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Rejuvenate yourself, the most effective way, just as our saints and Sadhus have been doing for centuries. India is known as the country where Yoga and Meditation are a way of life. India, though taking impressive strides towards urbanization and industrialization, still has locales where the concepts of Yoga, Meditation and being close to nature, are an integral part of daily life. We will take you to the vicinity of Rishikesh, where luxury is blended with natural beauty and everything is in tune with nature.
Day 01 - Arrive - Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
Morning city tour of New Delhi covering Birla Temple, India gate, Parliament area, Government buildings, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi covering Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid, followed by sound & light show at Red Fort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03-Delhi- Haridwar - Rishikesh 
Morning transfer to the station to catch the Shatabadi Express to Haridwar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour followed by grand viewing of Ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized, as centres of Philosophical studies, Yoga and Meditation. An international yoga week is organized here every year by U.P. Tourism between 02nd and 07th February. A few of the ashrams in and around Rishikesh are.
- Muni Ki Reti Mahesh Yogi Ashram
- Parmarth Niketan Shankracharya nagar
- Swarg Ashram Parmarth Niketan
- Ved Niketan Yoga Study Center
- Shanti Kunj Maa Anand Mai ashram
Arrive and check in into one of the Ashrams. Afternoon receive a briefing of the Ashram's daily routine.
Day 04 - Rishikesh - Day 07 at Rishikesh ( Ashram) 
A Typical day At an Ashram
- 05.30 A.M. to 06.30 A.M. Meditation classes
- 07.00 A.M. to 08.00 A.M. Yoga class
- 08.15 A.M. Breakfast
- 12.00 Noon. Lunch
- 15.00 A.M. to 15.45 A.M. Lecture
- 16.00 P.M. Tea
- 16.30 P.M. to 19.00 P.M. Yoga & Meditation Classes
- 19.30 P.M. Dinner
Day 08 - Rishikesh - Shivpuri
Morning, drive to Shivpuri, arrive and check into Nature camp resort. Enjoy a welcome drink and an acclimatization briefing about the whole schedule. Late afternoon, jungle walk in the reserve forest around the Nature Camp Resort. Camp-fire followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 09 - Shivpuri
Early morning wake up for a Yoga class followed by relaxation of body and mind. After yogic breakfast drive to Byasi / Kaudiyala to start the rafting up to Shivpuri. Arrive at Byasi, hear a briefing on safety, raft manoeuvering, team spirit development, etc. Today we exercise teamwork and hit the most exciting rapids on the Ganges. Lunch at nature camp resort. Free time for your own activities. Evening meditation and relaxation followed by campfire and dinner at the camp.
Day 10 - Shivpuri
Early morning wake up for one and half hour drive to Hindolakhal, arrive and start trek to Kunjapuri. The one hour trek goes through thick forest till we reach the top i.e Kunjapuri. After exploring the area for some time, join the class for Asanas, relaxation and meditation. Witness the sunrise on Greater Himalayan peaks and afterwards trace your steps back to the Nature camp resort. Free time for your own activities. After lunch drive to Chilla for a wildlife Safari. Arrive at Chilla, hear a briefing on jungle discipline, animal behaviour and low impact eco friendly outdoor tourism. Drive back to the Nature camp resort for Dinner & night halt.
Day 11 - Shivpuri - Delhi
Early morning, advanced yoga class with question-answer session helping in assessment of change in personality during the course. After breakfast, we raft down from Shivpuri to Rishikesh assessing leadership qualities, team spirit and training for rescue. Lunch at Brahampuri. In the evening you will be transferred to the station to board the train to Delhi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visiting Akbar's tomb at Sikandra. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon, take a city tour covering the beautiful Taj Mahal, Red fort and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 - Agra - Jaipur
This day drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - old deserted town of the Mughal Dynasty. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, enjoy the city atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Jaipur
Morning you will be taken to Amer Fort, where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Elephant Ride. Afternoon city tour covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar- the royal observatory and the Bazaar. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Jaipur - Delhi
Morning free. Late afternoon drive back to Delhi, upon arrival you will be taken to the hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash & change. Enjoy your dinner and Transfer to the International Airport for your flight back home.
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