Rishikesh Yoga & Meditation Tour

9 Nights / 10 Days

Delhi - Rishikesh - Haridwar – Delhi

Yoga and meditation's roots lay firmly in India and here, a traveller can find the world's yoga capital in Rishikesh. This is an ancient spiritual center with a perfect environment to contemplate, indulge in relaxed meditative state and even flex out the stretches in Yoga. During this Rishikesh yoga and meditation tour, a traveller gets to experience the spiritual oneness of mind, body and soul in the serene setting of this city.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi, meet Incredible India Tour representative for assisted transfer to the hotel for overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Post breakfast session, proceed for a devoted sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi is settled around the monuments of Red fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, heritage Chandni Chowk markets, Raj Ghat, etc. Post lunch session, begin visiting New Delhi with a visit to Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar and Lotus temple. Sum up the day with a memorable drive past through India Gate, President House and Parliament House. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi - Rishikesh (260 Km / 6 hrs)

Post breakfast session, check out Delhi and drive towards Rishikesh. This is the world's yoga and meditation capital and a bustling center for different yoga schools. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check in the yoga retreat here. Afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, step out to attend a spiritual congregation on the Ganga Ghats for Aarti. On return, Yoga kits will be distributed for the comfortable yoga session ahead. Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 04: Rishikesh

Post breakfast; begin the first yoga session with travellers' initiation and introduction to yoga. After lunch, start slowly with easy yoga postures. Travellers will be guided to the soothing yoga nidra. This reduces tensions and anxiety. Get on to life with a refreshing tea break and after a while, begin the evening yoga session with meditation & pranayam breathing, etc. Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 05: Rishikesh

Devote the morning towards universal prayer and yoga. This day, the travellers will see the demonstration of yogic postures or Asanas. These postures help gain body flexibility and remove stress from body parts if practiced for longer periods of time. Post yoga session, a visit to Kunjapuri temple OR Vashishtha Gufa / Cave is scheduled. This excursion will give travellers a way to experience the spirit of Rishikesh that lies in its spirituality. After tea break, practice the Asanas and meditation in the evening yoga session. Also, receive a consultation from your yoga instructor for specific problems & their remedies through yoga Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 06: Rishikesh

Practice yoga and meditation through chanting. This helps the yoga practitioner to concentrate more on the goal of union between mind and body. After lunch and tea break, begin the evening yoga session with Pranayam breathing & Meditation practice. Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 07: Rishikesh

Begin early morning yoga practice session this day. Begin local sightseeing and receive the souvenir Ayurvedic Herbal Massage inside the yoga resort premises. After lunch break and rest session, begin Pranayam and meditation during evening Yoga session. Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 08: Rishikesh

This will be the last day in the Yoga Capital of India. So it will be fully dedicated to Yoga and counseling. Now, the tourists, after five days of constant yoga sessions and corrective lifestyle will be feeling ease in attaining postures and breathing exercises. Also, they will be experiencing the rejuvenated existence here, thanks to the holistic and serene surroundings of Rishikesh. After lunch break, there will be a question answer session and personal counselling session as well. Later, there will be a closing ceremony at the retreat. Dinner and overnight in yoga resort.

Day 09: Rishikesh - Haridwar (24 Km / ½ hrs.)

After breakfast, check out Haridwar and drive towards Haridwar (the gateway to heaven). Thousands of devotees assemble on the Ghats at Haridwar to take a plunge in the river Ganges and experience the surreal side of life through the splendid Aarti celebrations. Upon arrival here, check in the hotel for overnight stay. Also, this place holds reverence for the world's largest congregation in a fair, Kumbha Mela after every 12 years. In the evening, visit the famous Ganges Ghats for evening Aarti. Overnight at Haridwar.

Day 10: Haridwar - Delhi (220 Km/ 6 hr) - Onward Destination

Post breakfast, drive towards Delhi. Over night at Hotel OR scheduled departure to onward destination as per the flight schedule.