Travel Experiences
Soup for Soul (North India – UP and MP)
Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.
Rumi
Detoxifying your senses
Free yourself of the stress-filled thoughts plaguing your mind and get ready the ultimate ‘detox’ — Soup for the Soul. This itinerary encompassing the best of Varanasi, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh is guaranteed to have you cleansed from deep within. De-stress, soothe your nerves and commune with yourself on this tour. From seeking solitude in the spiritual tunes on the banks of the Ganges and soaking in the sensual mysticism of the temple art at Khajuraho, to mingling with wild creatures in the vast expanses of the nature-charged Bandhavgarh, this trip promises to stir your soul and help you rediscover yourself.
October - March(INR): 120250.00
April - September(INR): 90800.00
October - March(USD): 1,850.00
April - September(USD): 1,397.00
Departure Dates
Addons
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one more night in Bandhavgarh
October - March (INR): 30000 | (USD): 462
April - September (INR): 20000 | (USD): 308
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Bandhavgarh
Early morning Jeep safari.
Return for breakfast spread to the Lodge.
Relax.
Afternoon proceed for a village safari for a look at the laidback life of another world.
Dinner and Overnight at Safari Lodge.
X- Accommodation in the hotel on twin sharing
- All meals
- 1 Jeep Safari
- 1 Village Safari
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Varanasi
Arriva Varanasi and transfer to your Homestay, Aashray.
Evening arti.
Dinner and Overnight at Homestay.
Varanasi
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun.
Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death.
Offer a personalized Puja on the Ganges for Peace and happiness in your lives.
Afternoon, Proceed to a tour of Sarnath, the seat where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermons to his 5 disciples after his enlightenment. A visit to the Sarnath Archeological Museum to see Ashokan Lion Capital and other edits is an opportunity not to be missed.
Overnight at Homestay.
Varanasi
Morning breakfast.
Proceed for an early walk into the bylanes of the old city.
Afternoon free / Optional city tour including Benaras Hindu University.
Dinner and Overnight at Homestay.
Khajuraho
Morning breakfast and proceed to Khajuraho, or Khajirvahila – garden of dates.
Evening sound and light show at the temple complex.
Overnight at The Lalit.
Bandhavgarh
Morning breakfast.
Tour of the Temples.
Later proceed to Bandhavgarh by surface.
The drive is interesting. The road crosses the Ken river, where some stretches have been declared a crocodile sanctuary famous for Ghariyal, a rare fish eating crocodile.
Arrive Bandhavgarh and check into the Safari Lodge.
Take a tour of the Lodge, Committed to eco-tourism.
Dinner and Overnight at Safari Lodge.
Bandhavgarh
Early morning Jeep safari. Proceed in your private jeeps in company of 4-5 along with Expert naturalists, knowers of the secrets of the 450 sq. km. park who will guide you to its wildlife wealth. Fruits and water is carried along.
Return for breakfast spread to the Lodge.
Relax.
Afternoon Jeep safari.
Dinner and Overnight at Safari Lodge.
- Terms & Conditions
All Prices are on twin sharing.
Single Supplement : Rs 42,000/ USD 840 (Apr – Sept), Rs 52,000 / USD 1040 (Oct – Mar) Please check with us for single supplement for add ons.
The prices mentioned are based on accommodations, handpicked to give the most fulfilling and enriching experience of a destination. These may change in relation with what gets added, upgraded or improved in a particular destination. We also choose the most valuable room in terms of experience in the chosen hotel, which is mostly a higher category, more private and truly represents the spirit of the place.
We use Toyota Innovas, by default for all travel. Please check with us for upgrade to a Luxury SUV, or also for the option of the costs without transport.
Foreign nationals are requested to bear in mind that there maybe some nominal cost additions owing to differences in entrances to monuments, wild life entry fees or other similar charges.
Payment:
- Booking Advance of INR 20,000.00 / USD 500 per person
- Final Full Payment 60 days prior to arrival.
Package doesn’t include:
- All entrance / camera fees.
- Tips & Gratuities & personal expenses
- Visa Fees & Airport tax or Airport improvement fees.
- Travel Insurance.
- All Expenses other than mentioned in What Price Includes.
Cancellation Policy
- Booking advance non – refundable from the time of booking.
- 75% of Package Cost non – refundable within 45 days before departure .
- 100% of Package Cost non – refundable within 30 days before departure.
- Itinerary Includes
- Accommodation in all the hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- 2 Dinners in Varanasi (Tasty Vegetarian leaning towards Satvik)
- All meals in Bandhavgarh (Tasty Vegetarian)
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Service tax wherever applicable.
- All transfers to or from hotels, airport, railway station, sight seeing city tours, drives by air conditioned car with a Smart-chauffer.
- Road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
- Evening arti in Varanasi
- Morning boat ride in Varanasi
- Excursion to Sarnath
- Walking tour in the bylanes
- Guided tour of Khajuraho temples
- 2 Jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh
- Hike into forest / Additional jeep safari
- Memories of a lifetime.
- Itinerary Cost
October - March(INR): 120250.00
April - September(INR): 90800.00
October - March(USD): 1,850.00
April - September(USD): 1,397.00
- one more night in Bandhavgarh Addon Includes
- Accommodation in the hotel on twin sharing
- All meals
- 1 Jeep Safari
- 1 Village Safari
- Cost for one more night in Bandhavgarh addon
October - March(INR): 30000
April - September(INR): 20000
October - March(USD): 462
April - September(USD): 308