Yoga & Ayurveda Tour in Rishikesh

As India is the land of varied glorious aspect you will find in different parts of the country the influence of yoga and ayurveda. In India perfect conditions for enjoying the vital aspects of ayurveda and yoga.

Rishikesh, 25km away from Haridwar, is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site at the foothills of Himalayas and for its natural beauty and banks of river Ganga. The combination of Yoga and Nature make you feel a different world and give you relaxation at most. In Rishikesh, there are many Ayurvedacharyas (teacher of Ayurveda) who know Yoga & Ayurveda since its root. This makes Rishikesh the perfect destination for Yoga.

Yoga is an art of transforming the inert body to the level of vibrant mind in order to unite your body and mind into one with the serenity of the self or soul. And Ayurveda is a Vedic science of India and is also known as 'the Science of Life'. It recommends the measures that have to be adopted in routine life style as well as the treatment procedures for diseases.

If you want a truly blissful and spiritual experience then come for a Yoga and Meditation tours that will go far beyond a holiday or vacation you have experienced so far.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

9 Days
5 Places

Destination Covered

Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Delhi

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon your arrival, you will meet & assisted with your baggages at the airport and transferred to pre booked hotel where your room is pre booked. Check in to the hotel and take a rest for rest of the day.

Day 02: Delhi
After having breakfast in the morning, city tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Chandni Chowk and Red Fort - massive fort which was built by Shah Jahan between 1638 to 1648 . Afternoon city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb - built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture, India Gate, the President House and some other places including temples and markets. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Shatabdi Train: 0650/1125)
In the Morning, transfer to the railway station for your departure to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar station drive to Ashram at Rishikesh, the holy city of India and the hatha yoga capital of the world and a totally vegetarian town. On arrival at Ashram, resting serenely on the banks of the holy Ganga, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. Rests of the day connect to the Ashram life and overnight stay at Ashram.

Day 04: Rishikesh
This morning starts with yoga class followed by relaxation of body, mind and soul. Thereafter learn about breath awareness exercise & stretching exercise with a well recognize mentor. Before breakfast the Ayurvedacharya (tutor of Ayurveda) will check your body type and explain you different Dishes and details of prevention, maintenance and the improvement of one's health and overall sense of well being. Afternoon visit the Triveni Ghats for exclusive Ganga Aarti, dedicated to Goddesses Ganga. Yoga & traditional meditation class with one of well recognize personality will be carryon in the evening. Overnight stay at Ashram.

Day 05: Rishikesh
In the morning on this day of your tour in Rishikesh you will follow the schedule of yoga and ayurvedic session. There after stimulating & purifying Ayurvedic therapy as per the Ayurvedic consultant. In the Afternoon, visit the ancient Bharat temple & Rishi Kund Temple. Yoga & traditional meditation class with one of well recognize personality will be carryon in the evening. Overnight stay at Ashram.

Day 06: Rishikesh
The day begins with PRANAVAM (advance breathing), Dynamic yoga. Advance yoga postures. After Yoga you will Start your panchKarma treatment PanchKarma is a five-fold purification therapy aims at correcting the imbalance of the body's bioenergies (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) in order to maintain their inherent equilibrium and Ama. Panchakarma therapy has three main stage : Poorva karma, Pradhana karma and Paschat karma (i.e. first, second and last stage). Afternoon drive to Vashistha cave. The entire drive is along the river Ganges towards the source for about an hour. Arrive and explore vashistha cave, where famous saint Vasistha, meditated. It is a perfect place for transcendental meditation. Late afternoon drive back to resort. Yoga & traditional meditation class with one of well recognize personality will be carryon in the evening. Overnight stay at Ashram.

Day 07: Rishikesh
Early morning wake up for Pranayam & advance echinque of Yoga. After Yoga get ready for Panch Karma treatment. In the afternoon, trip to Devprayag, one of the five most important confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Arrive Enjoy the beauty of Devprayag. There after visit 10th centaury old temple of Lord Ragunath. Overnight stay at Ashram.

Day 08: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi (Shatabdi Train: 1813/2245)
In the Morning take your breakfast and drive to Haridwar which is hardly 25 kms from Rishkesh. Upon arrival visit Mansa Devi Temple, the temple of Goddess Mansa, which is situated at the top of Bilwa Parvat. Mansa means desire and it has been observed that the devotees who visit this temple with the genuine wishes gets their wishes fulfilled. After that visit Chandi Devi Temple, this temple is at the top of Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganges, was built in 1929 AD. And Har-Ki-Pauri (the footstep of God), also known as the Brahma kund, is one of the most sacred pilgrim places. There after transfer to the railway station to get your train for Delhi. On arrival at Delhil, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Delhi (Flight)
On the last morning of your tour, transfer to the International airport to connect flight for your onward destination.

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