Spiritual India

Connect with your spiritual side on this seven night private tour from Delhi to Varanasi via the temples of Khajuraho. Seek tranquillity and inner calm as you practice yoga in Varanasi, India's spiritual heart, discover the Buddhist and Hindu faith at intricately designed temples or stand on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, a goddess to the nation's people.

OVERVIEW OF TOUR
•   Explore India's capital, Delhi
•   Witness the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho
•   Join an optional trip to the wildlife haven Panna National Park
•   Take a guided walk along the River Ganges
•   Visit the Buddhist site of Sarnath
•   Tour the streets of Varanasi
•   Try some yoga at the Suryaudai Haveli
•   Enjoy a boat ride on the sacred River Ganges

Guide

PRIVATE TOUR

You will be accompanied by an English speaking local guide in each destination for all sightseeing.

MEAL PLAN
•   Breakfast daily
•   Dinner on Days 3-7.

ACCOMMODATION
Boutique accommodation at the Maidens Hotel in Delhi, the Sarai at Toria near Khajuraho and the Suryaudai Haveli on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi.

GROUP SIZE
This tour is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers (call for details).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•   Please note that this itinerary does not operate May-September.
•   Whilst in Varanasi, 1 hour daily yoga sessions, suitable for beginners, are included.
•   The Varanasi and Khajuraho section of this itinerary can both be booked separately.

DAY 1 LONDON TO DELHI
Fly Jet Airways from Heathrow to Delhi arriving the following day.

DAY 2 DELHI
On arrival transfer to the Maidens Hotel in Old Delhi for a two night stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3 DELHI
Today is spent at leisure. Explore the chaotic streets of Old Delhi or partake in one of our many fantastic optional experiences.

DAY 4 DELHI TO TORIA NEAR KHAJURAHO
Transfer to the train station and board the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. On arrival, you will be taken to visit the UNESCO listed site of Khajuraho to explore its famous temples. Later, continue to the nearby town of Toria for a two night stay at the Sarai @ Torai.

DAY 5 TORIA NEAR KHAJURAHO
This morning, enjoy another trip to explore the temples of Khajuraho. There is an optional afternoon visit to nearby Panna National Park, known for its diamond industry and being the most famous tiger reserves in the country.

DAY 6 TORIA NEAR KHAJURAHO TO VARANASI
Transfer to the airport for a flight to the holy city of Varanasi for a two night stay at Suryaudai. The easiest way to access your accommodation is by a short boat ride. One of the oldest, continually occupied cities in the world, ancient Varanasi is the spiritual heart of India, nestling on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. Late this afternoon, take a guided walk along the river to the Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the captivating site of the aarti ceremony being performed, returning to the hotel by rickshaw.

DAY 7 VARANASI
Early this morning you have the opportunity to join yoga sessions on the hotel’s roof terrace before visiting the nearby Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath and enjoying a fascinating tour of Varanasi, visiting Hanuman Temple and Banares Hindu University.

DAY 8 VARANASI TO DELHI
Take an early morning boat ride along the River Ganges to enjoy a magical sunrise as the holy city stirs back to life. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi for a final overnight stay at the Maidens Hotel.

DAY 9 DELHI TO LONDON
Fly Jet Airways back to Heathrow, arriving later the same day.