hours
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Breakfast
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Drive to Agra.
After breakfast drive to Agra.
(Delhi / Agra—210 k.m.—04 hours)
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Lunch
in local restaurant.
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India - Agra
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white-marble mausoleum in Agra, northern India, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was commissioned in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its grand symmetrical design, intricate decoration, and formal gardens make it one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
*TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY.
[Japanese Guide]
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Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a Mughal-era fortress built along the Yamuna River and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emperor Akbar extensively rebuilt it in red sandstone during the 16th century, while later rulers, including Shah Jahan, added white-marble palaces and mosques. Within its massive defensive walls are magnificent buildings that illustrate the development of Mughal architecture.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
at hotel
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3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Agra / Jaipur—235 k.m.—05 hours
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Breakfast
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Drive to Jaipur via Chand Baori.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur via sight seeing of Chand Baori.
(Agra / Jaipur—235 k.m.—05 hours)
[Japanese Guide]
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India - Jaipur
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Lunch
in local restaurant in Jaipur.
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City Palace
City Palace is an impressive palace complex located in the heart of Jaipur’s historic centre. It was built in the early 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, and displays a harmonious blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. While part of the complex remains a residence of the former royal family, other sections are open as museums displaying artworks, costumes, weapons, and other royal collections.
[Japanese Guide]
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Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built in the early 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains a collection of large instruments designed to measure time and observe the positions and movements of celestial bodies. Among them is the monumental Samrat Yantra sundial, demonstrating the advanced astronomical knowledge and precise engineering of its time.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
seeing Rajasthani folk dance.
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3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Jaipur / Varanasi by overnight train—sleeper train (1345 / 0945+1 hours next day)
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India - Jaipur
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Breakfast
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Amber fort
After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort via sight seeing (photography) of hawa mahal from outside (Palace of Winds).
At Amber Fort enjoy elephant ride (if somehow elephant ride is not available due to VIP movement or any other reason, shall provide our car up to the top of Amber Fort).
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
in local restaurant.
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Transfer to Jaipur railway station
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Train for Varanasi.
Board the train for Varanasi.
Overnight in the train.
Sleeper train (1345 / 0945+1 hours next day).
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Dinner
Dinner will be in the train.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Varanasi
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Breakfast
Breakfast will be in the train.
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India - Varanasi
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Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel.
Please note check-in time of hotel is at 2 pm, but we shall try our level best to get the hotel.
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Varanasi city sight seeing
Varanasi is one of Hinduism’s most important sacred cities, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in northern India. Its riverfront is lined with stepped embankments known as ghats, where people gather each day for prayer, ritual bathing, and other religious observances. The maze-like lanes and temples of the old city, together with the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, offer insight into India’s deeply rooted spiritual traditions.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
in local restaurant.
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Evening
Aarti
Later in the evening enjoy aarti (prayer) at Ganges river, where thousands of people assemble to see it.
Ganga Aarti is a Hindu worship ceremony offering prayers and gratitude to the sacred Ganges River. At the ghats of Varanasi, priests perform coordinated rituals with large flaming lamps and incense, accompanied by music and devotional chanting. The firelight reflected on the river creates a striking scene that conveys the city’s deeply rooted spiritual traditions.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
at hotel
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3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Varanasi / Delhi overnight train
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Early morning
Boat ride at Ganges river.
On the first morning of the New Year, take an early-morning boat ride to watch the year’s first sunrise over the Ganges. From the river, view the ghats and temples in the soft morning light while observing many worshippers performing ritual bathing and prayers in the sacred waters. It is a memorable way to welcome the New Year while experiencing the daily life and spiritual traditions of Varanasi.
[Japanese Guide]
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Breakfast
Return back to the hotel for breakfast and also walk through the narrow streets of old Varanasi city.
-
Sarnath excusion
After breakfast excursion to Sarnath (Budhist ruins).
Sarnath is a sacred Buddhist site near Varanasi, traditionally believed to be where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Its archaeological remains include the Dhamek Stupa, ancient monastery foundations, and remnants of an Ashokan pillar. The site remains an important place of pilgrimage and offers valuable insight into the origins and development of Buddhism.
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Lunch
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After lunch transfer to Varanasi railway station.
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Train for Delhi.
Board the train for Delhi.
Overnight will be in the train.
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Dinner
in the train.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Delhi / Japan by fligh
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India - Delhi
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Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
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Breakfast
Breakfast and some rest at hotel.
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Old Delhi sight seeing
Customer will see Rajghat, Riksha Ride in Old Delhi, Red Fort from outside, Qutub Minar and President House, Parliament House, India Gate from outside.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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After lunch as per flight timings departure transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for Japan.
End of our services.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
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India - Delhi
-
Meet/asst on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Delhi / Agra—210 k.m.—04 hours
-
Breakfast
-
Drive to Agra.
After breakfast drive to Agra.
(Delhi / Agra—210 k.m.—04 hours)
-
Lunch
in local restaurant.
-
India - Agra
-
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white-marble mausoleum in Agra, northern India, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was commissioned in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its grand symmetrical design, intricate decoration, and formal gardens make it one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
*TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a Mughal-era fortress built along the Yamuna River and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emperor Akbar extensively rebuilt it in red sandstone during the 16th century, while later rulers, including Shah Jahan, added white-marble palaces and mosques. Within its massive defensive walls are magnificent buildings that illustrate the development of Mughal architecture.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
at hotel
-
3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Agra / Jaipur—235 k.m.—05 hours
-
Breakfast
-
Drive to Jaipur via Chand Baori.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur via sight seeing of Chand Baori.
(Agra / Jaipur—235 k.m.—05 hours)
[Japanese Guide]
-
India - Jaipur
-
Lunch
in local restaurant in Jaipur.
-
City Palace
City Palace is an impressive palace complex located in the heart of Jaipur’s historic centre. It was built in the early 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, and displays a harmonious blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. While part of the complex remains a residence of the former royal family, other sections are open as museums displaying artworks, costumes, weapons, and other royal collections.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built in the early 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains a collection of large instruments designed to measure time and observe the positions and movements of celestial bodies. Among them is the monumental Samrat Yantra sundial, demonstrating the advanced astronomical knowledge and precise engineering of its time.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
seeing Rajasthani folk dance.
-
3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Jaipur / Varanasi by overnight train—sleeper train (1345 / 0945+1 hours next day)
-
India - Jaipur
-
Breakfast
-
Amber fort
After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort via sight seeing (photography) of hawa mahal from outside (Palace of Winds).
At Amber Fort enjoy elephant ride (if somehow elephant ride is not available due to VIP movement or any other reason, shall provide our car up to the top of Amber Fort).
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
in local restaurant.
-
Transfer to Jaipur railway station
-
Train for Varanasi.
Board the train for Varanasi.
Overnight in the train.
Sleeper train (1345 / 0945+1 hours next day).
-
Dinner
Dinner will be in the train.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Varanasi
-
Breakfast
Breakfast will be in the train.
-
India - Varanasi
-
Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel.
Please note check-in time of hotel is at 2 pm, but we shall try our level best to get the hotel.
-
Varanasi city sight seeing
Varanasi is one of Hinduism’s most important sacred cities, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in northern India. Its riverfront is lined with stepped embankments known as ghats, where people gather each day for prayer, ritual bathing, and other religious observances. The maze-like lanes and temples of the old city, together with the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, offer insight into India’s deeply rooted spiritual traditions.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
in local restaurant.
-
Evening
Aarti
Later in the evening enjoy aarti (prayer) at Ganges river, where thousands of people assemble to see it.
Ganga Aarti is a Hindu worship ceremony offering prayers and gratitude to the sacred Ganges River. At the ghats of Varanasi, priests perform coordinated rituals with large flaming lamps and incense, accompanied by music and devotional chanting. The firelight reflected on the river creates a striking scene that conveys the city’s deeply rooted spiritual traditions.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
at hotel
-
3-star / Standard
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Varanasi / Delhi overnight train
-
Early morning
Boat ride at Ganges river.
On the first morning of the New Year, take an early-morning boat ride to watch the year’s first sunrise over the Ganges. From the river, view the ghats and temples in the soft morning light while observing many worshippers performing ritual bathing and prayers in the sacred waters. It is a memorable way to welcome the New Year while experiencing the daily life and spiritual traditions of Varanasi.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Breakfast
Return back to the hotel for breakfast and also walk through the narrow streets of old Varanasi city.
-
Sarnath excusion
After breakfast excursion to Sarnath (Budhist ruins).
Sarnath is a sacred Buddhist site near Varanasi, traditionally believed to be where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Its archaeological remains include the Dhamek Stupa, ancient monastery foundations, and remnants of an Ashokan pillar. The site remains an important place of pilgrimage and offers valuable insight into the origins and development of Buddhism.
-
Lunch
-
After lunch transfer to Varanasi railway station.
-
Train for Delhi.
Board the train for Delhi.
Overnight will be in the train.
-
Dinner
in the train.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Delhi / Japan by fligh
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India - Delhi
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Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
-
Breakfast
Breakfast and some rest at hotel.
-
Old Delhi sight seeing
Customer will see Rajghat, Riksha Ride in Old Delhi, Red Fort from outside, Qutub Minar and President House, Parliament House, India Gate from outside.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
After lunch as per flight timings departure transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for Japan.
End of our services.
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：6 LUN：6 DIN：5
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 3 star hotels. 01 night in Delhi, 01 night in Agra, 01 night in Jaipur, 01 night in Varanasi, 01 nights in train.
3. All arrival departure transfers and sight seeing by Air condition car.
4. Through Japanese speaking guide.
5. Train fare Jaipur / Varanasi / Delhi in sleeper train.
6. Entrance fee of the monuments.
7. Boat ride at Varanasi.
8. Elephant ride at Amer Fort.
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.
Accommodation list
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Delhi
1person(s)
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| 2 |
Agra
1person(s)
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| 3 |
Jaipur
1person(s)
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| 4 |
Varanasi
1person(s)
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