NORTHERN TEMPLE TOUR — VARANASI, HARIDWAR & RISHIKESH

Delhi / Varanasi / Haridwar / Rishikesh 22 September – 03 October 2026

A soft, soulful pilgrimage through India’s sacred heartlands — beginning in the ancient mysticism of Varanasi, flowing upward to Haridwar, and settling into the serene foothills of Rishikesh. A journey curated with intention, feminine grace, and deep reverence.

This year, in response to heartfelt feedback, we are delighted to offer three beautiful options to join the pilgrimage.

THREE PILGRIMAGE OPTIONS FOR 2026 - outlined below - please read carefully 

Below are all prices in NZD, followed by approximate USD / AUD / GBP equivalents.

OPTION 1 — Delhi & Varanasi Only

22–26 September 2026

Twin Share Package

$4,755 NZD per person ≈ $2,900 USD • $4,450 AUD • £2,300 GBP

Single Accommodation Package

$5,695 NZD per person ≈ $3,470 USD • $5,330 AUD • £2,750 GBP

OPTION 2 — Haridwar & Rishikesh Only

26 September–03 October 2026

Twin Share Package

$7,995 NZD per person ≈ $4,880 USD • $7,480 AUD • £3,850 GBP

Single Accommodation Package

$9,995 NZD per person ≈ $6,100 USD • $9,350 AUD • £4,800 GBP

OPTION 3 — The Full Pilgrimage

22 September–03 October 2026

Twin Share Package

$12,995 NZD per person ≈ $7,930 USD • $12,150 AUD • £6,250 GBP

Single Accommodation Package

$15,695 NZD per person ≈ $9,580 USD • $14,680 AUD • £7,540 GBP

A Journey of Spirit, Stillness & Sacred Connection

For those seeking depth, beauty, and spiritual nourishment.

OPTION 1 — DELHI & VARANASI ONLY

22–26 September 2026

A powerful immersion into the ancient mysticism of Kashi — the city where life, death, devotion, and liberation meet.

Envisaged Hotels

• 22 Sept — Delhi: Roseate House

• 23–25 Sept — Varanasi: Suryauday Haveli

Itinerary at a Glance

22 Sept — Arrive Delhi • Overnight in Delhi

23 Sept — Delhi → Varanasi • Breakfast • Flight to Varanasi • Transfer to Suryauday Haveli • Evening Ganga Aarti by boat • Dinner & overnight

24 Sept — Varanasi • Sunrise boat ride • Walk through Manikarnika Ghats, Vishwanath Temple, Blue Lassi Café • Breakfast • Talk on Kashi Mata Temple • Lunch • Afternoon temples & Aarti • Dinner & overnight

25 Sept — Varanasi • Early morning ghat walk + meditation • Breakfast • Excursion to Sarnath • Dinner & overnight

26 Sept — Departure • Guests completing Option 1 conclude their pilgrimage • Guests continuing to Option 2 fly onward to Dehradun → Haridwar

OPTION 1 — INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in Delhi & Varanasi • Breakfast daily • Dinner daily in Varanasi • All sightseeing & transfers within Varanasi • Boat rides on the Ganges • Aarti ceremony in Varanasi • Sarnath excursion • Local support staff • All taxes

OPTION 1 — EXCLUSIONS

• Transfers in Delhi • Domestic flights (Delhi → Varanasi → Delhi) • Temple donations • Tips & personal expenses • Spa treatments • Camera fees • Anything not listed under “Inclusions”

OPTION 2 — HARIDWAR & RISHIKESH ONLY

26 September–03 October 2026

A Himalayan immersion into devotion, ritual, and the softening presence of the Ganga.

Envisaged Hotels

• 26–28 Sept — Haridwar: Hari Ganga Niwas — IHCL SeleQtions

• 29 Sept–02 Oct — Rishikesh: Antalya — River View Rooms

Itinerary at a Glance

26 Sept — Arrive Haridwar • Opening Ceremony on the Ganga • Dinner & rest

27 Sept — Haridwar • Meditation • Maya Devi Temple • Mansa Devi Temple (gondola) • Rest • Optional mala‑making • Chandi Devi Temple • Dinner

28 Sept — Haridwar • Meditation + morning walk • Sureshwari Devi Temple • Bilkeshwar Temple • Afternoon rest • Neeleshwar Mahadev Temple • Havan (fire ceremony) • Dinner

29 Sept — Haridwar → Rishikesh • Khankal Temples + Anandamayi Ma Ashram • Lunch + rest • Drive to Rishikesh • Check‑in & dinner

30 Sept — Rishikesh • Vindhyavasini Devi Temple • Explore Rishikesh • Dinner

01 Oct — Rishikesh • Yoga & meditation • Beatles Ashram • Parmarth Niketan • Triveni Ghat Aarti • Dinner

02 Oct — Rishikesh • Sunrise at Kunjapuri • Vashistha Cave + dip in the Ganga • Dinner

03 Oct — Departure • Closing circle • Drive to Dehradun Airport → flight to Delhi

OPTION 2 — INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in Haridwar & Rishikesh • Breakfast & dinner daily • All sightseeing & transfers within Haridwar & Rishikesh • Cable car rides • Aarti ceremonies • Havan (fire ceremony) • Jeep ride to Vindhyavasini Temple • Local support staff • All taxes

OPTION 2 — EXCLUSIONS

• Domestic flights (Delhi → Dehradun → Delhi) • Temple donations • Tips & personal expenses • Spa treatments • Camera fees • Anything not listed under “Inclusions”

OPTION 3 — THE FULL PILGRIMAGE

22 September–03 October 2026

For those who feel called to the complete arc — from the ancient fire of Varanasi to the Himalayan stillness of Rishikesh.

This option includes all elements of Options 1 and 2, flowing seamlessly from Delhi → Varanasi → Haridwar → Rishikesh.

OPTION 3 — INCLUSIONS

• All inclusions from Option 1 • All inclusions from Option 2 • Seamless transitions between all destinations • Full support from Rachel, Amy, and local guides throughout

OPTION 3 — EXCLUSIONS

• All exclusions listed in Option 1 & Option 2 • Domestic flights (Delhi → Varanasi → Delhi → Dehradun → Delhi)

FULL ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Envisaged Hotels by Stay Dates

Highlights

• Sunrise & sunset boat rides on the Ganges • Aarti ceremonies in Varanasi, Haridwar & Rishikesh • Hidden temples, ancient ghats & sacred lanes • Sarnath — where Buddha delivered his first sermon • Cable cars to Haridwar’s hilltop temples • Traditional Havan (fire ceremony) • Beatles Ashram & Rishikesh’s iconic bridges • Dip in the Ganga at Vashistha Cave • Spacious afternoons for rest, reflection, journaling, or Ayurvedic treatments