Palliative Care in North India (22 Feb - 8 Mar 2026)

[From Jon Baines Tours]

Join David Oliviere on a journey that will carefully consider the spiritual, ethical, legal and cultural aspects associated with palliative care in four northern states of India. Travel from Delhi to Jaipur with its mighty fort and palaces, then continue to Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal before heading to historic Lucknow. Visit Varanasi, one of the holiest places in India, and finish the tour in Kolkata, hub of Bengali literature, music and philosophy.

You will spend time with a host of specialists and experience a wide-ranging professional itinerary of visits including, Shanti Avedna Sadan, India’s first hospice, Delhi based charity CanSupport and the inspiring Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre.

What to expect:

• Watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal at dawn.
• Visit the ancient, abandoned Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri.
• Rise at dawn to embark on a Ganges cruise to watch pilgrims offering puja.
• Learn about Ayurvedic approaches to pain relief.

Visit All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India’s most important hospital, visit the palliative care department and meet clinicians and social workers.

For more visit: https://www.jonbainestours.com/tours/palliative-care-in-north-india