{"title":"🇮🇳 India — Asian Digital Silk Road Trips","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#000;padding:18px 24px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"color:#FFD700;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.6em;margin:0;\"\u003e🇮🇳 India — Asian Digital Silk Road\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Subcontinent of Wonders through Daylite Digital. From the iconic Taj Mahal of Agra and the pink city of Jaipur to the backwaters of Kerala and the spiritual ghats of Varanasi — verified local Ambassadors · guided tours · luxury and budget options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌍 What You Can Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏛️ Taj Mahal — UNESCO World Heritage Wonder of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏇 Jaipur Pink City — Palaces, Forts \u0026amp; Rajasthani Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛶 Kerala Backwaters — Houseboat Cruises \u0026amp; Spice Plantations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕏 Varanasi — Spiritual Ghats \u0026amp; Sacred Ganges River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚌 Guided Tours \u0026amp; Self-Drive Adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Africa, a Proudly Namibian Service 🇳🇦 · Asian Digital Silk Road Network · Powered by Daylite 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Garamond',serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff;\"\u003eGolden Triangle: Delhi, Agra \u0026amp; Jaipur\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-hero-sub\"\u003eGods, Emperors \u0026amp; Warriors - Taj Mahal - Red Fort - Amber Fort - Rajput Palaces - 12 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eTaj Mahal Agra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eMughal Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eRajput Palaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eRed Fort Delhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003e12 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route-label\"\u003eExpedition Route\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route-stops\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eDelhi\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eRed Fort \u0026amp; Old City\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eAgra\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eTaj Mahal \u0026amp; Fort\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eJaipur\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eAmber Fort \u0026amp; Palaces\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003ePushkar\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eCamel Fair \u0026amp; Temples\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eDelhi\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eDeparture\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eAbout This Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twelve-day expedition moves through the Golden Triangle - the three cities that together contain the greatest concentration of Mughal and Rajput heritage on earth. Delhi, the city of seven successive empires, holds the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and the Jama Masjid mosque. Agra holds the Taj Mahal - the most perfect building ever constructed by human hands, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a monument to grief for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631. Jaipur, the Pink City, holds the Amber Fort, the City Palace, and the Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds - built so the royal women could observe street life unseen through its 953 latticed windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndia is the birthplace of four world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism - and the cradle of a civilisation stretching back 6,000+ years to the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, which had indoor plumbing, standardised weights, and urban planning when most of Europe was still living in forest clearings. The Mughal emperors who built the Taj Mahal were Turko-Mongol Muslims from Central Asia who became more Indian than their origins - producing in the Taj Mahal the most perfect synthesis of Persian geometry, Hindu ornamentation, and human grief ever rendered in marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaylite Digital secures your accommodation across this twelve-day India expedition. All activity fees, entry fees, and transport costs are arranged independently by the traveller and paid directly to local operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-people\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rajput Warriors, the Mughal Emperors \u0026amp; the People of the Golden Triangle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rajput warrior clans of Rajasthan - renowned for their chivalric kshatriya honour code, their fortress-palace architecture, and their women's jauhar traditions - built the rose-red sandstone cities of the Golden Triangle. Their fortress-palaces at Amber, Jaisalmer, and Chittorgarh represent the pinnacle of Indian military architecture, designed to be simultaneously impregnable and breathtakingly beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mughal emperors who built the Taj Mahal were themselves Turko-Mongol Muslims from Central Asia who became more Indian than their origins - producing in the Taj Mahal the most perfect synthesis of Persian geometry, Hindu ornamentation, and human grief ever rendered in marble. India is the birthplace of four world religions and the cradle of a civilisation stretching back 6,000+ years. Your Daylite Ambassador navigates all three cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e10 Experiences - India, Twelve Days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve days moves through Delhi's Mughal monuments, Agra's Taj Mahal, and Jaipur's Rajput palaces. All experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🕌\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunrise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eTaj Mahal sunrise self-guided visit (x2) - most perfect building on earth - Shah Jahan's monument to grief - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🏰\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eRed Fort Delhi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eRed Fort Delhi self-walk - Mughal imperial palace - UNESCO World Heritage - Chandni Chowk old city - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🪟\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eJaipur City Palace \u0026amp; Hawa Mahal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eJaipur City Palace - Hawa Mahal Palace of Winds - 953 latticed windows - Rajput royal heritage - Silver map included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🚙\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eAmber Fort Jeep Ride\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eAmber Fort jeep ride - Rajput fortress-palace - mirror palace Sheesh Mahal - Jaipur hills - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e⚔️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eAgra Fort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eAgra Fort - Mughal imperial citadel - Shah Jahan's prison - views of Taj Mahal - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🪦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eHumayun's Tomb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eHumayun's Tomb Delhi - prototype of the Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage - Mughal garden tomb - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🌶️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003ePrivate Spice Market Tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePrivate spice market tour - Old Delhi Khari Baoli - Asia's largest spice market - cumin, cardamom, saffron - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🧵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eJaipur Block-Printing Workshop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eJaipur block-printing workshop - traditional Rajasthani textile art - hand-carved wooden blocks - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🐪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003ePushkar Camel Fair \u0026amp; Temple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePushkar camel fair \u0026amp; Brahma temple visit - one of India's holiest cities - only Brahma temple in the world - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e👨🍳\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003ePrivate Mughal Cuisine Cooking Class\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePrivate Mughal cuisine cooking class - biryani, korma, kebab - royal kitchen tradition - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-inclusions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Your Expedition Covers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-inc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (B\u0026amp;B \/ guesthouse, 2 pax, breakfast at own cost at reception)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (4-star heritage hotels, 2 pax, breakfast included daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (5-star palace hotels - Taj\/Oberoi category, 2 pax, all breakfasts included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: Digital itinerary - Taj Mahal sunrise self-guided visit (x2) - Red Fort Delhi walk - Jaipur City Palace \u0026amp; Hawa Mahal map - train between cities guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: Amber Fort jeep ride - Agra Fort - Humayun's Tomb - private spice market tour - Jaipur block-printing workshop - daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: Private Mughal cuisine cooking class - Pushkar camel fair \u0026amp; temple visit - heritage train journey segment - private Rajput cultural evening with folk performers - all transfers - all breakfasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eSilver: Breakfast at own cost at reception - Gold: Breakfast provided by hotel - Platinum: All breakfasts included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-excl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e international flights - domestic flights within India - activity fees (Silver) - entry fees - meals (unless tier-specified) - Ambassador service fees - travel insurance - personal expenses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-optional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eOptional Experiences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eAll experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunrise Visit (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eRed Fort Delhi Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eAmber Fort Jeep Ride - Jaipur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eAgra Fort Visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eHumayun's Tomb - Delhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Spice Market Tour - Old Delhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eJaipur Block-Printing Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePushkar Camel Fair \u0026amp; Brahma Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Mughal Cuisine Cooking Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eHeritage Train Journey Segment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Rajput Cultural Evening with Folk Performers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F9F6EF;\" class=\"ddd-optional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eDaylite Ambassador Services\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eOptional services paid directly to Daylite Digital at time of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Premium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$150\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003e12-Day India Itinerary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-itinerary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eArrive Delhi - Old City - Red Fort - Chandni Chowk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eArrive Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi - check in to accommodation - afternoon Red Fort self-walk (Silver) - Chandni Chowk old city bazaar - Jama Masjid mosque - overnight Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eDelhi - Humayun's Tomb - Spice Market Tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Humayun's Tomb (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - UNESCO World Heritage - prototype of the Taj Mahal - afternoon private spice market tour Khari Baoli (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - overnight Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eDelhi to Agra - Taj Mahal Sunset\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning train Delhi to Agra (Silver guide included) - check in - afternoon Taj Mahal first visit (Silver self-guided, fee to operator) - sunset over the Yamuna River - overnight Agra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunrise - Agra Fort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003ePre-dawn Taj Mahal sunrise visit (Silver x2, fee to operator) - most perfect building on earth - morning Agra Fort (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Shah Jahan's prison with Taj Mahal views - overnight Agra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eAgra to Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning drive Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (fee to operator, independent) - Mughal ghost city - UNESCO World Heritage - afternoon arrive Jaipur Pink City - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eAmber Fort Jeep Ride - City Palace - Hawa Mahal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Amber Fort jeep ride (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Rajput fortress-palace - Sheesh Mahal mirror palace - afternoon Jaipur City Palace \u0026amp; Hawa Mahal (Silver map included) - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e07\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eJaipur Block-Printing Workshop - Bazaar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Jaipur block-printing workshop (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - traditional Rajasthani textile art - afternoon Jaipur bazaar - Johari Bazaar gems - Bapu Bazaar textiles - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e08\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003ePushkar - Camel Fair - Brahma Temple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eDay trip Jaipur to Pushkar (Platinum, fee to operator) - Pushkar camel fair - only Brahma temple in the world - sacred lake ghats - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e09\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eHeritage Train Journey - Rajput Cultural Evening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eHeritage train journey segment (Platinum, fee to operator) - Rajasthan royal train experience - evening private Rajput cultural evening with folk performers (Platinum, fee to operator) - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eMughal Cuisine Cooking Class - Jaipur Free Day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning private Mughal cuisine cooking class (Platinum, fee to operator) - biryani, korma, kebab - royal kitchen tradition - afternoon Jaipur free time - overnight Jaipur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eJaipur to Delhi - Final Evening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning train Jaipur to Delhi (Silver guide included) - afternoon Delhi free time - evening India Gate - Connaught Place - overnight Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eDeparture - End of India Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning check out - independent transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi - end of India Golden Triangle Expedition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExpedition Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eTaj Mahal sunrise - most perfect building on earth - Shah Jahan's monument to grief - Agra (x2)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eRed Fort Delhi - Mughal imperial palace - UNESCO World Heritage - Chandni Chowk old city\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eAmber Fort jeep ride - Rajput fortress-palace - Sheesh Mahal mirror palace - Jaipur hills\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eHumayun's Tomb - prototype of the Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage - Delhi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003ePushkar camel fair \u0026amp; Brahma temple - only Brahma temple in the world - Platinum tier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003ePrivate Mughal cuisine cooking class - biryani, korma, kebab - royal kitchen - Platinum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eHeritage train journey segment - Rajasthan royal train - Platinum tier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003ePrivate Rajput cultural evening with folk performers - Platinum tier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eJaipur block-printing workshop - traditional Rajasthani textile art - Gold\/Platinum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eExperience Pricing - Per Couple - Accommodation Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tiers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-num\"\u003eTier - 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-tier-sub\"\u003eB\u0026amp;B \/ Guesthouse (2 pax) - Breakfast at own cost at reception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-price\"\u003e$1,600\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-per\"\u003eper couple - 12 days \/ 11 nights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-tier-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 nights - B\u0026amp;B \/ guesthouse - 2 pax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast at own cost at reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital itinerary - Taj Mahal sunrise self-guided visit (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Fort Delhi walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaipur City Palace \u0026amp; Hawa Mahal map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain between cities 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1fr;}.ddd-tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dds-bw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-eyebrow\"\u003eAsian Digital Silk Road - India - IN-002 - Kerala Backwaters \u0026amp; South India Temple Circuit - 12 Days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff;\"\u003eKerala Backwaters \u0026amp; South India Temple Circuit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-hero-sub\"\u003eKathakali - Kalaripayattu - Backwater Houseboats - Munnar Tea - Madurai Meenakshi - 12 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eKerala Backwaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eKathakali Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eKalaripayattu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eMunnar Tea 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\u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eAlappuzha\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eBackwaters \u0026amp; Houseboats\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eMadurai\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eMeenakshi Temple\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eAbout This Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twelve-day expedition moves through the most culturally distinct corner of India - Kerala, the land of coconut palms, backwater canals, and a civilisation that developed in near-total isolation from the north. Kerala's 900km of interconnected backwater canals, lakes, and rivers form one of the world's most extraordinary natural transport networks - still used daily by fishing communities whose ancestors have worked these waters for 3,000 years. The houseboat tradition of Alappuzha - converted rice barges now fitted with teak interiors and private decks - offers the most intimate way to experience a landscape that exists nowhere else on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth India's temple architecture represents a completely different civilisational tradition from the Mughal north - the Dravidian gopuram towers of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple, covered in thousands of painted sculptures of gods, demons, and celestial beings, rise 52 metres above a city that has been continuously inhabited for 2,500 years. Daylite Digital secures your accommodation across this twelve-day Kerala and South India expedition. All activity fees, entry fees, and transport costs are arranged independently by the traveller and paid directly to local operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-people\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Malayali People, the Dravidian Civilisation \u0026amp; the Keepers of Ancient Arts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malayali people of Kerala have maintained one of India's highest literacy rates (96%) for decades and a matrilineal social tradition (Marumakkathayam) through which property and lineage historically passed through women - producing a society with measurably greater female autonomy than the rest of the subcontinent. Kerala's Kathakali dance-drama - performers wearing elaborate makeup applied over 6 hours to transform into gods, demons, and heroes from the Mahabharata - is one of humanity's most technically demanding performing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalaripayattu - the Kerala martial art with 3,000+ years of documented history - is acknowledged as the ancestor of all Asian martial arts, including kung fu and karate. The Syrian Christian community of Kerala, founded by the Apostle Thomas in 52 AD, maintains Aramaic liturgical traditions that have vanished everywhere else in the world. Your Daylite Ambassador navigates the backwaters, temples, and hill stations of this extraordinary region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e10 Experiences - Kerala \u0026amp; South India, Twelve Days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve days moves through Fort Kochi's spice heritage, Munnar's tea highlands, Thekkady's wildlife, Alappuzha's backwaters, and Madurai's ancient temples. All experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🛶\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eKerala Backwater Houseboat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eAlappuzha backwater self-cruise map - converted rice barge canals - 900km waterway network - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e⛵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eFort Kochi Heritage Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eFort Kochi self-walk - Chinese fishing nets - Dutch Palace - Jewish Quarter - spice port heritage - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eSpice Plantation Visit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eThekkady spice plantation - cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla - Kerala spice trade heritage - Silver guide included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🎭\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eKathakali Performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eKathakali dance-drama (x2) - 6-hour makeup transformation - Mahabharata gods and demons - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🐘\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eThekkady Wildlife Sanctuary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari - elephants, tigers, bison - Western Ghats biodiversity - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🍵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eMunnar Tea Estate Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eMunnar tea estate guided walk - rolling green highlands - colonial plantation history - tea tasting - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🚣\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eAlappuzha Boat Race Viewing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eNehru Trophy Boat Race viewing - snake boat racing - Kerala's most celebrated festival - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🥋\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eKalaripayattu Demonstration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eKalaripayattu martial arts demonstration - 3,000-year-old ancestor of kung fu and karate - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🛕\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eMadurai Meenakshi Temple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eMeenakshi Temple overnight - 52m Dravidian gopuram towers - 2,500-year-old city - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🌺\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eAyurvedic Panchakarma Retreat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePrivate Ayurvedic Panchakarma wellness retreat 3 days (x2) - ancient Kerala healing tradition - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-inclusions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Your Expedition Covers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-inc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (B\u0026amp;B \/ guesthouse, 2 pax, breakfast at own cost at reception)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (4-star hotels, 2 pax, breakfast included daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: 12 days - 11 nights accommodation (5-star Kerala heritage resorts, 2 pax, all breakfasts included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: Digital itinerary - Kerala houseboat backwater self-cruise map - Fort Kochi heritage self-walk - spice plantation visit guide - public transport map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: Kathakali performance (x2) - Thekkady wildlife sanctuary - Munnar tea estate walk - Alappuzha boat race viewing - Kalaripayattu demonstration - daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: Madurai Meenakshi Temple overnight - private Ayurvedic Panchakarma wellness retreat 3 days (x2) - Kalaripayattu private lesson - private backwater houseboat (exclusive 2 pax) - all transfers - all breakfasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eSilver: Breakfast at own cost at reception - Gold: Breakfast provided by hotel - Platinum: All breakfasts included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-excl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e international flights - domestic flights within India - activity fees (Silver) - entry fees - meals (unless tier-specified) - Ambassador service fees - travel insurance - personal expenses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-optional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eOptional Experiences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eAll experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eKerala Backwater Houseboat Self-Cruise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eFort Kochi Heritage Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eKathakali Performance (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eThekkady Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Safari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMunnar Tea Estate Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eAlappuzha Boat Race Viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eKalaripayattu Demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMadurai Meenakshi Temple Overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eAyurvedic Panchakarma Retreat 3 Days (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eKalaripayattu Private Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Backwater Houseboat (Exclusive 2 pax)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-optional\" style=\"background: #F9F6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eDaylite Ambassador Services\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eOptional services paid directly to Daylite Digital at time of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Premium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$150\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003e12-Day Kerala \u0026amp; South India Itinerary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-itinerary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eArrive Kochi - Fort Kochi Heritage Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eArrive Cochin International Airport - check in to accommodation - afternoon Fort Kochi self-walk (Silver) - Chinese fishing nets - Dutch Palace - Jewish Quarter Mattancherry - spice port heritage - overnight Kochi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eKochi - Kathakali Performance - Kalaripayattu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - 3,000-year-old ancestor of kung fu - evening Kathakali performance (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - 6-hour makeup transformation - overnight Kochi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eKochi to Munnar - Tea Estate Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning drive Kochi to Munnar (3.5 hours) - check in - afternoon Munnar tea estate guided walk (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - rolling green highlands - colonial plantation history - tea tasting - overnight Munnar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eMunnar - Eravikulam National Park - Tea Museum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Eravikulam National Park (fee to operator, independent) - Nilgiri tahr mountain goat - afternoon Tea Museum Munnar (fee to operator, independent) - history of Kerala tea industry - overnight Munnar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eMunnar to Thekkady - Spice Plantation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning drive Munnar to Thekkady (3 hours) - afternoon spice plantation visit (Silver guide included) - cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla - Kerala spice trade heritage - overnight Thekkady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eThekkady - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - elephants, tigers, bison - Western Ghats biodiversity - afternoon Kathakali performance second showing (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - overnight Thekkady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e07\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eThekkady to Alappuzha - Backwater Arrival\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning drive Thekkady to Alappuzha (4 hours) - check in - afternoon backwater canal walk (Silver map included) - 900km waterway network - fishing communities - overnight Alappuzha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e08\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eAlappuzha - Houseboat Backwater Cruise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eFull day Kerala houseboat backwater cruise (Silver self-cruise map \/ Platinum exclusive private houseboat 2 pax) - converted rice barge - 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1fr;}.ddd-tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dds-bw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-eyebrow\"\u003eAsian Digital Silk Road - India - IN-003 - Varanasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; Himalayan Foothills: Soul of India - 10 Days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff;\"\u003eVaranasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; Himalayan Foothills: Soul of India\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-hero-sub\"\u003eGanga Aarti - Dawn Ghats - Rishikesh Yoga - Beatles Ashram - Himalayan Trek - 10 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eVaranasi Ganga Aarti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eRishikesh Yoga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eBeatles Ashram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dds-tag\"\u003e10 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route-label\"\u003eExpedition Route\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-route-stops\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eVaranasi\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eOldest City on Earth\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eSarnath\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eBuddhist Sacred Site\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eHaridwar\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eGateway to the Gods\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eRishikesh\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eYoga \u0026amp; Beatles Ashram\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-dot\"\u003e-\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ddd-stop-name\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 11px;\"\u003eUttarakhand Highlands\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eAbout This Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ten-day expedition moves through the most spiritually concentrated corridor on earth - from Varanasi, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, northward along the sacred Ganga to Rishikesh and the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand. Varanasi (Kashi) has been a living city for 3,500+ years - its ghats, temples, and cremation fires have burned without interruption through the rise and fall of every empire that has touched the subcontinent. The Ganga Aarti ceremony, performed every single evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat, is one of humanity's oldest continuously performed rituals - fire, river, and devotion fused into a spectacle that has not changed in thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRishikesh sits at the point where the Ganga descends from the Himalayas into the plains - a city of ashrams, sadhus, and the white-water rapids that have made it the adventure capital of India. The Beatles arrived here in 1968 to study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and the ashram where they composed much of the White Album still stands in the jungle above the river. Daylite Digital secures your accommodation across this ten-day spiritual and adventure expedition. All activity fees, entry fees, and transport costs are arranged independently by the traveller and paid directly to local operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-people\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVaranasi, the Sadhus, the Garhwali Hill Peoples \u0026amp; the Keepers of Vedic Fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaranasi (Kashi) is the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth - 3,500+ years of unbroken urban life on the western bank of the sacred Ganga. Hindus believe that dying in Kashi guarantees moksha - liberation from the endless cycle of rebirth - making this the most spiritually weighted city on earth for a billion people. The Ganga Aarti has been performed every single evening without interruption for thousands of years, making it one of humanity's oldest continuously performed ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRishikesh is where the Beatles arrived in 1968 to study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and where thousands of sadhus - renunciant holy men who have legally shed their former identities - maintain unbroken Vedic lineages stretching beyond all recorded history. The Garhwali and Kumaoni hill peoples of Uttarakhand maintain Himalayan folk traditions - jagar trance ceremonies, aipan floor art, and huda drumming - unchanged for millennia in their mountain villages. Your Daylite Ambassador navigates the ghats, ashrams, and highland trails of this extraordinary spiritual corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e10 Experiences - Varanasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; the Himalayan Foothills\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen days moves through Varanasi's sacred ghats, Sarnath's Buddhist heritage, Haridwar's river ceremonies, Rishikesh's yoga and adventure, and the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand. All experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🔥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eGanga Aarti Ceremony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eVaranasi Ganga Aarti self-guided evening ceremony - Dashashwamedh Ghat - fire torches - 3,000-year ritual - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🚣\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eDawn Ghats Boat Ride\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eDawn ghats boat ride map - Varanasi riverside at sunrise - cremation ghats - ancient temple steps - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🛕\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eSarnath Buddhist Site\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eSarnath Buddhist site guide - where Buddha gave his first sermon - Dhamek Stupa - Ashoka pillar - Silver included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🧘\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eRishikesh Morning Yoga\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eRishikesh morning yoga class for 2 - Himalayan yoga capital - Ganga riverbank - certified instructor - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🌊\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eGanges White-Water Rafting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eGanges white-water rafting - Rishikesh rapids - Grade 3-4 - adventure capital of India - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🎸\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eBeatles Ashram Heritage Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eBeatles Ashram heritage walk - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram - White Album jungle - 1968 pilgrimage site - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🌅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eHaridwar Evening Aarti\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eHaridwar Har Ki Pauri evening Aarti - Gateway to the Gods - Ganga at the mountain base - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e⛵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003ePrivate Ganga Sunset Boat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePrivate Ganga sunset boat - Rishikesh river at dusk - Himalayan backdrop - exclusive 2 pax - fee to operator (Gold\/Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🙏\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003ePrivate Vedic Puja Ceremony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003ePrivate Vedic puja ceremony with Brahmin priest - ancient Sanskrit ritual - personal blessing - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-icon\"\u003e🏔️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-title\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills Trek\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-culture-item-desc\"\u003eHimalayan foothills 2-day guided trek - Uttarakhand highlands - Garhwali villages - mountain views - fee to operator (Platinum)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-inclusions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Your Expedition Covers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-inc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: 10 days - 9 nights accommodation (B\u0026amp;B \/ guesthouse, 2 pax, breakfast at own cost at reception)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: 10 days - 9 nights accommodation (4-star hotels, 2 pax, breakfast included daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: 10 days - 9 nights accommodation (5-star heritage hotels, 2 pax, all breakfasts included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: Digital itinerary - Varanasi Ganga Aarti self-guided evening ceremony - dawn ghats boat ride map - Sarnath Buddhist site guide - public transport map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold: Rishikesh morning yoga class for 2 - Ganges white-water rafting - Beatles Ashram heritage walk - Haridwar evening Aarti - private Ganga sunset boat - daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum: Private Vedic puja ceremony with Brahmin priest - Himalayan foothills 2-day guided trek - Kumbh Mela pilgrimage experience (seasonal) - private Sanskrit introduction lesson - all transfers - all breakfasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eSilver: Breakfast at own cost at reception - Gold: Breakfast provided by hotel - Platinum: All breakfasts included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-excl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e international flights - domestic flights within India - activity fees (Silver) - entry fees - meals (unless tier-specified) - Ambassador service fees - travel insurance - personal expenses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-optional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eOptional Experiences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eAll experiences below are paid directly to local operators at point of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eVaranasi Ganga Aarti Evening Ceremony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eDawn Ghats Boat Ride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eSarnath Buddhist Site Visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eRishikesh Morning Yoga Class (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eGanges White-Water Rafting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eBeatles Ashram Heritage Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eHaridwar Evening Aarti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Ganga Sunset Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Vedic Puja Ceremony with Brahmin Priest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills 2-Day Guided Trek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eKumbh Mela Pilgrimage Experience (Seasonal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003ePrivate Sanskrit Introduction Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003ePaid to operator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F9F6EF;\" class=\"ddd-optional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eDaylite Ambassador Services\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a6a60; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eOptional services paid directly to Daylite Digital at time of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-opt-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-name\"\u003eMeet \u0026amp; Greet - Premium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ddd-opt-price\"\u003e$150\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003e10-Day Varanasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; Himalayan Foothills Itinerary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-itinerary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eArrive Varanasi - Ganga Aarti Evening Ceremony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eArrive Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi - check in to accommodation - evening Ganga Aarti self-guided ceremony (Silver map included) - Dashashwamedh Ghat - fire torches - 3,000-year ritual - overnight Varanasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eVaranasi - Dawn Ghats Boat Ride - Old City Walk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003ePre-dawn ghats boat ride (Silver map included) - Varanasi riverside at sunrise - cremation ghats - ancient temple steps - morning old city walk - Kashi Vishwanath Temple area - overnight Varanasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eVaranasi - Sarnath Buddhist Heritage Site\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Sarnath Buddhist site (Silver guide included) - where Buddha gave his first sermon - Dhamek Stupa - Ashoka pillar - Sarnath Museum - afternoon free in Varanasi - evening Ganga Aarti again - overnight Varanasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eVaranasi to Haridwar - Evening Aarti\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning travel Varanasi to Haridwar (train or flight, fee to operator, independent) - check in - evening Har Ki Pauri Aarti (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Gateway to the Gods - Ganga at the mountain base - overnight Haridwar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eHaridwar to Rishikesh - Morning Yoga\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning drive Haridwar to Rishikesh (30 minutes) - check in - afternoon Rishikesh morning yoga class for 2 (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Himalayan yoga capital - Ganga riverbank - certified instructor - overnight Rishikesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eRishikesh - Ganges White-Water Rafting - Beatles Ashram\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning Ganges white-water rafting (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Grade 3-4 rapids - adventure capital of India - afternoon Beatles Ashram heritage walk (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram - White Album jungle - overnight Rishikesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e07\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eRishikesh - Private Ganga Sunset Boat - Vedic Puja\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning private Vedic puja ceremony with Brahmin priest (Platinum, fee to operator) - ancient Sanskrit ritual - personal blessing - evening private Ganga sunset boat (Gold\/Platinum, fee to operator) - Himalayan backdrop - overnight Rishikesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e08\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills Trek - Day 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eHimalayan foothills 2-day guided trek begins (Platinum, fee to operator) - Uttarakhand highlands - Garhwali villages - mountain views - jagar trance ceremony village visit - overnight mountain guesthouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e09\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eHimalayan Foothills Trek - Day 2 - Sanskrit Lesson\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eHimalayan foothills trek day 2 (Platinum, fee to operator) - return to Rishikesh - afternoon private Sanskrit introduction lesson (Platinum, fee to operator) - ancient language of the Vedas - personal instruction - overnight Rishikesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-num\"\u003e10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-label\"\u003eDay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-day-title\"\u003eDeparture - End of Soul of India Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-day-detail\"\u003eMorning check out - independent transfer to Dehradun Airport (Jolly Grant) or return to Delhi - end of Varanasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; Himalayan Foothills: Soul of India Expedition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #d4af37; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExpedition Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eVaranasi Ganga Aarti - 3,000-year evening fire ceremony - Dashashwamedh Ghat - oldest city on earth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eDawn ghats boat ride - Varanasi riverside at sunrise - cremation ghats - ancient temple steps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eSarnath Buddhist site - where Buddha gave his first sermon - Dhamek Stupa - Ashoka pillar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eRishikesh morning yoga class for 2 - Himalayan yoga capital - Ganga riverbank\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eGanges white-water rafting - Grade 3-4 rapids - adventure capital of India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eBeatles Ashram heritage walk - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - White Album jungle - 1968\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003ePrivate Vedic puja ceremony with Brahmin priest - ancient Sanskrit ritual - Platinum tier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eHimalayan foothills 2-day guided trek - Uttarakhand highlands - Garhwali villages - Platinum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-hl-item\"\u003eHaridwar Har Ki Pauri evening Aarti - Gateway to the Gods - Ganga at the mountain base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eExperience Pricing - Per Couple - Accommodation Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tiers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-num\"\u003eTier - 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-tier-sub\"\u003eB\u0026amp;B \/ Guesthouse (2 pax) - Breakfast at own cost at reception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-price\"\u003e$1,500\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-per\"\u003eper couple - 10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-tier-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 nights - B\u0026amp;B \/ guesthouse - 2 pax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast at own cost at reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital itinerary - Varanasi Ganga Aarti self-guided evening ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawn ghats boat ride map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarnath Buddhist site guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic transport map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-currencies\"\u003eEUR 1,425 - GBP 1,215 - ZAR 27,525 - INR 125,250\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier popular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-badge\"\u003eMost Popular\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-num\"\u003eTier - 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-tier-sub\"\u003e4-star Hotels (2 pax) - Breakfast included - Yoga, Rafting \u0026amp; Beatles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-price\"\u003e$2,800\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-per\"\u003eper couple - 10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-tier-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 nights - 4-star hotels - 2 pax - breakfast included daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRishikesh morning yoga class for 2 - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanges white-water rafting - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeatles Ashram heritage walk - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaridwar evening Aarti - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Ganga sunset boat - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-currencies\"\u003eEUR 2,660 - GBP 2,268 - ZAR 51,380 - INR 233,800\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-num\"\u003eTier - 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddd-tier-sub\"\u003e5-star Heritage Hotels (2 pax) - All breakfasts - All transfers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-price\"\u003e$5,400\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-per\"\u003eper couple - 10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddd-tier-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 nights - 5-star heritage hotels - 2 pax - all breakfasts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Vedic puja ceremony with Brahmin priest - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHimalayan foothills 2-day guided trek - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKumbh Mela pilgrimage experience (seasonal) - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Sanskrit introduction lesson - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll transfers included - paid to operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-tier-currencies\"\u003eEUR 5,130 - GBP 4,374 - ZAR 99,090 - INR 450,900\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dds-section-title\"\u003eBest Season to Travel - Varanasi, Rishikesh \u0026amp; Himalayan Foothills\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-seasons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season recommended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-badge\"\u003eBest Overall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCool Dry Season\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-months\"\u003eOctober - November - February - March\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for Varanasi and Rishikesh - cool and clear 15-28C - ideal for ghats, yoga, and trekking - peak season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season recommended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-badge\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinter Season\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-months\"\u003eDecember - January\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool 8-20C - Varanasi at its most atmospheric - Rishikesh yoga season peak - Himalayan views crystal clear - some cold nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShoulder Season\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-months\"\u003eApril - May\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm 25-38C - before monsoon - Kumbh Mela years (check dates) - good for spiritual experiences - hot in Varanasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAvoid - Monsoon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-season-months\"\u003eJune - July - August - September\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy monsoon rains - Ganges flooding possible - rafting suspended - trekking difficult - not recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve Your India Expedition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom $1,500 per couple - 10 Days - Accommodation Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/zh-hans\/cart\/add?id=53350264864992\u0026amp;quantity=1\" class=\"ddd-btn\"\u003eReserve Your India Expedition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ddd-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePricing per couple sharing - accommodation included as per tier selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: breakfast at own cost at reception - Gold: breakfast provided by hotel - Platinum: all breakfasts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll tiers: 10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll activity, transport, entry, tour, and guide fees are paid directly to local operators at point of service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaylite Digital does not act as a tour operator, transport provider, or travel agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights to\/from India not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic transport between cities arranged independently by traveller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKumbh Mela experience is seasonal - 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