Yoga & India
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice or discipline, which originated in ancient India.
The origins of yoga date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, in the 5th & 6th centuries B.C, in ancient India’s ascetic movements. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, date from the 1st millennium C.E. Yoga gurus from India, later introduced yoga to the west, following the success of Swami Vivekananda journey to USA in the early 19th century.
Yoga in Indian traditions, is more than physical exercise, it has a more a deep meditative and spiritual core. One of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism is also called Yoga, and is closely related to Hindu philosophy…
About the Journey
This tour is specially designed to provide you the benefits of mental, physical and spiritual health wellbeing, as you learn about the way of yoga in India. A true way to align you on the path of wellbeing. We shall visit the holy cities of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Shivpuri, where the flow of holy water cleanses the mind and soul. Starting in new Delhi the trip takes us to the mighty Indian Himalaya, where we shall be staying amongst nature in beautiful Himalayan resorts We shall enjoy a daily programmes of yoga, meditation on our journey inclusive of extras such as Ayruvedic massage, nature walks, and Ganges River rafting.
This journey is an opportunity to expand your knowledge & awareness of yoga in the most spiritually awaken country on Earth India…..
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Delhi
- On arrival in Delhi, private taxi pickup and transfer to hotel
- Evening supper is provided whilst you chat and get to know your fellow yogi travellers
Day 2 Delhi
- Sunrise Yoga & meditation class on rooftop followed by breakfast
- Tour briefing and preparation for our upcoming journey
- Depart to visit the beautiful Lotus Temple and experience a 30min guided medtiation in this beautiful building
- After lunch additional local sighting such as Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate and a visit to Shri Aurobindo Ashram
Day 3 Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh
- Early breakfast /check out and depart to New Delhi railway for a scenic journey to Haridwar entroute to Rishikesh
- On arrival transfer to the Resort overlooking the Ganges River
- After lunch, local city tour visiting sites around Rishikesh
- Evening Arti satsang on the Ganges
Days 4 – 7 Rishikesh – Yoga Programme
A typical day schedule which is as follows:
5.30am to 6.30am Meditation classes
7.00am to 8.00am Yoga & meditation classes
8.15am Breakfast
12.00 Noon Lunch
15.00am to 15.45pm Lecture
16.00pm Tea Break
16.30pm to 19.00pm Yoga & meditation class
19.30pm Dinner (vegetarian)
Day 8 Shivpuri
- After breakfast depart for the nature reserve of Shivpuri
- Arrive and check into this beautiful resort overlooking the Ganges River
- Afternoon lunch and relex with a message
- Sunset Yoga | Meditation class | satsang
Day 9 Shivpuri
- Sunrise yoga & Meditation class
- Enjoy relaxing day of yoga, massages, general chilling out
Day 10 Shivpuri | Rishikesh
- Sunrise yoga & Meditation class
- After breakfast experience rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh
- Transfer to Dewa Resort, dinner hotel and relax
Day 11 Rishikesh
- Check into Dewa, enjoy an afternoon relaxing with an Ayuredic massage or time around the pool and organic cafe
- Sunset yoga & meditation class
- Special final group dinner at hotel
Day 12 Delhi
- Checkout of hotel and depart at approx. 07:30am for drive back to Delhi
- Arrive Delhi hotel. Relax and dinner and local shopping in market
Day 13 Agra |Taj Mahal
- Early departure on train/drive to Agra
- Arrive taxi pickup and transfer to visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Dinner and evening train transfer back to Delhi
Day 14 Delhi | Fly back to Australia
- After breakfast checkout of hotel and group transfer back to Delhi or Delhi to airport. dependent on flight itinerary
Package Tour Price
From $3,295 per person (twin share)
Tour Includes:
- All transport in local vehicles/buses, including airport transfers
- All hotels with breakfast included
- 2 Meals per day – breakfast + 1 main vegetarian meal per day
- Foreign currency exchange done by Tour Director on arrival in Delhi
- All bottled mineral water provided at meals times and whilst travelling in vehicle
- Local Tour Director in Australia – pre-trip planning, payments, marketing & bookings
- Local Indian Tour Director – fully escorted
- Local Indian Yoga teacher in Rishikesh
- All sightseeing excursions with Tour Director and/or local guides
Tour excludes:
- International Airline tickets – to be quoted
- Comprehensive Travel insurance (compulsory) Tiwari provides 25% off Aussie Travel Cover
- Indian tourist visa
- Any shopping or items of personal nature
- Any meals food or drinks outside included meals as per itinerary
- Entrance fees to sightseeing
- Tipping to local staff and drivers
- Any costs associated with changing of the itinerary, such as cancelling hotels and re-booking
Marketing Assistance
• All marketing material will be arranged and paid for by Yoga School/teacher e.g. Flyers
• Tiwari assists with promotion & marketing off all tour, including advice and promotion through our database and websites
Tour Bookings
• Online tour bookings are available on the Tiwari website (retail only)
• Minimum 8 pax required to commence tours
• A non-refundable 30% tour deposit is required for bookings
• Approx. 2 months before departure final tour balance due
Group International Flights – Booked by Tiwari Travel
Discounted Travel insurance (compulsory) – Booked by Tiwari Travel
Local Indian & Sri Lanka Yoga teachers
Local Indian teachers are great opportunity for the group to experience local Indian teaching styles
• Will be provided in Rishikesh & Varanasi for most of yoga classes as per the itinerary
• This is to work alongside Australian Yoga teacher
