Far East India Yoga journey

Name: Far East India Yoga Journey - The Yoga Department
Price: 5485 AUD
Availability: InStock

Duration

12 Days

Location

North East India

Departure

September 27, 2026

Price

Original price was: $5,685.Current price is: $5,485.

Tour Details

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About The Far East India Yoga journey

This is a journey like no other, a cultural exploration in the heart and soul of East India.

Travelling in a well organised group, the aim of our journey is to take you on an adventure to some of the least visited, culturally and spiritually rich areas of the North East India. This is also a slower paced journey with us spending more time in each area to immerse ourselves completely. Less rushing and more time to slow down practice yoga and enjoy the towns we visit.

Tour Highlights – 3 Main regions – West Bengal – Odisha – Varanasi – Delhi

Kolkata – The Soul of West Bengal

Kolkata, the cultural heart of West Bengal, pulses with history, spirit, and creativity. Known as the “City of Joy,” it is a place where the sacred and the everyday intertwine, where quiet temples and stand alongside colonial architecture, bustling markets, and streets alive with poetry, music, and art.

Odisha – The Land of the Sun Temple

Nestled along the eastern coastline of India, the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) is a land where spirituality, art, and natural beauty flow together in harmony. Unlike the more well-trodden paths of India’s northern circuits, Odisha offers a quieter, more soulful journey—perfect for seekers, yogis, and travellers drawn to deeper connection.

Darjeeling – Himalaya – Delhi

We continue on our path next to the mighty foothills of the Himalaya, to the famous Tea making plantations of Darjeeling, home to the former British Raj. After feeling rejuvenated with the mountain air, we head back south to the Holy City of Varanasi on the Ganges River. We will be finish our incredible journey in India’s capital of Delhi

About our Yoga Teacher – Ms Bianca Machliss

With over 30 years of experience in yoga, Ms Bianca Machliss has dedicated her working life to teaching, mentoring, and building a vibrant community through Yoga Synergy. Such a successful, respected and well known brand, with its practice rooted in both tradition and innovation. Her journey began at the ripe age of 19 with a transformative trip to India, which opened a new path for her. Immersed in the incredible Indian culture and spirit of yoga, she discovered not just a practice but a passion. Yoga since then has become Bianca’s life work, and inner sanctuary, a source of strength, peace, and profound joy.

Since 1999, she has been training yoga teachers, initially through a traditional three-year apprenticeship. In 2014, we introduced our 200-hour training, and in 2020 expanded to offer an online format, making our teachings accessible globally.

Today, Bianca teaches and manages at Yoga Synergy Newtown, leads teacher trainings and retreats, and also teaches at Elixir Health Club, Bondi. She also works at Waverley Waverley College, sharing yoga with both students and staff.

A land of staggering natural beauty, cultural complexities, rolling green rice paddies, and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling and the perfect destination for Yoga & Wellness

We start in the northern city of Hanoi, known for its centuries-old architecture and rich Asian, Chinese, and French influences.

Next, we embark on a private Yoga & sightseeing cruise overlooking the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay.

Further on, prepare to be mesmerised in the heart of Zen Buddhism with a stay at a luxury hotel, built to look like a 13th-century Buddhist monastery and Chinese imperial palace.

After feeling spiritually rejuvenated, we head to the outskirts of the French colonial town of Hoi Ann and stay at a tranquil rural village
Yoga retreat.

Your mornings will be spent practising Yoga, enjoying spa and massage treatments, whilst overlooking the swaying palm trees and green rice paddies.

Our journey ends south in the capital of Saigon, known also as Ho Chi Minh City for more historical sightseeing and some incredible food experiences which Vietnam is famous for

Tour Itinerary

26 & 27 Sept

Kolkata – The City of Joy

One of India’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Kolkata, once the capital of the British Raj, has been at the center of activity of various civilizations. The city’s stunning architecture pays testament to its social, political, and cultural richness.. A city of markets, chai stalls, and book-laden streets radiate a soulful energy.

Arrive from home country, airport pickup and transfer to the hotel
Next morning during breakfast we shall have a group orientation meeting, and afternwoods we head out with our local guides for some the group sightseeing
Back to the hotel for evening yoga practice
Dinner at hotel

28 Sept

Bhubaneswar - Orissa

Breakfast at Kolkata hotel, check out and transfer to domestic airport
Arrive at our Bhubaneswar hotel, check in relax, early dinner
Evening cultural programe

29 & 30 Sept

Puri Beach

Puri Beach, also known as Golden Beach, is a major tourist and pilgrimage destination in Puri, Odisha, India, situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. Known for its golden sand and gentle waves, it's famous for offering views of both sunrise and sunset, a unique feature for a beach. Activities include camel and horse rides, shopping for local crafts, and enjoying food stalls. The beach is also a sacred Hindu site, linked to the Shri Jagannath Temple, and is one of the cleanest and safest beaches in India, earning a Blue Flag certification.

Today after a morning yoga class with Bianca we head out for days sightseeing
We shall visit the incredible Konark Sun Temple complex as well some local tribal areas near Puri Beach
Back to hotel for rest and dinner

1 Oct

Darjeeling – Himalaya Mountains

Darjeeling is celebrated for its tea gardens, Himalayan views, and colonial charm, but it also has a deeply spiritual side that blends Tibetan Buddhism, Hindu traditions, and colonial-era Christian influences.

Morning Yoga class
Check out of hotel after breakfast and head to domestic airport for flight to Siliguri
Arrive and transfer in private bus up to Darjeeling, enjoy this incredible scenic drive
Check into hotel, relax and dinner

2 & 3 Oct

Darjeeling

Yoga and sightseeing over 2 days
Sights include visits to the following
Ghoom Monastery (Yiga Choeling) – One of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling, housing a majestic 15-foot statue of the Maitreya (Future Buddha). The peaceful chanting and butter lamps create a contemplative atmosphere.
Samten Choling Monastery (near Ghoom) – A quieter spot, often overlooked by tourists, perfect for meditation and observing daily monastic rituals.
Tiger Hill – Famous for its breathtaking sunrise over Mt Kanchenjunga and on clear days even views of Mount Everest.

4 Oct

Varanasi

Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the spiritual Hindu capital of North India. Located on the Ganges River, Hindu pilgrims from around the country believe to die in Varanasi ensures an end to the circle of re-birth or reincarnation. To witness Kashi or to be near the Sacred Rivers, is enough to remove all our worldly sins.

Check out of Darjeeling hotel after yoga and breakfast and drive back down to Siliguri airport for flight to Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi late afternoon, group transfer to hotel check-in, relax,
Sunset yoga class overlooking the Ganges
Dinner at hotel

5 & 6 Oct

Varanasi - The Holy Hindu City

Varanasi draws Hindu pilgrims and foreigners from around the world to experience this incredible city. Pilgrims bath in the Ganges sacred waters and perform funeral cremations. Also, along the cities winding old city streets, are some 2000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the Golden Temple, dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva.

Sunrise Yoga class and group breakfast
Today a sightseeing tour including visiting some local Hindu temples
We shall enjoy a cycle rickshaw excursion to the Old city laneways, experience true North Indian life amongst the street vendors, and small shops
Some local shopping and other sites
Arti ceremony (approx. 7pm) on the Ganges River ghats. Arti is a fire puja ceremony to worship the Mother Ganga
Dinner at hotel
Dinner at hotel and prepare for next day departure

Stay 3 nights in Varanasi

7 Oct

Delhi - Capital of India - Back to Australia

Delhi, India’s capital city a hub of history and culture. In Old Delhi, a neighbourhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, and the sprawling Jama Masjid Mosque. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls. Steeped in history yet overflowing with modern life, colourful, Delhi pulsates with the relentless rhythms of humanity like few other cities on earth.

Today we depart for flight to Delhi
On arrival we check into a day hotel, lunch and relax
In the evening, we shall take a last minute shopping tour to collect souvenirs before departing to the airport international airport for flight back to Australia.

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