Great Faiths of India

This is an extraordinary journey of discovery – a spiritual holiday that takes you around some of the important religious sites of India to interact with the faithful, gain an insight into the essence of Indian religions, and experience pilgrimage in its Indian context. Whether you are a religious studies student or just someone interested in discovering these rich traditions, this tour brings you close to some of India’s most important sacred sites and communities – Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist.

Highlights

Visit the Historic Capital of India- New Delhi
Attend the Palki Ceremony at Golden Temple Amritsar
Join the Langar (free meal) for lunch at Golden Temple
Explore Mathura – birthplace of Lord Krishna (Hindu God)
Witness an iconic monument of love -Taj Mahal Agra
Devote yourself to a deeply spiritual city-Varanasi
Visit Bodhgaya where Buddha attained enlightenment and discover your inner soul

The Itinerary

DELHI – AMRITSAR – MATHURA – BHARATPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA – VARANASI – SARNATH – BODHGAYA – DELHI

Meal Code: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

DAY 1: FLY TO DELHI

Fly from your home country to Delhi.

DAY 2: ARRIVE IN DELHI

We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the day relaxing, or venture out to explore Delhi – a melting pot of diverse Indian religions and cultures and the perfect starting point to any religious and spiritual tour of India. In the words of the mystical Sufi poet Mirza Ghalib,” I asked my soul: What is Delhi? She replied: the world is the body, and Delhi its soul”.

Overnight in hotel The Suryaa New Delhi.
B

DAY 3: DELHI SIGHTSEEING

This morning our knowledgeable local guide will take you on a tour of Old Delhi with its many spiritual and religious sites – Jain and Hindu temples, Sikh gurudwaras, the largest mosque in India, and the interfaith community at Shri Gobind Sadan. Later continue your tour of Delhi’s spiritual life as we visit the Lotus Temple, the magnificent white marble house of worship of the Baha’i faith.

Overnight in hotel The Suryaa New Delhi.
B

DAY 4: DELHI SIGHTSEEING & TRAIN TO AMRITSAR

In the morning, we take you on a tour of the atmospheric shrine of the Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in one of the oldest and most magical parts of Delhi. This mystical branch of Islam advocates a personal spiritual relationship with God through renunciation and service to humanity. Performances of religious devotional music with the faithful entering into trances are commonplace at the shrine, and it is one of India’s most fascinating sacred sites. We also take you to the nearby Humayun’s Tomb, the magnificent sandstone forerunner of the Taj Mahal.

In the late afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board the Amritsar Shatabdi train to Amritsar in an Executive class (departs at 16:30 and arrives at 22:35).

Our representative will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight in hotel Hyatt Regency, Amritsar.
B

DAY 5: AMRITSAR SIGHTSEEING

Take off your shoes, cover your head, and step into the magnificent Golden Temple – the holiest shrine of Sikhism, one of India's most important religious pilgrimage sites. Later visit the poignant Jallianwala Bagh and the border of India and Pakistan at Wagah for the fascinating lowering of the flag’s ceremony.

Overnight in hotel Hyatt Regency Amritsar.
B

DAY 6: AN EXCURSION TO TARN TARAN AND GOINDWAL AND TRAIN TO MATHURA

In the morning, our local guide takes you on tour to nearby Tarn Taran Sahib, a town rich in spiritual traditions with its many historical gurudwaras and shrines, and Goindwal, the first-ever Sikh pilgrimage site.

Transfer to the railway station to board your overnight train “Golden Temple Mail” in a 1-tier air-conditioned sleeper class to Mathura in the evening.

Overnight on train.
BD (packed dinner)

DAY 7: VISIT TO GOKUL AND GOVARDHAN

Today visit the nearby village of Gokul, where Krishna spent his childhood, brought up in secret by his foster mother, Yashoda. Later move on to Govardhan, where (provided you have sufficient energy to spare) you can walk the 21km “parikrama” pilgrimage procession around Govardhan hill and devotees from all over India.

Overnight in hotel Sarovar Portico Nidhivan, Mathura.
B

DAY 8: DRIVE TO BHARATPUR

Morning drive to the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and for a tour around the wooded park amongst over 300 species of birds. It’s a beautiful serene place for peace, quiet, and rejuvenation.

Overnight in hotel Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur.
B

DAY 9: TO AGRA VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI

On today’s drive to Agra, we stop at the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, where the Mughal emperor Akbar held the world’s first interfaith debates between Portuguese Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims in the 16th century. Then on to the incredible Taj Mahal, the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the finest sights in the world. Our knowledgeable local guide will give you the juicy history and stories about this remarkable building. This marble mausoleum has practically become a pilgrimage site for visitors to India. Also, visit the Agra Fort and the tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, the “Baby Taj.”

Overnight in hotel Ekaa Villa Agra.
B

DAY 10: SUNRISE TAJ MAHAL VISIT & OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO VARANASI

Be mesmerized by a sunrise visit to the iconic Taj Mahal. Spend the day relaxing and exploring Agra. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your overnight train Magadh Express in a first-class journey departure from Agra at 23:25.

Overnight onboard train.
BD (packed dinner)

DAY 11: SARNATH VISIT & EVENING ARATI CEREMONY AT RIVER GANGES

Arrive at Varanasi at 0725 hrs and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath, the deer park where the Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining nirvana, with its the stupas, temples, and pillar of the ancient emperor Ashoka.

As the sun sets, we will drive to the Ghats (stone steps leading down to the Ganges River) and enjoy the spectacular riverside aarti prayer rituals.

Overnight in hotel Ganges View, Varanasi.
B

TOUR COST

Tour Cost

The cost per person sharing a twin or double room £2,855

Single room supplement £675.00

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*This cost is valid from October 2022 to March 2023. December peak period supplements may apply.

Cost Includes

All train journeys are in air-conditioned class (Delhi to Amritsar on an executive class, Amritsar to Mathura and Agra to Varanasi on a first-class & Varanasi to Bodhgaya on the second class.
11 night’s accommodation in hotels as per itinerary, sharing a twin or double room with en-suite facilities (Check-in is 1400 hrs and checkout noon. Early check-in late checkouts are subject to availability).
Daily breakfast at all hotels.
03 packed dinner while train journeys.
All arrival, departure transfers, long drives, and sightseeing by a chauffeur-driven private air-conditioned Innova car.
Services of a local English-speaking representative for all arrival and departure transfers to assist you at the airports and railway stations.
Services of English-speaking guides during sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all monuments during sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
Complimentary Mineral water while traveling & sightseeing.

Cost Does Not Include

International airfare.
Any meals are other than specified in the itinerary.
India Visa Fee: E- The tourist visa facility is now available for India for citizens of most countries. We will send you a step-by-step guide for an E-Tourist visa on the booking confirmation.
Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, etc.
Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest.
Travel Insurance: It is essential to have adequate insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health, and destination you are visiting.
Tips and gratuities.

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