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India: Delhi to Varanasi by Train

8 Days

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Tour Description

Get ready for 8 epic days of sacred rivers, local trains, and sunset ceremonies. Experience India’s spiritual heart, ticking off Rishikesh, Lucknow and Varanasi by local train and road. You’ll roll out a mat in the yoga capital, wander ashrams and markets, ride tuk-tuks through Nawabi-era streets, and of course, witness the Ganges lit by evening Aarti flames.

Priced From:

$ 990pp *

From: 2027-01-28

To: 2028-04-06

Start Location: New Delhi, India

End Location: Varanasi, India

Trip Type: In Depth Explorer

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Delhi
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar)
Welcome to Delhi -  the buzzing city where centuries-old forts meet full-throttle city life. Meet your crew and Trip Manager tonight, before we head out for dinner at a local restaurant to kick things off properly.
Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar)
Bye Delhi. We’ll hop on the local train and roll out towards Haridwar's calmer scenes. We’re stepping into India’s spiritual side here. From Haridwar, we’ll swap the train for local transport and make our way to Rishikesh. Welcome to this charming, calm and cool Ganges riverside town, known as the home of yoga. We’ll check in, explore the laid-back lanes of Tapovan, then gather by the river for an evening Aarti as the ceremony lights up the water.
Rishikesh
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar)
We’re ain't leaving this place without rolling out a mat. This morning, we’ll start with a yoga class. Feel free to grab breakfast at a local cafe before heading out on a guided walk past markets and ashrams, finishing at the legendary Beatles Ashram (yup, THE Beatles).
Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Surya International (or similar)
Today, we’ll say goodbye to Rishikesh and start the journey back, hopping into local transport for the drive to Haridwar. (It's a long travel day ahead, have your playlists ready!). Train time again. We’ll board and roll on towards Lucknow, watching the landscapes shift as we head deeper into Uttar Pradesh. Welcome to Lucknow, known for its rich Nawabi heritage and legendary food scene, and our base for the next two nights. Settle in tonight. Tomorrow we'll dive in properly into everything this city has to offer.
Lucknow
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Surya International (or similar)
Tuk-tuk time! We’ll zip through the city’s landmarks on a guided ride, soaking in views of Lucknow’s grand architecture and everyday buzz from the best seat in the house. The rest of the day is yours. And if you’re hungry, you can opt into a street food tour to taste the flavours this city is so famous for.
Lucknow to Varanasi
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Meadows (or similar)
Later, Lucknow. We’ll board another train and travel local-style towards one of India’s holiest cities. Welcome to Varanasi — spiritual, intense, and guaranteed to leave an impression. Sacred to Hindus and home to the city’s burning ghats, this is a powerful, unfiltered side of the Ganges (that couldn’t feel more different to laid-back Rishikesh). We’ll take to the streets by e-rickshaw, then end at the river for the Ghat Aarti ceremony as flames light up the waterfront.
Varanasi
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Meadows (or similar)
You’ve got a full day to dive into this city’s energy. Opt for a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges as the river shifts through golden hour, or head to Sarnath - the place where Buddha first shared his teachings.
Varanasi
Day 8
Duration: 1
And just like that, our India adventure has officially wrapped up. From Delhi streets to holy rivers, we’ve covered some ground. Hug it out, swap details, and say your goodbyes (or maybe just “see you on the next one.”)

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2027-01-28
End Date: 2027-02-04
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End Date: 2027-02-18
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End Date: 2027-03-04
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End Date: 2027-04-05
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End Date: 2027-04-15
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End Date: 2027-04-29
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2027-05-06
End Date: 2027-05-13
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End Date: 2027-10-28
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2027-11-04
End Date: 2027-11-11
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Start Date: 2027-11-25
End Date: 2027-12-02
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Adult Price: 1260
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End Date: 2027-12-16
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End Date: 2027-12-23
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End Date: 2028-01-06
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Start Date: 2028-01-20
End Date: 2028-01-27
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-02-10
End Date: 2028-02-17
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-02-24
End Date: 2028-03-02
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-03-09
End Date: 2028-03-16
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-03-15
End Date: 2028-03-22
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-03-18
End Date: 2028-03-25
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Child Price:
Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-03-22
End Date: 2028-03-29
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Child Price:
Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 990
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Adult Price: 1260
Start Date: 2028-04-06
End Date: 2028-04-13
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Child Price:
Adult Price: 990
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