Ayurveda & Yoga Tour

Itinerary for A Yoga Journey 19 Days Group Size : 16

Day 1: Transport to train station for tea and orientation by Mr. M.L. Bhatia; departure by train to Amritsar, 6:30 am, arr 12:10 pm; breakfast served on train.

Day 2: Morning: witness relegious ceremonies of the sikhs at the Golden Temple and p.m. departure by bus for Dharmasala.

Day 3: Early morning Yoga activities and spiritual lectures at Ved temple; afternoon visit Buddhist Monastries around Dharmasala.

Day 4: Early morning meditation and yoga activities at theVed temple and afternoon leave for Chandigarh.

Day 5: Morning departure for Haridwar to witness aarti(ceremony of lights) at the Ganges, overnight in Haridwar.

Day 6: Morning visit ashrams at Rishikesh; evening meditation at Shiwananda Ashram; overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 7: Early morning yoga class at Shiwananda Ashram; P.M. departure for Delhi

Day 8: Visit Delhi, witness sufi rituals including Quawali music at the tomb of Hazarat Nizzamuddin at Delhi

Day 9: Departure for Mathura ,the birth place of 'Lord Krishna' and overnight.

Day 10: Morning see devotional activities at ISCON temples and P.M. departure for Agra.

Day 11: Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort.

Day 12: Departure for Jaipur visiting Fathepur Sikri enroute and overnt in Jaipur.

Day 13: Morning visit Jaipur (Palace of Winds) and Amber Fort; afternoon depart for Pushkar.

Day 14: Pushkar; visit Brahma Temple; enjoy relaxing by the lake and absorbing local life activities in the small town; experience sunset drummimg by the lake.

Day 15: Ajmer, the holiest pilgrimmage for Muslims in India; visit the Mosque. Departure for Udaipur.

Day 16: Udaipur; visit important Udaipur sites.

Day 17: Departure for Mt. Abu.

Day 18: Mt. Abu, visit Dilwara (Jain temples) and Brahamkumari's ashram.

Day 19: Drive back to Udaipur for flight to Delhi; transport to International airport for flight home or join group for a farewell dinner.

       This tour is limited to 16 participants to maintain an intimate group experience. We are offering 3 cycles to accomodate as
         many requests as possible. We will visit holy cities of diverse religions of India and practice yoga and meditation at
       ashrams in   Dharmasala and Rishikesh with master Indian teachers.

       Yoga & Meditation: In Dharmasala, Ashtanga Yoga with master teacher Swami Ram Swarup ( 8 different segments
       known as Yum, Niyam, Asan, Pranayam, Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhayan and Smadhi.) In Rishikesh at Shiwananda
       Ashram with Swami        Yog Swarupa Nanda and Swami Ram Rajyam.