Namaste India 2026 Dates are now 16th February to 8th March 2026 – we are going two days earlier!!
What a wonderful response to Namaste INDIA 2026.
11 women are booked with the opportunity for up to 4 more.
I am so excited, Namaste INDIA 2026 is flowing just as I dreamed it would.
It is a bespoke tour, with so many inclusions and unique experiences at a great price.
Namaste and Yoga Love
Nicole
Namaste India 2026 will be a communion of heart, mind, body and soul and our varied yoga practices will nourish and strengthen us as we tour parts of southern and northern India.
Come with me on this 3-week India journey curated so that you will receive varied yogic offerings, with different teachers, from yoga’s birthplace…the unique and culturally diverse India, as well as Namaste Yoga sessions with me.
Together, with an amazing guide, we will explore the following cultural and iconic sights and more.
In the south feel gratified and amazed by:
- A morning meditation practice at Kochi beach -the Queen of the Arabian Sea
- Relaxing in a leading Ayurveda treatment centre in a lush green environment atop the Nadukani hills with 360degree views. An Ayurvedic consultation, daily Yoga and our Ayurvedic meals are all included during our 3 day stay.
- An overnight adventure on a traditional Kerala houseboat with evening yoga on the open deck
- A memorable home stay on the enchanting back waters of Alappuzha in the beautiful Kerala countryside
- A dip in a natural spring, renowned for its medicinal and curative properties, at Papanasam (Varkala) Beach skirting the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean
- Visit a two-thousand-year-old shrine the Janardhanaswamy Temple standing on the cliffs overlooking Varkala Beach
- Spice markets of Kochi and in the evening a classical 17th century Kathakali dance
In the north be uplifted and amazed by:
- The Taj Mahal
- Sunrise yoga at Mehtab Bagh – gardens with unparalleled views of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River
- The Pink City of Jaipur where palaces and forts are a stunning fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture
- Udaipur the City of Lakes, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in India where winding streets showcase rich history and natural beauty and temples and palaces abound
- An evening cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola
- Varanasi the cultural capital of India, known as the City of Lights famous for its enigmatic Ghats
- The Aarti ceremony using fire in a powerful spiritual devotion to Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India.
- A boat ride on the Ganga
- A visit to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon
- Yoga by the Ganga
As you can see there are so many inclusions on this tour, not to mention the chance to savour southern and northern Indian cuisine. You will have the opportunity to practice yoga everyday.
A detailed itinerary is available on request.
How did this incredible trip come about?!
- I met with our phenomenal tour company owner Manish Singh – ‘Tourrnivals Jourrneys’ – when I visited Varanasi in March 2024.
- Manish has curated this exceptional tour after lots of consultation with me and a great deal of patience as I looked at every detail!
- Manish has many many years experience planning such tours and I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to him by guide extraordinaire DJ Singh.
- DJ led the very successful Namaste India 2019, an incredible tour, due to his experience, care and diligence. I’m delighted to be working with him again.
The result is the unique ‘Namaste India 2026’ experience.
I quote DJ who, on our very first meeting, said:
‘Give India time’ and ‘India will teach you patience!’
I guarantee you will get to practice patience during our journey, but we sure will have a lot of fun doing it!
- Our accommodation is in Tourist class hotels and there will be variance between hotels. Manish has done his utmost to accommodate us well at affordable rates.
- Transport will be in an air conditioned mini bus
India is an incredibly large country but such an interesting one to road travel through. Our longest drive is 7 hours from Jaipur to Udaipur. Other road trips are 2-5 hours.
Added and separate to the land content tour package price will be domestic flights (to help us cover great distances and avoid incredibly long road or rail trips). The tour company has given an estimate as below. They purchase in $US so this also affects the final price.
One last point before sharing the package price – I am fortunate enough to have a direct relationship with the tour company so have been able to negotiate a very good package deal, with exceptional inclusions for our bespoke tour – it’s the only one just like this!
The package price is the Tour company’s quoted price, converted from $US into $A.
The final balance payment (due 18/10/25) will be subject to the exchange rates at that time.
TIER 1 – A Super Early Bird Package Price of $5250 twin share is offered to any previous participant of Namaste Bali or Namaste India – and there are many of you!!! CLOSED
TIER 2 Super Early Bird Package Price is $5450 twin-share for first timers – you’ll get a discount next trip! CLOSED
A $500 non-refundable is required by 18/2/25 to secure either Super Early Bird deal. This helps our Tour Company owner Manish Singh lock in accommodation deals for us.
TIER 3 THE Early Bird Package Price of $5450 twin share is offered to any previous participant of Namaste Bali or Namaste India.
TIER 4 THE Early Bird Package Price is $5650 twin-share for first timers – you’ll get a discount next trip!
A $500 non-refundable is required by 18/7/25 to secure either Early Bird deal.
TIER 5 (if vacancy exists) after 18/7/25 is $5850
Package price includes:
- Twin-share accomodation -19 nights
- Daily Breakfast
- Daily program at the Ayurvedic centre-includes yoga, massage treatment and all meals.
- Entry fee to all itinerary included monuments/temples/forts (no ticket buying or waiting in queues!)
- All land transport by air-conditioned minibus – transfers to and from airports and between cities as well as all tours/excursion
- Daily yoga/meditation practices (a mix of Namaste Yoga with Nicole and local teachers as we travel)
- Our incredible tour guide – DJ Singh
- Accompaniment of Namaste Yoga teacher – Nicole Turner- Butler
- Full support and expertise of Tourrnivals Jourrneys tour company prior to and during our travels
Package Price is land content only it does not include:
- Sydney- Kochi return flight – Nicole will advise the flights to book and accompany you if you take the same flight on 18th February 2026
- Domestic flights – these will be booked by our tour company and invoiced separately approximately $A900
- Tips (India is a tipping culture)
- Personal expenses such as Ayurvedic treatments, laundry
- Meals other than included breakfasts
Want to extend your trip?
You will be booking your own flights so are free to arrive before our tour begins or stay after we complete it.
I will be extending my trip to attend International Yoga Festival 2026(IYF), Rishikesh. Dates to be confirmed.
I will fly from Varanasi to Rishikesh which means I will complete Namaste India 2026 in Varanasi. You may also wish to go to the IYF. This will be independent travel.
I will be there for the IYF week and I’m certain a few others would do that also, so, if interested, you would know that you had me and other yoga friends there.
The festival is a full week with a varied program, so many options. I completely loved it in 2024.
I will share more details about this option if you are interested.
This will not be part of Namaste India 2026, we will not be with a guide, but I will share all the information with you that made my IYF2024 an amazing experience and let you know my travel arrangements and accommodation.
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