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Triangle & Varanasi by rail

4.4(15 reviews)8 daysStart and end in
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The Monsoon Ledger
Runs this trip
8 Days · 7 Nights
Fully planned multi-day journey
Accommodation
Delhi House
Fully guided
A guide travels with the group for the whole trip.
Walking / cultural tour
Eight days, with the Taj twice and two dawns on the Ganges
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect comfortable transfers and light walking
Group size on request
Ages 8+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 8

Where this operator goes

8 days · 17 stops

Itinerary

8 days, planned by The Monsoon Ledger

Pickup point

Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026

Meet atDelhiIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi
Reporting time00:00 - 23:59
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What the price covers

Included in the price

You arrange yourself

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

Where you'll stay

Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.

Delhi House

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Night 1

Agra Courtyard

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Nights 2–3

Jaipur Courtyard

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Night 4

Varanasi Lodge

Hotel or lodge, twin sharing

Nights 5–7

What you'll eat

6 breakfasts and 2 dinners across 8 days, at the lodges you sleep in. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 8.

  • DinnerServed on days 1, 6
  • BreakfastServed on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

8 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking

One other operator runs this tripThe same trip, at their own price, group size and refund window.Sleeper Class Co.₹29,199See all 2
BEFORE YOU GO · CAUTIONARY DETAILS
Distances are short, the standing is long
Two or three hours mostly on your feet on hard ground. Comfortable shoes matter more than fitness.
The route is public space
Markets, lanes and places of worship are where people live and pray. Ask before photographing anyone and cover up where others do.
Cash for the small things
Tea, a fritter, an entry ticket. Card acceptance in old quarters is patchy at best.
Ask what the group size will be
A walking tour of six and one of thirty are different products at the same price. It is a fair question.

Who runs this trip

Operated by
The Monsoon LedgerVerified

“India on licensed guides and heritage stays”

Based in Jaipur Running treks since 2011
Rating
4.4(15 reviews)
Response time
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About The Monsoon Ledger

Licensed guides in every city and heritage properties where they exist. Named after the ledgers Rajasthani havelis kept, which is where several of the stays came from.

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Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 21 days before departure

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.4/5
Based on 15 reviews
Review summary
Food
3.9/5
Guide
4.1/5
Itinerary
4.3/5
Transport
4.4/5
Accommodation
4.2/5
Tour operator
4.4/5
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Farah Qureshi – Mumbai2025-11-13 · Verified booking

Delhi done well. The itinerary had room to breathe. Would book with them again.

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Dev Chatterjee – Pune2025-11-13 · Verified booking

Too much time on the coach and not enough at the places we'd come for. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.

Reply from The Monsoon Ledger

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.

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Farah Qureshi – Kolkata2025-11-13 · Verified booking

Well paced over 8 days with enough free time to not feel herded. Rooms were comfortable and the locations meant we could walk most evenings. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing. Solid operator.

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Vikram Bose – Kochi2025-11-13 · Verified booking

Good mix of the obvious things and a few places we'd never have found. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Meals were good throughout and the vegetarian options weren't an afterthought. Solid operator.

Reply from The Monsoon Ledger

Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.

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Farah Qureshi – Nagpur2025-11-13 · Verified booking

Too much time on the coach and not enough at the places we'd come for. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.

Reply from The Monsoon Ledger

Thanks for writing this up. We've passed your note to the team.

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Rohit Verma – Mumbai2025-10-27 · Verified booking

Well paced over 8 days with enough free time to not feel herded. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Recommended.

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Manav Sethi – Kochi2025-10-27 · Verified booking

Everything was arranged properly — transfers, entries, all of it. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Worth every rupee.

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Yuki Tanaka – Lisbon2025-10-27 · Verified booking

Everything was arranged properly — transfers, entries, all of it. Would send friends their way.

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Questions people ask

It saves a hotel night, costs a fraction and is a genuine part of travelling in India. It is also fifteen hours in a two-tier berth. The flight version exists for people who would rather not, and both operators are clear about which is which.

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