India Wonders of India Spiritual Tours Varanasi + Festival de Holi

The "Wonders of India" tour offers a unique 11-day experience that combines spirituality and celebration. It begins in Varanasi, where you will be welcomed with flower garlands and participate in the Aarti ceremony next to the Ganges, a ritual full of devotion and color.

Take advantage of a sunrise boat ride, watching devotees make offerings in the sacred river. You will visit iconic temples and Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon, immersing yourself in the rich spiritual history of India.

The journey continues to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, where you will explore iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort. The experience culminates in Vrindavan during the Holi Festival, where the city is transformed into a spectacle of vibrant colors and joy. You will participate in the festivities by throwing colorful powders, creating unforgettable memories in an environment full of love and unity. This tour is a celebration of life and spirituality that will leave a lasting mark on your heart.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025: MIAMI –conx - DELHI

Depart from Miami to Delhi, connecting flight. Dinner on board with-in flight movie & video entertainment system.

Flight information: 

 MAR 04, 2025 - TURKISH AIRLINES TK 0078 MIAMI  ISTANBUL    22:35 -17:55    +05MAR2025

Layover 2 hours 55 mins 

MAR 05, 2025 - TURKISH AIRLINES TK 0716 ISTANBUL – DELHI  20:50 - 05:15    +06MAR2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025: DELHI - VARANASI (C) (Only Dinner)

 Namaste - Welcome to India

Arrive at Delhi International Airport. After passing Immigration and customs, we headed to the next domestic connection to take our flight to Varanasi.

Flight information:   AIR INDIA AI 406    DELHI 10:40   VARANASI 12:10   Non-stop   1H 30Min

On arrival in Varanasi a welcome with Garlands of fresh flower, transfer to the hotel for check in.

A welcome AARTI TIKKA ceremony at the hotel with Welcome Drink (Non-Alcoholic). Afternoon for rest.

Friday, March 07, 2025: VARANASI (D, C) (Breakfast & Dinner Only)

At 16:30 PM: In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening, which takes place every night on the banks of the Ghat.

The Aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering to the Maa Ganga, goddess of the most sacred river in India. Watch as the lamps are lit and surrounded by Pandit (Hindu priests), accompanied by lively dances and devotional songs. We returned to the hotel.  Welcome Dinner. Accommodation: Varanasi  Madin Hotel 4****

Friday, March 07, 2025: VARANASI (D, C) (Breakfast & Dinner Only)

Saturday, March 08, 2025: VARANASI - DELHI (B, L, D) (Breakfast & Dinner Only)

AM: Breakfast after the tour. Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River, It is a mystical and spiritual experience to see people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a sacred bath in the Ganges. We will walk through the old city in front of the Aurangzeb Mosque. Then tour of the city of Varanasi, where we can see the various temples of this city such as; the Bharat Mata Temple, the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas mandir and the Banaras Hindu University which has one of the best collections of Indian painting in the country. 

Sunday, March 09, 2025: DELHI VISIT  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Later we will return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast.

After Lunch, we continue to Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrims, visiting the Dhamek stupa, the archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi stupa and the Tibetan Buddhist monastery, the quiet and traditional monastery. This place is known as the place where the Lord Buddha came to give his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Bodhgaya, where he started his first five monkshood Buddhist disciples. It was the sixth century, then, when He also set in motion the wheel of law, the Dharmachakra Center. This place of the dwelling of the Rishis, which was also known as "Rishipatana" (the place of the Rishis or sages).

Buddha gave his first sermon in Deer Park.

This visit to Sarnath will raise your spiritual levels and leave you in a peaceful state of mind. After finishing your guided tour of Sarnath, return to Varanasi for the night. Free time for your own activities or rest.

Dinner is at the hotel. Accommodation: Varanasi Madin Hotel 4****

Saturday, March 08, 2025: VARANASI - DELHI (B, L, D) (Breakfast & Dinner Only)

Breakfast in a Bag. We will leave the hotel very early for the transfer to Varanasi airport to take our flight to Delhi. 

Flight Info: IndiGo 2015     Varanasi 6:40am (VNS) -   Delhi  8:10am.

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, we continue with our tour in New Delhi, capital of India, one of the most populous cities in the world.

Lotus Temple: We will visit one of the most iconic temples in Delhi. The Lotus Temple has become a prominent attraction in New Delhi, for its half-open floating flower shape in the middle of pools and gardens. Its construction cost 10 million dollars.  This temple has no idols of any God or figures inside. It is a Baha'i House of Worship. Recognize as a combination of the nine great religions of the world.

Then we continue to visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1560’s, with the patronage of Humayun’s son, the great Emperor Akbar. Persian and Indian craftsmen worked together to build the garden-tomb, far grander than any tomb built before in the Islamic world, ii has a particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.  It is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture. Stands within a complex of 27.04 ha. that includes other contemporary, 16th century Mughal garden-tombs such as Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barber’s Tomb .

We will continue to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple; it is a Mandir, a dwelling place of God, a Hindu house of worship and a spiritual campus. More than 300,000,000 volunteer hours were dedicated to the construction of the complex with more than 8,000 volunteers in its construction. Consist of 234 ornately carved pillars, nine domes and 20,000 Murti of swamis, devotees and Acharyas.  It contains 148 life-size elephants in total with a total weight of 3000 tons.

Lunch in a typical Delhi restaurant, to taste the local cuisine

Afterwards we will continue with a visit to the Gandhi Smriti Museum (also called Birla House), the house where Mahatma Gandhi lived the last 144 days of his life.  We returned to the hotel for check in.

Dinner and Overnight: Delhi  Royal Plaza Hotel 4****

Breakfast at the Hotel, we will start in the morning our Old Delhi City tour including a rickshaw ride. We will visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, in the heart of Old Delhi. Built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan, with three imposing black and white marble domes and two twin minarets flanking its majestic central arch. A grandiose red sandstone staircase leads to the magnificent arched doorways.

As we continued the tour by taking a panoramic view of the Red Fort.

Enjoy a fascinating ride on  the "Man-Drawn Cart" Rickshaw in Chandni Chowk to see its typical markets and bazaars. We will also take a panoramic walk of the Red Fort.

Later, we will also visit Raj Ghat, the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi, erected in 1963 on the site where Gandhi resided from 1917 to 1930. It was built by Charles Correa in homage to Gandhi, to disseminate his ideas, his letters, his photographs and other documents that mark the trajectory of the search for freedom. Where a black marble platform was raised to mark the place of his cremation on January 31, 1948 and consists of an eternal flame.

Later, visit the city including the Agrasen Ki Baoli Water Temple, an archaeological monument of national importance, to continue with a panoramic view of the government buildings along the Raj Path, a large avenue lined with parks and visit the imposing Gateway of India.

Lunch in a typical Delhi restaurant, to taste the local cuisine

After lunch, Visit to the Sikh Temple Community Kitchen. We will also visit the temple of the Sikhs (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib), one of the main and most important temples of the Sikh religion. Everyone is welcome to this temple, regardless of age, religion, or social status. The Sikh religion is the ninth religion with the largest number of believers in the world and its main motto is to see God in each one of us. Hence, equality is above all else. Perhaps these dogmas of faith explain the hospitality with which the temple staff receive hundreds of people daily. What may be most striking is this generosity is the offering of a humble meal to all the pilgrims who, for one reason or another, have decided to come to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.

Afterwards, departure for a visit to Qutub Minarete, where we will also visit the Qutub Minar, a five-story victory tower. This monument looms over the historic site where Qutbuddin Aibak laid the foundations of the Delhi Sultanate. In 1193 he built the Mosque of Quwwat-ul-Islam (Power of Islam) and the Qutub Minar to herald the advent of Muslim sultans

Return to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight: Delhi  Royal Plaza Hotel 4****

Monday, March 10, 2025: DELHI  - KALAKHO - JAIPUR  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast in the morning, drive to Jaipur the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Arrive in Kalakho where we will take lunch included at the Umaid Kalakho Palace which is spread over 20 acres of parkland, has been designed to capture the beauty of the gardens of the Mughal palaces of yesteryear.

We continue to Jaipur, called the "Pink City" because of the color of its houses, built in the eighteenth century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, from whom it receives its name.

Afternoon visit a Hindu temple, where we will be able to appreciate the Aarti Ceremony, a Hindu religious ritual.

After the ceremony, we will go to the Shahpura House Palace, a spectacular palace from the early nineteenth century in Mughal and Indian style, where we will taste an exquisite dinner.

Afterwards we will be enveloped by the rhythms and the show of typical Rajasthan dances surrounded by a lush garden. Return to the hotel.

Dinner and Overnight: Jaipur Hotel  - Hilton Jaipur Hotel 4****

Tuesday, March 11, 2025:  JAIPUR  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast, in the morning, excursion to the Amber Fort Palace, the former capital of the State until 1728. This fortress was built in 1592. Various buildings were added later (1621-1667).

We will drive up to the Palace by jeep, ( OPTIONAL ELEPHANT RIDE TO THE PALACE with a fee ).

Visit the palace apartments and vestibules, which are famous for the exquisiteness of their design and decoration. The main entrance to Amber's Palace is impressive; decorated with bas-reliefs and floral motifs, with the elephant-God Ganesh above the door, several windows with stone lattices from which women could see without being seen.

The interior of the palace is also of great beauty, with its walls decorated with small mirrors inlaid with small mirrors, which is why it has been called the Sheesh Mahal, or Palace of Mirrors. From the top of the hill, Amber Fort and its ramparts offer a spectacular and unforgettable panoramic view of Maota Lake and the historic city at the foot of the hill. Here we will visit the Kali Temple, the Victory Pavilion (Jai Mahal) and the Jagmandir as well.

 Lunch in a typical restaurant to delight the typical food of Jaipur

In the afternoon We visit the city of Jaipur (which takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh, prince and astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727). Visit the Jantar Mantar observatory, built in 1700, and which even today seems futuristic, the City Palace or Maharaja's Palace, former royal residence and nowadays museum of manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Winds with its majestic pink and white façade and with its numerous viewpoints full of almost a thousand windows and lattices to be able to observe the outside without being seen.  Return to the hotel.

Dinner and Jaipur Hotel – Hilton Jaipur Hotel 4****

Wednesday, March 12, 2025: JAIPUR-ABHANERI-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast, departure to Agra, visiting on the way Abhaneri and its medieval monuments of the Rajputs such as the Chand Baori (well) and the Temple of Harshat Mata dedicated to the god Vishnu. We will continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the desert city of red sand built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and Palace in the 16th century.

Arrival in Agra for Lunch

OPTIONAL – MOHABBAT -E- TAJ – LIVE PLAY

Love without lust can be a spiritual experience, something that distinguishes it. Love without lust can be a spiritual experience, something that distinguishes man from animals. Being romantically engaged at a higher level is a passion and the idea defines the intensity of pure love. The performance is a dance and drama show with the latest audiovisual effects and supported by more than 60 artists brought from national institutes and Bollywood. "Mohabbat el Taj" in Kalakriti is also very welcoming. The attempt to preserve India's cultural and historical legacy is worth seeing. So, come with us to witness the heritage by reliving it in this show.  The interpretation of this show is available in English & Spanish on audio headset. 

Dinner and Overnight: Agra Hotel – Grand Mercure Hotel 4****