Itinerary for
Mystical India

Important pre-journey dates:

• Photocopies of your passport are due no later than November 16, 2026
• Payment in full for your journey is to be completed no later than November 16, 2026
• Signed forms are to be returned to Lauren no later than November 16, 2026
• Photocopies of your arrival & departing flights are due to Lauren no later than November 16, 2026

It is helpful to remember that life is in constant motion, so things change, miracles appear and plans shift. Be open to changes in the itinerary as there will be some unexpected magical moments! Please help everyone by listening to the information provided each day of the journey and joining us at agreed-upon times.

India Itinerary

January 16 — Arrival in New Delhi

Your journey begins today as you arrive in the vibrant, sprawling majesty of New Delhi. A private transfer will carry you to your hotel, and this evening we gather for a welcome dinner, your first chance to meet your fellow travelers and feel the magic of this group coming together. Please ensure you arrive in Delhi by this date, as we depart together as a group on the 17th.

January 17 — Haridwar: The Holy Ganges Awaits

This morning, we boarded our private coach and began the journey toward the sacred city of Haridwar. En route, watch as the landscape transforms, the city giving way to open plains, the plains giving way to the distant blue haze of the Himalayas. Upon arriving in Haridwar, we take time to wander its ancient ghats and temple lanes, breathing in the extraordinary atmosphere of one of India’s most beloved pilgrimage cities.

As evening descends, we gather at the banks of the Ganges for the Ganga Aarti, one of the most breathtaking and moving ceremonies you will ever witness. Thousands of oil lamps are lit and offered to the river as prayers, chants, and the sound of bells rise into the night sky. To witness this ceremony is  to feel its devotion wash over you and to understand, in an instant, the soul of India.

We then complete our drive to Rishikesh and settle in for the night.

January 18 – 22 — Rishikesh: The Heart of the Retreat These five sacred days in Rishikesh are the spiritual core of our journey — a time to slow down, go deep, and let India do what only India can do.

Each day is lovingly woven with teachings, ceremony, healing, and exploration. Lauren and Tony will guide you through:

• Deep guided meditations — morning and evening practices to open the channel and still the mind
• Uplifting spiritual teachings — wisdom transmissions for your soul’s current journey with Lauren and Tony. Including some intuitive, mediumship practices and more!
• Trance healing and energy healing groups — enter states of deep receptivity and allow the healing presence of spirit to move through you.

Beyond the retreat room, Rishikesh herself is your teacher. We will visit:

• The Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) — the legendary abandoned ashram where the Fab Four composed some of their most beloved music. Now reclaimed by nature and decorated with extraordinary street art, it is a hauntingly beautiful place.
• Ganga Aarti ceremonies on the Ganges — each one unique, each one unforgettable
• Exploring Rishikesh for highlights and shopping!
• Spa time and Ganges River Healing Ceremonies!

The Ganga Aarti is a ceremony of light and love offered to Ganga, the divine goddess of the sacred river. Throughout our journey through Haridwar and Rishikesh, you will have the rare privilege of experiencing multiple aarti ceremonies, among the oldest living rituals on earth, practiced continuously for centuries without interruption.

January 23 — Akshardham Temple & Return to Delhi We bid farewell to Rishikesh and begin our journey back toward Delhi, but not without one final, magnificent stop.

The Akshardham Temple is one of the most awe-inspiring sacred structures in the modern world: an ornate, intricately carved masterpiece of pink sandstone and white marble that must be seen to be believed. We spend time here in reverent wonder before continuing into Delhi to check into our hotel.

January 24 – 25 — Agra & the Taj Mahal

We depart for Agra, and if time allows, pause in Vrindavan, the beloved birthplace of Lord Krishna, a town alive with devotion, color, and the sound of bhajans drifting from ancient temple courtyards.

Upon arriving in Agra, we check into our hotel and rest before the jewel of the journey.

On the morning of January 25th, we rise before the sun. We arrive at the Taj Mahal at dawn, in that sacred window when the mist still clings to the gardens and the white marble glows in the first rose-gold light of morning.

After breakfast, we visit the magnificent Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s greatest Mughal monuments, before a little time for shopping and savoring the atmosphere of this extraordinary city.

January 26 — Return to New Delhi A leisurely return to Delhi, with time to breathe, reflect, and begin the tender process of integrating all that this journey has stirred within you. This evening is yours,  perhaps a final Indian meal, a walk through the city, or simply the quiet joy of being still with your own transformed self.

January 27 — Departure Day: Blissed, Blessed & Forever Changed

India does not let you leave the same person who arrived. As you prepare for your journey home, carry with you the Ganges’ blessing, the Himalayan stillness, the warmth of this sacred group, and the knowing that something in you has shifted — permanently, and beautifully.

Flights home may be scheduled at any time on the 27th. Please note that most westbound international flights depart in the early morning; your transfer to the airport will be arranged to ensure you arrive on time.