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.

A Journey of Spirit, Stillness & Sacred Connection For those seeking depth, beauty, and spiritual nourishment.

Envisaged Hotels by Stay Dates

Itinerary at a Glance: subject to change

DELHI — 1 night

22 Sept — Arrive Delhi

VARANASI — 3 nights

23 Sept — Delhi → Varanasi 24 Sept — Varanasi 25 Sept — Varanasi 26 Sept — Varanasi → Delhi → Dehradun → Haridwar

HARIDWAR — 3 nights

26 Sept — Arrive Haridwar 27 Sept — Haridwar 28 Sept — Haridwar 29 Sept — Haridwar

RISHIKESH — 4 nights

30 Sept — Rishikesh 01 Oct — Rishikesh 02 Oct — Rishikesh 03 Oct — Rishikesh → Dehradun → Delhi

Highlights

• Sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges — the river at her most luminous • Witness the sacred Aarti ceremonies in Varanasi, Haridwar & Rishikesh • Explore hidden temples, ancient ghats, and the spiritual lanes of Kashi • Visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon • Ride cable cars to Haridwar’s hilltop temples with sweeping river views • Experience a traditional Havan (fire ceremony) • Visit the Beatles Ashram and walk Rishikesh’s iconic bridges • Dip in the Ganga at Vashistha Cave — a moment of pure stillness • Spacious afternoons for rest, reflection, journaling, or Ayurvedic treatments

DELHI (1 NIGHT)

Where the journey begins

DAY 1 — 22 September

Arrive in Delhi • Overnight in Delhi

VARANASI (3 NIGHTS)

Where the river teaches, and time slows

DAY 2 — 23 September

Delhi → Varanasi • Breakfast at the hotel • Transfer to airport → flight to Varanasi • Arrival & assisted transfer to Suryauday Haveli • 5:00pm — Ganga Evening Boat to Aarti A powerful initiation into Kashi’s devotion. • Dinner at the hotel • Overnight in Varanasi

DAY 3 — 24 September

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges • Early morning walk through Manikarnika Ghats, Vishwanath Temple, Blue Lassi Café, and sacred lanes • Breakfast at the hotel • Talk on the history of Kashi Mata Temple • Lunch at a local restaurant • Rest • Afternoon: Lolark Kund, Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple for Aarti (tuk‑tuk or walking) • Dinner at the hotel • Overnight in Varanasi

DAY 4 — 25 September

• Early morning ghat walk + meditation • Breakfast • Excursion to Sarnath (Rachel does not accompany) • Dinner & overnight in Varanasi

DAY 5 — 26 September

Varanasi → Delhi → Dehradun → Haridwar • Yoga • Breakfast • Transfer to Varanasi Airport → flight to Delhi → onward to Dehradun • Arrival Haridwar • Opening Ceremony on the Ganga Ghat • Dinner

HARIDWAR (3 NIGHTS)

The Gateway to the Gods

DAY 6 — 27 September

• Meditation • Breakfast • Maya Devi Temple • Mansa Devi Temple (gondola) • Rest 11:00–2:30 • Optional Mala‑making with Rachel (renowned store) • Chandi Devi Temple (gondola + monkeys) • Dinner & free time

DAY 7 — 28 September

• Meditation + morning walk • Breakfast • Sureshwari Devi Temple (Rajaji National Park) • Bilkeshwar Temple • Afternoon rest • Neeleshwar Mahadev Temple • Havan (fire ceremony) • Dinner

DAY 8 — 29 September

• Meditation • Breakfast • Khankal Temples + walk + Anandamayi Ma Ashram • Lunch + rest + reflection  • Dinner

RISHIKESH (4 NIGHTS)

Where the river softens and the mountains hold you

DAY 9 — 30 September

Haridwar → Rishikesh • Morning: Vindhyavasini Devi Temple (forest temple, Rajaji National Park) • Drive to Rishikesh • Check‑in • Dinner

DAY 10 — 01 October

• Yoga & meditation • Breakfast • Reflection time + explore Rishikesh streets • Lunch • Beatles Ashram • Parmarth Niketan Ashram • Triveni Ghat Aarti • Dinner

DAY 11 — 02 October

• Sunrise excursion to Kunjapuri (depart 5:00am, 300 steps) • Packed breakfast • Return to hotel → rest + leisure • Drive to Vashistha Cave • Dip in the Ganga • Dinner

DAY 12 — 03 October

Rishikesh → Dehradun → Delhi • Closing circle • Leisurely morning • Drive to Dehradun Airport → flight to Delhi

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

• Accommodation • Breakfast & dinner daily • All transfers & sightseeing (except Delhi transfers) • Cable car rides • Aarti ceremonies in all three cities • Havan (fire ceremony) • Jeep ride to Vindhyavasini Temple • Boat rides in Varanasi & Rishikesh • Sarnath excursion • Local support staff • All taxes

Exclusions

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