The ultimate Uttar Pradesh experience — this 5 Night 6 Day grand tour takes you through four iconic cities, blending ancient spirituality with Mughal grandeur and Nawabi elegance. Begin in Varanasi, the eternal city on the Ganges, before proceeding to the sacred confluence at Prayagraj.
Travel next to the culturally rich Lucknow — the City of Nawabs — for an immersive experience in Mughal and Indo-Saracenic architecture and legendarily refined cuisine. Finally, conclude with the majestic Agra and the iconic Taj Mahal — the eternal symbol of love, at its breathtaking sunrise best.
This comprehensive itinerary is the perfect blend of the spiritual, historical, architectural, and culinary treasures of Uttar Pradesh — a journey that covers the very best the state has to offer.
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Evening: witness the magnificent Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Stroll through the ancient lanes of Kashi. Dinner and overnight rest.
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Seek blessings at Kashi Vishwanath Mandir and Sankat Mochan Temple. Afternoon: Buddhist pilgrimage at Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.
Drive to Prayagraj (~120 km). Sacred boat ride and dip at Triveni Sangam. Visit Allahabad Fort, Anand Bhavan (Nehru family home), and Hanuman Mandir. Overnight in Prayagraj.
Drive to Lucknow (~200 km). After check-in, visit Bara Imambara (Bhool-Bhulaiya), Rumi Darwaza, and Chota Imambara. Evening at Hazratganj market and dinner featuring the famous Tunday Kebabs.
Drive to Agra (~330 km). Check-in and afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal — experience this wonder at the golden hour sunset glow. Evening: stroll through Sadar Bazaar for souvenirs and marble inlay keepsakes. Overnight in Agra.
Morning visit to Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, and stunning Taj views from Shah Jahan's riverside tower. Optional: Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). After lunch, transfer to Agra / Mathura station or Delhi airport for departure. Grand tour ends.