ROCS Bespoke Journeys - Incredible India 2026

DAY 4 DELHI - VARANASI

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport to board your flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, transfer to your 5*Hotel Taj Ganges for check in. Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote: “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. Later in the evening, you will be taken to the Ghat from where you will board boat to witness an Evening Aarti Ceremony. India’s holy River Ganges, locally known as the Ganga, plays a central role in the life of Hindus. An aarti is a fire ritual, performed to show gratitude to the river and ask for its blessings. It involves saffron coloured clothes; a kurta and a dhoti, which is tightly bound with a long towel. The ceremony begins with the blowing of a conch shell and ringing bells. The priests each wave an incense stick and hold up large flaming lamps while chanting mantras to the goddess Ganga. Their movements are synchronised and the crowd listens in silence while they perform the ceremonial acts.

INCREDIBLE INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE 2026

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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