February 2–14, 2027 | 12 Nights
Rishikesh • Delhi • Varanasi
A Pilgrimage of Sangha, Devotion & Seva
Limited to 8 Travelers
$2,700 per person, based on shared occupancy
THE INVITATION
A yatra is a pilgrimage—a journey with spiritual purpose.
For 12 nights, journey with us from the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh to Varanasi, following the sacred Ganga through two of India’s most spiritually significant cities.
We come as guests, not tourists. We travel in a small group, welcomed by people who call these places home, with opportunities to practice, explore, serve, connect, and experience India through relationship rather than from the sidelines.
INDIA IS THE CONTAINER
India is not simply the backdrop for this journey—it is the container that holds the experience.
In the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava—the Indian tradition of honoring the guest—we are welcomed by people who call these places home. Govind welcomes us to Rishikesh, Somit opens Varanasi, and Roxanna facilitates the pilgrimage.
THE JOURNEY
Rishikesh → Delhi → Varanasi
We begin with six nights in Rishikesh, immersed in yoga, meditation, the Ganga, sacred ceremonies, community, and time to explore and simply be. After a one-night pause in Delhi, we continue to Varanasi for five nights, where our experience deepens through devotion, cultural connection, and seva.
RISHIKESH — Sangha & Devotion
Rishikesh sits in the foothills of the Himalayas, where the Ganga flows clear and fast through the city. It is a place where yoga, devotion, and daily life exist side by side—and where our journey begins.
Our host is Govind, born and raised in Rishikesh, who welcomes us into his city and helps us experience it through the eyes of someone who knows it as home.
Our days include yoga and meditation, time beside the Ganga, sacred ceremonies, visits to temples and Vashishtha Cave, and opportunities to experience daily life in Rishikesh—with plenty of unstructured time to rest, wander, and explore at your own pace.
VARANASI — Devotion & Seva
Known as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Varanasi is considered the spiritual heart of India for Hindus. The entire rhythm of the city revolves around the Ganga and its famous riverfront ghats, where daily life, prayer, pilgrimage, and cremation unfold side by side.
Our host is Somit, born and raised in Varanasi, who opens the door to a more intimate experience of his city. Beyond the temples and ghats, we are welcomed into his community and invited to experience Varanasi through the eyes of someone who has deep roots here.
COME AS AMBASSADORS
In Varanasi, Somit invites us to learn about the after-school program he created for local children and to spend time with the children who are part of it.
This isn’t a tourist attraction. It is a community that Somit has built through relationship, care, and a commitment. Seva is a Sanskrit word meaning selfless service. We will spend time with the children, learn about their lives, and participate in the program through seva—not as outsiders who have come to save, but as guests who have been invited to share.
And we will arrive carrying something with us.
Already, a small community here in California has begun to respond. Five refurbished laptops are being donated to the program, giving the children access to technology and new opportunities for learning.
This is what it means to come as an ambassador.
YOUR INVESTMENT
$2,700 per person, based on shared occupancy
$3,300 per person, single occupancy
All planned excursions, ceremonies, transportation, and experiences listed on this page are included in your investment unless specifically noted otherwise.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Before & Throughout the Yatra
- Detailed Welcome Packet with FAQs, cultural tips, packing guidance, and travel & visa information
- Roxanna’s personal guidance and facilitation throughout the Yatra
- All planned excursions, ceremonies, and experiences listed on this page
Rishikesh — 6 Nights at Hotel Nirvana Bliss
- Roundtrip private air-conditioned bus transportation between Delhi and Rishikesh
- Twice-daily traditional vegetarian Indian buffet meals
- Vedic Opening Ceremony with Hindu priests
- Daily yoga & meditation
- Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- One Ayurvedic spa treatment at the hotel’s Ayurvedic clinic
- Visit to Vashishtha Cave and time at sacred Shakti and Shiva temples
- Ceremony for Our Ancestors on the banks of the Ganga
- Sacred Dip in the Ganga
- Walking pilgrimage to a Shiva temple
Delhi — 1 Night
- Airport/hotel transportation as needed for our journey
Varanasi — 5 Nights at Safarnama Varanasi B&B
Breakfast is included each morning. Lunch and dinner are intentionally left open, giving you the freedom to explore Varanasi’s extraordinary and affordable food on your own or with fellow travelers.
- Airport transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Two sunrise boat journeys on the Ganga
- Special Shiva Ceremony, including the recitation of Shiva’s 108 names
- Varanasi temple tour by tuk-tuk
- Seva with Somit at his after-school program
Not Included:
- Roundtrip international airfare to/from New Delhi
- Domestic round-trip airfare between Delhi and Varanasi*
- Hotel accommodations in New Delhi before or after the Yatra
- Indian travel visa
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and dinners in Varanasi
- Snacks, drinks, souvenirs, shopping, and other personal purchases
- Additional Ayurvedic treatments or spa services
- Hotel staff gratuities: approximately $10/night per traveler ($60 Rishikesh + $50 Varanasi = $110 total)
*I will provide recommended flight information and coordinate the group travel so that we can travel together. Each participant is responsible for booking and paying for their own domestic airfare.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE
Limited to 8 Travelers
To reserve your space, please complete the Registration Form. Once your form has been received, you will be contacted with instructions for submitting your non-refundable $500 deposit.
Once your Registration Form has been submitted and your deposit received, your journey to India begins!
Add-On’s
Old Delhi by Bicycle Rickshaw – $150 – February 1, 2027
Why not arrive a day early and get a head start on the time change? We have curated a delightful day tour of Delhi to give you a flavor for this cosmopolitan city; something you will not experience in the serene, pastoral village of Rishikesh. A great way to jump into your India experience!
Price includes:
- Morning pick up at your hotel
- Air conditioned bus
- Professional Guide
- Money Exchange
- Tour of Old Delhi by bicycle rickshaw
- Lunch
- Visit the oldest existing Spice Market in the world
Taj Mahal Tour – $450 – February 15 & 16
The Taj Mahal, one of the 7 Wonders of the World, is not to be missed. Since you are in India, why not add on a trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal?
Price includes:
- Pick up at your hotel in New Delhi
- Round trip private air-conditioned transport to Agra and back to New Delhi
- Professional Guide
- Overnight in Agra
- Dinner in Agra on the 15th
- Breakfast in Agra on the 16th
- Visit Agra Fort & Entrance Fees
- Taj Mahal at Sunrise & Entrance Fees
- Visit to Marble Artisan Shop