Departure from your home country for Delhi.

Late-night arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. After you have cleared immigration, customs and collected your baggage you will be met by our representative, who will be carrying a Soul of India placard at the indoor arrivals area. If any members of the group arrive on different flights at different times, then there will be an additional transfer with an extra cost for each arrival.

From here our representative will take you to the vehicle and drive you from the airport to check into The Suryaa New Delhi Hotel in central Delhi – a drive of about 45 minutes.

Afternoon proceed for orientation tour of old Delhi including an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and it’s back roads, which were the centre of the city Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Finally continue onto the Raj Ghat- Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site.

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Morning enjoy half day combined sightseeing of New and Old Delhi including the visit to impressive Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, and the India Gate. Also, drive past the Parliament Buildings & President’s House. Later take an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and its back roads, which were the center of the city Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Finally, continue onto the Raj Ghat- Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site. Afternoon at leisure.Morning sightseeing of dynamic New Delhi including the visit to the impressive Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, and the India Gate. Also, drive past the Parliament Buildings & President’s House.

Late afternoon transfer to the New Delhi railway station to board your overnight train Shiv Ganga Express (12560) to Varanasi, departing Delhi at 18:55.

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After our morning meditation relaxes in the hotel or wander the lively narrow lanes and visit the many colorful temples, guest houses, and stalls peddling local arts and crafts, spices, and world-famous silks at your own pace!

Early afternoon transfer to Varanasi airport to board your short flight Indigo 6E-7716 to Gaya, in an economy class, which leaves Varanasi at 14:15 and arrives Gaya at 15:00. Meeting, assistance on arrival and transfer to Maya Heritage Hotel.

Bodhgaya is the site on the banks of the Nairanjana river where the Buddha attained nirvana under a Bodhi tree. This small town is a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the world, and for Hindus who revere the Buddha.

The Mahabodhi Temple is built on the supposed spot of the Buddha’s nirvana, and dotted around are temples and monasteries built by various Buddhist countries.

We will visit the temple in the evening.

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We will meet in the morning for group meditation in the hotel’s Prayer & Meditation Hall, before heading out to explore Bodhgaya with our guide, to visit the Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree and the Great Buddha Statue amongst other sites. Afternoon at leisure for rest, relaxation and personal explorations.

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Morning meditation. Day at leisure or an optional visit to Mahakala Caves.

Mahakala (or Dungeshwari) Caves are about 12 kms northeast of Bodhgaya, where Buddha did the severe penance that led him to see the futility of extreme asceticism. Realizing that the key to enlightenment was a “middle path” between self-denial and self-indulgence, he walked down to Bodhgaya, where he achieved nirvana. A short climb from the base of the impressive cliff leads to a Tibetan monastery and the three caves.

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Morning meditation with Lisa, and the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore Dharamsala at your own pace.

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A beautiful drive from Dharamshala takes you to Amritsar – the holy city of Sikhs intimately linked with the colourful history of this martial race, its agricultural prudence, woollens, spices and dry fruits. It is also the showpiece of prosperity and of the wealth of Punjab. Free afternoon at hotel Hyatt Amritsar. After dinner visit to Golden Temple to be part of Sukh Aasan Ceremony. This is when the Holy Book — Guru Granth — is put to rest for the night with prayers and a Prayer incanted to invoke Jot – the living light of the Guru to manifest in the Granth.

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Morning sightseeing tour of Amritsar, including Jallianwala Bagh and Durgiana temple. Come to Golden Temple to spend much of the day here taking in the peace and sanctuary in the place, you may wish to volunteer helping in the kitchen or help serve free meals for the pilgrims – in addition to being a good deed, it’s a good lesson in Indian cookery. The free kitchen at Golden Temple serves over 35000 people meals every day of the year. It is a soul fulfilling experience.

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Morning at leisure. Early afternoon transfer to Amritsar airport to board “Air Vistara” Flight number UK-707, in an economy class, departing Amritsar at 15:25 and arriving at Delhi at 16:35. On arrival in Delhi. Time at leisure until your international departure. Depending on your International departure time from Delhi accommodation can be booked at Holiday Inn Express Hotel or smart Hotel at Delhi airport.

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