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Delhi to Varanasi by Train

8 days

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From Delhi to Varanasi

4.7 (6,378 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Delhi
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))
Day 2
Delhi to Rishikesh
Delhi to Rishikesh
Accommodation
Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided yoga session in Rishikesh
- Guided walking orientation through Rishikesh past markets and ashrams
- Visit to Beatles Ashram to explore meditation huts, graffiti and forest trails overlooking the Ganges
- Evening Aarti ceremony at the Ganges in Rishikesh
Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges River
Tapovan
Day 3
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Meals
Breakfast (Sattvic vegetarian breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided yoga session at the retreat
- Guided walk through markets and ashrams
- Beatles Ashram exploration including meditation huts, graffiti, and forest trails
Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges
Day 4
Rishikesh to Lucknow
Rishikesh to Lucknow
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk orientation tour of Lucknow's key sights
Landmarks
Lucknow
Day 5
Lucknow
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
Lucknow to Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided e-rickshaw tour of Varanasi through temples and bustling lanes
- Evening Ghat Aarti ceremony at the Ganges in Varanasi
Landmarks
Ganges River
Varanasi Ghats
Day 7
Varanasi
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
Varanasi

Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges River
Tapovan

Landmarks
Beatles Ashram
Ganges

Landmarks
Lucknow

Landmarks
Ganges River
Varanasi Ghats

Landmarks
Sarnath

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Where You'll Stay

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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 (6,378 reviews)
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Response rate: 76%
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4.7

Will5.0•February 2025
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Sarojini5.0•December 2024
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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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Anonymous5.0•November 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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From

$600

1% off

US $595 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $30

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Delhi to Varanasi by Train

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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