Culture Tours · Varanasi · Rishikesh · Haridwar
Ganga Spiritual Trail
Dawn boat rides, aartis and yoga by the river
- Duration
- 7 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Oct – Mar
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- Varanasi
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Follow the sacred Ganga from the ancient ghats of Varanasi and Buddhist Sarnath to the yoga capital of Rishikesh and the grand aarti at Haridwar.
- Sunrise boat on the Varanasi ghats
- Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh
- Sarnath, where Buddha first taught
- Yoga & meditation in Rishikesh
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Varanasi
Evening Ganga aarti from a boat.
- D2
Varanasi
Sunrise boat ride, old-city lanes, silk weavers.
- D3
Sarnath
Dhamek stupa and museum; fly to Dehradun in the evening.
- D4
Rishikesh
Laxman Jhula, Beatles ashram, café trail.
- D5
Rishikesh
Morning yoga class, optional rafting, Triveni ghat aarti.
- D6
Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri aarti and Mansa Devi ropeway.
- D7
Depart
Transfer to Dehradun airport.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private / group transport as listed
- Sightseeing with local guides
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
