Northern India Tours from New Delhi
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10 best Northern India tours from New Delhi
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- Varanasi Tour from Delhi
- India Heritage Tour with Himachal
- Delhi Agra Mathura Vrindavan Trip
- North India and Amritsar
- India's Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12 Days
- Foothills India Himalayas & Golden Triangle
- Delhi & Agra Welcome Package 4D/3N
- Golden Triangle Tour With Holy City Rishikesh & Varanasi 12 Days
- Golden Triangle with Leh & Ladakh
- Golden Triangle Tour with Leh
The itinerary flows from New Delhi to Varanasi by air. Northern India's spiritual heart unveils through visits to Sarnath's Buddhist monuments and Varanasi's riverside temples, with Ganges boat rides.
Duration 4 days Destinations New Delhi, Varanasi Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $1,123
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India Heritage Tour with Himachal
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Well organised tour, the drivers and guides were amazing and I felt safe as a solo female traveller.”
Danielle, traveled in April
The trail leads from New Delhi's Qutub Minar, covering 220km to Agra's Taj Mahal, then 238km to Jaipur. A flight to Chandigarh, followed by 120km to Shimla and 250km to Manali, before returning to Delhi.
Duration 11 days Destinations New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manikaran, Manali Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $4,125
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Delhi Agra Mathura Vrindavan Trip
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a tour that made me calm and relax.”
Yash, traveled in May
The route extends from New Delhi, with a 3-hour drive to Mathura's spiritual sites, onwards to Vrindavan's temples, then to Agra's Taj Mahal. Complete the circuit back to Delhi on day 4, with private car and English-speaking driver.
Duration 4 days Destinations New Delhi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Agra Age Range 5 to 85 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Operator Fragrance of Taj From $680
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Starting at New Delhi's Qutub Minar, you'll visit Mathura and Vrindavan. The route continues to Agra's Taj Mahal, returns to Delhi, then flies to Amritsar for Golden Temple and Wagah Border experiences, ending in Amritsar.
Duration 8 days Destinations New Delhi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Agra, Amritsar Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $1,766
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India's Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12 Days
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tour guides we had they were highly knowledgeable and experience we will remember this trip for lifetime.”
Caron, traveled in January
From New Delhi, travel 230km to Amritsar's Golden Temple, then 113km to Chandigarh. The route winds through Shimla's Himalayan terrain (350km), before visiting Agra and Jaipur (250km each), concluding at Delhi via historic Neemrana Fort-Palace.
Duration 12 days Destinations New Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Agra, Jaipur Age Range 15 to 100 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Amazing India Tours From
10% Off- NZ$1,944
Foothills India Himalayas & Golden Triangle
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The places we covered and Raj showed us more than the itinerary, and the guides are really wonderful.”
Deep, traveled in April
New Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Humayun's Tomb mark the starting point through 9 Northern cities including Amritsar and Dharamshala, ending in Delhi. A scenic toy train ride from Shimla to Kalka and Golden Triangle highlights await.
Duration 17 days Destinations New Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Pragpur, Manali, Shimla, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi Age Range 15 to 100 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Amazing India Tours From
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A 215km round-trip through Northern India unfolds from New Delhi's airport. The route leads through Chandni Chowk markets and Jama Masjid mosque en route to Agra. The UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal highlights the return journey with comfortable hotel stays.
Duration 4 days Destinations New Delhi, Agra Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Bamba Travel From
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Golden Triangle Tour With Holy City Rishikesh & Varanasi 12 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour and connections were seamless. The highlight was Rishikesh where the Ganges water was a milky blue colour, and of course the Taj Mahal.”
Katherine, traveled in March
Your path leads from New Delhi's Qutab Minar to Varanasi by overnight train, then through Northern India's treasures including Agra's Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Amer Fort. Return to Delhi via Rishikesh in private car.
Duration 12 days Destinations New Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Rishikesh Age Range 5 to 85 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian Operator Fragrance of Taj From $2,439
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From Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport, the route winds through Northern India via AC vehicles and flights to Leh. The 893km path includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, featuring stops at Khardung La pass and Nubra Valley before returning to Delhi.
Duration 14 days Destinations New Delhi, Ladakh, Leh, Alchi, Nubra Valley, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Delhi Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $7,939
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The route leads from Delhi's Qutub Minar through 220km to Agra's Taj Mahal, followed by 238km to Jaipur's Amber Fort. A flight to Leh opens up a Himalayan adventure, including Khardungla Pass at 18,360 ft, before flying back to Delhi.
Duration 13 days Destinations New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Leh, Ladakh, Stok, Pangong Tso Lake, Nubra Valley, HunderSee all destinations Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $5,597
65% Off- NZ$1,959You save $3,638
What people love about Northern India Tours from New Delhi
We did a 12 day tour with Fragrance of Taj which included the Golden Triangle, Varanasi and Rishikesh. Sanjeev’s communication was always prompt and we could contact him any time using WhatsApp. The tour and connections were seamless. It was great to experience and enjoy India without having to worry about organising our own transport or accommodation each day. The guides were all very good and the drivers professional and helpful. The hotels were comfortable and the included breakfasts were great too. The highlight was Rishikesh where the Ganges water was a milky blue colour, and of course the Taj Mahal. I’m so glad we booked the tour! Thanks again, we hope to see you again on our next visit to India ☺️ Thomas and Katherine
Golden Triangle Tour With Holy City Rishikesh & Varanasi 12 Days
- India's Best Himalayas Foothills & Golden Triangle Tour - 12 Days
We were welcome at New Delhi airport and happy with driver Deepak we had wonderful tour and all guides were knowledgeable and Deepak services was outstanding. Highly recommend!
- Foothills India Himalayas & Golden Triangle
What a wonderful weather of Himalayas it was so cool we liked very much and nature at it's best we are happy and enjoyed this long journey. Everything was great and our driver Rajesh did great job
What our customers ask about Northern India Tours from New Delhi
What's the best season to start a Northern India tour from New Delhi?
October through March offers the most favorable conditions for New Delhi tours with temperatures between 20-30°C (68-86°F). For those heading to Himalayan spots like Shimla and Dharamshala summer months (April-June) work best. The monsoon season (July-September) brings heavy rains making it less suitable for travel. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The weather in February was perfect for exploring Delhi's monuments and comfortable for the train journey to Shimla."
What kind of transportation is typically provided for tours starting in New Delhi?
Private air-conditioned vehicles are standard on New Delhi tours. Small groups of 1-2 travelers use compact cars such as Tata Indigo or Suzuki Dzire while larger groups of 4-6 travel in Toyota Innova or similar vehicles. Many itineraries feature scenic train rides like the famous Kalka-Shimla route. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Our driver Malkeet was very helpful and reliable making us feel safe throughout the journey from Delhi to the mountains."
What are the common starting locations within New Delhi for these tours?
Most New Delhi tours begin from one of three key areas: the bustling Connaught Place near luxury hotels The Lalit and The Imperial the tourist-friendly Karol Bagh district or Paharganj close to New Delhi Railway Station. The Delhi Airport's Hotel Zone serves as another common meeting point. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Starting from Connaught Place was convenient as it was close to metro stations and major attractions."
What are the most common first-day activities when starting a tour in New Delhi?
First-day itineraries typically focus on Old Delhi's highlights including rickshaw rides through Chandni Chowk market visits to Jama Masjid mosque and stops at Raj Ghat. Guests often stay at mid-range properties like Hotel Florence in Karol Bagh or Classic Diplomat in central Delhi. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The driver will show you Old Delhi and take you for a memorable and exciting rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk's narrow streets where you'll see the visual kaleidoscope of colors at Kinari Bazar."
What destinations can I combine with New Delhi on Northern India tours?
New Delhi serves as a gateway to numerous notable destinations. Popular additions include Agra's Taj Mahal Jaipur's historical sites Varanasi's religious centers and Rishikesh's yoga retreats. The mountain towns of Shimla Manali and Dharamshala attract nature enthusiasts. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "Ghum India Ghum arranged an 18-day custom trip visiting Golden Triangle flew to Varanasi for Diwali and relaxed in Kerala. I've been to 12 locations stayed in 8 different hotels."
What's the typical length of Northern India tours starting from New Delhi?
New Delhi tours span from 4 to 12 days with most travelers choosing 9-10 day itineraries. The Himachal route takes 10 days through mountain towns like Shimla and Manali while shorter spiritual journeys to Varanasi run about 4 days. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned about their 10-day Himalayan journey: "The places we visited on this tour covered all we were interested in particularly enjoying Amritsar and the guide was very helpful in taking us into the kitchens at the Golden Temple."
Which luxury hotels are recommended for staying in New Delhi before starting the tour?
New Delhi's top accommodations include The Imperial near Connaught Place The Taj Palace in Diplomatic Enclave and The Oberoi in Central Delhi. For mid-range options consider Clarks Inn or Swiss Cottage. These properties range from heritage buildings to modern hotels. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "The Clarks Inn in Amritsar was very comfortable with excellent service and amenities."