Grand Yoga Tour in Rishikesh

Upon arrival in Delhi, our representative of Sushant Travels will meet you and take you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Delhi. The capital of India and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the world, Delhi is the most important political, economic and cultural center of the country and the second largest in terms of population. Being at the junction of different civilizational zones - Hindu and Islamic - made it a conglomeration of cultural traditions and numerous peoples inhabiting the Indian subcontinent. It is a city with the richest history, "the capital of seven empires", where there are 60,000 monuments of world significance, built more than several thousand years ago - temples of different religions, mosques, forts, palaces. Delhi provides an opportunity to feel the spirit of India and serves as a "gateway to India" - a key place to start any journey around the country.

In the morning transfer to Rishikesh , a city located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the world capital of yoga and the "gate of the Himalayas". In ancient times, the legendary holy sages lived in it, and in the 20th century such famous yoga masters as swami Sivananda and Swami Omarananda. Rishikesh Rishikesh is surrounded on three sides by hilly foothills and lies at an altitude of 356 meters above sea level, the sacred Ganges flows through the city, and along its mica sandy beaches there are numerous ashrams. In fact, here the river comes out from the mountain gorges and begins its full-flow along the plain. The Beatles group spent some time here in 1968 to study meditation with the famous Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Rishikesh is also considered one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage centers. It is a kind of magnet that attracts spiritual seekers not only from India, but also from other countries of the world. In addition, He has gained fame as one of the most popular places in North India for extreme sports. Popular sports adventures in Rishikesh include rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, foxing and others. Rishikesh also serves as a starting point for several mountain hikes in the Himalayas. This city annually attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world. On the way, you will plant the Temple of Daksha and Sati Kund in Haridwar. The Dakshi Temple is considered one of the five most sacred places in Haridwar, and Sati Kund is a sacred pond, named for Sati - the wife of Shiva. Upon arrival at Rishikesh accommodation at the hotel, where you will stay 7 nights. In the evening you will cross the famous bridge across the Ganges Ram Jula . It connects the ancient part of Rishikesh, located on the opposite banks of the Ganges. Legends say that once upon a time great yogis lived and practiced their art, and even the Indian gods visited this place. Then you will see the Aarti ceremony (a river worship ceremony), held on the banks of the Ganges by yoga-ashram Paramarth Niketan every evening at sunset. Priests hold a ceremony for the goddess Ganga with flowers, incense and fire. Pilgrims sing hymns, glorifying the goddess of the river. You will visit the Gita Bhavan , founded in the early 50's In the evening here passes the years, the most famous of the numerous ashrams of yoga. This complex is very popular with followers of the guru Sri Rama Sukh Daasha. Twice a year they gather for joint readings of the Ramayana. Gita Bhavan is a real Ayurvedic pharmacy, a place for solitude, prayer, meditation and various rituals of spiritual renewal. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. Breakfast. Further tour of Rishikesh . You will visit the Lakshman Jula pedestrian bridge , from where you can see a beautiful view of the Ganges and the ashrams of Rishikesh, built along the banks of the river. Lakshman Jula was destroyed as a result of the flood in October 1924 and rebuilt in 1930. You will visit Bharat Mandir , an ancient temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, founded by Aadi Guru Shankacharya in the 12th century. Later you will visit the banks of the Ganges on the Triveni Ghat and see the great Aarti ceremony taking place here at sunset. Triveni Gat is located at the confluence of three rivers: Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. The place forms its name from two words - Tri (three) and Veni (merging). Some saints perform their rituals on the quay, and therefore the Ghat is considered sacred. Evening class of yoga and meditation. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. After breakfast, you will visit the Nilkanth Mahadev Temple , dedicated to the god Shiva, located 12 km from Rishikesh on a hilltop at an altitude of 1675 m. According to Hindu mythology, this temple was erected in the very place where Shiva drank a world poison that emerged from the waters of the world ocean . After Shiva drank the poison, his neck became blue, and Shiva was called Nilkanth (with a blue neck). Later, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Himalayas and the sacred river Ganges from the Ashram Phul Chatty . The ashram is located among the green wooded slopes, on the banks of the Ganges River. Evening class of yoga and meditation. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. After breakfast, a full day excursion to Haridwar (it is located 30 km from Rishikesh). Haridwar , which means "the gate to God," according to Hindu mythology, is one of the seven sacred cities of India, where the gods have left their footprints. Haridwar is one of the four places in Indy, where drops of Garuda-transferred nectar of immortality, amrita, obtained by churning the ocean with maidens and asuras fell. Since then, in these four places (Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Allahabad) once every 12 years, the largest Hindu festival Kumbha-mela, the Feast of the Pitchers, which gathers millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. In addition, due to its geographic location, Hardwar is the starting point to the oldest mountain pilgrimage settlements, such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. At this point the valley meets the sacred Ganges, descending from the mountains. Here Hindu pilgrims seek to purify themselves by washing the body in its waters and thereby purifying the souls before moving to the other sacred places of the Himalayas. The mother of the Ganges is the main deity in Haridwar. It is considered a sacred river, originating in the heavens and uniting all the earth with its waters, merging souls into cosmic unity. Symbolically, the Ganges is the river of life that is making the world cycle. It is a unique river containing so much silver that it literally disinfects the body. Haridwar is the abode of Hindu gods and the concentration of Himalayan shrines: Badrinath and Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The city is famous for its temples and ritual bathing ghats .. The tour begins with a tour of the Temple of Chandi Devi , which is located on the Nile Parvat Hill on the other side of the Ganges. It was built in 1929 by Singh Singh, King of Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Parvati, who took the form of Chandika - the beautiful maiden who came to save the world from the demon. It is believed that Chandika sat down to rest on the top of the hill where the temple now stands. The Chandi Devi Temple can be reached by cable car, which starts at the Gauri Shankar Temple. You will also visit the Mansa Devi Temple , dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, the performer of the desires of those who enter the temple. The temple is on a hill, so you will have a ride on the cable car. Pilgrims and visitors traditionally tie the sacred thread around the trunk of a tree that grows inside the temple. Later you will visit the ashram of Sapta Rishi (seven wise men), one of the most popular in Haridwar. It is built in the place where seven famous sages (sapta rishi) meditated: Kashyap, Vashisht, Atri, Viswamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, Gautam. Har Ki Pauri , the "feet of God", is the main sacred bathhouse in Haridwar. There is a belief that Vishnu shed the heavenly nectar here, and left an imprint from his foot. According to legend, this ghat was built under Emperor Vikramaditye, another 57 BC. Every evening, hundreds of people gather here for the colorful ceremony of Aarti, when woven with herbs and filled with flower petals, vessels with lit candles inside a multi-hour prayer are lowered into the waters of Mother Ganga. This is an offering to the Perfect. Gratitude for that, the light that is given to people throughout the day. The light of the sun, the light of love, the light of His Divine Presence. Many pilgrims then make their own offering to the river, and you will see the floating lamps "diyya" floating along the waters of the Ganges. Return to Rishikesh. Evening class of yoga and meditation. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. Free day. If desired, for an additional fee - trekking to the Temple of Kundzhapuri Devi (8 km). On this day you have the opportunity to make a small trekking to the temple of Kujapuri Devi, the temple is located 15 km from Rishikesh (by car) + 8 km on foot. From the temple there are beautiful views of the valley, mountains and hills, on Rishikesh. Evening class of yoga and meditation. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. After breakfast, visit the cave of Vashisht Gufa . The cave is 1 hour away from Rishikesh. It is believed that the famous saint Vashishtha (Vasishtha) meditated in her. It is very quiet here, it is also a great place for meditation. Evening class of yoga and meditation. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. Free day. Evening class of yoga and meditation. On request for additional payment - rafting on the Ganges River . Rishikesh is well known among the rafting enthusiasts. You conquer the fast waters of the Himalayan river, many of its rapids have their names: Return to sender, Roller coaster, Golf Course, Club House, Double Trouble, Hilton and Terminator rapids. Overnight at hotel in Rishikesh.

Morning class of yoga and meditation. After breakfast - return to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to the airport for departure to the next destination of your destination.