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Home >> India Tours >> Yoga & Ayurveda Tour >> India Yoga Experience Tour
INDIA YOGA TOUR EXPERIENCE TOUR Yoga is a Sanskrit word derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj" which means to connect, join or balance. The most important thing, however, is that Yoga - with its entire applications and implications - is a powerful means to an end. The ultimate end of all human pursuits is "Moksha." Moksha is freedom from all bondage; freedom from insecurities; freedom from the clutches of desires; freedom from the sense of limitations and inadequacy; freedom from all that thwarts us on our divine journey in life. In other words, the end of all human pursuits is everlasting peace, happiness and a sense of fulfillment. This is possible with steady and prolonged sincere practice of Yoga. It activates a process of cleansing and purification of mind, which in turn, prepares us for the dawning of Self-knowledge. Yoga means this connection; this knowledge that removes the impurities and the veil of ignorance that keeps us strangers to ourselves. Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Overnight at hotel. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines both the ancient and the modern aspects of Indian culture. The city’s many monuments, located amidst tall, modern skyscrapers, stand as silent reminders of the region’s ancient legacy. Delhi’s strategic location was one of the main reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising that today Delhi is actually a conglomerate of seven cities. The division between the old, walled city and what is known as New Delhi marks a division in lifestyles. The walled city retains its past traditions, and when visiting, one can get a glimpse of its many facets. In contrast, New Delhi strives to match the pace of the twenty-first century. Day 02 : Delhi – Haridwar (By Train) Haridwar – Rishikesh (24 Kms – 30 Mins Drive) Train Details: Shatabdi Express Morning in time transfer to railways station to board train for Hraidwar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Rishikesh enroute a short orientation tour of Haridwar city.
Rishikesh, one of the holiest cities in India, Rishikesh is not just known for its religious connection but also for its beautiful landscape. Surrounded by hills (the Lesser Himalayas) on three sides and holy Ganga river flowing through it, Rishikesh is an ethereal experience. In fact Rishikesh is a favourite of those coming to meditate and seek salvation. It is believed that meditation on the land of this holy place leads to salvation. Balance day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 03 : Rishikesh This is the day when you start your stint with yoga and meditation in the Hotel. 0630 – 0830 AM: Yoga introduction by Yoga instructor followed by a demonstration and lecture Balance day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Lunch at the Hotel. 0430 – 0630 PM: A brief interactive session about yoga in Bhagavad Gita, vedic chanting.
Day 04 : Rishikesh Yoga practice in the Hotel in presence of a yoga instructor. 0630 – 0830 AM: Practice yoga – Pranayam, Surya Namaskar, Meditation & general asana Balance day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Lunch at the Hotel. 0430 – 0630 PM: General asana, yoga nidra & meditation. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 05 : Rishikesh Yoga practice in the Hotel in presence of a yoga instructor. 0630 – 0830 AM: Practice general asana & Meditation Balance day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Lunch at the Hotel. 0430 – 0630 PM: Yoga sleep (psychic sleep), Antar mauna (practice of silence a different way of Meditation). Day 06 : Rishikesh Yoga practice in the Hotel in presence of a yoga instructor. 0630 – 0830 AM: Practice general asana & Meditation Balance day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Lunch at the Hotel. 0430 – 0630 PM: Practice of Yoga sleep (psychic sleep), Antar mauna (practice of silence a different way of Meditation). Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 07 : In Rishikesh 0630 – 0830 AM: Practice general asana & Meditation Later after breakfast proceed for city tour with visit to Bharat Temple, Rishikund, Triveni Ghat, Geeta Bhawan & Lakshman Jhula. Overnight at hotel. Day 08 : Rishikesh – Haridwar (24 Kms – 30 Mins drive) Haridwar – Delhi (By train) Train details: Shatabdi Express
Overnight at hotel. Day 9 : In Delhi This morning your will embark on a tour of New Delhi, driving along Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue. As you go you will get a chance to see Parliament House, which is now known as Sansad Bhavan. It is a low, circular structure that covers more than five acres of land. You will also see Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s Palace, which is the official residence of the president of India. Next you will see India Gate, a 138-foot-high, arch-shaped structure that stands at the eastern end of Rajpath. On it are inscribed the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who lost their lives in World War - I, the North-West Frontier operations that occurred at the same time and the 1919 Afghan fiasco. Below it burns the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the Eternal Flame, in tribute to all martyred soldiers of India. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit after the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Next you will proceed to Humayun’s Tomb. The tomb, an elegant example of early Mughal architecture, was commissioned by Humayun’s widowed queen, Haji Begum, in the sixteenth century. You will also have a chance to visit Qutab Minar, a soaring, 238-foot-high stone tower, which was built by Qutab-Ud-Din Aibak in the twelfth century. Next you will move on to Old Delhi, the seventeenth-century walled city of Shahjahanabad. You will drive pass to the Red Fort, or Lal Quila, which is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. Its thick, red-sandstone walls bulge with turrets and bastions and have withstood the ravages of both time and nature. Within the walls lie halls of public and private audience, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque and elaborately designed gardens. You will then take a walk through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahjahanabad, which is now a picturesque bazaar. It consists of many narrow lanes that are crowded with shops selling everything from authentic Indian food and clothing to electronics. Next you will visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial that is erected on the site where Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation, was cremated. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 : Delhi – Agra (210 Kms – 5 Hrs Drive)
Overnight at hotel. Day 11 : Agra - Delhi Post breakfast, drive back to Delhi enroute visiting Fatehpur sikri. |
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Haridwar, A paradise for nature-lovers, Haridwar presents kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. Haridwar also termed as 'Gateway to Gods' is known as Mayapuri, Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers of Lord Shiva (Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu (Hari) pronounce this place Haridwar and Haridwar respectively as told by some. It is also a point of entry to Dev Bhoomi and four famous Hindu’s pilgrimage places viz. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight at hotel. 
Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
