1. YOGA & MEDITATION LEARNING TOUR IN RISHIKESH 

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days

Destinations Included: Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Delhi

Introduction to Yoga
India is recognized for its ancient knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda all over the world. Yoga is an art of transforming the inside body to the level of vibrant mind in order to unite your body and mind. Yoga helps in rejuvenating your mind and soul and brings out the best in the person. Yoga is now practiced all over the world. Our Yoga Tour takes you to Haridwar and Rishikesh, located in the lap of Himalayas

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive at Delhi airport or railway station. Meet/assist upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. Night Stopover.

DAY 02: DELHI CITY TOUR
Morning after breakfast,  enjoy a city tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting Old Delhi – the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (memorial of Mahatma Gandhi) and drive past Chandni Chowk. Also visit the Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, and the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), the President’s House which was once the Viceroy’s Palace, the Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Night Stopover.

DAY 03: DELHI – HARIDWAR (Day Train at 0645 AM – 1120 AM)
In the morning, transfer to the railway station to board a train for Haridwar (breakfast will be served on board). The city of Hardiwar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Holy Ganga reaches the plains.
1120 AM -Meet/assist upon arrival at Station and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Evening time visit Har-Ki-Pauri for famous Ganga Arti & floating of diyas on the Ganges. Night Stopover.

DAY 04: HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH (25 Kms / 1-2 Hours)
Morning after breakfast, check-out and drive to Rishikesh. 
Rishikesh is considered the Yoga Capital of The World. Enjoy a brief discourse on Yoga & meditation. The Importance of Yoga Poses:
Yoga poses have been developed over centuries of research and experience. They have been found to be extremely effective in:

• Increasing flexibility of the body and which leads to a healthier body.
• Helping to lose excess flab and weight 
• Helping to treat several health disorders

DAY 05: RISHIKESH (Leisure Time)
Morning breakfast at the Hotel. Today spend your day learning & performing Yoga, the surest way to complete health and later, take a tour of the Spa. Night Stopover.

DAY 06: RISHIKESH (Leisure Time)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation Classes. Morning breakfast at the Hotel. Evening explore the Spa and experience the rejuvenation therapies. Meditation … Towards a Stress Free Life. Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do with awareness is meditation. “Watching your breath” is meditation; listening to the birds is meditation. As long as these activities are free from any other distraction to the mind, it is effective meditation. Night Stopover.

DAY 07: RISHIKESH (Leisure Time)
Morning breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, you shall practice what you have learnt till date in Yoga. Later in the evening enjoy a visit to the Glass House. Night Stopover.

DAY 08: RISHIKESH – DEHRADUN AIRPORT (By ROAD – 50 Kms) 
Morning breakfast at the Hotel. After the Yoga session is complete, departure for Dehradun Airport. On arrival at Delhi Airport, transfer to the International airport to board a flight to your onward destination. 


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2. YAMUNOTRI, GANGOTRI, SRI BADRI KEDARNATH TOUR (CHARDHAM)

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 days 

Destinations included: New Delhi – Haridwar – Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rishikesh – New Delhi   

 
DAY 1 : DELHI – HARIDWAR (By Road drive) 
Start your drive to Haridwar form Delhi. On your way to Haridwar, get your Biometric test done for the Yatra.

On reaching Haridwar, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, visit the Har- Ki- Pauri to attend the grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Later, return to the hotel for dinner and have a comfortable stay at night. Night Stopover

DAY 2 : HARIDWAR – BARKOT/KARSALI (By Road) 
This morning, you depart for Barkot / Jankichatti. Barkot is a beautiful hill station which is located on the foot of Yamunotri. As you drive through Mussoorie, you can visit the famous Kempty Falls on your way.

On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hill) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Night Stopover at Barkot.

DAY 3 : BARKOT/KARSALI – YAMUNOTRI – BARKOT/KARSALI (By Road) 
After breakfast, depart for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (8 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You have an option of hiring palki or a horse for your trek. (Cost Not Included).
The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is snuggled in the Banderpunch range (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja.
Return via the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Night Stopover in Barkot.

DAY 4 : BARKOT/KARSALI – UTTARKASHI (By Road) 
After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in into the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. In the evening, Visit the famous Vishwanath Temple. Dinner and Night Stopover at Uttarkashi.

DAY 5 : UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (By Road) 
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 m. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Night Stopover at Uttarkashi.

DAY 6 : UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (By Road) 
Leave for your next destination, Guptkashi after having your breakfast early in the morning. On reaching, check-in to the hotel. Guptkashi is located at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath. The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple.
Get your medical checkup done for your next day’s journey to Kedarnath. Have your dinner and Night Stopover in the hotel/camp.

DAY 7 : GUPTKASHI – SONPRAYAG – KEDARNATH (By Road) 
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included).

Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. “Jai Bholenath” chants echoes in the mountains. The mists envelop the mountains and slowly lift away. When you can view the picturesque beauty you are left mesmerized. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Night Stopover at Govt. Camps/Lodges.

DAY 8 : KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI/RUDRAPRAYAG (By Road)
Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges.

Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel (Guptkashi/Rudraprag). Dinner and Night Stopover at Guptkashi/ Rudraprayag.

DAY 9 : GUPTKASHI/RUDRAPRAYAG – JOSHIMATH – BADRINATH (By Road)
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After having your breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and start driving towards your next destination, Badrinath via Joshimath. Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site which holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meter.

After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Night Stopover at hotel.

DAY 10 : BADRINATH – JOSHIMATH –  RUDRAPRAYAG/BIRAHI/SRINAGAR (By Road)
This morning, visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan. Later, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you can leave for local sightseeing at Badrinath. Visit major attractions of Badrinath such as Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple.

In the afternoon, check out from the hotel and head towards Rudraprayag via Joshimath. En-route visit Karanprayag. Rudra Prayag holds great religious importance. Also, the town features stunning natural beauty and tranquility. On reaching Rudraprayag, check-in to the hotel. You can relax for the rest of the day or explore the beauty of Rudraprayag. Have your dinner and Night Stopover at the hotel.

DAY 11: RUDRAPRAYAG/BIRAHI/SRINAGAR – RISHIKESH (By Road)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh, go out for sightseeing. Visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. On arrival check in at hotel. Night Stopover at hotel.

DAY 12 : RISHIKESH – DELHI (By Road)
Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station / Airport. 

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