11-Day India Retreat
September 25th - October 5th
Agra/Taj Mahal
Jaipur (the pink city)
Jodhpur (the blue city)
Nathdwara
Udaipur
With Optional 5-Day Extension to Rishikesh
October 5th - October 9th
What's included in the Retreat:
~ Daily All Levels Yoga Class
~ Daily Guided Meditation & Breathwork
~ Lessons on the Chakras
~ Psychic Development
~ Sound Healing
~ Yoga Nidra
~ Yin Yoga
~ Celebration of Navaratri (The Nine Nights of the Goddess - Dedicated to the Nine Forms of Durga)
~ 3x Meals/Day (dietary needs can be accommodated)
~ 4 or 5-star Hotel Accommodations
~ All Monument Fees
~ Tour Guide Fees
~ Air-conditioned Bus
~ Jeep Safari/Camel Safari/Cycle Rickshaw Ride/Auto Rickshaw Ride/Elephant Ride
~ Unlimited Mineral Water Bottles
~ Fruits and Snacks
~ Accompanied by a Seasoned Guide: yogaquesttours.com
What's not included:
Flight to and from India
Flight to Rishikesh
Taxi to and from the hotel/airport
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guides or driver
The Journey:
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After flying into Delhi and staying the night, we will embark on our journey to Agra where we will visit temples and the Taj Mahal. |
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We will venture on to Jaipur, stopping on the way in Abhaneri to see local architecture and temples. |
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Once we arrive in Jaipur, with its stucco buildings lining the wide streets you'll understand why it is nicknamed the "Pink City." There, we will enjoy shopping, view the city, and explore Palaces. |
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After two nights in Jaipur, we will travel on to Jodhpur. It is popularly called "the Blue City" as it looks completely blue from an aerial view because of its blue walls and houses. Jodhpur is primarily famous for its temples, lakes and snacks, with the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort being the main attraction. |
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After two nights in Jodhpur, we will drive to Nathdwara via Ranakpur. Ranakpur is a small quaint town nestled amid the secluded valley of the Aravalli Ranges in Rajasthan.The place presents a unique spectacle of verdant greenery and gushing streams, an unusual sight in Rajasthan. |
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After the visit to Ranakpur, we will drive to Nathdwara, Nestled amidst the Aravalli Hills, the charming town of Nathdwara translates to "The Gateway of the Lord." It is situated in the heart of Rajasthan, on the banks of river Banas, and is a pristine picturesque location. It is also a sacred Hindu site and is flocked by thousands of tourists every year. Nathdwara is also famous for "Pichwai Paintings" which are traditional Rajasthani style paintings and terracotta work. It is considered the hub of traditional handicrafts, arts and artifacts. We will visit local temples where we will have Darshan and puja. |
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After one night in Nathdwara, we will embark to Udaipur and take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola is an artificial lake located in the heart of Udaipur, Rajasthan. The oldest and one of the largest lakes of the city, Lake Pichola attracts lots of tourists because of its tranquillity and beauty. Flanked by lofty hills, heritage buildings, and bathing ghats, it is a dream come true for peace and nature lovers.
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We will then enjoy two full days in Udaipur to visit temples, gardens, and palaces before departing back home. |
Rishikesh Extension
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If you wish to continue on with us we will be traveling on an extension to Rishikesh. |
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From Udaipur, as a group we will all take a connecting flight to Delhi and then Rishikesh.
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Yoga Capital of the World, the celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively city is among the holiest places of Hindus. The tranquil and sometimes raging river of Ganges flows in eternity in this holy city, providing nourishment and life to many earthly beings. In Rishikesh we will visit the Ashrams and enjoy days at the Ganga. |
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We will partake in Aarti ceremony and explore nature.
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After three full days in Rishikesh, we will journey back home.
11-Day India Retreat Pricing
Shared Double Room $4750
Single Room $5425
5-Day Rishikesh Extension Pricing
Shared Double Room $2000
Single Room $2350
Single Room $2350
How to Sign Up
Step 1:
Submit Deposit
And Sign Up Form with Room Choice
$500
*deposit is non-refundable
Step 2:
Wait for Welcome Letter with Details About Flights,
What to Bring, & Daily Schedule
(Welcome letter will be sent within 24hrs)
Remainder of retreat price is due by July 1st
*Remainder of Payment can be paid by check, Venmo with a 1.9% processing fee or Paypal with 3.5% processing fee
Refund Policy:
All deposits and payments are non-refundable
Your Guides
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Nidhi Huba
Nidhi is a multi talented yogi, artist, healer, and catalyst for change.
She has been a yogic spokesperson as model & instructor for Eileen Fisher and appeared in many publications such as O Magazine, Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and New York Times Magazine. The art of Yoga, Ayurveda & Mantra is in her lineage. Nidhi has been teaching for close to three decades delving into many modalities and healing practices to safely open, enlighten, and enrich each soul.
Her classes touch the serious practitioner as well as the novice. They are flowing as well as challenging and nurturing. She incorporates her healing skills with oils, crystals, sound, and reiki as well as her mastery of Kundalini, Hatha, Tibetan, Aum & Bihar yoga. She is a yoga therapist and is in the midst of receiving a 3 year degree in Tibetan Medicine with the focus on counseling.
Her passion for the Crystal realm and seeing the healing effects prompted her to create Krystal Kids yoga, a blend of healing modalities and yoga that inspire children and their caregivers.
She also is the founder of Aumhome (a combination of feng shui, shamanic and yogic remedies and design) which carries a line of healing products such as SoulSpray, a space clearing elixir.
She offers getaways that are life changing in every way. She has led tours to her motherland of India, to France, and in Upstate NY. Her passion for people and the planet and her family is what spurs her creativity and fuels her ambition. Her mission is to gracefully flow into this Aquarian Age with joy, art, and grace while serving this planet and inspiring others to do the same.
Nidhi is a multi talented yogi, artist, healer, and catalyst for change.
She has been a yogic spokesperson as model & instructor for Eileen Fisher and appeared in many publications such as O Magazine, Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and New York Times Magazine. The art of Yoga, Ayurveda & Mantra is in her lineage. Nidhi has been teaching for close to three decades delving into many modalities and healing practices to safely open, enlighten, and enrich each soul.
Her classes touch the serious practitioner as well as the novice. They are flowing as well as challenging and nurturing. She incorporates her healing skills with oils, crystals, sound, and reiki as well as her mastery of Kundalini, Hatha, Tibetan, Aum & Bihar yoga. She is a yoga therapist and is in the midst of receiving a 3 year degree in Tibetan Medicine with the focus on counseling.
Her passion for the Crystal realm and seeing the healing effects prompted her to create Krystal Kids yoga, a blend of healing modalities and yoga that inspire children and their caregivers.
She also is the founder of Aumhome (a combination of feng shui, shamanic and yogic remedies and design) which carries a line of healing products such as SoulSpray, a space clearing elixir.
She offers getaways that are life changing in every way. She has led tours to her motherland of India, to France, and in Upstate NY. Her passion for people and the planet and her family is what spurs her creativity and fuels her ambition. Her mission is to gracefully flow into this Aquarian Age with joy, art, and grace while serving this planet and inspiring others to do the same.
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Cleo Post (she/her), Owner & Director Rainbow Body Yoga, E-RYT 500, B.A. & M.A. in Yogic Studies
Cleo has been teaching yoga for 15 years and practicing yoga for 18 years. She took her first class at an instructors house tucked in a magical forest in upstate NY. The connection with the birds, the stream running outside, the breath, and the yoga postures expanded her awareness and consciousness. Her love for yoga blossomed and brought her to complete her 200hr yoga teacher training from Kripalu in 2011 and a couple years later to Naropa University where she received her 1000hr yoga teacher training and B.A. in Yogic Studies in December 2013. After returning to Upstate NY she opened two yoga studios called Rainbow Body Yoga that she managed and taught at for 6 years. In 2021 Cleo returned to Naropa University and was part of the first cohort to graduate from their new M.A. program in Yogic Studies in May 2023. The yogic studies programs at Naropa University enabled her to dive deeply into ancient yogic texts, yogic philosophy, the practice of asana, and the study of Sanskrit. Cleo has studied under many amazing teachers and has gained insight through experimenting with different yoga styles. This has ultimately enabled her to find her own distinct teaching method and flow combining energy healing and yoga. Rainbow Body Yoga Studio has now evolved into Rainbow Body Retreats where Cleo offers nature based yoga and energy healing 200hr and 300hr yoga teacher trainings as well as yoga & reiki retreats at beautiful locations around the world. Cleo is grateful to offer and share the joy, peace, happiness, love, calmness, and serenity that yoga brings to all that come to retreats and trainings.
Growing up enveloped by her mother's flower gardens in Upstate New York, nature has always been a huge part of Cleo's connection with herself and the world. This love of the plant world brought her to study herbalism in 2009 and assisted her in healing from chronic illness. Cleo has studied Herbalism with renowned herbal teachers such as Rosemary Gladstar, Brigitte Mars, and Michael Tierra. Her love of plants also brought her to study and learn about plant consciousness & communication with Pam Montgomery which enabled her to deepen her connection with the plant realm.
Cleo has been in tune with the energy world since she was a child. As a teen she began to expand her gifts and the doorways to other realms opened further as she began a practice of meditation, yoga, and the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. In 2011 Cleo completed a 9 month Shamanic Healing training. After this transformative training she went on to study many different energy healing modalities and blended techniques to create her form of healing work called Quantum Level Soul Healing which is a blend of shamanic healing, quantum healing, and mediumship to access one's full soul healing. She has had a vibrant healing practice for the past 10 years.
Cleo has been teaching yoga for 15 years and practicing yoga for 18 years. She took her first class at an instructors house tucked in a magical forest in upstate NY. The connection with the birds, the stream running outside, the breath, and the yoga postures expanded her awareness and consciousness. Her love for yoga blossomed and brought her to complete her 200hr yoga teacher training from Kripalu in 2011 and a couple years later to Naropa University where she received her 1000hr yoga teacher training and B.A. in Yogic Studies in December 2013. After returning to Upstate NY she opened two yoga studios called Rainbow Body Yoga that she managed and taught at for 6 years. In 2021 Cleo returned to Naropa University and was part of the first cohort to graduate from their new M.A. program in Yogic Studies in May 2023. The yogic studies programs at Naropa University enabled her to dive deeply into ancient yogic texts, yogic philosophy, the practice of asana, and the study of Sanskrit. Cleo has studied under many amazing teachers and has gained insight through experimenting with different yoga styles. This has ultimately enabled her to find her own distinct teaching method and flow combining energy healing and yoga. Rainbow Body Yoga Studio has now evolved into Rainbow Body Retreats where Cleo offers nature based yoga and energy healing 200hr and 300hr yoga teacher trainings as well as yoga & reiki retreats at beautiful locations around the world. Cleo is grateful to offer and share the joy, peace, happiness, love, calmness, and serenity that yoga brings to all that come to retreats and trainings.
Growing up enveloped by her mother's flower gardens in Upstate New York, nature has always been a huge part of Cleo's connection with herself and the world. This love of the plant world brought her to study herbalism in 2009 and assisted her in healing from chronic illness. Cleo has studied Herbalism with renowned herbal teachers such as Rosemary Gladstar, Brigitte Mars, and Michael Tierra. Her love of plants also brought her to study and learn about plant consciousness & communication with Pam Montgomery which enabled her to deepen her connection with the plant realm.
Cleo has been in tune with the energy world since she was a child. As a teen she began to expand her gifts and the doorways to other realms opened further as she began a practice of meditation, yoga, and the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. In 2011 Cleo completed a 9 month Shamanic Healing training. After this transformative training she went on to study many different energy healing modalities and blended techniques to create her form of healing work called Quantum Level Soul Healing which is a blend of shamanic healing, quantum healing, and mediumship to access one's full soul healing. She has had a vibrant healing practice for the past 10 years.
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Danielle Vardakas (MA, E-RYT 500, DYT 1000, Reiki Master)
Danielle has graduated with a masters degree summa cum laude in yogic studies and a mindfulness instructor certification from Naropa University. Originally from Philadelphia, she studied dance and art at the Philadelphia Creative & Performing Arts High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University and the Tyler School of Art in 2001. Danielle fell in love with yoga in 1994 while dancing with a junior ballet company and began teaching yoga in 2000. Her practice continued to create balance in her body and mind through her professional dance career which included mainly Hip Hop and Breakin with a bit of Contemporary Modern. She was mentored by Cara Bradley of Verge Yoga. She is also strongly influenced by her teachers Dharma Mittra, John Friend, and Kausthub Desikachar. Danielle is continuously training and has completed over 4000 hours of teacher training programs all over the globe. She is a registered 1000 hour Advanced Teacher with Dharma Yoga. Danielle & her family moved from Philadelphia to Vermont in winter 2009 where she had a yoga center and a dance studio for almost 11 years.
Danielle’s teaching style incorporates principles of alignment with flow and bliss. She themes each practice so the student can evolve spiritually as well as physically. A teacher to teachers, Danielle created five unique YTT certification programs and led 60 teacher training groups. Danielle is certified Reiki Master’s master and certifies other humans to share reiki to the master level.
Danielle Vardakas is passionate about sharing all aspects of yoga and creating a world where magic is embraced and witnessed in our daily life! She and her son are homeschooling in West Palm Beach.
Danielle has graduated with a masters degree summa cum laude in yogic studies and a mindfulness instructor certification from Naropa University. Originally from Philadelphia, she studied dance and art at the Philadelphia Creative & Performing Arts High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University and the Tyler School of Art in 2001. Danielle fell in love with yoga in 1994 while dancing with a junior ballet company and began teaching yoga in 2000. Her practice continued to create balance in her body and mind through her professional dance career which included mainly Hip Hop and Breakin with a bit of Contemporary Modern. She was mentored by Cara Bradley of Verge Yoga. She is also strongly influenced by her teachers Dharma Mittra, John Friend, and Kausthub Desikachar. Danielle is continuously training and has completed over 4000 hours of teacher training programs all over the globe. She is a registered 1000 hour Advanced Teacher with Dharma Yoga. Danielle & her family moved from Philadelphia to Vermont in winter 2009 where she had a yoga center and a dance studio for almost 11 years.
Danielle’s teaching style incorporates principles of alignment with flow and bliss. She themes each practice so the student can evolve spiritually as well as physically. A teacher to teachers, Danielle created five unique YTT certification programs and led 60 teacher training groups. Danielle is certified Reiki Master’s master and certifies other humans to share reiki to the master level.
Danielle Vardakas is passionate about sharing all aspects of yoga and creating a world where magic is embraced and witnessed in our daily life! She and her son are homeschooling in West Palm Beach.
FAQs
What airport do I fly into?
You will fly into Delhi Airport (DEL) on September 25th.
If you find a better flight that gets in a day or two earlier, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Delhi for an additional cost. Extra Night charges at JP Vasant Continental Delhi are Single $300/Twin Sharing $175.
What airport do I fly out from?
If you are traveling on the 11-day India Retreat, you will fly out of Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) in Udaipur on October 5th. If you find a better flight that leaves a day or two later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Udaipur for an additional cost.
If you are traveling on the India Retreat + Rishikesh Extension, you will fly out of Dehradun Airport (DED) on October 9th. If you find a better flight that leaves a day or two later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Rishikesh for an additional cost.
Can I fly into India earlier than the retreat starts and leave later after it ends?
Yes, If you find a flight that arrives earlier or later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in either location for an additional cost. *Important* - you can only check into the hotel after 2pm. If you get to the hotel before then and would like to go to your room you will have to book an extra night. Check-out time is 10am. If your flight departs later and you'd like to stay in your hotel room you will have to book another night. Yusuf can arrange this for you before the retreat.
How will I get to and from the airport?
Once you send us your flight details, Yusuf will arrange for a taxi to pick you up and drop you off at the airport. This is an additional cost that Yusuf will pay for upfront and you will settle with him during the retreat. Airport transfer charges :
01 TO 02 PAX = $70 total
02 TO 04 PAX = $80 total
04 TO 08 PAX = $120 total
If I do the Rishikesh extension, do I have to pay for the flight to Rishikesh? Will I need to book this flight?
Yes, you will have to pay for the flight to Rishikesh. The flight will be around $160-$300 depending on airline fluctuations.
No, Yusuf will book a group flight for us all to travel together from Udaipur to Rishikesh (with a stop in Delhi). When we create a group booking for the flights before the retreat we will email to tell you the total cost of the flight and you will pay this cost to Nidhi and Cleo.
When will the program begin and end?
The program will begin with dinner on September 25th and end with breakfast on either October 5th or 9th (depending on whether you sign up for the Rishikesh extension).
How will I get clean water on the trip?
Purified mineral water bottles will be provided by Yusuf and the hotel during the entire trip. You can always request more. You can also purchase a camping water filter such as a Grayl if you'd like to minimize plastic waste.
How will I know that the food is safe to eat and where will we be eating?
We will be mostly eating all three meals at each hotel where there are very high standards for food cleaning and safety. If we eat out, Yusuf will only bring us to places that maintain this same standard of food preparation and safety. No one has gotten food sickness on any of Yusuf's trips in his over 10 years of guiding travelers!
What if I'm gluten-free, vegan, or have other allergies/dietary restrictions/preferences?
Each meal will mostly be served buffet style. Most Indian food is gluten-free and there are often many vegan options. If you have a very specific restriction or allergy we will inform Yusuf and he can make sure this need is cared for during the trip.
What if I need to get in touch with loved ones, how will I be able to speak to them?
Every hotel we stay at has available free Wifi, so you can use Wifi calling on your phone to get in touch when you are at the hotel. Otherwise, most phone carriers offer an affordable international phone plan that you could get just for the month you are traveling and your phone will be available for use when data is available.
When do I get my Visa?
You are only able to apply for a single entry Visa one month before your travel date. Instructions on how to apply for the Visa will be sent once you have signed up for the retreat.
Do I need to get travel insurance?
Yes, we are requiring that everyone on the retreat has travel insurance. A great site for this is Worldnomads.com
How do I convert my cash to rupees and how much cash should I bring?
We recommend bringing at least $500 cash. This will cover your taxi fees, local street shopping, or any extras you may wish to purchase along your travel. You can exchange cash for rupees at the airport or with Yusuf. Many places accept credit cards. There are ATMs we can go to as well to withdraw rupees. To use your debit card, remember to contact your bank to tell them the dates you are traveling to make sure they don't lock your card if you try to withdraw rupees at an ATM.
What should I bring?
A detailed list of items to bring will be sent before the trip, this will include what clothing to wear.
What is the appropriate clothing to wear in India?
As a general rule, shoulders, chests, and legs need to be covered. We will go shopping on the trip for traditional Indian clothing/salwar kameez/saris that we will wear to temples.
What cultural customs do I need to be aware of?
We will explain certain cultural customs to be aware of before the trip once you have signed up. As a general rule, no PDA or holding hands in public if couples come on the trip. Once in private, this is of course fine.
Any other questions? Please contact us at [email protected]
What airport do I fly into?
You will fly into Delhi Airport (DEL) on September 25th.
If you find a better flight that gets in a day or two earlier, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Delhi for an additional cost. Extra Night charges at JP Vasant Continental Delhi are Single $300/Twin Sharing $175.
What airport do I fly out from?
If you are traveling on the 11-day India Retreat, you will fly out of Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) in Udaipur on October 5th. If you find a better flight that leaves a day or two later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Udaipur for an additional cost.
If you are traveling on the India Retreat + Rishikesh Extension, you will fly out of Dehradun Airport (DED) on October 9th. If you find a better flight that leaves a day or two later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in Rishikesh for an additional cost.
Can I fly into India earlier than the retreat starts and leave later after it ends?
Yes, If you find a flight that arrives earlier or later, Yusuf can book extra nights at the hotel in either location for an additional cost. *Important* - you can only check into the hotel after 2pm. If you get to the hotel before then and would like to go to your room you will have to book an extra night. Check-out time is 10am. If your flight departs later and you'd like to stay in your hotel room you will have to book another night. Yusuf can arrange this for you before the retreat.
How will I get to and from the airport?
Once you send us your flight details, Yusuf will arrange for a taxi to pick you up and drop you off at the airport. This is an additional cost that Yusuf will pay for upfront and you will settle with him during the retreat. Airport transfer charges :
01 TO 02 PAX = $70 total
02 TO 04 PAX = $80 total
04 TO 08 PAX = $120 total
If I do the Rishikesh extension, do I have to pay for the flight to Rishikesh? Will I need to book this flight?
Yes, you will have to pay for the flight to Rishikesh. The flight will be around $160-$300 depending on airline fluctuations.
No, Yusuf will book a group flight for us all to travel together from Udaipur to Rishikesh (with a stop in Delhi). When we create a group booking for the flights before the retreat we will email to tell you the total cost of the flight and you will pay this cost to Nidhi and Cleo.
When will the program begin and end?
The program will begin with dinner on September 25th and end with breakfast on either October 5th or 9th (depending on whether you sign up for the Rishikesh extension).
How will I get clean water on the trip?
Purified mineral water bottles will be provided by Yusuf and the hotel during the entire trip. You can always request more. You can also purchase a camping water filter such as a Grayl if you'd like to minimize plastic waste.
How will I know that the food is safe to eat and where will we be eating?
We will be mostly eating all three meals at each hotel where there are very high standards for food cleaning and safety. If we eat out, Yusuf will only bring us to places that maintain this same standard of food preparation and safety. No one has gotten food sickness on any of Yusuf's trips in his over 10 years of guiding travelers!
What if I'm gluten-free, vegan, or have other allergies/dietary restrictions/preferences?
Each meal will mostly be served buffet style. Most Indian food is gluten-free and there are often many vegan options. If you have a very specific restriction or allergy we will inform Yusuf and he can make sure this need is cared for during the trip.
What if I need to get in touch with loved ones, how will I be able to speak to them?
Every hotel we stay at has available free Wifi, so you can use Wifi calling on your phone to get in touch when you are at the hotel. Otherwise, most phone carriers offer an affordable international phone plan that you could get just for the month you are traveling and your phone will be available for use when data is available.
When do I get my Visa?
You are only able to apply for a single entry Visa one month before your travel date. Instructions on how to apply for the Visa will be sent once you have signed up for the retreat.
Do I need to get travel insurance?
Yes, we are requiring that everyone on the retreat has travel insurance. A great site for this is Worldnomads.com
How do I convert my cash to rupees and how much cash should I bring?
We recommend bringing at least $500 cash. This will cover your taxi fees, local street shopping, or any extras you may wish to purchase along your travel. You can exchange cash for rupees at the airport or with Yusuf. Many places accept credit cards. There are ATMs we can go to as well to withdraw rupees. To use your debit card, remember to contact your bank to tell them the dates you are traveling to make sure they don't lock your card if you try to withdraw rupees at an ATM.
What should I bring?
A detailed list of items to bring will be sent before the trip, this will include what clothing to wear.
What is the appropriate clothing to wear in India?
As a general rule, shoulders, chests, and legs need to be covered. We will go shopping on the trip for traditional Indian clothing/salwar kameez/saris that we will wear to temples.
What cultural customs do I need to be aware of?
We will explain certain cultural customs to be aware of before the trip once you have signed up. As a general rule, no PDA or holding hands in public if couples come on the trip. Once in private, this is of course fine.
Any other questions? Please contact us at [email protected]
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