Itinerary

Holistic India - Body, Mind & Spirit Route Map

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	03
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Trident, Agra or Similar	01
Rishikesh	Hotel Rishikesh Inn or Similar	Hotel Divine Resort or Similar	Hotel llbee Ganga Resort or Similar	03
Varanasi	Hotel Silk City or Similar	Hotel Clarks or Similar	Hotel Ramada Plaza JHV or Similar	02
Package Price	AUD$1247	AUD$1447	AUD$1747

Day 1: Delhi, Welcome To Incredible India!

You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning.

Day 2: Delightful Tour Of Old Delhi

Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, you get yourself ready for a personalized guide tour, which begins from the Old and Historic Delhi. The first halt is Red Fort- declared as world heritage site by UNESCO. Advance to the Jama Masjid – standing at a whopping 135ft it is regarded as the biggest mosque in India. Get back to the 300 years old real Mughal times of Old Delhi, and this is not possible if you do not go through the dingy and narrow by lanes and alleys. The guide will arrange a cycle rickshaw tour, which will let you catch a closer insight of old era and the very illustrious Anarkali Bazaar of Chandni Chowk. At Chandni Chowk, we would further take you to Khari Baoli Spice Market – the largest spice market of Asia, which is a true delight for eyes. It’s truly unbelievable to see that the spices which we normally see in small sachets & packets are here seen in big sacks & carts. A wholesale market with carts full of different spices and people busy negotiating the prices, it’s really a scene. Old Delhi is also the sparkling haven for food connoisseurs. This is the place, where you will relish tasting the unique traditional Mughal delicacies, which are prepared by expert cooks, who have inherited the trade from their forefathers. As you walk through the lanes and alleys, the feeling of Mughal architecture also takes your imagination by stride. Later enjoy visiting Famous Tea house to savour the exotic, characterful and fragrant teas. Lose yourself in its charm, be a part of a truly impeccable experience. and taste the different flavor of Masala Tea. Late afternoon you will visit Akshardham Temple – biggest Hindu temple of the world. In the evening you return to your hotel and paint a picture of places you visited in your vivid memory. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part.

Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi

Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and you will be transferred to Delhi airport to board a direct flight to Varanasi. You will be welcomed and assisted at Varanasi airport and transferred to your hotel to check in. Varanasi is one of the oldest and living cities in the world. In the evening visit the Ghats of Varanasi to witness the sprawling Aarti possession– an unforgettable experience. You will also have an evening boat ride. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Varanasi, Holy City

Early morning transfer to the Ghats of Holy River Ganges to take a holy boat ride – a very spiritual deed. After breakfast explore the Varanasi visiting Kashi Vishawanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple and various other attractions located in the narrow lanes. Later take an excursion to Sarnath here Buddha delivered his first sermon to the world. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Varanasi – Delhi – Agra, Tour Of Romance And Exaltation Begins At Agra

This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Varanasi airport to board a direct flight to Delhi. You will be assisted at Delhi airport and later driven to reach Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Later visit Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site - known for great Mughal architecture and overwhelming expanse. Return to your hotel in the evening and relax overnight in the room.

Day 6: Agra - Delhi

At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world, to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. This momentary reflection of romance will captivate your heart by awe. Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism. After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive towards Delhi. Once arrived in Delhi, spruce up yourself for a tour of New Delhi. You drive pass the imposing boulevards and buildings such as President’s Residence, India Gate, and many more in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Next, visit Raj Ghat (Gandhi’s memorial), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus temple and the 12^th century Qutab Minar all through the day. Later unwind and relax in your comfy hotel. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 7: Delhi – Rishikesh

After enjoying your breakfast, depart for Rishikesh- ‘The Yoga Capital’. On arrival, check in at your riverside resort- located on the banks of Ganga River, where the holy waters flow from the Himalaya on to the Indian plains. Remaining time is at leisure or at your discretion. Stay overnight at your resort. Rishikesh - The Yoga Capital Rishikesh is a small bustling town on the banks of River Ganga surrounded by Himalayan Mountains and the alpine vegetation. The town is home to many famous and genuine yoga ashrams like the Shivanand Ashram & Parmarth Niketan. The town offers a quaint orientation and tranquilizied atmosphere ideal for practicing meditation. Several rituals and interesting cultural facets of Hindus & Hinduism becomes live in front of your eyes. You feel spiritually elated by being part of ceremony of worshipping River Ganga at the time of sunset. Oil lamps made of leaves & roses are floated on the stream of river. The spiritual experience is not only moving but a visual feast also. The colorful local markets presents yet another attraction.

Day 8: Rishikesh

Early morning you will enjoy a scheduled Yoga & Meditation session at your resort. Later proceed for a sightseeing trip of Rishikesh. Visit Laxman Jhoola- a divine bridge, Raghunathji Temple, Bharat Mata temple and Shivanand Ashram. In the evening, enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony near Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Get back to your resort and stay overnight enjoying the blissful composure. Late afternoon proceed to visit Haridwar. You may stroll in the colorful markets of Haridwar. Evening witness the magnificent ‘Aarti’ (holy ceremony) at the river ‘Ghat’ at sunset. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 9: Rishikesh, White Water Rafting Trip

This morning, after breakfast make the headway for an adventure trip of White Water rafting on the mighty river Ganges. This 26 kilometers stretch of rafting will take almost 4 hours and you will pass through many interesting rapids. Raft down raids like “Three Blind Mice”, “Crossfire”, “Bodysurfing”, “Roller Coaster”, “Golf Course” and many more. You are transferred back to your hotel. Unwind and relax yourself. Late afternoon, you take the road drive and visit Haridwar. You may stroll in the colorful markets of Haridwar. Later in the evening witness the magnificent ‘Aarti’ (holy ceremony) at the river ‘Ghat’ at sunset. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 10: Rishikesh – Delhi Departure

Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and head back to Delhi. At appropriate time you will be transferred to Delhi international airport for your onward journey. Tour ends.

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	03
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Trident, Agra or Similar	01
Rishikesh	Hotel Rishikesh Inn or Similar	Hotel Divine Resort or Similar	Hotel llbee Ganga Resort or Similar	03
Varanasi	Hotel Silk City or Similar	Hotel Clarks or Similar	Hotel Ramada Plaza JHV or Similar	02
Package Price	AUD$1247	AUD$1447	AUD$1747

Holy City Varanasi Tour - Meditation, Yoga, Ganges Boat Ride, Rishikesh

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