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- Agra-cadabra! do you believe in magic? let us spell it out for you. t-a-j m-a-h-a-l. india has just pulled another punny rabbit out of the hat
- Oh, what's that running down your face? those are tears my friend. asunrise boat cruise down theganges river in varanasi can melt the hardest of hearts.
- Make like the beatles and do some early-morning yoga in an ashram. who says you can’t be a rockstar and find spiritual harmony?
- Delhi lights a fire in you that'll sizzle your nostril hairs. eat your way around town (consider a home cooked delhi urban adventure) and down a lassi to drown out the flames
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Namaste! You have arrived in Delhi. Welcome. Today is an arrival day with no planned activities, except for a pre-departure meeting tonight at around 6 pm. Please look for a note in the lobby or ask reception where it will take place. We'll be collecting insurance det...
Take a morning train to Agra. Check in to a day room to freshen up (ahhh). Then it's off to check out the Taj Mahal, the most iconic site in India. You're in good hands with a local guide who will tell you all about it. In the evening, catch an overnight train to Varanasi.
Arrive early in the morning in Varanasi. Head straight to the hotel to freshen up, then plunge head first into this holy city, which is one of the world's oldest. Explore the narrow laneways and backstreets on a walking tour with your guide, then watch the world go by along the ghats. Your evening is free for you to chill out or explore some more.
Wake up early and experience one of the highlights of your time in India. This morning, jump in boats and watch the sunrise over the Ganges. Pilgrims bathing, cremation fires and riverside haircuts – India is best before dawn and this is the best way to see it. The rest of your day is free to explore, before catching an overnight train to Delhi.
Arrive into Delhi, freshen up, then head out on a walking tour around the commercial heart of Delhi, visiting Chandni Chowk (Sheeshganj Gurudwara) and Connaught Place along the way. Explore Old Delhi on a bicycle rickshaw to dig that little bit deeper. You'll then have some free time to do as much sightseeing as you can before your next stop.
Take a morning train north to Rishikesh. In the afternoon we’ll set off on a guided walk around the city. Later you may want to wander by the river, seek out a sitar or tabla lesson, or do more exploring through the city on two wheels. Tonight we camp at a site just outside of town.
Aptly named the 'Yoga Capital of the World', Rishikesh is a sweet place to relax and seek a little enlightenment or, for something a bit more high-octane, do some white water rafting. You won't regret it!. By night, maybe take a stroll along the holy Ganges River as temple bells ring and the nightly fire ritual of Ganga Aarti begins.
Take a morning train back to Delhi. The day is free for you to explore the city however you like. Maybe check out the World Heritage-listed Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar or Red Fort of Delhi. Or find a spot to grab a beer and chill. This is a good chance to grab some ea...
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