Golden Triangle with Yoga & Meditation Tour

Overview

Itinerary

Arrive in the evening at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. A Travelogy India representative will greet you at the airport with fresh flower garlands and drive you to the hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned car or coach.

Check-in upon arrival and a free evening to unwind. Spend the night at the hotel.

We depart for a sightseeing trip of Old and New Delhi in the morning after breakfast. We will go to Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in India, in Old Delhi.

The tour's high point is an exciting rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's vibrant and busy Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), a legendary shopping mart.

We travel past the Red Fort and arrive at Rajghat, a monument to Mahatma Gandhi, where two museums honoring him are also situated.

We will go to the Qutub Minar Tower in New Delhi, which was constructed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak during the Slave Dynasty and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The India Gate is a monument dedicated to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan. We will also pass the stately residences of the President and Parliament, which were constructed under the British Raj. Visit the Mughal architecture at Humayun Tomb as well.

Spend the night in Delhi.

In the morning, we will go to Jaipur, the state of Rajasthan's royal city, which is referred to as "The Pink City" because of the color of its structures. We check into your hotel when we arrive.

In the evening, we will go to the Birla Temple, also called the Laxmi Narayan Mandir, which is located directly beneath the famous Moti Dungri Fort and spans the entire city of Jaipur.

At Birla Temple, we shall observe an Arti ceremony. Visit the distinctive five-star ethnic resort Chokhi Dhani for dinner later. Savor camel rides, astrology, traditional dances, and puppet plays with its Rajasthani village theme.

Return to the hotel and spend the night at the Jaipur Hotel.

Following breakfast, we will go to Jaipur to see Amber Fort, where you can ride an elephant to the pinnacle of the palace. Proceed with the Jaipur city tour in the afternoon.

A portion of Maharaja's City Palace, the previous royal palace, has been turned into a museum, while the remaining portion remains the royal family's home.

We will next go to Jantar Mantar, the world's largest observatory made of stone and marble and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also make a quick photo stop at the Palace of Winds, commonly known as the Hawa Mahal, during the tour.

We will next spend some free time in the evening exploring the city markets, where you may purchase hand-printed fabrics, paintings, ceramic tiles, silver jewelry, and precious stones.

Spend the night in a hotel in Jaipur.

Following breakfast, we will take you on a leisurely journey to Agra, the location of the magnificent Taj Mahal, where we are invited to enjoy the city's rural charms.

We will stop along the way at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as "the world's most perfectly preserved ghost town." Spend the night at the hotel.

Following a filling breakfast at the hotel, we will take you on a tour of the Great Mughals' enormous legacy, which includes the exquisite Taj Mahal, which is unquestionably the tour's high point and is composed of white marble. It is closed on Fridays.

After lunch, we will tour the magnificent Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah and a strong red sandstone Mughal fortification.

Later, return to Delhi and spend the night at a hotel.

We will travel to Haridwar, one of the first towns where the Ganga flows from the slopes to the plains, after breakfast. Later, during the much-anticipated Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening, thousands of diyas (earthen candles) and flowers illuminate the sacred waters, making the Haridwar Ghats appear stunningly gorgeous.

Following breakfast, we will travel for one hour to Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, which is home to four well-known pilgrimage sites: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

After you get there, check into the Yoga Ashram and unwind for a while. Tour Rishikesh and stop by Triveni Ghat. At Triveni Ghat, the goddess Ganga's Aarti is performed in the evening.

Later, go to the ancient sacred pond known as Rishikund, which is close to Raghunath Temple. Rishikund is also home to Shani Mandir. The Lakshman Jhula is a suspension bridge made of iron that spans the Ganges.

Additionally, pay a visit to Geeta Bhawan, one of the oldest temple complexes in Rishikesh, which is located on the banks of the holy Ganges by Laxman Jhula. Spend the night at the Ashram in Rishikesh.

Walk to the center in the morning. We will practice yoga nidra, asana, and relaxation today.

Following relaxation, you will be taught stretching and breathing awareness techniques. An in-house yoga and traditional meditation class will be held in the evening with a guest instructor.

Spend the night at the Ashram.

We will receive instruction in dynamic yoga and PRANAVAM (advanced breathing) this morning.

Drive up to Vashisht Gufa, the site of the legendary saint Vasistha's meditation, after breakfast. It's the ideal location for transcendental meditation. Additionally, the sandy beaches across the ashram are great for camping, and all rafting adventures pass through here. Along the river, there is a very beautiful and tranquil atmosphere.

Drive back to Ashram in the late afternoon. You will participate in meditation and a talk in the evening.

Spend the night at Rishikesh.

Enjoy PRANAYAM YOGA AND ADVANCED YOGA TECHNIQUES ALL DAY. Spend the night at Rishikesh.

Enjoy a VIPASSANA lesson in the morning. Curative yoga and meditation lesson in the evening. Spend the night at Rishikesh.

You will be taken to the Haridwar railway station early in the morning to catch the train to Delhi. You will be taken to Delhi International Airport to catch a flight to your next location after you arrive at the Delhi railway station.