8-Day Benares and Rishikesh Tour of the Ganges
A tour of Benares, Rishikesh and Haridwar with the sacred river Ganges. Refresh your mind and body by doing yoga and meditation while watching the Ganges River.
You can enjoy the Hindu prayer ceremony “Arty” in two places, Benares and Haridwar. Benares is visited by many Hindu pilgrims throughout the year and has a bathing scene in the morning. The sun rising from the river is also beautiful, so we recommend visiting at sunrise. Rishikesh is famous as a Hindu pilgrimage site but is also known as a sacred place for yoga.
In Benares, go to Sarnath, visit Chowkandi Stupa (exterior), Damek Stupa, Ashoka's stone pillars, and the Archaeological Museum. Early in the morning, we will see the bathing scenery on the Ganges River where the morning sun rises.
Return to Delhi and head to Rishikesh by train. Trains are often used by locals, so you can enjoy the true “Indian” atmosphere. Please enjoy the scenery unique to the train.
Stay at Yoga Ashram in the holy city of Rishikesh. Please spend yoga and meditation during your stay. You can also enjoy the art of Haridwar and visit the town of Rishikesh.
In the capital, Delhi, Qutub Minar World Heritage Site with a high spire of 72.5m, Humayun's World Heritage Site, whose architectural style is said to have influenced Taj Mahal, World War I Memorial India Gate, Gandhi Visit the large ghat that was trapped after the assassination and the Red Fort World Heritage site in the heart of Old Delhi.
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| Date | Place Name | Transportation Facilities | Schedule |
| First day | Narita - - - Delhi |
Aircraft Private Car | To Air, Delhi (via Asia).
After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted by a guide and head to the hotel by private car.
Dinner: Meals on board : Delhi |
| the 2nd day | Delhi - - Agra |
Dedicated vehicle Aircraft (Domestic)Dedicated Vehicle | After breakfast, head to Delhi Airport by private car, then head to Benares by airplane (domestic).
After the arrival at Benares, Buddha went to Sarnarth, where he preached for the first time.
Sarnath Ruins Sightseeing (Admission), Damek Stupa, Morganda Temple, Archaeological Museum, King Ashoka's Stone Pillars, Shopping in India and more.
In the evening, visit Hindu prayer ritual on the banks of the Ganges and head to the hotel.
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Hotel Dinner: Hotel Accommodation: Benares |
| Third day | Benares - - Delhi |
Dedicated vehicle Aircraft (Domestic)Dedicated Vehicle | Take a boat ride early in the morning and tour the bathing landscape of the Ganges River.
On the way back to the hotel, visit the exterior of Durga Temple, which enshrines Lord Shiva's wife Durga (* The main hall of Durga Temple can only be entered by Hindus) To do.
After the tour, return to the hotel and take a break.
After a break, head to Varanasi Airport and head to Delhi by airplane (domestic).
After arriving in Delhi, dinner at the city restaurant (Chinese food). After the meal, go to the hotel.
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Hotel Dinner: Restaurant Accommodation: Delhi |
| Day 4 | Delhi - - - Rishikesh |
Private car Train Private car | After breakfast at the hotel, head to Delhi Station and take the train to the holy land of yoga, Rishikesh.
Seven hours north of Delhi, Rishikesh is a world-famous yoga sanctuary where many yoga ashrams gather.
After arriving in Rishikesh, go to Yoga Ashram.
Free action at Yoga Ashram.
In the evening, we will enjoy the Hindu worship and arti on the Ganges River in Haridwar.
Breakfast: Yoga Ashram Lunch: Yoga Ashram Dinner: Yoga Ashram Accommodation: Rishikesh |
| Day 5 | Jaipur - - - Rishikesh |
Dedicated Car | Free action after breakfast at the hotel.
There are a library and a yoga dojo on the same site, so you can experience yoga, spend a leisurely time, or stroll around the town. Meals are only vegetable (vegetarian). There is no liquor. Tobacco is also prohibited. Since Rishikesh is a pilgrimage town, there is no meat or sake. Breakfast: Yoga Ashram Lunch: Yoga Ashram Dinner: Yoga Ashram Accommodation: Rishikesh |
| Day 6 | Rishikesh - - - Haridwar - - - Delhi |
Private Car Train Private car | Free action after breakfast.
In the afternoon, go to Rishikesh city tour.
Visit Lakshmandurah (bridge), temples and bazaar
Go to Haridwar and take a train to Delhi.
After arriving in Delhi, head to the hotel.
Breakfast: Yoga Ashram Lunch: Yoga Ashram Dinner: Restaurant Accommodation: Delhi |
| Day 7 | Delhi | Private Aircraft | Sightseeing in Delhi, the capital of India, throughout the day.
Visit the Qutub Minar World Heritage Site with its 72.5m tall steeple, the Humayun Mausoleum World Heritage Site, which is said to have influenced Taj Mahal, and the World War I Memorial India Gate.
Lunch at the city restaurant (Indian cuisine).
After Gandhi's assassination, we will visit the large ghat that was trapped in the trap and the Red Fort World Heritage site made of red sandstone in the center of Old Delhi.
Shopping at tea and folk art stores.
Head to the airport and fly to Narita (via Asia).
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Restaurant: Dinner: Meals on board: Overnight on board |
| Day 8 | Narita | Aircraft | Arrived in Narita. |
It is also possible to extend your yoga ashram stay.
Yoga ashram is only available for vegetarian (vegetarian) meals. There is no liquor. Tobacco is also prohibited. Since Rishikesh is a pilgrimage town, there is no meat or sake.
*Sightseeing order may change or schedule contents may change due to changes in schedules, delays, bus stoppages or road conditions.
*Items that are affected by the natural environment and weather conditions may not be available depending on the weather of the day. Please note.