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From 29 November to 17 December 2026
Summary Itinerary
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Detailed Itinerary
Flights
The day has arrived! Going to Guarulhos (GRU) Saturday night, November 28th, for a flight in the early morning of November 29th. Have a great flight!
Arrival
Walk
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Welcome to India!
In your At the arrivalPassengers will be assisted by our local partners, who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the trip, Chörten Jaya Bharat, in the designated area at the airport (as shown in the image above and on the Delhi Arrival page). here).
We monitor the arrival of each Chörten traveller, maintaining telephone contact with our representatives at the airport from before their plane lands until the moment we speak. Therefore, you can have complete peace of mind, knowing that we are monitoring every detail and ensuring your arrival is being well taken care of.
Transfer to the hotel will be assisted (approx. 35 to 45 min), located in a central area with interesting possibilities for sightseeing and cultural activities.
Since our flight is scheduled to arrive early in the day and we need to get to the hotel before 14 PM (official check-in time), we will speak with the hotel in advance to request, if available, the possibility of early check-in.
On this first day we will be arriving, adjusting to the time zone and trying, despite the fatigue from the hours of flight, to get adequate sleep – Avoiding rest during the day, even if the desire is strong, due to the time difference.
Therefore, the suggestion for the first outings is that they be light: we won't be processing the information very well yet, but it will be important to stay alert.
Keeping with the Indian tradition of beginning a journey by visiting a temple and receiving blessings so that our trip flows with harmony and protection, we will visit the sacred Temple. Lakshminarayan, located near our hotel.
Known as Birla Mandir (in reference to the important Indian Birla family), it is a beautiful example of the great Hindu temples we will see throughout the trip — from small altars on sidewalks and in front of houses to large and impressive religious complexes.
This will be an opportunity for us to learn and reflect on the knowledge, wisdom, and learning methods practiced for millennia throughout the Asian subcontinent: from the Indus River Valley, from the regions near Mount Kailash in Tibet, across part of India to Pakistan; extending across the Gangetic Plain, from Rishikesh to Kolkata; passing through the entire Himalayan region to South India.
It will also be a time for us to talk about Hinduism, perhaps even with temple-goers and priests. We will be able to hear different perspectives and levels of understanding—from the most novice to the most accomplished, from the most popular to the most academic—because in India spirituality is alive and multifaceted.
Also near the hotel, we will visit the Sikh temple. Gurudwara Bangla Sahibwhich will certainly be a very special experience.
At the beautiful Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, we can listen to sacred chants (with translations available on the internal monitors), observe prayers being performed inside the temple and around the sacred tank, and visit the communal kitchen (langar), where volunteers serve meals daily to thousands of people—regardless of social class, religion, or origin. A true example of equality and service.
And then we'll see how hungry the group is for our first meal in Delhi 😊🙏🏻
Lotus Temple
National museum
Gandhi Smriti
Jantar Mantar
Kartavya Path (Rajpath)
Today we will start our day further south of the city, where we will visit the beautiful Lotus TempleBuilt in the shape of its name, it belongs to the Bahá'í Faith, founded in the 19th century in ancient Persia. Upon visiting, visitors are invited to remain silent for a moment. An interesting opportunity and experience amidst this large, bustling city. After visiting the temple, which is sometimes open to the public, there is an exhibition about the history of this religion. It's interesting to take a look and learn about brief expositions of its teachings.
Returning to more central Delhi, a very interesting visit in Delhi is the National museumIt's possible to spend many hours or days appreciating each hall and exhibition about the history, arts, and peoples of India. A good way to take advantage of this opportunity is by visiting (1) the hall about the Indus culture, Saraswati, the cradle of Indian culture, with cities dating from 3500 and 1500 BC. A second special visit is (2) to the Buddha relics. Your backpack needs to be left in a locker before entering the museum building (small women's handbags or fanny packs are usually allowed). Enjoy the museum!
Another special visit for our day is the last house where Gandhi lived, known as Birla House or Gandhi SmritiWe will learn a little about this important part of the nation's history, such as the life and final moments of this great leader, an example of the practice of Ahimsa (non-violence) and the culture of peace that continues to this day throughout the world. We will suggest the most important parts of the museum for us to visit, thus balancing our time in Delhi to visit so many other interesting and important places as well.
Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, starting in 1723, the observatory Jantar Mantar The one in Delhi is one of three that he used to measure the stars. The other two are in Jaipur (also well-preserved) and Varanasi (only a small piece remains, which we can see from the boat at sunrise). The instruments are very interesting. Guaranteed fun!
Near our hotel is the esplanade built by the English in the 20th century, called Kartavya Path (until recently called Rajpath). Here you will find India Gate, a landmark of the city, built in honor of the fighters in the great war, where you can get off to take some photos. On the other side of Kartavya Path is the house of the current president of India.
Car trip
Agra Fort
After our breakfast, we will travel today along a new road to Agra (approx. 4 hours).
O Agra FortThe mosque, more beautiful and with more history than the one in Delhi, was first used by Babur, the first Mughal emperor, in the 16th century, and built in its current form by Akbar. We will visit its gardens, the public and private audience halls, the mosque and apartments, including the one where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and the one Akbar built for his son, with symbols from all the main religious and philosophical traditions of the time.
For those who are interested, we can go to an area behind the Taj Mahal, on the other side of the Yamuna River, to see the... Sunset.
Taj Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri,
Today we will visit the Taj MahalBuilt by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the 17th century, thousands of workers and architects from around the world spent 20 years using India's famous white marble and precious stones. Our local guide will share many stories about this important monument.
Near Agra, we will also visit the city Fatehpur Sikri, , built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. A scholar of the philosophy of the great religious traditions, he was the first Mughal emperor to not levy higher taxes on those outside his religion, and to have a Hindu general command his army. In addition to visiting his city, which was used for a very short period, we will also visit the emperor's Jama Masjid (Friday mosque) and the mausoleum of a Sufi saint from the time of this empire.
Train
Walk
At the start of our day we will go to the station of train From Agra, we embark on a beautiful journey to a region that was part of many empires. After our train ride, it's time for lunch at our hotel and, if there's time, a walk around the area.
Western Temples
Eastern Temples
The history of Khajuraho begins when it was part of the Vatsa kingdom, just south of the Ganges, with its capital on the banks of the Yamuna River, at least 2500 years ago.
We will begin our visits with the Western temple groupBuilt during the Chandela Dynasty, from the 19th to the 11th centuries, they are very famous for the beauty of their architecture and sculptures. They are: Lakshmana, Matangeshwara, Varaha, Kandariya Mahadev, Chitragupta, Parvati, Vishwanatha, and Nandi.
We will also visit the temples that are more scattered throughout the region, more to nimble and on From Khajuraho, including a very interesting Jain temple. We will have many good opportunities to discuss the rich meanings of this variety of gods and teachings that we will encounter during our day.
Flight
Kaal Bhairav Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world still alive today. After breakfast, we will head to the airport for our flight. flight To Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. We will have lunch and then explore the old part of the city, starting with two important temples upon arrival in Varanasi: Kaal Bhairav Temple e Kashi Vishwanath TempleTime to rest so we can start the day tomorrow with a beautiful ceremony.
Aarti Ceremony
Sarnath
We will wake up very early to arrive at Ganges, Before sunrise, we will embark on our rowing boat to ascend the Ganges and witness the rising of the sun god, Surya. We will observe pilgrims performing their pujas (rituals) at the beginning of their days, in what is the most sacred place for the Hindu tradition. Calmly, guided by the goddess Ganga, we will return along the route we have just taken to a ghat (stairway by the river) a little further on, where we will disembark and have the opportunity to walk through the many narrow streets, amidst thousands of small and large temples, in the old part of the city.
Back in our vehicle, we will have a good breakfast at our hotel and then we will continue to SarnathWe will pass by the place where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met with his five fellow practitioners, and then visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, where Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, that is, where he first taught, approximately 2500 years ago. We can practice meditation individually, sit for a few minutes, walk, read, take photographs, as each traveller prefers. We will visit the Mahabodhi Temple and a "granddaughter" of the tree where Buddha sat and attained enlightenment.
Free day
Cultural activity
We have another day to enjoy and get to know the ancient and very special Varanasi. We have some temples in mind that we can visit, walks along the ghats on the banks of the Ganges, and through a university campus. It will be a good opportunity to experience a side of India with very little contact with foreigners. In this way, we will continue to enjoy a little more of India, its history, customs, and traditions.
We will organize a cultural activity at the end of the day.
Flights
After our breakfast we will proceed to the airport for our flights. flights At the foothills of the Himalayas and the Ganges. First flight to Delhi and then to Dehradun, from where we will travel for approximately 40 minutes to our hotel in Rishikesh.
Worshop
Vasistha Guha
Free time
At the start of our day we will have a workshop A special yoga session with a great friend and excellent teacher of Ashtanga Yoga and other styles, Professor Sachin Bhagoni, in his own space (shala).
After breakfast, we will travel a little further from Rishikesh to visit the cave of a Vedic sage, one of the seven great Rishis of India, called VashisthaIt is always a very special experience to be able to pay homage to the great yogis and sit in the same place where they lived and meditated during the winters.
We can also walk along the small beach next door, on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. These are very conducive and pleasant places for meditation, contemplation, and reading spiritual texts.
We will have free time to explore and enjoy Rishikesh.
Workshop
Kunjapuri temple
Free time
We'll start the day with our workshop yoga.
Then we will drive up the Himalayas in our vehicle for approximately 40 minutes to a temple on top of a mountain, at an altitude of 1676m. The temple Kunjapuri It is dedicated to the goddess Durga and is one of the 13 places of power (Shakti Peethas) in this region. If the weather is clear, we will have a beautiful view with the snow-capped mountains in the background. It is worth remembering that the snow line here in the Himalayas is at an altitude of 5500m.
Free time, always so desired, to enjoy this very special region, where little by little we feel more and more at home, with our favorite cafes, walks, temples, and shopping.
Workshop
Aarti Ceremony
Today we will have our third day and the conclusion of... workshop yoga.
At the end of the day, we will proceed to Triveni ghat to participate in the Aarti, ending the day with much devotion and blessings from the Goddess Ganga.
Shantikunj
Haridwar
Today we will visit Haridwar.
Today we will visit the sacred Shantikunj, on the banks of the divine Ganges River.
Shantikunj is the headquarters of the All World Gayatri Parivar and one of the largest centers of Vedic spirituality in the world. There we will experience the transformative energy of the yajnas (fire rituals), the power of the Gayatri Mantra, and the pure vibration of a true traditional ashram. It will be a moment of profound connection, learning, and spiritual elevation—an experience that will forever be etched in our hearts.
At the end of the day we will participate in the Aarti in Haridwar, one of the most important sites in Hinduism, where some of the Khumb Melas take place.
Free day
Now that we're familiar with this very special region, we'll have another day to enjoy it in whatever way each traveller prefers. We'll always be ready to share tips and ideas on how to enjoy Rishikesh.
Car trip
Free afternoon
Time to return to Delhi. For our free afternoon, we suggest visiting a market with handicrafts from various regions of India.
Old Delhi.
We will start our day with what is actually one of the many Delhis that existed in different eras and empires in a succession of neighboring cities. The last and eighth Delhi is where we are staying, built by the English, called New Delhi. The seventh was built by Shah Jahan, one of the great Mughal emperors, the same one who built the Taj Mahal, at the time known as Shajahanabad. Today we call it Old Delhi. Or Old Delhi. We will visit the Emperor's Grand Mosque, the Jama Masjid. There, for those who wish, there is the possibility of a walk up the minaret! From there we have a view of the city and the Red Fort above.
Then we will walk through the alleys of its old bazarThe possibility of visiting a small, very old Jain temple with beautiful paintings. We then continue until we reach the Red Fort, where the important Lahori Gate is located. It was there that important events in Indian history took place, such as the independence of this country, today the largest democracy in the world, where ancient values and customs coexist with extremely modern knowledge and technologies.
We will have already visited one of the Red Forts, the one in Agra, which is more historic, more beautiful, and better preserved. Then we'll head back to New Delhi to enjoy our last day here in India.
Tonight we will have our transfer to the airport for our flight back to Brazil. We hope you enjoyed this region of the world, which is so important to us. Have a great trip back!
Flights
The flights will be in the early hours of December 17th, the same day we arrive back in Brazil.