Uttar Pradesh Tour Packages
Uttar Pradesh holds the Taj Mahal, the ancient riverside city of Varanasi, Krishna's birthplace at Mathura and Vrindavan, the newly rebuilt temple city of Ayodhya and the Nawabi culture of Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh at a glance
- RegionNorth India, India
- CapitalLucknow
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesHindi, Urdu
- Emergency112 (all emergencies)
Best time to visit: October to March
Top Uttar Pradesh travel packages
A few of our Uttar Pradesh itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Cultural holidaysDelhi · Agra · JaipurGolden Triangle Tour6 Days | 5 Nights
Wildlife safarisDelhi · Agra · Ranthambore · JaipurGolden Triangle with Ranthambore7 Days | 6 Nights
Pilgrimage toursVaranasiVaranasi Spiritual Retreat3 Days | 2 Nights
Couples' holidaysAgra · Mathura & VrindavanAgra Taj Mahal Short Break3 Days | 2 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Uttar Pradesh
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Hindi, Urdu.
Agra, Varanasi, Lucknow and Ayodhya have airports. The Yamuna Expressway links Delhi and Agra in about three and a half hours.
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; sunrise visits are the least crowded.
In Varanasi, a boat on the Ganga at dawn is the single most memorable experience; book it for your first morning.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is Uttar Pradesh?
Open a larger map → · The map frames the 8 places we cover in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra27.18°, 78.01°
- Varanasi25.32°, 83.01°
- Mathura & Vrindavan27.49°, 77.67°
- Lucknow26.85°, 80.95°
- Ayodhya26.80°, 82.20°
- Sarnath25.38°, 83.02°
- Fatehpur Sikri27.09°, 77.66°
- Prayagraj25.44°, 81.85°
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Everything you need to know about Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh holds the Taj Mahal, the ancient riverside city of Varanasi, Krishna's birthplace at Mathura and Vrindavan, the newly rebuilt temple city of Ayodhya and the Nawabi culture of Lucknow. It is the spiritual and architectural heart of North India.
We plan trips to 8 destinations in Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Varanasi, Mathura & Vrindavan, Lucknow, Ayodhya and Sarnath and more. Highlights include Taj Mahal, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Krishna Janmabhoomi, Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. Local food worth trying: Agra petha, Bedai and jalebi breakfast, Mughlai curries and Kachori sabzi. Our Uttar Pradesh itineraries run from 3 to 8 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
October to March. Pleasant days; winter mornings can be foggy, which softens the light at the Taj and on the Ganga.
Getting around
Agra, Varanasi, Lucknow and Ayodhya have airports. The Yamuna Expressway links Delhi and Agra in about three and a half hours.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
6D / 5NDelhi · Agra · JaipurGolden Triangle Tour
India's classic first circuit: Delhi's Mughal monuments, sunrise at the Taj Mahal and the forts and palaces of Jaipur.
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7D / 6NDelhi · Agra · Ranthambore · JaipurGolden Triangle with Ranthambore
The Golden Triangle with a tiger detour: two nights and safaris in Ranthambore between Agra and Jaipur.
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8D / 7NDelhi · Agra · Jaipur · VaranasiGolden Triangle & Varanasi
Add India's spiritual heart to the classic circuit, with a dawn boat ride and the evening aarti on the Ganga.
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8D / 7NDelhi · Agra · Jaipur · AmritsarGolden Triangle with Amritsar
Add the Golden Temple and the Attari border ceremony to the classic Delhi, Agra and Jaipur triangle.
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3D / 2NVaranasiVaranasi Spiritual Retreat
Dawn on the ghats by boat, Kashi Vishwanath, the evening Ganga aarti and Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught.
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3D / 2NAgra · Mathura & VrindavanAgra Taj Mahal Short Break
Sunrise at the Taj, Agra Fort and sunset from Mehtab Bagh, with Krishna's Mathura and Vrindavan on the way back to Delhi.
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4D / 3NVaranasi · AyodhyaKashi & Ayodhya Yatra
Two sacred cities: Varanasi's ghats and temples, then the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and Sarayu aarti at Ayodhya.
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3D / 2NLucknowLucknow Nawabi Food Trail
Galouti kebabs, Awadhi biryani and chikankari shopping, plus the Bara Imambara's labyrinth and the 1857 Residency.
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4D / 3NMathura & VrindavanMathura Vrindavan Holi Trip
Holi where it began: Lathmar Holi at Barsana, flower Holi in Vrindavan and temple celebrations across Braj.
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6D / 5NVaranasi · Bodh Gaya · Nalanda & RajgirBuddhist Circuit: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
Sarnath, Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple, Rajgir's Vulture's Peak and the ruins of Nalanda's ancient university.
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3D / 2NLucknow · AyodhyaAyodhya Darshan Short Trip
Fly to Lucknow, drive to Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the evening aarti at Ram ki Paidi.
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5D / 4NAgra · LucknowAgra & Lucknow Heritage Tour
Two Mughal and Nawabi cities: the Taj, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, then Lucknow's imambaras and kitchens.
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5D / 4NBodh Gaya · VaranasiBodh Gaya & Varanasi
Where the Buddha was enlightened and where he first taught, with Varanasi's ghats as a bonus.
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4D / 3NPrayagraj · ChitrakootPrayagraj & Chitrakoot Ramayana Trail
A dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, then Chitrakoot's Ramghat aarti, the Kamadgiri parikrama and the caves of Gupt Godavari.
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4D / 3NVaranasi · SarnathKashi Vishwanath & Sarnath
Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath through the new corridor, a dawn boat on the Ganga, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a morning at Sarnath where the Buddha first taught.
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4D / 3NVaranasiKashi Darshan: Vishwanath, Annapurna & Kaal Bhairav
Three unhurried nights in Kashi for Vishwanath, Annapurna, Kaal Bhairav, Sankat Mochan and Durga Kund, with Ganga aarti, a sunrise boat and rudrabhishek arranged on request.
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5D / 4NVaranasiDev Deepawali in Kashi
Kartik Purnima in November, when every ghat of Varanasi is lit with lakhs of diyas, with a reserved boat for the evening and the Ganga Mahotsav concerts.
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6D / 5NPrayagraj · Varanasi · GayaKashi, Prayag & Gaya Tristhali Yatra
The three holy places for ancestral rites: a dip and shraddh at the Triveni Sangam, Kashi Vishwanath and the ghats, then pind daan at Gaya's Vishnupad Temple and the Akshayavat.
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7D / 6NRameswaram · Prayagraj · Varanasi · GayaRameswaram–Kashi Yatra
The traditional Tamil Kashi yatra: begin at Ramanathaswamy in Rameswaram, carry its sand to the Triveni Sangam, pray at Kashi Vishwanath and perform pind daan at Gaya, then bring Ganga water home to Rameswaram.
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5D / 4NAgra · Fatehpur Sikri · AjmerAgra, Fatehpur Sikri & Ajmer Sharif
The Taj Mahal, ziyarat at Shaikh Salim Chishti's dargah in Fatehpur Sikri, then two nights in Ajmer for the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Thursday qawwali.
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5D / 4NPrayagraj · Varanasi · AyodhyaPrayagraj, Varanasi & Ayodhya Yatra
A holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the Ganga aarti and Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, then darshan at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
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4D / 3NPrayagrajMagh Mela at the Sangam
Three nights at Prayagraj during the Magh Mela in January and February, with boats to the Sangam on the main bathing days and a comfortable camp or hotel.
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3D / 2NMathura & VrindavanBraj Darshan: Mathura, Vrindavan & Govardhan
Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, the Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples of Vrindavan and the Govardhan parikrama, at a gentle pace.
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6D / 5NDelhi · Agra · JaipurGolden Triangle Group Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
India's classic Golden Triangle as a group tour with a tour manager: Old and New Delhi, sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur's Amber Fort and bazaars.
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Places to visit in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar PradeshAgra
Agra was the Mughal capital for much of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and it holds three UNESCO sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and nearby Fatehpur Sikri.
Uttar PradeshVaranasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world and the holiest place in Hinduism.
Uttar PradeshMathura & Vrindavan
Mathura is revered as Lord Krishna's birthplace and Vrindavan as the land of his childhood.
Uttar PradeshLucknow
Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, is known for its refined manners, chikankari embroidery and some of India's finest kebabs.
Uttar PradeshAyodhya
Ayodhya, on the banks of the Sarayu, is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Uttar PradeshSarnath
Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, is where the Buddha gave his first sermon after his enlightenment, setting the Wheel of the Dharma in motion.
Uttar PradeshFatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's red sandstone capital 40 km from Agra, is a UNESCO-listed city of palaces and courtyards.
Uttar PradeshPrayagraj
Prayagraj stands at the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet.
Top attractions in Uttar Pradesh
Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in Uttar Pradesh
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Marble inlay workshop visit
- Evening Ganga aarti
- Classical music concert
- Yamuna aarti
- Temple darshan
- Sarayu aarti
- Museum visit with a guide
- Evening aarti on the ghats
On the menuFood to try
- Agra petha
- Bedai and jalebi breakfast
- Mughlai curries
- Kachori sabzi
- Banarasi paan
- Malaiyyo (winter)
- Lassi in clay cups
- Mathura peda
- Kachori and jalebi
- Lassi
- Galouti kebab
- Awadhi biryani
Outdoor activities in Uttar Pradesh
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Uttar Pradesh: October to March. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Uttar Pradesh travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
October to March. Pleasant days; winter mornings can be foggy, which softens the light at the Taj and on the Ganga.
Getting around
Agra, Varanasi, Lucknow and Ayodhya have airports. The Yamuna Expressway links Delhi and Agra in about three and a half hours.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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