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India: Varanasi, Rishikesh & the Himalayas

Hinduism's holiest city and the yoga capital of the world

Varanasi, Rishikesh & Dharamsala, India
12 days
4.8 (76 reviews)
Groups of 2–14

About this experience

India is the world's greatest spiritual destination — Varanasi, where Hindus come to die and be reborn, where the Ganges burns with funeral pyres and resonates with Sanskrit prayers; Rishikesh, where The Beatles meditated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; and Dharamsala, home of the Tibetan government in exile.

Highlights

Varanasi: sunrise boat on the Ganges — cremation ghats & morning rituals
Kashi Vishwanath Temple (when open to non-Hindus)
Rishikesh: yoga & meditation at a riverside ashram (3 days)
Bungee jump & white-water rafting (Rishikesh optional)
Dharamsala: audience with a Tibetan monk (arranged)
McLeod Ganj market & Tibetan culture walk

Included

  • Return flights from London to Delhi, home from Delhi
  • 11 nights accommodation (guesthouses & ashram)
  • All intercity trains & taxi transfers
  • 3-day yoga & meditation retreat at a Rishikesh ashram
  • Varanasi guided walking tour & Ganga aarti ceremony
  • Dharamsala guided cultural tour

Not included

  • Most meals
  • Visa
  • Optional White Water Rafting (very affordable)
Best time to visit: October–March

Starting from

£1,299/ person

Up to £2,100 pp depending on options

Duration12 days
Group size2–14 people
Activity levelEasy
Spread the cost with 0% interest instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months.

No payment required at this stage. Our team will prepare a tailored proposal.