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Day 1, November 28, 2026, Saturday, Start: São Paulo

Day 2, November 29, 2026, Sunday, São Paulo, Flights

Flight

Flights

The day has arrived! Going to Galeão (GIG) and Guarulhos (GRU) in night of October 20, Sunday, for a flight in the early hours of October 21st. Very good flight!

As a rule, airlines in other Brazilian cities require you to check in your checked bag 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 was also a breeze. Have a great flight!

The day has come to come to India, or Arya Bhumi as Rinpoche calls it, Land of the Nobles, Land of Buddha. Time to go to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) early this morning. Have a great flight!

The day has come to come to India, or Arya Bhumi as Rinpoche calls it, Land of the Nobles, Land of Buddha. Time to go to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) early this morning. Have a great flight!

The day has arrived to come to India. Heading to Heathrow Airport (LHR). Terminal 5. Great flight!

Connection at Istanbul airport.

This is a day that travellers always request. After visiting all the regions of our trip together, already being familiar with Kathmandu, a day to enjoy our Tibetan neighborhood, take a walk around the city, go somewhere we haven't been yet, return with more time to one or more places that We visited, having already met and now being able to enjoy a coffee, review a museum, buy a few things, these are possibilities that are always very welcome by our friends, fellow travellers. Count on our support, of course, and enjoy your day in Nepal!

We will see how the group wants to best enjoy the day. We have some suggestions like a walk around the valley. We will listen to how each Traveller prefers to enjoy the day so we can think about how it will be better for the group, to enjoy the whole day together or if some Travellers prefer to have our support for more independent activities.

After all the preparations have been well taken care of over the last few months, it's time to go to the airport for the flights to Nepal!

We have our hotel available until approx. noon in the morning. So, you can choose to fly back home that night, early morning or tomorrow. It's always quite comfortable to go to the airport while we still have our room available to rest, pack our bags and take a shower.

We hope you enjoyed your travel days. May you have great flights back home and come back soon!

Going to the airport could have been the night before, as explained above, this morning or today, depending on your preference. Very good flights! See you soon!

Regarding times and days, flights normally leave Guarulhos SP (GRU) early in the morning, around 1 or 2am that night. Therefore, anyone traveling to São Paulo from other states must make their domestic flight the day before. And anyone going to GRU by car must go to the airport the night before. Guilherme will certainly contact you before you go to the airport and will be available when you arrive at the airport to see if you need any help, making sure you are arriving with complete peace of mind. Have a great flight and see you soon!

If your flight is today, have a great flight!

Day 3, November 30, 2026, Monday, Flights DELHI

Arrival

Briefing

Walk

Flight

Excerpts to be updated on all arrivals:

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. If you arrive at the hotel before 14 pm, we will speak to the hotel in advance and ask, if available, to check in earlier than the hotel's official time. On our first day, we will arrive, adjusting to the time zone and trying, despite the fatigue from the hours of flying, to sleep at the right time. Not during the day, as we would like to due to the time zone we are used to. For these reasons, the suggestion for the first few excursions is that they be quite light on the one hand., as we are still not processing the information very well but we want to stay awake.

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 accompany each Chörten Traveller upon their arrival, maintaining telephone contact with our airport representative team from before their plane lands until the moment we speak. This is so that you can rest assured that we are accompanying you and making sure that your arrival is being well taken care of. Transfer to the hotel with assistance (approx. 100 to 35 min), located in a central area, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities. If you arrive at the hotel before 45 pm, we will speak to the hotel in advance asking, if available, for us to check in earlier than the hotel's formal check-in time. On our first day, we will arrive, adjusting to the time zone and trying, despite the fatigue from the hours of flying, to sleep at the right time. Not during the day, as we would like to due to the time zone we are used to. For these reasons, the suggestion for the first tours is that they be quite light on the one hand, as we are still not processing the information very well but we want to stay awake. After checking in, we usually don't want to have lunch at this time. So, suggestion, we go out for a walk and have lunch later.

arrivals

Arrival at night with reception by Guilherme

In your At the arrival, you will be assisted by our local representatives who, together with Guilherme, will be waiting with a sign with your name (or written Chörten) at the airport. We will talk about the arrival in our briefing (more here), such as that we follow the arrival of each Chörten Traveller. Even if the first flight arrived on time for the connection or on time for the second flight. Transfer to the hotel with assistance, located in a central region, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities. Time to rest so that we can explore the region tomorrow.

Arrival at night with group with Guilherme

Welcome to India! At the arrival of the group will be received by Guilherme at the airport. We will talk about the arrival in our briefing (more here). Transfer to your centrally located hotel, with interesting tours and cultural activities nearby. Time to rest so we can explore India's historic capital tomorrow!

Arrival morning with group with Guilherme

Welcome to India! At the arrival of the group will be received by Guilherme at the airport. We will talk about the arrival in our briefing (more here). Transfer to the hotel located in a central area, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities nearby. Let's see if our hotel will have our rooms available by the end of the morning. Then we can take a walk around the city!

Personalized with tour

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 accompany each Chörten Traveller upon their arrival, maintaining telephone contact with our airport representative team from before their plane lands until the moment we speak. This is so that you can be 100% sure that we are following up and making sure 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. If you arrive at the hotel before 14 pm, we will speak to the hotel in advance asking, if available, for us to check in earlier than the hotel's formal check-in time. On our first day, we will arrive, adjusting to the time zone and trying, despite the fatigue from the hours of flying, to sleep at the right time. Not during the day as we would like due to the time zone we are used to. For these reasons, the suggestion for the first tours is that they be taken quite lightly on the one hand., as we are still not processing the information very well but we want to stay awake.

In your At the arrivalYou will be assisted by our local representatives, who will be waiting at the airport with a sign bearing your name. We monitor the arrival of each Chörten traveller, maintaining telephone contact with our airport representatives even before their arrival. We also ensure they have contacted the hotel to notify them of your arrival so that your room is available as soon as possible, according to the hotel's availability on the day. As soon as you meet our representative at the airport, we will contact you by phone or WhatsApp to see if we can be of any assistance. Our Brazilian travel specialist will be at the hotel awaiting your arrival. Transfer to the hotel with our own vehicle, with assistance, is centrally located, with interesting cultural tour options. For those arriving on a morning flight, a short walk around the hotel area is available in the afternoon.

Customized evening arrival

Welcome to India!

In your At the arrivalYou will be assisted by our local representatives, who will be waiting at the airport with a sign with your name (or written Chörten). We accompany each Chörten traveller upon arrival, maintaining telephone contact with our airport representatives from before your plane lands until the moment we speak. To ensure your peace of mind, we are monitoring your arrival and ensuring your arrival is well taken care of. Transfer to the hotel with assistance, located in a central area, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities. If you arrive at the hotel before 2 p.m., we will speak with the hotel in advance, requesting, if available, an earlier check-in than the hotel's official check-in time. On our first day, we will arrive, adjusting to the time zone, and trying to make the most of the next few days, despite the fatigue from the hours of flying. This will be a great help in making the most of the next few days, ensuring we get enough sleep. We will coordinate your morning start time based on your mood that night. We hope you get a good night's rest that night.

For those arriving on a flight in the morning, possibility of a short walk around the hotel in the afternoon.

Specialist start first day of the program

Now yes, with the At the arrival From the entire group, we'll meet for breakfast and then sit down to quickly review important travel tips for India. Traffic, food, hygiene, cultural issues, logistics, and safety are some of the topics we'll have discussed before the trip, and the specialist, now on-site, will review and clarify any questions so you can make the most of your trip. These are precious minutes that will greatly benefit all the coming days in this country with a vast history, ancient cultures, and a knowledge and worldview that we still don't fully understand from our Western backgrounds and perspectives.

Independent in the morning

Welcome to India! In your At the arrival You will be assisted by the hotel representative who will be waiting with a sign with your name (or with 'Chörten' written on the sign) preferably inside the airport (as in the image above and on the Arrival in Delhi page) here). We accompany each Chörten traveller upon their arrival, maintaining telephone contact with the representative team, in the case of the hotel, at the airport, from before your plane lands until the moment we speak. So that you can rest assured that we are accompanying you and ensuring that your arrival is taken care of. Transfer to the hotel, located in a central area, with interesting possibilities for tours and cultural activities. If you arrive at the hotel before 2 p.m., we will speak with the hotel in advance to request, if available, an earlier check-in than the hotel's official check-in time. On our first day, we will 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 in the time zone we are used to. For these reasons, we suggest that your first excursions be quite light., because we are not yet processing the information very well.

Hiking Suggestion

Talk to your guide, our suggestion is that our first experience in India is a light walk, to the first place we will visit this first afternoon, close to our hotel.

Try to get as much rest as possible on your first night. So arrive for breakfast, for example, about 40 minutes before the café closes (we will confirm the time on the day) to meet the guide for the visits and activities.

Our suggested tours for this afternoon are: Kartavya Path (Rajpath) with India Gate, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Lakshminarayan temple. If you're in the mood for more stuff, we have some extra possibilities in mind. Please let us know and we'll talk.

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:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

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.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

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.

Next to Jantar Mantar, 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 take a walk around the area of ​​our hotel, visit some temples including the Sikh temple, a 16th century religion, and the Punjab region of India, the beautiful Gurudwara Bangla SahibWe will listen to their songs, watch them pray 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 every day, regardless of social class or religion.

Let's see how hungry the group is for our first meal in Delhi!

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

Free afternoon

Free day

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.

Flight:

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

4th Day 1-Dec.-2026 Tue DELHI DELHI

Old Delhi.

Red Fort

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.

We will visit the Red Fort, built in red sandstone and white marble in the 200th century. XVII, also by Emperor Shah Jahan. Used by the Mughal Empire for approx. XNUMX years, we will understand how they lived, with their gardens, rooms, public and private audience halls. We will see that it was also used by the English army.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

Raj Ghat

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.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

Lunch

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.

It will probably be time for a good meal when we are back in the region with the best infrastructure in the city, close to our hotel. Suggestions: a typical South Indian food in a simple place very popular with Indians or a place with North Indian food, the same food as yesterday, in a more sophisticated restaurant. We'll talk.

It will probably be time for lunch. See on the day if you would like to eat in one of the restaurants that we indicated in the previous days, a western food (sometimes we like to vary a little) or even something simpler, like a quiche, in a cafe that we can recommend as well.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

Gandhi Smriti

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.

Group with Gui

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 history of this nation, as well as about the life and final moments of this great leader, an example of the practice of Ahimsa (non-violence) and the culture of peace to this day throughout the world.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• FALSE

5th Day 2-Dec-2026 Wed DELHI AGRA

National museum

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.

Gui Group

A very interesting visit in Delhi is the National museum. It is possible to spend many hours or days appreciating each hall and exhibits about the history, arts and people of India. A good way to take advantage of this opportunity is to visit the hall of Indo-Saravasti Culture and the relics of Buddha. In this hall we will learn a little about the cradle of Indian culture, with objects from 3500 and 1500 BC, such as the seal with what must have been Shiva (possibly in the form of Pashupati), the sculpture of the head of the priest and the dancing girl. In a new building, we have the relics of Buddha. A very special place to sit for a while and, if you want, do your practice.

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:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

Lotus Temple

Hare Krishna Temple

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.).

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

6th Day 3-Dec-2026 Thurs AGRA AGRA

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Flight

Car trip

Agra Fort

Baby Taj

Sunset

Taj Mahal

Fatehpur Sikri,

Flight

Car Jaipur Agra

Today we will travel by car to Agra. On the way, closer to Agra, we will visit the city. Fatehpur Sikri, This tour, built by the Mughal emperor Akbar, was a valuable experience. A scholar of the philosophy of the great religious traditions, he was the first Mughal emperor not to impose higher taxes on those who did not adhere to his religion, and to have a Hindu general commanding his army. In addition to visiting his city, which we used for a very short period, we will also visit the Jama Masjid (Friday mosque) of the emperor and the mausoleum of a Sufi saint from the time of this empire. Late afternoon check-in at our hotel.

Carro Agra Jaipur (perhaps there are better texts in the Jaipur sections themselves)

Today we will travel by car to Jaipur. On the way, closer to Agra, we will visit the city. Fatehpur Sikri, This tour, built by the Mughal emperor Akbar, was a valuable experience. A scholar of the philosophy of the great religious traditions, he was the first Mughal emperor not to impose higher taxes on those who did not adhere to his religion, and to have a Hindu general commanding his army. In addition to visiting his city, which we used for a very short period, we will also visit the Jama Masjid (Friday mosque) of the emperor and the mausoleum of a Sufi saint from the time of this empire. Late afternoon check-in at our hotel.

Tips on starting tomorrow:

– Suggestion to rest well that day, not finishing too late, and visit the Taj very early tomorrow. In addition to the possibility of beautiful light, it is also calmer than during the day. There may be a fog, which will almost always open at some point (and then return). But even if it doesn't open, quite rare, it's still quite beautiful. All Travellers to this day are grateful for going so early.

– To calculate the departure time from our hotel, we use two main pieces of information: the time the Taj gates open (it varies from month to month, so we will ask the guide and the hotel a few days in advance) and the sunrise time in Agra on that day (here). Are approx. 10-15 min drive from hotel to car park, then approx. 5min by electric cart to the gate where there can be a queue and we have to wait for them to open (we suggest arriving a little before opening time to avoid queues even if there is a specific queue for foreigners). Then, skip the queue, another 10-15 minutes for inspection and walk to the platform where you can see the Taj. – Leave food at the hotel, creams, travel knife, nail trim, practically everything except camera, cell phone for photos, temple kit and, depending on the time of year, a coat. Talk to your guide about what can and cannot be taken as it also varies greatly from season to season. – Confirming the time the breakfast ends with the hotel can also be of good help in calculating time to return from the tour tomorrow: from the Taj to the gate and then to the car.. 30-40min, plus 10-15min by car to the hotel.

Car Delhi Agra

After breakfast, we'll travel today along a new road to Agra (approx. 4 hours). The time we leave Delhi will greatly influence how much we spend in the afternoon in Agra. See the suggestions for the end of today below. Perhaps having breakfast early at the hotel, having already unpacked your bags, and then leaving would be a good idea.

Let's see what time we'll arrive in Agra, if it's better to check in at the hotel or take advantage of our time to explore the area. Agra Fort. This 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.

We'll check in, have lunch, and then 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.

An extra possibility for the end of the day is to go to an area behind the Taj, on the other side of the Yamuna River, to see the SunsetOf course, it depends a lot on the weather that day. But every time we've been, even when we don't see the sunset itself, all travellers have always enjoyed it and said it was worth it. We usually go by tuk-tuk, for the fun and for the time our driver has been working since early in the morning. Tomorrow will start even earlier and we'll hit the road again. Out of respect for him, our own safety, and the fun of taking a tuk-tuk! We'll arrange in advance to meet a well-known tuk-tuk driver. On the way, we can visit the Baby Taj, a mausoleum that is 5 minutes from the Taj sunset spot. The Taj sunset spot is called Taj View Point. It's not inside the Taj, but behind it, on the other side of the river. There are two options: a park that costs a little more called Mehtab Bagh, and on the riverside, which costs less, called Taj View Point ADA. Both are good. I recommend the latter.

We will have the opportunity to visit a workshop with artisans descended from them who worked at the Taj, so that we will learn about this art. We suggest that we sleep early for our next morning visit.

Traveling through a very remote region for approx. 5:XNUMX, we will continue to Agra, city known for one of the most famous and visited monuments: the Taj Mahal. Upon our arrival in the city, we will visit an earlier and smaller version of the Taj, known as the Baby Taj.

If, together with the guide, we take good care of the weather, we can visit the Baby Taj in a region a little further away from the city. A miniature version of the Taj. As well as being careful with the weather today, as well as the time of sunset, transits and a bit of luck with nature, there is the possibility of seeing the sun setting on the other side of the Yamuna River. , behind the Taj.

Calculation for sunset:

– I suggest arriving 40 min or a little before sunset (here) to enjoy and have more chances of seeing a beautiful light (which depends a lot on the weather, but it is always worth it).

– From the tuk-tuk point, it's about a 5- to 7-minute walk to the Taj Viewpoint. If you're driving, the walk from the parking lot to the Taj Viewpoint takes a little over 10- to 15-minutes.

– From Baby Taj to where the tuctuc can go it usually takes 10 minutes (here). Visiting the Baby Taj can be done in 20 minutes.

– Then we see how long it should take from where we are (hotel, fort or some other point in the city) to the Baby Taj (here), bearing in mind that after the bridge we pass through the neighborhood market with narrow and sometimes congested streets.

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!

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.

Perhaps there is a little time to visit a marble inlaid (pietra dura) stoneworking workshop, such as at the Taj, on the way to the airport. Please confirm that there will be time with your guide.

After breakfast, it's worth checking out, we'll visit Agra Fort. This Red Fort in Agra, more beautiful and with more history than the one in Delhi. It was first used by Babur, the first Mughal emperor, in the 17th century. XVI, and built in its current form by Akbar. We will visit its gardens, public and private audience halls, mosque and quarters, including where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and what Akbar built for his son, with symbols of all the main religious and philosophical traditions of the time.

Transfer with assistance to the airport for our flight to what is perhaps the oldest living city in the world to this day. The flight should descend in Khajuraho for a few minutes, to drop off and pick up some passengers, it is the only and best flight between Agra and Varanasi, and soon it will continue on its journey! Be careful not to descend and stay in Khajuraho if the flight makes this stop. Check with the flight attendants, please.

We will wake up very early to watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, built by the fourth great Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, for his great love Mumtaz Mahal. We will return to the hotel for breakfast, check-out, and then continue to visit the Agra Fort, 5th century. XVI, built mainly by his grandfather and greatest of all Mughal emperors, Akbar. Lunch and then we continued our journey for approx. XNUMXh back to Delhi.

After visiting Agra Fort, we continued our journey on a very good road back to Delhi (approx. 5 hours).

Flight:

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

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We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

7th Day 4-Dec-2026 Fri AGRA VARANASI

Taj Mahal

Flight

Train

Aarti Ceremony

Ganges Sunrise

Sarnath

Durga temple

Benare Universitys

Walk through the ghats

End of free day

Free afternoon

FIRST DAY

General

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world still alive today. After breakfast, we will head to Delhi airport for our flight. flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then explore the old part of the city, walking through its alleys, ghats on the banks of the Ganges and through a ceremony ancient. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by Brahmins (a caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, lots of devotion and, for those who study the sacred scriptures, a very deep and sophisticated knowledge about the functioning of the human mind. Time to return to our hotel, with all these impressions, practically the same ones that both Hindu saints and yogis, as well as Buddha Sakyamuni himself, had in this same place during their walks, training periods and teachings. A good rest for a special start to the day, very early tomorrow.

General with 3 days in VNS

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world still alive today. After breakfast, we will head to Delhi airport for our flight. flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then explore the old part of the city, walking through its alleys, ghats on the banks of the Ganges and through a ceremony Ancient. The fire puja, or Aarti Puja, led by Brahmins (a Hindu priestly caste) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is filled with music, symbols, mantras, scents, intense devotion, and, for those who study sacred scriptures, a profound and sophisticated understanding of the workings of the human mind. It's time to return to our hotel, with all these impressions—practically the same ones that Hindu saints and yogis, including Buddha Shakyamuni himself, experienced at this very spot during their walks, training periods, and teachings.

Tips on the morning tour:

A suggestion to rest well that day, not ending too late, to watch the sunrise on the Ganges very early tomorrow. In addition to the possibility of beautiful light, it is when pilgrims do their pujas on the ghats that it is very nice to see from the boat. To calculate the departure time from our hotel, we use two main pieces of information: time of sunrise in Varanasi on that day (here) and how far the car can go at this time of day (varies a lot from month to month so we asked the guide) so how long will we walk (maximum 5 to 10 min). With this information:

– Sunrise time is a good time to be on the boat, that is, start a boat trip 10 to 15 minutes before sunrise.

– Are approx. 20 min by car from the hotel to the main ghat (main ghat or Dasaswamedh Ghat) at this early hour, plus walking, if any.

After sunrise we return to the hotel for breakfast and then we go to Sarnath (the hotel is already halfway there).

General 2

Depending on flight arrival time and transit, you may have time to attend the Aarti ceremony in the early evening. If the flight is delayed or you prefer to rest because you started the day very early today and watch tomorrow, there is also and could be a good possibility. Having time and preferring, after transfer to our hotel and check-in, it's time to get to know the old part of the city through a millenary ceremony. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by brahmins (caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, a lot of devotion and, for those who study the scriptures profound and sophisticated knowledge of the workings of the human mind. Time to go back to our hotel, with all these impressions, practically the same that both Hindu saints and yogis, like Buddha Shakyamuni himself, had in this same place in their walks, training periods and teachings. A good break for a special start to the day, very early tomorrow.

from Agra

Today we will wake up very early for our visit to the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Muntaz Mahal, in the 20th century. XVII, thousands of workers and architects from different regions of the world for XNUMX years used the famous white marble of 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 surrounding this monument. Return to the hotel for a good breakfast and then transfer to the airport for our flight to what is perhaps the oldest living city in the world to this day. Arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel, check-in, a good meal for tomorrow to take a beautiful tour of the sacred Ganges.

Buddhist places

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world that is still alive today. After breakfast, we will continue to Delhi airport for our flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then get to know the old part of the city through a millenary ceremony. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by brahmins (caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, a lot of devotion and, for those who study the scriptures profound and sophisticated knowledge of the workings of the human mind. Time to head back to our hotel, with all these impressions, pretty much the same as Buddha Shakyamuni had in this same spot on his way to Sarnath, for a special start to the day, early tomorrow.

DAY 2

General

We will wake up very early to arrive at Ganges, before sunrise. We'll board our rowboat and sail up the Ganges, witnessing the rising of the sun god, Surya, from our boat. We'll observe pilgrims performing their pujas (rituals) at the beginning of their days at this most sacred site in Hindu tradition. Slowly, led by the goddess Ganga, we'll retrace our steps to a ghat (riverside steps) a little further on, where we'll disembark and have the opportunity to stroll through the many alleys, amid thousands of small and large temples, in the old part of the city. There's a famous temple in this area, called the Golden Temple or Kashi Vishvanath. Its history is important for understanding the different eras of India. But its visit isn't so important. To visit, we need to leave our belongings outside. Our guides will know where to leave our belongings. Honestly, it's not the most interesting part of the tour for many travellers. Each traveller can decide how they prefer to spend this time!

Sarnath Individuals Custom

Back in our vehicle, we will have a good breakfast at our hotel and then we will continue to SarnathWe'll pass by the site where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met with his five fellow practitioners, and then visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, it's where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma—that is, where he first taught—approximately 2500 years ago. We'll be able to practice meditation individually, sit for a few minutes, walk, read, or take photographs, as each traveller prefers. We'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple, where there are Buddha's relics (behind the main statue) and a "grandchild" tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple yet very special visit can always be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual curriculum, learn meditation, yoga, and how our mind works from an early age. We'll see firsthand the practical results of these tools. It's called the Alice Project School. Many locals know it as the Italian School. Our drivers and guides will help you find it if you'd like to visit.

Sarnath group with gui with 3 days in vns

Back in our vehicle, we will have a good breakfast at our hotel and then we will continue to Sarnath. We will pass by the place where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met with his 5 fellow practitioners and then we will visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, where Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, that is, where he taught for the first time, approximately 2500 years ago. We will be able to practice meditation individually, sit for a few minutes, walk, read, take photos, as each traveller prefers. We will visit the Mahabodhi temple where there are relics of Buddha and a “grandchild” tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple and always very special visit can always be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual content, learn meditation, yoga and how our mind works from an early age. We will see first-hand the practical results of these tools. We will have the day to enjoy Sarnath calmly and with quality.

There are two temples in Sarnath that might be interesting to visit: the Japanese temple and the Tibetan one. Both can be visited by walking to the Mahabodhi temple.

End of day at leisure (with guide) to enjoy more Sarnath, return to the ghats region of Varanasi, enjoy seeing a spice market or the famous silks of Varanasi.

Experiences and places

Back in our vehicle, we'll have a hearty breakfast at our hotel and then head to Sarnath. We'll pass by the site where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met his five fellow practitioners, and then visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, it's where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma—that is, where he first taught—approximately 2500 years ago. We can practice meditation individually or together, sitting for a few minutes, walking, reading, taking photographs, as each traveller prefers. We'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple, where there are relics of Buddha (behind the main statue) and a "grandchild" tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple yet always very special visit will be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual content, learn meditation, yoga, and how our mind works from an early age. We'll see firsthand the practical results of these tools.

DAY 3

We have one more day to enjoy and get to know the ancient and very special Varanasi. We will visit an important temple Hindu temple, then the small museum and temple of the old University of Benares. It will be a good opportunity to get to know an India with very little contact with foreigners, as is the environment of this university campus. We will continue to see a little more of India, its history, customs and traditions while we do a walking through its alleys and ghats on the banks of the Ganges. End of the day free to explore a little more of the already well-known Varanasi. We have some possibilities of activities in mind for the end of the day, which we will discuss during the trip.

Today we fly back to our well-known Delhi. Last free afternoon to get ready for the trip back to Brazil, walk, visit a place we really like or want to know, buy a souvenir of India or even, if there is in the city's cultural agenda, some presentation of classical Indian music or dance.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

8th Day 5-Dec-2026 Sat VARANASI VARANASI

Taj Mahal

Flight

Train

Aarti Ceremony

Ganges Sunrise

Sarnath

Durga temple

Benare Universitys

Walk through the ghats

End of free day

Free afternoon

FIRST DAY

General

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world still alive today. After breakfast, we will head to Delhi airport for our flight. flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then explore the old part of the city, walking through its alleys, ghats on the banks of the Ganges and through a ceremony ancient. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by Brahmins (a caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, lots of devotion and, for those who study the sacred scriptures, a very deep and sophisticated knowledge about the functioning of the human mind. Time to return to our hotel, with all these impressions, practically the same ones that both Hindu saints and yogis, as well as Buddha Sakyamuni himself, had in this same place during their walks, training periods and teachings. A good rest for a special start to the day, very early tomorrow.

General with 3 days in VNS

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world still alive today. After breakfast, we will head to Delhi airport for our flight. flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then explore the old part of the city, walking through its alleys, ghats on the banks of the Ganges and through a ceremony Ancient. The fire puja, or Aarti Puja, led by Brahmins (a Hindu priestly caste) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is filled with music, symbols, mantras, scents, intense devotion, and, for those who study sacred scriptures, a profound and sophisticated understanding of the workings of the human mind. It's time to return to our hotel, with all these impressions—practically the same ones that Hindu saints and yogis, including Buddha Shakyamuni himself, experienced at this very spot during their walks, training periods, and teachings.

Tips on the morning tour:

A suggestion to rest well that day, not ending too late, to watch the sunrise on the Ganges very early tomorrow. In addition to the possibility of beautiful light, it is when pilgrims do their pujas on the ghats that it is very nice to see from the boat. To calculate the departure time from our hotel, we use two main pieces of information: time of sunrise in Varanasi on that day (here) and how far the car can go at this time of day (varies a lot from month to month so we asked the guide) so how long will we walk (maximum 5 to 10 min). With this information:

– Sunrise time is a good time to be on the boat, that is, start a boat trip 10 to 15 minutes before sunrise.

– Are approx. 20 min by car from the hotel to the main ghat (main ghat or Dasaswamedh Ghat) at this early hour, plus walking, if any.

After sunrise we return to the hotel for breakfast and then we go to Sarnath (the hotel is already halfway there).

General 2

Depending on flight arrival time and transit, you may have time to attend the Aarti ceremony in the early evening. If the flight is delayed or you prefer to rest because you started the day very early today and watch tomorrow, there is also and could be a good possibility. Having time and preferring, after transfer to our hotel and check-in, it's time to get to know the old part of the city through a millenary ceremony. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by brahmins (caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, a lot of devotion and, for those who study the scriptures profound and sophisticated knowledge of the workings of the human mind. Time to go back to our hotel, with all these impressions, practically the same that both Hindu saints and yogis, like Buddha Shakyamuni himself, had in this same place in their walks, training periods and teachings. A good break for a special start to the day, very early tomorrow.

from Agra

Today we will wake up very early for our visit to the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Muntaz Mahal, in the 20th century. XVII, thousands of workers and architects from different regions of the world for XNUMX years used the famous white marble of 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 surrounding this monument. Return to the hotel for a good breakfast and then transfer to the airport for our flight to what is perhaps the oldest living city in the world to this day. Arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel, check-in, a good meal for tomorrow to take a beautiful tour of the sacred Ganges.

Buddhist places

Today we will visit one of the oldest cities in the world that is still alive today. After breakfast, we will continue to Delhi airport for our flight to Varanasi. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Time to freshen up in our rooms and then get to know the old part of the city through a millenary ceremony. The fire puja or Aarti Puja, conducted by brahmins (caste of Hindu priests) and hundreds of pilgrims from all over India on the banks of the sacred Ganges, is full of music, symbols, mantras, smells, a lot of devotion and, for those who study the scriptures profound and sophisticated knowledge of the workings of the human mind. Time to head back to our hotel, with all these impressions, pretty much the same as Buddha Shakyamuni had in this same spot on his way to Sarnath, for a special start to the day, early tomorrow.

DAY 2

General

We will wake up very early to arrive at Ganges, before sunrise. We'll board our rowboat and sail up the Ganges, witnessing the rising of the sun god, Surya, from our boat. We'll observe pilgrims performing their pujas (rituals) at the beginning of their days at this most sacred site in Hindu tradition. Slowly, led by the goddess Ganga, we'll retrace our steps to a ghat (riverside steps) a little further on, where we'll disembark and have the opportunity to stroll through the many alleys, amid thousands of small and large temples, in the old part of the city. There's a famous temple in this area, called the Golden Temple or Kashi Vishvanath. Its history is important for understanding the different eras of India. But its visit isn't so important. To visit, we need to leave our belongings outside. Our guides will know where to leave our belongings. Honestly, it's not the most interesting part of the tour for many travellers. Each traveller can decide how they prefer to spend this time!

Sarnath Individuals Custom

Back in our vehicle, we will have a good breakfast at our hotel and then we will continue to SarnathWe'll pass by the site where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met with his five fellow practitioners, and then visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, it's where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma—that is, where he first taught—approximately 2500 years ago. We'll be able to practice meditation individually, sit for a few minutes, walk, read, or take photographs, as each traveller prefers. We'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple, where there are Buddha's relics (behind the main statue) and a "grandchild" tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple yet very special visit can always be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual curriculum, learn meditation, yoga, and how our mind works from an early age. We'll see firsthand the practical results of these tools. It's called the Alice Project School. Many locals know it as the Italian School. Our drivers and guides will help you find it if you'd like to visit.

Sarnath group with gui with 3 days in vns

Back in our vehicle, we will have a good breakfast at our hotel and then we will continue to Sarnath. We will pass by the place where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met with his 5 fellow practitioners and then we will visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, where Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, that is, where he taught for the first time, approximately 2500 years ago. We will be able to practice meditation individually, sit for a few minutes, walk, read, take photos, as each traveller prefers. We will visit the Mahabodhi temple where there are relics of Buddha and a “grandchild” tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple and always very special visit can always be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual content, learn meditation, yoga and how our mind works from an early age. We will see first-hand the practical results of these tools. We will have the day to enjoy Sarnath calmly and with quality.

There are two temples in Sarnath that might be interesting to visit: the Japanese temple and the Tibetan one. Both can be visited by walking to the Mahabodhi temple.

End of day at leisure (with guide) to enjoy more Sarnath, return to the ghats region of Varanasi, enjoy seeing a spice market or the famous silks of Varanasi.

Experiences and places

Back in our vehicle, we'll have a hearty breakfast at our hotel and then head to Sarnath. We'll pass by the site where Buddha, after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, met his five fellow practitioners, and then visit the important Deer Park. A very peaceful place, it's where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma—that is, where he first taught—approximately 2500 years ago. We can practice meditation individually or together, sitting for a few minutes, walking, reading, taking photographs, as each traveller prefers. We'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple, where there are relics of Buddha (behind the main statue) and a "grandchild" tree of the one where Buddha sat and became enlightened. A simple yet always very special visit will be to visit a school where children from nearby villages, in addition to the usual content, learn meditation, yoga, and how our mind works from an early age. We'll see firsthand the practical results of these tools.

DAY 3

We have one more day to enjoy and get to know the ancient and very special Varanasi. We will visit an important temple Hindu temple, then the small museum and temple of the old University of Benares. It will be a good opportunity to get to know an India with very little contact with foreigners, as is the environment of this university campus. We will continue to see a little more of India, its history, customs and traditions while we do a walking through its alleys and ghats on the banks of the Ganges. End of the day free to explore a little more of the already well-known Varanasi. We have some possibilities of activities in mind for the end of the day, which we will discuss during the trip.

Today we fly back to our well-known Delhi. Last free afternoon to get ready for the trip back to Brazil, walk, visit a place we really like or want to know, buy a souvenir of India or even, if there is in the city's cultural agenda, some presentation of classical Indian music or dance.

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• With guide

• With driver and car

We thought about that day and organized it as follows:

• Without guide

• FALSE