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Rishikesh has attracted spiritual seekers since the Beatles visited the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in the late 1960s. It now bills itself as the 'Yoga Capital of the World,' with a plethora of ashrams and yoga and meditation classes. Enjoy a relaxed 6-day trip during which you will immerse yourself in Himalayan culture, live in an Ashram, do yoga and meditation lessons, and tour the lovely Rishikesh environs.
Meet the group and settle in Pack your bags and stay ready to leave for a scenic drive to Rishikesh from Delhi in the morning, which can take between 5-6 hours. Rishikesh is one of the most popular yoga cities in the world - it's said the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges River, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion. Upon your arrival, complete the check in formalities at the ashram. You can then enjoy a relaxing evening there.We'll pick you up and transfer you across to the ashram where you'll get settled in, meet the rest of the group and enjoy dinner.
Begin your Ashram Activities (B/L/D) Participants in all the programes follow the daily Ashram schedule which begins at 5:00 AM and runs until 9:30 PM. Time for reading, journaling, and reflection is always available. Here's an idea of the schedule (although please note the daily schedule may not be identical to this): 5:00AM Prayers 5:15 Joints and Glands exercises/Hatha Yoga 7:00 Pranayama 7:30 Meditation (guided for beginners, silent for others) 8:30 Breakfast 10:00 Practicum class or Philosophy lecture or spiritual video 11:00 Class or free time 12:30PM Guided Diaphragmatic breathing session 1:00 Lunch 2:00 Guided digestive breathing session class 4:00 Tea 4:30 Hatha Yoga class 5:45 Meditation 7:00 Supper 8:00 Lecture, video or special night program 9:00PM Night prayers Today, you'll take part in the ashram's daily schedule, including a morning and later afternoon yoga class, guided breathing sessions, and optional classes.
Ashram Activities and Village Visit (B/L/D) Enjoy another day following the ashram schedule and taking your 2 yoga classes. Later on, you can join a walking tour to nearby Himalayan village to see local village life with a guide.Today, you'll follow the schedule and enjoy 2 yoga classes, as well as visiting the local villages nearby and taking a peek into local life.
Ashram Activities and White Water Rafting (B/L/D) After another day of the ashram's schedule, you'll also head out for some exhilarating white water rafting on the Ganges itself. After that, you'll enjoy an educational cooking demo.Enjoy another day of Ashram activities and later head out for some exhilarating white water rafting, and then an interesting cooking demonstration.
Ashram Activities (B/L/D) Enjoy another relaxing day that follows the schedule of the ashram and includes 2 yoga classes.Enjoy another relaxing day following the schedule of the ashram that includes 2 yoga classes.
Transfer Rishikesh to Delhi (B) Have an early breakfast and check out from the ashram. It’s your last day in Uttarakhand, so bid a sweet farewell to the hills. We'll then drop you back off in New Delhi.Enjoy an early breakfast before you check out of the ashram. We'll drop you back in New Delhi - safe travels ahead!
5N in shared rooms of the ashram
5 Breakfast(s), 4 Lunch(es), 4 Dinner(s),
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Ashram activities, adventure and local life Go rafting on the Ganges from Shivpuri to Rishikesh (Sharing basis) Cooking demo with local family in Rishikesh Daily yoga classes as per the day schedule Peek into local life at Himalayan villages nearby Water and taxes 2 bottles (500ml) per person per day of mineral water during long journeys and during visits Taxes imposed by the government of India on tour packages
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