Heart of India Yoga & Meditation Tour

Delhi – Udaipur – Rishikesh – Vrindavan – Taj Mahal

April 12 – 23, 2024

Deepen your understanding and appreciation for the traditions of yoga on this guided exploration of India and practice in the places where the previous masters practiced!

Full Trip Itinerary

12 April: Arrive Delhi

Arrive New Delhi International Airport. You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel near the airport. Stay at your hotel in Delhi for 1 night.

13 April: Delhi – Udaipur Flight

Morning proceed to Delhi airport to catch flight to Udaipur, Udaipur is a beautiful city, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Known for its picturesque lakes, Udaipur also called ‘the city of lakes’. The elevated hills and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the Udaipur city. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and subsequently, also known as the ‘Venice of East’. Udaipur had been the capital of Mewar for centuries.

In evening enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola and have a class on the beautiful island with Yogi Charu. Overnight stay at hotel.

14 April: Udaipur Sightseeing

Morning Yoga & later on enjoy Udaipur sightseeing.

The City Palace and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The Pratap Memorial-it has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur.

Visit Jagdish Temple which was built in 1651 AD. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a small ornamental garden. Late afternoon enjoy boat-ride on Lake Pichola (Optional) visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

15 April:  Udiapur & around

Morning yoga at hotel and after breakfast proceed to Nathdwara ji temple. Enjoy Chai Party at Chanchal’s place in afternoon. In evening enjoy cultural show at Bagaron ki Haveli. Overnight stay at hotel.

16 April: Udaipur – Rishikesh Flight

Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed to Udaipur airport to catch flight to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a small town, lies in the foothills of Himalayas, scenically located where the Holy Ganges River comes down from the Himalayas. Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram. Also Rishikesh is known as Worlds Yoga capital. Rishikesh is associated with Lord Rama and Laxman.

There are many temples to visit in Rishikesh and someone can visit as many as they want. You will stay for four nights in Rishikesh. Later in afternoon enjoy a nice walk by the Holy Ganga river. Overnight stay at hotel.

17 April: Rishikesh

Morning practice Yoga and later on visit Neelgadu waterfall. Himalayan foothill trek to waterfall  (trek is approximately 3 hours roundtrip). Someone need to walk through the jungle on  narrow trails to reach this waterfall, water flowing from the natural rocky cliffs tempts us to take a cool dip in this stream. Butterflies of different species are seen fluttering around the wild flowers. Overnight stay at hotel in Rishikesh.

In evening visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram which is famous for Ganga prayer ceremony which takes place daily in morning and evening. This Ashram also run a school based on traditional and cultural Indian pattern. This Ashram is open for all, with no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste or creed.

18 April: Rishikesh

You can practice Yoga in Morning & evening, enjoy shopping, visit local bazaars…. Relax and spend time for your own activities. In evening enjoy Prayer ceremony at Trivani Ghat.

19 April: Rishikesh

Morning & Evening Yoga practice and after breakfast proceed to Vashistha cave  – the ancient Cave Ashram of Vashistha where his descendants and followers reside at the river ashram and have darshan of Vashistha’s Shiva deity. Here you can have beautiful experience of Sacred bath in Ganges with Mantra chanting.

Vashistha cave is an ancient cave where great sage Vashistha meditated for a long time. As per Hindu mythology, sage Vashistha was son of Lord Brahma and one of the seven great sages. There is a small cave here, where people can meditate and can feel the vibrant energy of this place.

20 April:  Rishikesh

Morning and evening yoga/meditation class

21 April: Rishikesh drive – Vrindavan (approximately 7 hour drive in comfortable AC bus)

Early morning departure to Vrindavan with breakfast on the way. Visit local temple in the evening in Vrindavan.

There are thousands of temples in this town, ISCKON (Hare Krishna) temple is also there, army of monkeys all around the town, Gau Shala (cow shelter) and Sandi Pani Muni School (provide free education to poor children from this area), Food for life (An organization that provides food, water, and more to people in need in India).

22 April: Vrindavan – Agra (Taj Mahal)

Morning after breakfast proceed to Kusum Sarovar.

Later in afternoon proceed to Agra is popular for beholding one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural brilliance of the mansion,  Taj Mahal viewing at sunset.  Drive back to Vrindavan for overnight stay

23 April: Vrindavan – Delhi airport Drive (80 Kms /2-3 Hrs)

Enjoy breakfast, and by 08:30 AM departure to visit the Sandipani Muni Charity School, this school provides education for 1500 needy children from kindergarten to the end of inter school. The school children are girls only, with boys allowed in kindergarten, they selected girls because the local culture at home boys are favoured and girls get less food, less medical care, schooling possibility and lesser opportunity in general.

Take bus to Delhi airport. Upon arrival at Delhi airport proceed to catch flight to your further destination. Note: Please schedule your flight to leave after 8pm. Drive(80 Kms / 2 hrs)

Booking and Pricing Details

Price: $2600 (shared) ; $3600 (private)

Payments

Includes:

–  Accommodation in listed hotels

–  Local transportation

– English speaking accompanied tour guide throughout the tour

– Vegetarian Meals

– All monuments entrance tickets

– All present taxes

Excludes :

– International Flights

– Visa Fees

– Gratuities for guides, driver etc

– Any personal expense such as laundry, phone calls etc.

List of Hotels :

Delhi – Lemon Tree Premier or Radisson Blu Dwarka

Udaipur – Bamboo Sa Resort

Rishikesh – Divine Resort Or Antalya

Vrindavan – MVT

April 12 – 23, 2024

Please feel free to reach out with any of your pre-booking questions! 

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