Our representative will receive you on arrival at the airport in Delhi and will take you to your hotel.
New Delhi the capital of India is one of the most charming & happening place in the world. With thousands of sightseeing places like India Gate, Red fort, Jama Masjid and of course The Connaught Place. This city has been beautifully planned with extra greenery to suite your eyes! Delhi is surely the travelers delight.
Activities: Our full day tour of Delhi will highlight the remarkable contrast between Old and New Delhi. We will visit iconic historical monuments like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and the Jama Masjid which is also the largest mosque in Asia. Form the mosque we will take a ride in Rickshaw to absorb the sights and sounds of the famous Chandani Chowk market in the heart of Old Delhi.
We will also visit the Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Presidents residence, National Museum and modern wonders such as the Akshardham Temple.
Also acknowledged as the 'gateway to the Himalayas', Rishikesh is pleasingly located where the holy river Ganges flows down the lap of Himalayas. It is also well known as "the world capital of yoga".
The famous Four Shrines Sacred Journey of India ideally begins from Rishikesh. Rishikesh is basically a Hindu pilgrimage center with magnificent temple of deities. There is Trivani Ghat – where devotees take holy dip in Ganges water.
For the adventure hungers, there is a lot to soothe their nerve - From White Water Rafting to Rappelling and Kayaking!
Activities: Be a part of the International Yoga Festival, a weeklong event, where yoga followers reveal in comprehensive lectures and demonstrations of wide range of yoga styles and asans along the banks of the sacred river Ganges.
Here is an overview of the biggest yoga festival in world.
0500 h: Rituals and Ganga Aarti
0700 - 0830 h: Inaugural Yoga Asana (Gita Ayenger Yoga)
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
1100 - 1300 h: Inaugural Ceremony
1300 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1745 h: Yoga sessions (Different locations)
1815 - 1900 h: Ganga Aarti and Puja
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Yoga Asana (Krishnamacharya Yoga)
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
0900 - 1030 h: Yoga sessions and Vendanta Lectures
1100 - 1230 h: Ayurveda Lecture (Acharya Balakrishna Yogi)
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1530 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1600 - 1730 h: Astanga Yoga (Sri Louise)
1815 - 1900 h: Ganga Aarti and Puja
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Yoga Asana (Krishnamacharya Yoga)
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
0900 - 1030 h: Yoga sessions and Vendanta Lectures
1100 - 1230 h: Ayurveda Lecture (Dr.Durga Prasad)
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1530 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1600 - 1730 h: Asana Class (Pedro Kupfer)
1815 - 1900 h: Ganga Aarti and Puja
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Yoga Asana (Iyenger Yoga)
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
0900 - 1030 h: Yoga sessions and Vendanta Lectures
1100 - 1230 h: Ayurveda Lecture (Sri. Mahadeven)
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1530 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1600 - 1730 h: Asana Class (Baba Ramdev)
1815 - 1900 h: Ganga Aarti and Puja
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Event
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Yoga Asana (Kriya Yoga)
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
0900 - 1030 h: Yoga sessions and Vendanta Lectures
1100 - 1230 h: Nadi Vijan and Pain Relief Yoga (Dr. Lakshi N Joshi)
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1530 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1600 - 1730 h: Asana Class (swami Poornapragnananda)
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Yoga Asana for Advanced People (Iyenger Yoga) 0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
0900 - 1200 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1400 - 1730 h: Yoga sessions (Different Locations)
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
0500 - 0600 h: Meditation session on the Ganges
0700 - 0830 h: Asana session
0830 - 1030 h: Breakfast
1000 - 1130 h: Share your experience
1230 - 1400 h: Lunch
1430 - 1500 h: Photo Session
1500 - 1730 h: Yoga Content results & Soverigns
1930 - 2100 h: Cultural Events
After breakfast we will checkout and drive to New Delhi. Spend the evening at leisure and relax at your hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Agra "the love city", "the wonder city" or the "Taj city" whatever you call- it mean the same, the wonder of the world – The great Taj Mahal, which is perhaps the world’s largest token for love. Visit the massive structure master piece to explore the white marble mausoleum which is the pinnacle of architecture. Apart from Taj Mahal, Agra also has some other place of attraction like Agra Fort and Buland Darwaja.
Activities: Here we will enjoy the visit (at sunrise and sunset) to the legendary Taj Mahal, built as a memorial to the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. We will also see the Red Fort, where Shah Jahan spent the last few years of his life after being imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb and Itmad-ud-daulah, at times also known as the "Baby Taj". People also say that the interiors of this tomb are better than that of Taj Mahal.
While driving from Agra to Jaipur, we will visit Fatehpur Sikri which is also one of the best preserved collections of Mughal architecture in India. The finest example is the Buland darwaja which is stupendously made entrance gate to a mosque. We can also visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti which is a white marble encased tomb of Sufi saint Salim Chisti.
Jaipur the largest city in the state of Rajasthan is rich in heritage, culture and architecture with splendid forts, palaces, temples and beautiful quiet havelis. Apart from these captivating attractions, Jaipur also shows exquisite craftsmanship and stunning jewelry. These intricate artwork give life and color to the uniqueness of this pink city. In addition, the serenity of lush gardens and floral variety gives us a fabulous scenery.
Activities: We will begin our Jaipur excursion with a ride on decorated elephants to visit the Amber Fort Palace, a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu style of architecture. Later, back in the city we will visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal (the Palace of the Winds), Jantar Mantar – World’s largest stone observatory and the Birla Temple. In the evening, explore the Old City of Jaipur and visit Choki Dhani to enjoy an exuberant Folk Dance performance and a puppet show.
This morning we will drive to Delhi.
On our arrival in Delhi we will visit the famous Dilli Haat, an exotic and very picturesque bazaar with big variety of art & crafts from different parts of the country all together at one place. Here you will get a variety of things ranging from carved sandalwood, handlooms, jewelry, craft metals etc. If you have forgotten to take some souvenir from India for any of your friends or family, this is the place.
As per your international flight schedule you will be transferred to airport for flight back home.
Tour ends!!