18 Days YOGA & MEDITATION IN THE SERENE HIMALAYAS

Recreate yourself the most effective way, what our saints and Sadhus have been doing for years. Right from the ages India is known as the country where Yoga & Meditation is a sort of characteristic of human life cycle. India though taking impressive strides towards urbanization and industrialization, still has locales with the concept of Yoga & Meditation as very much a practice of human life cycle. We will take you in the vicinity of Rishikesh, where luxury is blended with nature and everything is tuned in the tune of nature

Day Plan :

Day 01 : Depart-Delhi Board on flight for Delhi, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi On arrival at Delhi, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel 3*.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : Haridwar-Rishikesh Morning transfer to railway station to board on train for Haridwar , up on arrival meet at Hardwar railway stationand later drive to Rishikesh. On arrival transfer to Ashram at Rishikesh. Overnight hotel. Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, Yoga and other aspects of Hinduism.

Day 04: Rishikesh Today we start for you the Yogic Union that offers a wide variety of paths for putting you in touch with your true blissful nature. The schedule starts off with pranayam and meditation classes from 06:30 - 08:00 A.M., lectures from 09:00 - 10:30 A.M. Hatha yoga (elaborating physical postures, breathing techniques and Cleansing practices) from 05:00 - 06:30 P.M. & bhajanas from 08:00 - 09:30 P.M., three vegetarian meals per day are offered. Overnight stay at the Ashram.

Day 05: Rishikesh-Gangotri Today we shall go in for our early morning Yoga classes and later drive you to GANGOTRI via Uttarkashi. The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3048 mts. amidst captivating surroundings. Gangotri is located at a distance of 99 Kms. from Uttarkashi. On arrival, check in into hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 06: Gangotri Today early morning go in for the yoga classes; later practice what you have learned till date. In the evening explore the surroundings. In the evening visit the holy temple of Ganga. Overnight stay.

Day 07: Gangotri Today we continue with the same schedule as the one we followed yesterday. Later visit the other places as mentioned below. Overnight at Hotel. Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi. Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases. Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets the Bhagirathi on its left bank.

Day 08: Gangotri-Bhojbasa Today morning get ready to begin your trek to BHOJBASA. Check in Camps. Camp fire followed by Dinner. Night halt

Day 09: Bhojbasa-Gaumukh Today practice Yoga in the serene and holy atmosphere of BHOJBASA. After breakfast start trek to Gaumukh. Overnight in Camps.. The Gaumukh glacier is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganga) and is held in high esteem by the devotes who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water. Gaumukh is where the waters of Ganga trickle down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gaumukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth; though today, it doesn't appear

Day 10 : Gaumukh-Bhojbasa Today trek back to BHOJBASA after Meditation Session. On arrival check in into Camps.

Day11 : Bhojbasa-Gangotri-Uttarkashi Today after early morning yoga practice trek back to Gangotri later we shall drive you back to Uttarkashi. Overnight hotel. Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage centre, equated with Varanasi or Kashi in divinity. It is located in a wide stretch of a valley. Situated at a distance of 145 Kms. from Rishikesh, the last rail head and at an elevation of 1158 mts. on the bank of river Bhagirathi, this picturesque town is also the district headquarter. From the religious point of view as well, it is considered important because the temple of Lord Vishwanath, is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. Description about this temple is given '' Kedar Khand'' (Skand-Puran). The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav and Gyaneshwar. The temple of Goddess Kuteti Devi is situated at the top of hill about 1.5 Kms. away.

Day 12: Uttarkashi-Rishikesh Today after early morning yoga practice drive back to Rishikesh. Rest day at leisure. Overnight in Ashram.

Day 13: Rishikesh The morning yoga asana classes starts from 07:00 - 08:00 A.M. Later on we continue them from 04:00 - 05:30 P.M. & meditation classes from 06:00 - 07:00P.M. The meals here would be simple but wholesome - keeping with the Yogic teachings. Overnight at the Ashram.

Day 14: Rishikesh Today we continue with the same schedule as the one we followed yesterday. Overnight at the Dham.

Day 15: Rishikesh-Haridwar-Delhi Today after breakfast day free to bind up then after lunch drive back to Hardwar enroute visit the holy Har-ki -pauri (Ganga) later drive to Rly. Stn. to board Shatabdi Express to Delhi, on arrival at Delhi, meet at the railway station and transfer to hotel Regent Continental 3* /Clark International 3*

Day 16: Delhi Full day free to explore the city own your own (no car). Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Delhi Transfer to airport to board on flight for your destination

End of our services

Package includes:

Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Veg. all meals except at delhi hotel would be on breakfast basis.
All transfers, city tour and intercity travel by AC / Non car.
Camping Equipments, Guide during trek.
Tour Escort Services. (Day 01, Day 03-10, & Day 13).
Yoga & Meditation teacher.(Day 03-10).
Daily Yoga & Meditation classes at Ashram (Rishikesh).
Train fare Delhi - Haridwar - Delhi

Package excludes:
International Airfare TO / FRO
Any payment done for availing any extra services / food / laundry / Liquor/ Guide/Porter/Pony and Tip.