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From 06 to 24 October 2025
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Detailed Itinerary
Flights
The day has arrived! Going to Galeão (GIG) night of October 5, Sunday, for October 6, Monday, for the early flight to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU).
As a rule, airlines in other Brazilian cities require you to check in your checked baggage all the way to your final destination, in our case, Delhi. Talking to check-in supervisors at different airlines in Guarulhos, they explained that sometimes the airline systems at different airports in Brazil can't handle check-in all the way to your final destination. Other times, the person checking you in doesn't know how to check in all the way to your final destination. So, talk to the person checking you in; if necessary, call the supervisor and see if you can arrange for your bag to be checked through to your final destination. If that's not possible, no problem. We usually arrive at T2 in Guarulhos, pick up our bag, and continue (a 15-minute walk) to T3. It's also hassle-free.
Qatar flight this morning. Happy flying!
Flights
6OUT Latam LA3341 Galeão 06:15 São Paulo 07:30
6OUT Qatar QR786 São Paulo 10:25 Doha 06:40 +1
Flight
Arrival
Good connection in Doha and flight to Delhi! More information about the connection in Doha case of help in this link: here
Welcome to India! In your At the arrival You will be assisted by our local partners who will be waiting with a sign with your name (or with 'Chörten' written on the sign) in the area we agreed on at the airport (as in the image above and on the Arrival in Delhi page) here). We monitor the arrival of each Chörten Traveller, maintaining telephone contact with our airport representatives from before their plane lands until the moment we speak. This is so that you can rest assured that we are monitoring and ensuring that your arrival is being well taken care of.
Transfer to the hotel with assistance (approx. 35 to 45 min), located in a central area, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities. On our first day, we'll arrive, adjusting to the time zone, and, despite the fatigue from the hours of flying, trying to sleep at the right time. Not during the day, as we might want to due to the time zone we're used to. For these reasons, the suggestion for this first day is to be quite light on the one hand., since we are not processing the information very well yet, but we want to stay awake.
We'll chat and see how they're doing that day. We'll probably recommend a restaurant we really like that's about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Transfer with assistance, driver and car
- End of the day free without guide, without driver and without car
Flight 7OUT IndiGo 6E1308 Doha 08:40 Delhi 15:00
Old Delhi.
Raj Ghat
Kartavya Path (Rajpath)
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
We will begin our tour 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'll visit the Emperor's great mosque, the Jama Masjid. If you'd like, you can take a walk up to the minaret! From there, we'll have views of the city and the Red Fort. Talk to your guide. He doesn't need to climb the minaret and can keep your backpack (which can't be climbed onto the minaret, so it's always a good idea to have a padlock or not leave any money in it). Just be very careful on the platform up there, please.
Next, we'll stroll through the alleys of its old bazaar. There's a very old shop, passed down from father to son for a long time, selling essential oils (sandalwood, etc.) and incense, called Gulab Singh Johri Mal, which is a worthwhile visit in itself. You can buy a small box of oil along with one of the bottles typical of this Muslim region of Delhi. Following the tour through the alleys of the bazaar, most guides prefer to take a bicycle rickshaw. We highly recommend taking the walking tour, for more exposure and a better view of the bazaar. You'll also have the opportunity to visit a small, ancient Jain temple with beautiful paintings. There's more than one Jain temple in the area; this one is in the small village called Naughara Gali, in Kinari Bazaar. We then continue until we reach the Red Fort, where the important Lahori Gate is located. It was here that important speeches in the history of India 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 save our visit to one of the Red Forts for the one in Agra, with more history, prettier and better preserved.
On the way back to our hotel area, we will pay our respects at the memorial where Gandhi was cremated, the Raj Ghat. We will see what his last words were, a sign of great achievement on his spiritual path. Those who like photographs, look for images taken by Cartier-Bresson, one of the greatest photographers who ever lived, who was in Delhi that day.
See if it's time for a meal, as it will depend a lot on whether there was breakfast (extra on that first day) at the hotel or not (usually not but sometimes we get an open breakfast). So it's possible that at that moment a good meal goes very well, how can it be better after all the visits and walks, okay? Suggestion for a first meal in India: a very good typical Indian food in an old Delhi restaurant that we will recommend.
Near our hotel is the esplanade built by the English in the 20th century, called Kartavya Path (Until recently called Rajpath). India Gate, a city landmark built in honor of the combatants in the Great War, is located here. We usually end up passing it more than once during our time in Delhi. Depending on the day's regulations, we've sometimes arranged with our guide and driver to get off near India Gate for a photo. The driver will circle around, then pick us up again a few minutes later or park nearby. Another option is, on our trips along Kartavya Path, our driver will drive slowly by so we can take photos from the car. Use your own discretion, okay? On the other side of Kartavya Path is the home of the current president of India.
Also close to our hotel is the Hindu temple Lakshminarayan, also known as Birla (an important Indian family) Mandir (temple in Hindi). We'll see many Hindu temples during the trip, from the smallest on the sidewalks and in front of houses to the largest, as in this case. These are opportunities to learn and reflect on the knowledge, wisdom, and learning methods that have been practiced for millennia throughout the Asian subcontinent: from the Hindustan River Valley (from Mt. Kailash in Tibet to Pakistan), extending across the Gangetic Plain (from Rishikesh to Kolkata), and across the Himalayas to South India. Take the opportunity to ask your guide about your questions and curiosities about Hinduism, as well as the temple-goers, including the priests. We'll hear varied answers, with different approaches and levels of understanding of this knowledge, from the most beginner to the most accomplished, from the most popular to the most academic.
Also close to our hotel, a visit to the Sikh temple, a 16th-century religion from the Punjab region of India, is certainly a good option. In the beautiful Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, we will hear their chants (see the translation on the monitors inside the temple), we will observe how they say their prayers in the temple and around the sacred tank. We will also be able to visit the kitchen where volunteers provide meals for thousands of people daily, regardless of social class and religion.
We will check the city's cultural agenda for the days in Delhi, as a possibility of a special activity, where great artists from the country perform.
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- With guide
- With driver and car
Lotus Temple
Hare Krishna Temple
National museum
Gandhi Smriti
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 religion, founded in the 19th century in ancient Persia. Upon visiting, you'll be invited to remain silent for a moment. This is an interesting opportunity and experience in the midst of this large, bustling city. After visiting the temple, which is sometimes open, further along the exit (before turning right to the street gate), there are stairs leading to an exhibition on the history and work of this religion. It's interesting to take a look and experience brief expositions on its thoughts.
Near the Lotus Temple, we can visit the temple ISKCON. Very beautiful, it's a good opportunity to see how the Hare Krishna movement, which we've already seen in our countries, is practiced in India. Let's just be mindful of their midday closing times (open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m., then from 16:15 p.m. to 21 p.m.).
Returning to more central Delhi, a very interesting visit in Delhi is the National museum. It's possible to spend many hours or days appreciating each hall and exhibit on the history, arts, and people of India. A good way to take advantage of this opportunity is to visit a main hall and the relics of Buddha. Your backpack must be stored in a cloakroom before entering the museum building (small women's purses or clutches are usually allowed), and then, just before climbing the entrance stairs, be sure to take a look to your left at one of, if not the first, charter of human rights, carved in stone, according to the laws of the great Indian emperor of the 3rd century BC, Ashoka. Just after your entrance, one of the first halls is about Mohenjodaro and Harappa, the cradle of this Indian culture, between 3500 and 1500 BC. Right at the entrance to this hall, there's an interesting comparison of the eras of humanity's ancient civilizations. Next, we have objects from this period, the main ones being: the seal with what must have been Shiva (possibly in the form of Pashupati), the sculpture of the priest's head, and the dancing girl. From there, we walked (please be mindful of your time), without stopping too much, aiming to make the most of our day at the museum, through the other halls (there is an interesting digital exhibition on the Ajanta and Ellora caves further up, as well as a hall on the tribal regions of India and traditional instruments). (3) Now, in a new building on the way out of the museum, we have relics of the Buddha. A very special place to visit and, if you wish, to sit for a few moments. It is common to find practitioners of this Nepalese/Indian master's method (Sakya), sitting in meditation around his relics.
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 this nation's history, including 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 throughout the world today. The most important parts of the museum today are at the beginning of the visit. So, a suggestion: (1) head to the back of the house where Gandhi was assassinated on the way to the place where he said his daily prayers. Return and take a look at a presentation about Gandhi's life, with photos of his birthplace, until he became the Gandhi we know. Then enter (2) the house through Gandhi's bedroom, where his belongings are displayed. In all the places where Gandhi lived, he had a simple room with belongings like these. (3) On this same ground floor, further into the house, on the right, after a room with a projection and music that Gandhi liked, there is a corridor with black and white photographs recounting Gandhi's life. If you have time, it's interesting. These are the most important parts of the visit. I suggest you continue through the other rooms in a much more concise manner, for a few minutes, including the floor above. There are volunteers available to show you the museum, but it can take a long time. If you'd like their support, ask them to present just two or three sections of the museum, or do a 5-minute summary (which will probably end up being longer). Suggestion: spend a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes on these sections of the museum (after Gandhi's room) so you can use your day for other visits in the city.
During the day, if you'd like, buy something for tomorrow's train journey. They usually provide a Maria biscuit, a tea, and water on the train. You can check with your hotel about a pack breakfast (making it clear that the sandwich is just bread and cheese; otherwise, they'll add salad, maybe a boiled egg. Ask for salt, ask what fruit they have, and if they have juice in a carton; more rarely, they might have croissants or muffins). Then, you can supplement with something you can buy during the day.
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Without guide
- With driver and car
Train
Amber Fort
Jantar Mantar
City Palace Museum
Hawa Mahal
We will wake up early for our train to Jaipur! You'll be assisted even on the train. Enjoy! Upon arrival in Jaipur, wait on the platform where you exited your car. We should find our representative there. If we don't find him right away, he should be walking to the place where our car stopped on the platform. We'll just have to wait a bit. Easier and simpler than walking through the station. Guilherme will be in touch with the local representative. Enjoy!
You might want to eat when you arrive in Jaipur. We'll talk to your guide this morning to learn about the elephants' schedule. It might be important for you to go on the tour if you want to climb the fort with the elephants. We'll talk to your guide this morning to get the latest information on the elephants' movements and timing, okay?
We will start our visits in Jaipur with the Amber FortWe will walk through the halls, gardens, rooms and secret passages, with views of the palace area of the Rajput and general of Akbar's army, Man Sing.
On the way back to the Pink City, as ancient Jaipur is known, we'll stop on the shores of a lake where there's a palace on an island, called Jal Mahal. A restaurant suggestion, before or after the fort, is quite old and traditional—quite fun, actually—where we've been eating for about 20 years. Everyone knows it in the old part of the city. One of the best options is the Veg Thali, a combination of various Indian foods (rice, lentils, vegetables, yogurt). Make sure it comes with a butter naan or a plain naan; if not, ask for it, as it's delicious. Ask for it not to be spicy, but it should be a little spicy. A sweet or banana lassi to go with it could be a great accompaniment!
We will walk through the old city. We will visit the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 so that women could watch the hustle and bustle of the streets without being seen. We will also visit the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory also from the 18th century, now protected by UNESCO, consisting of large instruments of incredible precision to this day.
Let's see how your day turned out. If you want a dinner suggestion, we'll plan it based on your schedule and timing, okay?
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- With guide
- With driver and car
Flight 12015AJMER SHATABDI (EC) Delhi 06:10 Jaipur 10:35
Temples
Walk
Today we have a roughly 3-hour drive to this small, important Hindu pilgrimage town, one of the oldest in India. The creation and name of this town, which means Blue Lotus, are associated with the god Brahma, who chose it for an important offering ritual to Agni, the god of sacred fire. Its small lake is associated with Shiva, the god of destruction and reconstruction. There are very few temples dedicated to Brahma in the world. One of these, with a current structure from the 14th century but existing for over two thousand years, is here in Pushkar.
We will take advantage of the next few days to enjoy this small, peaceful, sacred city. Walking by their temples around this small lake.
Today and tomorrow, we can take the cable car up to the Savitri Mata Temple, on top of a small hill on the outskirts of Pushkar, where we have a beautiful view of the city and the Thar Desert, very beautiful sunsets and sunrises. How can we take a beautiful walk around Gayatri Mata Temple, also on a small hill next to the city, also with a very beautiful view, beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Sunset times can be found at this link: here.
There are camel rides through the desert. You might even catch a traditional dance performance by the Thar Desert people, the Kalbelia. Let's see how we plan the next few days, depending on how you prefer to enjoy Pushkar.
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Without guide
- With driver and car
Temples
Walk
Another day to leisurely explore this special little city in Rajasthan, from the possibilities mentioned above, which we've discussed, plus whatever else comes up spontaneously during our travels. Enjoy!
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Without guide
- With driver and car
Car trip
Free day
Now that you've seen Jaipur and Pushkar, you can choose how to spend your day today: whether you take it easy, walking around and enjoying Pushkar a bit more in the morning, then heading to Jaipur around lunchtime. Or you could take your time in Jaipur in the morning and enjoy the afternoon there.
Return for approximately 3 hours to Jaipur for our flight to Ahmedabad tomorrow.
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Without guide
- With driver and car
Flight
Retiro
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, independent activities organized by the Brahma Kumaris. A great retreat, enjoy it!
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Jaipur Airport Transfer with Car and Driver
- From Ahmedabadh independent activities
Flight 14OUT IndiGo 6E7217 Jaipur 08:35 Ahmedabad 10:10
Car trip
Flight
I hope you had a wonderful retreat. A car ride to Ahmedabad airport, organized with the support of the Brahma Kumaris, will be taken to the flight to Agra.
Upon arrival in Agra, assisted transfer to the hotel.
Tips on starting tomorrow:
– We suggest you get a good rest this day, not ending it too late, so you can visit the Taj early tomorrow, starting at night. Besides the possibility of beautiful light, even though it's already quite crowded, it's much less crowded than during the day, later in the morning. There may be some fog, which will almost always lift at some point (and may return later). But even if it doesn't lift, which is quite rare, it's still quite beautiful. All travellers to date have expressed gratitude for going early, and even those who went later have told us they should have gone earlier. PS: The guide's chances of suggesting a later visit are almost 100%. Every time, without exception, that travellers agreed to the guide's suggestion, the explanation immediately followed. If necessary, you can ask Guilherme to speak with him.
Calculation for the start of the day tomorrow:
– We start by looking at the sunrise time on that day: here
– To keep in mind, the walk from the search and security to the place where we see the Taj, approximately 10 minutes. Time at the search plus about 5.
– But we'll calculate based on the time the Taj gates are expected to open, between 1 and 30 minutes before sunrise, plus the queue time, which will depend on our arrival time. Earlier, shorter queues. Later, longer queues. For example, if sunrise is at 6:00 AM, let's assume the gates open at 5:10 or 5:20 AM. If we arrive 20 minutes or more before this time, we're usually comfortable with the queue, longer security check times, and longer walking. In this example, I'd calculate a walk from security check around 5:30 AM. This would mean arriving in line for a maximum of 5 hours. Anyone who wants to arrive earlier is also welcome. There's a café that opens just before the gates open, right in front of the gate we'll enter (the East Gate).
– From our car parking lot to the entrance gate (East Gate), approx. 5 min by electric car.
– From our hotels to the Taj parking lot approx. 10 min. From the guesthouses approx. 15 min walking, no need for a car or electric car.
– Leave food at the hotel, creams, travel knife, nail trimmer, practically everything except a camera, cell phone for photos, temple kit and, depending on the time of year, warm clothing. Talk to your guide about what you can and cannot take with you as this also varies greatly from season to season.
– Confirm the time breakfast ends with the hotel as well to calculate your return time from the tour tomorrow: from the Taj to the gate and then to the car.. 30-40 min, plus 10-15 min from the car to the hotel.
– This way you can visit the Taj with peace of mind, having a peaceful day. A very good visit!
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- From Mount Abu to Ahmedabad Airport, organized trip with support from Brahma Kumaris
- In Agra: assisted transfer with driver and car
Flight 21OUT IndiGo 6E7092 Ahmedabad 13:25 pm Agra 15:30 pm
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Car trip
Today we will wake up very early for our visit to Taj Mahal (see suggestions above, at the end of the previous day). Built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Muntaz Mahal, in the 20th century, thousands of workers and architects from different regions of the world, over a period of XNUMX years, used the famous white marble from India and precious stones. Early in the morning, in addition to the possibility of beautiful light, it is also quieter than during the day. Our local guide will tell you several stories about this monument. Return to the hotel for a good breakfast.
After breakfast, it's worth checking out, we'll get to know the Agra FortThis Red Fort of Agra, 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, public and private audience halls, mosque, and living quarters, including the place where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and the one Akbar built for his son, with symbols of all the major religious and philosophical traditions of the time.
After visiting Agra Fort, we continued our journey on a very good road back to Delhi (approx. 4 hours).
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- With guide
- With driver and car
Flights
Flight
Free morning in Delhi for transfer to the airport around lunchtime.
We hope you have had beautiful experiences and learned significant lessons through contact with these ancient cultures, which to this day, in more isolated contexts as well as in very modern contexts, provide important support in our daily lives.
Very good flight!
We thought about that day and organized it as follows:
- Free morning without guide, driver or car
- Assisted transfer from hotel to airport
Flight 23OUT IndiGo 6E1345 Delhi 17:00 Doha 18:30
Flights
24 OCT Qatar QR779 Doha 01:50 São Paulo 10:40
24OUT Qatar QR5293 Sao Paulo 12:10pm Galeão 13:10pm
Photos: Chörten Travel (except Mount Abu)