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Sacred Pilgrimage to North India
Tour Details
The purpose of this journey is to provide our travelling Yogis an introduction to the ancient Spiritual traditions of North India – Hinduism, Buddhism & Sikhism
Whilst there are many paths to the truth of your own calling, all of the great mystic traditions point to the same truth, we are all connected in the energy of Loving Awareness, in truth we are all One.
On this pilgrimage we will explore and immerse in these three revered and very different traditions. Each with their own unique teachings, traditions and culture.
Three different paths…One Conscious Heart.
The journey begins in the capital of India, New Delhi, an important political centre and the capital of many past empires. We then head south in our luxury private bus to Agra, the home of the Mughal empire and the Taj Mahal. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife and Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1631. Next is a wonderful train journey to the holy Hindu city of Varanasi, situated on the Ganges River.
We continue east to Bodhgaya, where Buddha reached enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree over 2500 years ago and the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the globe. Lastly, we fly up to the capital of Sikhism, Amritsar to experience the majestic Golden Temple – A symbol of humanity and equality.
This sacred pilgrimage will include regular Yoga, Meditation and Satsang with Mark, blending the tour together in Conscious Awareness and Loving Kindness.
About our Yoga Teacher – Mr Mark Pheely
Mark Pheely is one of Australia’s most loved and respected teachers of Yoga, Philosophy and Consciousness. Mark is known for his clear and direct insights into the nature of mind and living consciously. Using the platforms of Yoga, meditation and philosophy he guides his students to deep states of consciousness and connection. He has taught and led thousands of students through his classes, workshops, retreats, one-on-one mentoring and Yoga Teacher Training.
Rich teachings often come from a lifetime of experiences. Mark has travelled an incredible life journey. From School Teacher to the highs and lows of highly successful corporate life, then as a health educator and ultimately a respected Yoga teacher and studio owner. Two decades of spiritual searching, reading, learning and traveling, with inspiring teachers from India, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
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
18 Jan
Arrive Delhi
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.
- Group arrive at Delhi Indra Gandhi International airport
- Group transfer in private bus to hotel check into and early night
19 Jan
Delhi
- Breakfast and orientation meeting with tour leader
- Mid-morning we depart for a guided sightseeing tour in and around New & Old Delhi, including Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid Mosque, India Gate and much more
- Local lunch and back to hotel
- Evening special visit to a Sikh Gurdwara Temple for meditation and chanting
- Late dinner at the hotel
Stay 2 nights Delhi
20 Jan
Agra – The Taj Mahal
Agra was an ancient city from the times of the Mahabharata and was founder by a the Muslim ruler Sultan Sikander Lodi in the year 1504. Famous for the Taj Mahal, the finest expression of love of an emperor for his queen. Located on a bank of River Yamuna, it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife and Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1631
- Early departure from Delhi via our private bus enroute to Agra
- Arrive check into hotel and take a guided walk down to the Yamuna River side
- If time permits a restorative yoga or meditation class
- Dinner at the hotel
21st Jan
Agra
- At sunrise group entry into the Taj Mahal with local guide
- Back to hotel for breakfast
- Sightseeing tour, Including the majestic Agra Fort for magnificent views of the Taj Mahal
- Sunset Yoga practice
- Evening visit to cultural emporium and dinner at hotel
22nd Jan
Varanasi - Day of travel
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. They say just to witness Kashi or to be near the Sacred Rivers, is enough to remove all our worldly sins.
- Early start with a 6am train departure from Agra train station to Varanasi.
- Arrive Varanasi at approx 2pm, private bus transfer to hotel check-in, relax
- Sunset yoga class overlooking the Ganges
- Dinner at hotel
23rd Jan
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 full sightseeing tour including a 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
24th Jan
Varanasi | Sarnath – Buddhism
Sarnath, located approx. 13kms outside Varanasi, is an unparalleled destination for those embarking into the rich tapestry of Buddhist history and spirituality. This sacred site holds profound significance as the place where Lord Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, delivered his first sermon to a small gathering of disciples, marking the inception of the Buddhist Sangha and the dissemination of his teachings. Amidst the serene environs of Sarnath lies an archaeological treasure trove, adorned with magnificent pillars and stupas, all harkening back to a pivotal moment in the journey towards enlightenment.
- Sunrise boat trip on the Ganges and back to hotel for breakfast
- At approx. 11am we depart in our bus to visit to Sarnath
- Stop for a local lunch before heading back to the hotel
- Sunset yoga classes with local Indian teacher
- Dinner at hotel and prepare for next day departure
Stay 3 nights in Varanasi
25th Jan
Bodhgaya – Buddhism
The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, Buddhist Stupa (temple) in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, under the Bodhi tree 2500 years ago.
- Breakfast then departure in group bus from Varanasi to Bodhgaya, the spiritual heartland of Buddhism and a major pilgrimage site for Buddhist pilgrims and Monks from around the world (approx. 5 hr drive) Stopping for Chai and samosas along the way.
- Arrive check into hotel , relax followed by sunset yoga class
- Dinner at hotel
26th & 27th Jan
Bodhgaya – Buddhism
- Morning Yoga class followed by breakfast
- Sightseeing Tour to visit the vast array of Buddhist temples, spread around Bodhgaya.
- Lunch and return to hotel to relax
- Sunset visit & evening meditation at the Mahabodhi temple – Special Event
- Back to hotel for dinner
- Next day morning yoga/ further sightseeing in around Bodhgaya
Stay 3 nights in Bodhgaya
28th Jan
Amritsar | Punjab – The Golden Temple
Amritsar is a central place of the Sikh religion, and a symbol of human brotherhood and equality and is embodied with the beautiful Golden Temple (Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar) The founding father of Sikhism was Guru Nanak born in 1469, was an Indian spiritual teacher who was the first Guru of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that combines Hindu and Muslim influences..
- Depart after early breakfast in taxi to Gaya domestic airport for a flight to Amritsar
- Arrive transfer to hotel relax, before sunset yoga class in the hotel gardens
- Dinner in hotel and early night
29th & 30th
Amritsar- Visit the Golden Temple| Wagah Border Ceremony
- Morning yoga class followed by breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour of the Golden Temple
- Local traditional Sikh lunch at the temple
- Sunset yoga back at the hotel, followed by dinner
- Next day sunrise yoga class,
- Today we take a visit to the Attari-Wagah Border between India and Pakistan−easily the most famous border crossing between any two countries in the world. Once a symbol of longstanding rivalry, it is a beacon of hope, cooperation, and fraternity today.
Stay 3 nights – Amritsar
31st Jan
Delhi | Back to Australia
- After yoga and breakfast and free time round the pool
- Approx midday departure in bus to Delhi international airport for flight to back to Australia in the evening
Book Your Tour
Desitnation
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Sacred Pilgrimage to North India
January 18, 2026
Availability: 17 in stock
Availability: 17 in stock
Pre & Post Travel
If anyone would like to head over to India before the tour or extend their travel after the tour finishes, contact us for a separate itinerary or assistance.
International Flights
These will be booked by Tiwari Travel on behalf of the group.
For those who do not wish to pay for a single room, we automatically arrange same sex twin room sharing. You can also nominate the name of your room buddy in the booking form.
NB: Tour must run with a minimum of 12 pax. All bookings are to be done on the Yoga department website.
Please review our terms & conditions for more information.
Things To Keep In Mind
What’s included
- Group airport pickup/transfers – on arrival and departure (Delhi)
- All transport in group private bus
- AC Train tickets
- 4* & 5* hotels with breakfast
- All buffet dinners in the hotel
- Domestic flight Bodhgaya – Delhi -Amritsar (15kg baggage only)
- Group Tour Leader for entire tour
- All yoga classes with Mark Pheely as per itinerary
- Local Indian Yoga teacher class experience
- All sightseeing excursions & entrance fees
- Sunrise boat ride & Arti Ceremony Ganges River Varanasi
- Entry into the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
- Group Cooking Class
- Talk on Religious faiths of India by local expert in Varanasi
- All transport in Group private bus
- All group airport, & hotel pickup & transfers
- All hotels based on minimum 4* standard
- Meals – 2 per pay breakfast & dinner
- English speaking Tour Manager and local guides
- All sightseeing excursions & entrance fees
- Yoga classes
- Any train trips
- Domestic flights
- Australian Office Account Management
What not included
- International Airline tickets
- Single Rooms
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Tourist Visas
- Group Tip Kitty (approx $20 pp per day)
- Any Vaccinations
- Currency Exchange
- Any personal spending costs such as massages
- Any Yoga Teacher training courses paid separately to Yoga Teacher
- International flights tickets
- Indian Tourist eVisas
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Single Room Supplements
- Group Tip Kitty – to be paid day one $280 AUD pp (or Rupees)
- Any extra meals – food and drinks e.g bottled water
- Any personal spending costs such as laundry, extra transport, and hotel room service
- Extra baggage on domestic flights in India (max 15kg per person)
Next Steps
Tourist Visas & Entry Requirements
The Yoga Department offers our travellers assistance with Tourist Visa processing Visas on Arrival Some countries do not require tourist visas in advance and allow what is called
Booking International Flights
The Yoga Department books its travelers on the same group flights We aim for our groups to arrive together on the same flight in the destination. This
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