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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. ASIA›› INDIA Varanasi Experience CLASSIC Highlights › › Cruise the Ganges River and observe local traditions and rituals › › Explore Varanasi's "Old City" and marvel at its ghats › › Visit where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon What's Included Arrival transfer. Varanasi city tour. Sunset and sunrise boat trip on the holy Ganges River. Guided excursion to Sarnath. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort hotels (3 nts) TRANSPORT Private car/van, boat, walking GROUP LEADER Local Guides MEALS 3 breakfasts. Allow USD105-140 for meals not included. ITINERARY A perfect add-on to any trip to India, explore the mystical and holy Hindu city of Varanasi. Take a memorable sunset and sunrise boat trip down the Ganges River and be enthralled by the thousands of devotees who come to the banks of the river to absolve themselves of their sins. Witness the bathing ghats and centuries-old temples, and explore the narrow winding lanes in search of exquisite silks, brassware, and stunning saris. Also visit Sarnath, known as the birthplace of Buddhism and the site of the enlightened Buddha's first sermon. DAY 1 VARANASI Arrive in Varanasi at any time. Arrival transfer included. DAY 2 VARANASI Take a private city tour of one of the world's oldest cities and one of Hinduism's holiest sites; Varanasi is a fantastic spectacle of colours and pilgrim ceremonies. Later, take a sunset boat trip along the Ganges River where thousands of devotees perform holy rituals, hoping to attain eternal salvation. Witness the sunset prayers on the banks of the river. ( 1B ) DAY 3 VARANASI Get up early for a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges and observe the dawn rituals of bathing and burial. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. ( 1B ) DAY 4 VARANASI Depart at any time. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures This tour typically IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departs daily. 4 DAYS—VARANASI TO VARANASI FROM $ 399 TRIP CODE: TAHVNC IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: INDEPENDENT SERVICE LEVEL: UPGRADED PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT I N D I A Varanasi I N D I A Agra Extension CLASSIC Highlights › › Set eyes on the gleaming Taj Mahal › › See Delhi from another perspective with a walking tour led by a former street kid › › Choose the date that works best for you What's Included Walking tour with a guide from the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. Taj Mahal sunrise visit. Baby Taj visit. Agra Fort visit. ACCOMMODATIONS Standard hotel (2 nts) TRANSPORT Private air-con car/van GROUP LEADER G Adventures representative, local guides MEALS 2 breakfasts. Allow USD65-85 for meals not included. ITINERARY So you're taking a trip to India but haven't made plans to see the Taj Mahal? We can't let that happen. We're offering a little something extra for those who don't want to miss the Agra's highlights. On this Independent trip, you'll see the spectacular Taj as well as take a G Adventures-supported walking tour around the streets of Delhi led by a former street kid. It's a whole new perspective. DAY 1 DELHI Arrive at anytime. Arrival transfer included through the G Adventures-supported Women on Wheels project. A G Adventures representative will meet you at your hotel and provide information on the upcoming days. DAY 2 AGRA Enjoy an included walk through the backstreets of Delhi with a young adult taking part in the G Adventures-supported New Delhi Streetkids Project. As a former streetkid, your guide will offer a unique insight into the real Delhi. Continue on to Agra for the evening, stopping at the Baby Taj. ( 1B ) DAY 3 AGRA/DELHI Rise early to visit the site of India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. This will ensure the best light to see this white marble masterpiece. After, visit the Agra Fort, a walled city taken over by the Mughals. Return to Delhi in the afternoon. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE NORTHERN INDIA BY RAIL: Looking to explore more of India while you're in town? Check out 'Northern India by Rail' for a different perspective on this dazzling country. See tour AHNR online. NORTHEAST INDIA & DARJEELING BY RAIL: Why not start your Indian journey in Kolkata and get way off the beaten track in Darjeeling and Sikkim? See tour AHDR online. Guaranteed Departures This tour typically IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departs daily. 3 DAYS—DELHI TO DELHI FROM $ 329 TRIP CODE: TAHAEN IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: INDEPENDENT SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Taj Mahal I N D I A Delhi Agra I N D I A THIS TOUR VISITS A G ADVENTURES FOR GOOD PROJECT SEE PAGE 8 25