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India: Delhi to Varanasi by Train

8 days

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From Delhi to Varanasi

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))
Day 2
Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
Accommodation
Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Gather at the Ganges for the evening aarti ceremony with synchronized rituals, brass lamps, and floating diyas
- Explore the laid-back lanes of Tapovan
Landmarks
Ganges River
Tapovan
Day 3
Rishikesh
Accommodation
Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided yoga session
- Guided walk through Rishikesh markets and ashrams
- Beatles Ashram visit with exploration of meditation huts, graffiti art, and forest trails overlooking the Ganges
- Evening aarti ceremony at the Ganges
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at a local cafe
Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges River
Day 4
Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
Day 5
Lucknow
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tuk-tuk orientation tour of Lucknow's key landmarks and grand facades
Optional Activities
- Street food tour to taste the flavors Lucknow is famous for
Day 6
Lucknow to Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided e-rickshaw tour through Varanasi's temples and bustling lanes
- Evening Ghat Aarti ceremony at the Ganges with flames and chants
Landmarks
Varanasi Ghats
Day 7
Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges
- Visit to Sarnath, where Buddha first shared his teachings
Landmarks
Sarnath
Day 8
Varanasi

Landmarks
Ganges River
Tapovan

Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges River

Landmarks
Varanasi Ghats

Landmarks
Sarnath

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Surya International (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hotel Meadows (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Contiki

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Rating: 4.7(6,272 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 68%
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4.7

Will
February 5th, 2025
Everyone should have more Rhi in their life! 🌟
Sarojini
December 6th, 2024
This trip was absolutely incredible! Rhi made everyone feel safe, made sure we all had what we needed if we got sick...
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Anonymous
November 26th, 2024
Rhi HAS to be one of the best tour guides I have come across all my travels around the world. Being from the travel...
Rhi HAS to be one of the best tour guides I have come across all my travels around the world. Being from the travel industry, I get to learn so much from her. Her empathy, her work ethic, her understanding of guest need and moreover, the insight into knowing a problem before it occurs and solving for that. To add to that, she’s a people’s person and not just with her guests, but with all those who she engages with including the stakeholders on ground. Being respectful of people and places is something I truly admire and I wish her all the very best for what lies in store for this incredible proffesional person. I’m very invested in her journeyShow more

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Tour ID: 348110

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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India: Delhi to Varanasi by Train

Itinerary

Delhi

Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar

Included Activities

Rishikesh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar

Lucknow

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lucknow to Varanasi

Included Activities

Varanasi

Optional Activities

Varanasi

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