5 daysNorth India
Rishikesh & Haridwar: a 5-day meditation journey
A gentle five-day route through Rishikesh and Haridwar combining yoga, meditation, riverside walks and time for reflection.
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8 daysBihar & Uttar Pradesh
The Buddhist circuit: an 8-day journey through the heartland
Connect Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Varanasi, Sarnath and Kushinagar on a reflective Buddhist heritage journey.
View itinerary4 daysUttar Pradesh
Varanasi & Sarnath: a 4-day spiritual city break
Experience Varanasi’s ghats, living traditions and nearby Sarnath without compressing the journey into a rushed overnight visit.
View itinerary5 daysOdisha
Odisha’s sacred coast: Puri, Konark & Bhubaneswar in 5 days
A balanced Odisha itinerary linking Puri, Konark and Bhubaneswar through pilgrimage, architecture, coast and craft traditions.
View itinerary7 daysKerala
Kerala wellness week: Ayurveda, backwaters & slower travel
A seven-day Kerala journey combining a responsible wellness stay, gentle backwater travel, local food and time to rest.
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7 daysAdaptable across India
Rural India: a 7-day homestay, food and craft journey
A flexible seven-day framework for community homestays, local food, farming and craft—designed to keep more visitor value local.
View itinerary6 daysUttar Pradesh
Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Chitrakoot: a 6-day Ramayana route
A six-day cultural and pilgrimage circuit linking Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot with realistic travel time and rest.
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12 daysUttarakhand
Char Dham: a responsible 12-day Uttarakhand pilgrimage
A paced Char Dham planning framework for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath with acclimatisation and safety in mind.
View itinerary4 daysUttar Pradesh
Mathura, Vrindavan & Govardhan: a 4-day Krishna trail
A compact but considerate Braj itinerary covering Mathura, Vrindavan and Govardhan with time for temples, music and local culture.
View itinerary5 daysPunjab
Amritsar & Anandpur Sahib: a 5-day Sikh heritage journey
A respectful five-day journey through Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib combining sacred places, history, service and Punjabi culture.
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3 daysRajasthan
Ajmer & Pushkar: a 3-day interfaith journey
Explore Ajmer Sharif and Pushkar on a short Rajasthan route built around respectful access, shared heritage and unhurried evenings.
View itinerary6 daysDelhi, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: a responsible 6-day Golden Triangle
A six-day Golden Triangle itinerary with fewer daily stops, stronger local interpretation and room for artisan and community enterprise.
View itinerary8 daysTamil Nadu
Madurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari: an 8-day southern pilgrimage
An eight-day Tamil Nadu route connecting Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari with temple heritage, coast and adequate rest.
View itinerary5 daysTamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh
Chennai, Kanchipuram & Tirupati: 5 days of sacred architecture
Connect Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tirupati on a five-day route focused on temple architecture, textiles and considerate pilgrimage planning.
View itinerary6 daysGujarat
Dwarka & Somnath: a 6-day journey along Gujarat’s sacred coast
A six-day Gujarat pilgrimage linking Dwarka and Somnath with coastal heritage, realistic road time and optional community visits.
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5 daysBihar
Bodh Gaya, Nalanda & Rajgir: a 5-day learning retreat
A focused Bihar itinerary for students and reflective travellers combining Buddhist practice, archaeology and the history of learning.
View itinerary5 daysDelhi, Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh
Delhi, Ajmer & Fatehpur Sikri: a 5-day Sufi heritage route
A five-day route connecting Sufi heritage in Delhi and Ajmer with the architecture of Fatehpur Sikri and respectful local interpretation.
View itinerary7 daysSikkim
Sikkim monasteries: a 7-day mindful Himalayan journey
A seven-day Sikkim route for monasteries, mountain landscapes and mindful travel, paced for altitude and changing road conditions.
View itinerary8 daysHimachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley: an 8-day monastery and reflection route
An eight-day high-altitude Spiti plan centred on acclimatisation, monasteries, village stays and realistic Himalayan travel.
View itinerary6 daysAdaptable across India
Wetlands & forests: a 6-day responsible eco-tourism framework
A six-day eco-tourism planning framework built around one protected landscape, trained local guides and low-impact visitor behaviour.
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