Yoga and Meditation in India

Sightseeing of India’s capital includes visit to Qutb Minar, India Gate, Humayan’s Tomb, drive pass President’s house, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.

Leisurely start your drive to Haridwar.  On arrival check in at the hotel.  Haridwar, located at the foothill of the Himalayas, means ‘Gateway to God’.  It is one among the seven holiest places in India.  Hindu Pilgrims from all over the world come to take a dip in the holy water of River Ganges.  It is their belief that the dip will remove their sins. Evening witness the Aarti ceremony on River Ganges.

Morning visit Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple by a rope car.  Later drive to Rishikesh, the twin city of Haridwar.  Rishikesh meaning ‘place of sages’ is a spititual town famous for many temples and ashrams.  Rishikesh is the international capital of Yoga.  You will have the opportunity to visit many ashrams here and participate in Yoga and Meditation.

4 days of meditation and yoga, lectures regarding meditation and time to relax in these tranquil surroundings.

Depart Rishikesh and drive to Shivpuri.  Shivpuri is the place for jungle activities and River rafting.  On arrival check into a nature camp and acclimatize to the surroundings. Later enjoy a nature walk inside the reserve forest, home for many species of antelope and deer as well as sloth bear, leopard and a variety of birds.

Early morning attend Yoga class, then engage yourselves in river-rafting on some of the most exciting rapids on the Ganges.  You have the option for body surfing and cliff jump also.  You have the opportunity to watch the river bank life.  Evening time is scheduled for meditation.

Early morning yoga class and later drive back to Delhi.

Drive via Sikandra (Akbar’s Tomb) to Agra for visiting Agra Fort and the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Morning is scheduled for the “Yoga by the Taj” in the lush green gardens overlooking the majestic Taj Mahal.  Return back to the hotel for breakfast and later drive to Jaipur, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri – a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance of its palaces and courts. On arrival at Jaipur, explore the vibrant bazaars and the colourful markets.

This morning you can do Yoga in the Greens when there is a gentle breeze in the early morning at the central park or Jawahar Circle.  Later proceed for the sightseeing tour.  Visit the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar – the observatory and photo stop in front of Hawa Mahal.