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Duration :: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Delhi -
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh -
Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted
with your baggage's at the airport by our executive and transferred
to pre booked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to
the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which
successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its
strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects
the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old
Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the
Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will
invariably confront the citys’ past
DAY
02 : DELHI
After
breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital of India.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah
Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed
until 1658 ; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan.
This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk
and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness
the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit
Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early
example of Mughal architecture ; Qutab Minar. The tour ends
with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 03 :
DELHI - AGRA
Early morning drive to the city of Taj. Arrive Agra &
check-in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red-
sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and
the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am
(hall of public audience),a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a
throne alcoveof inlaid marble at the back,the Emperor heard public
petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where
marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the
Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign
ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Later at sunset visit
the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the
world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created.
20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah
Jahan's beloved wife.
Day 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, the fabled “pink city”of the
desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is
the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the
universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The
palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the
royal processions and splendours are now living monuments enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost
town”which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built
in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in
late evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one
that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills.
Later visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa mahal, this
elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with
delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies,
confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.
Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where
time has been accurately measured since the 17th
century.
Day 06 :
JAIPUR - DELHI
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and check-in at prebooked hotel. Rest of the day free for
individual activities.
DAY 07 : DELHI - HARIDWAR (TRAIN) - RISHIKESH
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train
for Haridwar.On arrival transfer to hotel. After a welcome drink and
acclimatization briefing about the whole program, followed by
introduction to the Yoga teacher. Evening dinner.& overnight hotel.
DAY 08 :
RISHIKESH
Early morning drive or walk to the yoga centre for yoga class
followed by relaxation of body & mind. After relaxation learn about
breath awareness exercise & stretching exercise. After yogic
breakfast Evening in-house yoga & traditional meditation class with
visiting instructor . Late evening visit the Ghats for Arti,
dedicated to Goddesses Ganga.
DAY 09 : RISHIKESH
Early morning drive or walk to the centre .Today we will
do relaxation, asana, followed up by yognindra. After nutritious
breakfast, day free for own activities.
Optional you can take rafting trip or
can do temple tour for half a day. Evening followed by
modern meditation. and class of suggestion therapy.
DAY 10 : RISHIKESH
Today we'll get training for PRANAVAM (advance
breathing), Dynamic yoga. advance yoga postures. After breakfast
drive up to Vashist Gufa. The entire drive is along the river
Ganges towards the source for about an hour. Arrive and explore
vashistha Goofa (cave), where famous saint Vasistha, meditated. A
perfect place for transcendental meditation. Late afternoon drive
back to resort. Evening meditation & lecture. Dinner and overnight
at hotel
DAY 11 : RISHIKESH
Early morning wake up for Pranayam & advance techinque of
Yoga. Evening followed by meditation and curative yoga. Meals and
overnight . one can take optional trip to Devprayag,
one of the five most important
confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Arrive and explore the area. Also
visit 10th centaury old temple of Ragunath ji.
DAY 12 : RISHIKESH
Early morning followed up by VIPASANA class. Evening
curative Yoga and meditation class. Dinner and Overnight Nature Camp
Resort.
DAY 13 : RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
Early morning practice advance posture of yoga & vipasna .Day
free for own activities. Evening meditation and question answer
session. Evening the course terminates. Later transfer to the
railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet
and assist at the railway station and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Day 14 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to airport to board flight back
home/onward destination.
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