Departure from Paris and overnight on board.

Let's take a first look at India! You'll discover this unique culture by visiting temples, historic sites and taking a stroll around the capital.
We will tell you the story of Mahatma Gandhi and visit the Memorial to this great man who changed the history of India. We'll also stroll through Chandni Chowk, one of the few streets in the world to house spiritual centres for 4 different religions.

Accommodation : Overnight in hotel
Transport available: Local - metro and rickshaw

Haridwar and Rishikesh are two cities located on the Ganges, and have a central religious character for Hinduism: it is here that funeral rites are practised, to free souls from reincarnation. You'll also find generational trees spanning several centuries and maintained by priests, an age-old tradition that many Indian families continue to respect.
We offer an introduction to yoga and meditation in a peaceful, intimate setting.
Accommodation : Bed and breakfast
Transport available: Train and bus depending on availability

Known as the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi is considered to be the oldest city in the world. A sacred place par excellence for Hinduism and Jainism, Varanasi is also where Buddhism was founded several centuries before our era.
You can admire the many piers, visit the temples and discover the silk crafts, which are very famous in Varanasi.
Accommodation : Nights in guest houses
Transport available: Train, bus depending on availability

Visit the Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love and the jewel of India
On the way to Jaipur, we'll stop at Abhaneri to admire a splendid multi-storey well dating from the 10th century.
Arrival in Jaipur in the evening
Accommodation : Overnight in Jaipur
Transport: Train and bus depending on availability, then private vehicle

We will visit the Pink City, the historic centre of Jaipur, and its monuments. We'll also head out to the outskirts of Rajasthan's capital to explore the forts.
Our guide will take you on a tour of Jaipur's different districts to help you understand the culture and way of life.
You will have the opportunity to meet social workers working in a shanty town on mother and child health, to understand the difficulties faced by the communities and how they are dealt with. You will see that religion is also a factor to be taken into account when working with communities.
Finally, we'll be offering you another yoga session, and a meeting with an Ayurvedic doctor, who will be able to tell you all about this traditional medicine and give you his recommendations.
Accommodation : Home stay
Transport: Private vehicle

According to Hindu culture, everyone must visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime. Here you will find a temple to Bhrama, one of the few temples to this special god. We'll take the time to tell you all about his story.
Pushkar lake is surrounded by hundreds of temples. We'll take you there in the evening, at prayer time.
If you agree to get up early, we'll go to a hilltop temple to watch the sunrise over Pushkar.
We'll take a full tour of the city, spending time in the temples and bazaars.
Accommodation : In an old Haveli (small palace or mansion typical of northern India)
Transport: Private vehicle

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Delhi airport for your return flight.