22/05/2025
BBC Race Across the World
India Unfiltered: A Journey Across Culture, Chaos & Charm!
14 Nights Tailormade Tour from £2386pp
Travel Date: 9 March 2026
It’s the halfway point in the journey, and the road through India is far from straight. Inspired by the BAFTA winning Race Across the World, this 14-night adventure follows a path both ancient and alive from the spiritual heart of Varanasi to the cloud-wrapped sanctuaries of Dharamshala, with every kilometre travelled by train, bus, rickshaw or foot.
Our Journey begins in Mumbai, a chaotic, cinematic explosion of life where colonial-era train stations stand beside glass towers and beachside street food stalls pulse late into the night. From there, the route leads inland to Varanasi, India’s oldest living city and a place where time feels suspended. On the banks of the Ganges, firelight flickers against water as priests perform the Ganga Aarti at dusk. At sunrise, you drift by boat past ancient steps and everyday rituals: shaving heads, washing clothes, scattering ashes. It’s both intimate and infinite. Varanasi doesn’t just welcome you in, it holds up a mirror.
From the spiritual to the romantic, you stop in Agra to witness the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal, viewed not from the front gates, but from across the river at sunset quiet, reflective, and every bit as powerful. Delhi follows: vibrant, layered, and relentless. Cycle rickshaws take you through the maze of Old Delhi, past spice markets and silk merchants, as mosques rise through the smog and the new city churns just beyond.
And then, the land begins to rise...........
From Delhi, the journey climbs nearly 7,000 feet north into the Himalayan foothills to reach McLeodGanj, a hill station nestled in the Kangra Valley. This is Dharamshala, home to the Tibetan government-in-exile and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The air cools, the streets quiet, and the mountains open wide. Here, you’ll walk the sacred Kora circuit alongside robed monks, breathe in pine forests on a short trek into the hills, and sit in silent temples where the echoes of struggle and peace coexist.
A slow, immersive race through landscapes and lives. It’s India as it really is raw, reverent, and breathtakingly real.
Add on Optional Yoga & Meditation Classes!
Varanasi: Cost for Morning or Evening Yoga session is £24pp
1 Hour each session
Dharamshala: Cost for Morning or Evening Yoga session is £30pp
1 Hour each session
Based on 2 Adults Sharing
A15351 Heathrow from £2386pp
A16576 Dublin from £2386pp
A16561 Manchester from £2354pp
A16565 Glasgow from £2436pp
A16570 Newcastle from £2459pp
A16569 Birmingham from £2466pp
Package Includes:
International & Domestic Flights with 20kgs Baggage
Return Airport Transfers
2 Nights at The Emerald Hotel & Executive Apartment, Mumbai in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast
3 Nights at Arcadia Hotel, Varanasi in an Executive Room with Breakfast
2 Nights at The Coral Tree Homestay, Agra in a Standard Room with Breakfast
2 Nights at Rockland Hotel, Delhi in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast
4 Nights at Amritara Surya Mcleodganj, Dharamsala in a Standard Room with Breakfast
1 Night at Rockland Hotel, Delhi in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast
Sightseeing and Excursions as listed on the itinerary including Sunrise & Sunset Boat ride in Varanasi, Ganga Aarti (prayer) ceremony in Varanasi, Cycle Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi Chandni Chowk market, Sunset View Of Taj Mahal from Mughal garden, India’s First Heritage Village walk, Trek in Dharamshala duration about 2-3 Hours & Spiritual Kora Circuit Walk in Dharamshala
Train journey from Varanasi to Agra by AC Chair Car
Train journey from Delhi to Amb Andaura by Delhi by AC Chair Car
Meet & Assist at Airports/Railway stations
Deposit £1000pp
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