DATES

1–11 November 2026

DURATION

11 Days / 10 Nights

INVESTMENT

US$1,099

ROUTE

Delhi to Khajuraho

Day 1 · Arrive in Delhi

Meet the group, settle into the hotel and join an opening circle covering cultural etiquette, safety, the route and our shared intention.

Day 2 · Delhi to Rishikesh

Travel to the Himalayan foothills. After time to rest, walk beside the Ganges and witness the evening river aarti.

Day 3 · Yoga, Ganga & Sacred Stories

Begin with yoga and breathwork, explore spiritual spaces with context, and close with meditation beside the river.

Day 4 · Nature & Inner Practice

A slower day of yoga, a guided nature walk, personal time, a spiritual workshop and evening storytelling. A safe Ganga dip is optional where conditions allow.

Day 5 · Toward Central India

A coordinated rail and road journey carries the group from the Himalayan north into the heart of India.

Day 6 · Orchha

Walk through palaces and temples, meet the Betwa River and discover the layered sacred history of Bundelkhand.

Day 7 · Orchha to Roots of Shanti

Enter the rural landscape, receive a traditional welcome and learn about the land, regeneration, education, tree planting and community vision.

Day 8 · Life on the Land

Share meditation, a local breakfast, cultural exchange and a community-led seasonal activity connected to farming, water or restoration.

Day 9 · Khajuraho

Explore the UNESCO temple landscape with specialist guidance, looking beyond the familiar images to its symbolism, craftsmanship and spiritual philosophy.

Day 10 · Integration

Begin with meditation, enjoy unhurried local exploration and gather for a closing circle and celebratory dinner.

Day 11 · Departure

After breakfast, receive assistance with departure to the most practical rail station or airport according to the final group plan.

Travel slowly. Listen deeply. Return with a different heart.

Rishikesh

River, practice and reflection at the gateway to the Himalayas.

Orchha

Royal heritage, temple architecture and the stories of Bundelkhand.

Roots of Shanti

Village hospitality, working land and a regenerative vision taking root.

Khajuraho

Art, symbolism and sacred architecture interpreted with depth.

Personally Hosted

Sagar guides the cultural journey, supports the logistics and shares the India he knows through lived experience.

Balanced Rhythm

Pilgrimage, culture, yoga, meditation, storytelling and rest are held in one thoughtful programme.

Small-Group Care

Enough structure to feel supported and enough space to experience each place personally.

Local Connection

Meet living traditions, local guides, farmers, families and the Roots of Shanti vision with respect.

Included

• 10 nights in clean, comfortable twin-sharing rooms
• Daily breakfast, selected lunches and dinners, and hosted local meals according to the final schedule
• Private minibus or suitable group vehicle for the main road journey and local sightseeing
• Coordinated rail or road transfer from North to Central India
• Yoga, meditation, breathwork, storytelling and spiritual orientation
• Guided visits in Rishikesh, Orchha, Roots of Shanti and Khajuraho
• Planned monument entry fees and specialist local guides where useful
• Support from Sagar and the local team, water refills where practical, and group first aid

Not Included

• International flights and Indian visa
• Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended
• Personal shopping, laundry, alcohol, spa treatments or private activities
• Meals not listed in the final itinerary
• Single-room upgrade, subject to availability and additional cost
• Costs caused by severe weather, transport disruption or circumstances beyond the organiser’s control

Accommodation: Well-located guesthouses and hotels chosen for cleanliness, safety, atmosphere and access. Twin sharing is standard.

Food: Fresh Indian vegetarian meals with simple international-friendly options. Please share dietary needs before booking.

YOUR HOST

Travel with Sagar Pandit

Mountain guide, spiritual storyteller and pilgrimage leader from Bundelkhand.

Raised in a traditional Brahmin family, Sagar studied Sanskrit in Hampi and has travelled widely across India. He brings together Himalayan guiding, sacred travel, village culture, ecological awareness and storytelling—welcoming guests as fellow travellers rather than customers being moved through a package.

Travel Responsibly

Your journey supports the wider Roots of Shanti vision: tree planting, farmer support, waste reduction, water conservation, children’s education and cultural learning.

Any service activity is seasonal and community-led. It is participation with humility—not charity arranged for photographs.

A Living Itinerary

Transport, weather, festivals and local conditions can require changes. Flexibility is part of travelling well in India.

Comfortable Activity

This is an active cultural journey with ordinary walking, stairs, road travel and changing weather. Guests should be in generally good health.

Come Open

Bring respectful clothing, modest luggage, curiosity and a willingness to share time and space with a small international group.