Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival at the International airport and transfer to the hotel. Rooms booked for immediate occupancy.

Overnight: Delhi – The Park Hotel or similar (2 nights)

Day 2 : Delhi (B, D)
Breakfast at leisure in the morning. We have a slow start in the morning, and then visit Old and New Delhi visiting the Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat. Drive passed the India Gate, Parliament Building and Connaught Place – the city center of New Delhi. Also visit the Bangla Sahib – Sikh Temple and Birla Temple. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a typical Indian Restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.


Day 3: Delhi/Haridwar/Rishikesh (B, D)
Morning transfer to the Railway Station and depart by Shatabadi Express Train for Haridwar. You will be met upon arrival at Haridwar Railway Station and transferred to your Ashram. A few of the ashrams in and around Rishikesh are Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Parmarth Niketan Swarg Ashram, Ved Niketan Yoga Study Center, Shanti Kunj Maa An and Mai Ashram. We will be staying at Yoga Niketan Ashram (www.yoganiketan.org).

In the evening you will be briefed about the daily routine at the Ashram. This evening witness the Prayer Ceremony at Har Ki Pori in Haridwar.

Overnight: Rishikesh Ashram (4 nights)

Day 4 -6: Rishikesh - at Ashram (B, L, D)
A typical day at the Ashram:
5:30 am to 6:30 am Meditation classes
7:00 am to 8:00 am Yoga class
8:15 am Breakfast
12:00 Noon Lunch
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm Lecture
4:00 pm Tea
4:30 am to 7:00 pm Yoga & Meditation Classes
7:30 pm Dinner



Day 7: Rishikesh/Shivpuri (B, L, D)
Morning drive to Shivpuri, arrive & check in at the Shivpuri Nature Camp Resort. After a welcome drink, you will be briefed about the schedule. Late afternoon Jungle walk in the reserve forest around the Nature Camp Resort. Campfire followed by dinner & overnight stay.

Overnight: Shivpuri Nature Camp Resort (3 nights)

Day 8: Shivpuri/Kaudiala – Rafting the Ganges! (B, L, D)
Early morning Yoga class. After a yogic breakfast drive to Byasi or Kaudiala, where we start our rafting on the Ganges! adventure. The starting place willl be decided depending on the level of water and other operational matters. On arrival in Byasi or Kaudiala you will be briefed on safety, raft maneuvering, team spirit development etc. Today we exercise teamwork and hit the most exciting rapids on the Ganges! Lunch at the Nature Camp Resort. Free time for own activities. Campfire followed by dinner and overnight stay.


Day 9: Shivpuri/Kaudiala (B, L, D)
Early morning drive to Hindolakhal (1 ½ hrs). Arrive and start trek to Kunjapuri. The one hour trek goes through thick forest till we reach the top at Kunjapuri. After exploring the area for some time you will have the option to do yoga on your own at the Kunjapuri temple. A yoga teacher can also be arranged here.

Witness the sunrise on Greater Himalayan peaks and afterwards trace your steps back to the Nature Camp Resort. Free time for own activities.

After lunch drive to Chilla (Rajaji National Park) for a wildlife safari by jeep. (Depending on the monsoons and clearance from the government officials, the park may or may not be open by this date. In case the park is not open then we have the option to stay overnight at Corbett National Park. There may be a supplement in this case). In Chilla you will be briefed on jungle discipline, animal behavior & low impact eco friendly behaviour. Drive back to Nature Camp Resort for Dinner & overnight.


Day 10 Shivpuri/Haridwar/Delhi (B, D)
Early morning drive to Haridwar Railway Station to board train for Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities.

Overnight: Delhi – The Park Hotel or similar (1 night)

Day 11: Delhi/Mathura/Vrindavan/Agra (B, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Agra. Enroute visit Mathura & Vrindavan. Mathura is the land where Sri Krishna was born and spent his youth. Today little towns and hamlets are still alive with the Krishna legend and still redolent with the music of his flute. Mathura, a little town on the River Yamuna was transformed into a place of faith after Lord Krishna was born here. Vrindavan, a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. There are numerous other little spots in the area that still reverberate with the enchantment of Sri Krishna.

Overnight: Agra – Taj View Hotel or similar (2 nights)

Day 12: Agra (B, D)
After breakfast visit the famous Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is an extravagant marble monument of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build. Continue your tour to the Agra Fort, the original red sandstone fort built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1565. The Forts maze of courtyards, its marble mosque and lavish private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. The Fort reveals the Mughal talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design. This fort palace was begun by Akbar as a purely defensive citadel and was subsequently completed by two successive generations that added the delicate mosaic and magnificent marble palaces. The fort is the history of Mughal life in Agra and offers a magical view of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon free for independent activities



Day 13: Agra/Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (B, D)
After breakfast, depart by road for Agra. On the highway between Agra & Jaipur is the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This is one of the world’s most perfect ghost cities and a marvel of design and construction. It was conceived and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, one of the most enlightened rulers of his time. Built in 1571, it is a synthesis of the flourishing styles of the Persian courts and the prevailing Hindu Islamic trends. Today its pristine red sandstone buildings are as perfect as they were when they were first chiseled. The masterpiece of this remarkable monument is the Jewel House of Diwan I Khas. Architecturally extraordinary, the four doorways lead into a single storey room where a huge central pillar carved to baroque richness, supports a seat reached by mid air walkways.
Continue your drive to Jaipur and check-in at hotel. This picturesque city is a symphony in pink, a color that signifies hospitality in Rajput culture. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century, it is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses and dotted with fairy tale palaces. Ambling camels and brightly dressed locals reflect Jaipur’s desert heritage, while the teeming markets display a profusion of handlooms and crafts.

Overnight: Jaipur – Country Inn & Suites or similar (2 nights)

Day 14: Jaipur - HAPPY DIWALI! (B, D)

After breakfast enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort where you will have an elephant ride! As you take the winding road from modern Jaipur between the barren hills immediately to the north there is a little hint of the magnificent fort and palace, which once dominated the narrow valley. Amber was the site of a Hindu temple built by the Mina tribes as early as the 10th century. Afternoon visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), City Palace, Observatory and time for shopping.

This evening we’ll take you into the city to celebrate Diwali! Diwali is the day when King Rama's coronation was celebrated in Ayodhya after his epic war with Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. By order of the royal families of Ayodhya and Mithila, the kingdom of which Sita was princess, the cities and far-flung boundaries of these kingdoms were lit up with rows of lamps, glittering on dark nights to welcome home the divine king Rama and his queen Sita after 14 years of exile, ending with an across-the-seas war in which the whole of the kingdom of Lanka was destroyed.

On Diwali day, the local homes are decorated, sweets are distributed, and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. Diwali celebrations in India are similar to Christmas celebrations in the west. You will get a chance to celebrate Diwali, burn crackers and drive pass the colorful and lit city of Jaipur in the evening.

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