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 Yoga Retreat
9 Days Retreat Day 1 Early morning arrival and transfer to the Pre-booked Hotel. After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House), Red Fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan Temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 2 Delhi - Haridwar
After breakfast drive to Haridwar - the gateway to the abode of God in the hilly state of Uttaranchal. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Har-ki-pauri for aarti, the ritual that takes place every evening on the banks of the holy River Ganges. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3 Haridwar
Early morning rise for first yoga class with our yoga teacher and then start the practice in the morning session of 2 hrs. After that breakfast cooked inside the resort with the special care taken to follow the menu given by our yoga and meditation experts.
Leave for the day excursion to have a look at the ancient religion of Hinduism in the holiest city of the religion. Visit one of the oldest temples in the town called Daksha Temple. Also visit the mercury Shiva Lingam Temple (famous for the solidified mercury Shivlingam, said to be done by a saint through his meditation). Back to hotel to continue yoga classes in the evening. After that go for short walk in the market in the town or just relax on the banks of the River Ganges. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Haridwar
Early morning yoga schedule as day 04. After that leave for Chandi Devi Temple. Situated on the top of a hill it provides the magnificent view of the town along with a majestic view of high Himalayan ranges. One has to either go trekking up 3 kms to reach or one can also go by cable car. Back to the ashram/ resort for lunch and then in the afternoon visit the other places of interest or just relax in the resort. Evening session of yoga and then again go for a nice walk along the Ganges to Har-ki-pauri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Haridwar - Rajaji National Park
After the morning yoga session leave for a date with the jungle. Reach Rajaji National Park and on arrival visit the settlement of "Gujjars" a local tribe. Just see the lifestyle of local people who live inside the jungle and are one of the most friendly of all Indian tribes. Spend the morning with them and then come out to have lunch. In the afternoon and evening leave for Elephant safari in the Rajaji National Park. If one is lucky then you can spot a big cat like a tiger or leopard or wild Asian elephants, along with the antelopes, spotted deers, sambhars, wild baors, jungle fowls, porcupine, wolf, jackals, and a score of migratory birds. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. =
Day 6 Haridwar
Morning session of yoga and after breakfast sitting with yoga teacher to rectify your mistakes in practicing yoga. Also sit with our astrologer in the afternoon. Just tell him your place of birth and time of birth along with your date of birth and let him tell you about your past, present and future. Evening free to explore the town yourself and to pick up souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Haridwar - Rishikesh
After a morning yoga session leave for Rishikesh and visit the various ashrams. This town is famous world over for its spiritual significance after "The Beatles" stayed here for a month in the seventies for meditation. In the evening check-in our own rafting beach camp, right on the riverbanks. Dinner with bon fire at camp.
Day 8 Rishikesh
Early morning yoga session without the yoga teacher. Just practice what you learnt in Haridwar. After breakfast leave for a date with the river wild. Take on the rapids up to grade III on a stretch of 18 kms and then finish the day at camp to take lunch. Afternoon free to sunbath at beach camp. Dinner with bonfire at camp.
Day 9 Rishikesh - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi and on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure, you would be transferred to the airport for the journey back home.
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