YOGA AND MEDITATION

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 characterstic 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 01 - Arrive - Delhi

On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi

Morning city tour of New Delhi covering Birla Temple, India gate, Parliament area, Government buildings, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi covering Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid, followed by sound & light show at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03-Delhi- Haridwar - Rishikesh

Morning transfer to station to catch Shatabadi Express to Haridwar.On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour followed by grand viewing of Ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centre of Philosophical studies, Yoga and Meditation. An international yoga week is being organized here every year by U.P. Tourism between 02^nd and 07^th February. A few of the ashrams in and around Rishikesh are.

• Muni Ki Reti Mahesh Yogi Ashram
• Parmarth Niketan Shankracharya nagar
• Swarg Ashram Parmarth Niketan
• Ved Niketan Yoga Study Center
• Shanti Kunj Maa Anand Mai ashram

Arrive and check in into one of the Ashram. Afternoon is to be spent on briefing of day routine.

Day 04 - Rishikesh - Day 07 at Rishikesh ( Ashram)

A Typical day At Ashram

• 05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes
• 07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class
• 08.15 A.M. Breakfast
• 12.00 Noon. Lunch
• 15.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture
• 16.00 P.M. Tea
• 16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes
• 19.30 P.M. Dinner

Day 08 - Rishikesh - Shivpuri

Morning drive to Shivpuri, arrive & check in Nature camp resort. After a welcome drink & acclimatization briefing about the whole schedule. Late afternoon jungle walk in the reserve forest around the Nature Camp Resort. Camp-fire followed by dinner & overnight stay.

Day 09 - Shivpuri

Early morning wake up for a Yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind. After yogic breakfast drive to Byasi / Kaudiyala to start the rafting upto Shivpuri. Arrive Byasi briefing on safety, raft manoeuvering, team spirit development etc. Today we exercise team work and hit the most exciting rapids on Ganges. Lunch at nature camp resort. Free time for own activities. Evening meditation and relaxation followed by camp fire & dinner at camp.

Day 10 - Shivpuri

Early morning wake up for one and half hour drive to Hindolakhal, arrive and start trek to Kunjapuri. The one hour trek goes through thick forest till we reach the top i.e Kunjapuri. After exploring the area for some time join the class for Asanas, relaxation & meditation. Witness the sunrise on Greater Himalayan peaks and afterwards trace your steps back to Nature camp resort. Free time for own activities. After lunch drive to Chilla for a wildlife Safari. Arrive Chilla, briefing on jungle discipline, animal behaviour & low impact eco friendly outdoors. Drive back to Nature camp resort for Dinner & night halt.

Day 11 - Shivpuri - Delhi

Early morning advance yoga class with question answer session helping in assessment of change in personality during the course. After breakfast we raft down from the Shivpuri to Rishikesh assessing leadership qualities, team spirit and training for rescue. Lunch at Brahampuri. In the evening you will be transferred to station to connect train to Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 - Delhi - Agra

Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Sikandara, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon half day city tour is being organized covering Taj Mahal, Red fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 - Agra - Jaipur

This day drive to Jaipur enroute visiting old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon enjoy city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 - Jaipur

Morning you will be taken to Amer Fort, where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Elephant Ride. Afternoon city tour covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory & Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 - Jaipur - Delhi

Morning free. Late afternoon drive back to Delhi upon arrival you will be taken to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner being organized by us. Transfer to International Airport for flight back home.