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A MINDFUL JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA
Country
India
Duration
16
Price
$2185
About Destination
Join Buddhist teacher, Grahame White, and North Indian Tour Leader Sunit Tiwari on a magical pilgrimage to some of the most sacred sites in India. In the north we shall visit the holy towns of Bodh Gaya, Sarnath & Varanasi.
A journey not to be missed
As well as visiting these Buddhist sites, we will take an amazing journey through Uttar Pradesh (home of the Taj Mahal) & Rajasthan, where we will visit many of the most iconic sites and take in the colourful life of these regions.
During this pilgrimage, local guides will further our knowledge about the historical sites we are visiting. Daily meditation practices, led by Grahame, will also be offered most mornings and evenings to enhance our mindful journey.
This pilgrimage will be suitable for those with some meditation experience as well as beginners who have an interest in learning Vipassana meditation and exploring the teachings of the Buddha within India. In our daily meditation practice we will be concentrating on Vipassana meditation in daily life. On the cushion, off the cushion.
We invite you to join us for this unique opportunity to enhance your Vipassana meditation practice, amongst the beauty of India.
Details
A Mindful Journey Through India Tour Package Price
$5,895 AUD per person (twin share)
Single Room Extra – $2,185 per person
Includes – Mix 4 & 5« hotels,
2 meals a day, all sightseeing,
luxury private bus, internal
domestic flights.
International Flights Extra
(Inclusive of all service fees & local taxes)
Bookings & Enquiries
- 30% non-refundable tour deposit required to book and confirm a spot
- 70% final balance is due 2 months prior to departure
Our Tour Leader
Sunit Tiwari is a highly experienced tour manager and guide. He has been leading group tours around India for 18 years. He is from Varanasi a devout and practicing Hindu. Sunit has lived in also in Australia & Europe and will be a great source of support for our group journey.
Our Teacher
Grahame White has been involved in Buddhist meditation practice for over 40 years. He began his study of Buddhism in England in 1969 before being ordained as a Buddhist monk for one year in Bodh Gaya, India in 1971. He took a primary role in the establishment of Vipassana meditation in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw in Australia and co-founded the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Center. He currently leads introductory and day-long courses in Sydney and Wollongong. As well as being the teacher for Vipassana Illawarra he is a guiding teacher for Vipassana Hawaii, where he teaches regular retreats. Grahame has also helped pioneer the workshop format of teaching meditation that enhances the transfer of mindfulness from the formal sitting practice into daily life.
Our Australian Travel Agent
Meredith Wilks is the manager/owner of Tiwari Travel Sydney, Australia office. An experienced Tour Operator/Travel Agent for India & Sri Lanka for the past 18 years. She is super passionate about her business. She has explored over 30 countries and lived on & off India for many years. One of her proudest personal achievements was trekking solo to Mt Everest base camp. Meredith is available for enquiries about the tour and booking of international flights, visas & travel Insurance
Included
- Group Tour Bus with driver
- All group airport & hotel transfers
- Mix of 4 & 5* hotels with breakfast
- 2 meals per day (breakfast & dinner)
- All Domestic flights
- All Sightseeing with local guides
- All Meditation classes with Grahame White
- All entrance fees to temples and sights
- Indian Tour Manager –Mr Sunit Tiwari
Excluded
- International Airline tickets
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Indian tourist visa
- Tipping | Local Payment – $200 USD /16,500 INReach for tipping of whole journey. ie Tour leader , driver, restaurant waiters, hotel staff, temple donations, carrying of bags in hotels, airports, train stations, shoe minding, security staff etc.
- Any meals food or drinks outside included meals in itinerary
- Any costs associated with changes in itinerary, such as additional bookings of hotels for extra nights due to delays beyond the control of Tiwari Travel
Let get in touch
$5895 AUD PER PERSON (TWIN SHARE) SINGLE ROOM EXTRA – $2185
(Inclusive of all service fees & local taxes)
$5895 AUD PER PERSON (TWIN SHARE) SINGLE ROOM EXTRA – $2185
