Temples – Tradition – Transcend
Join Sharon Spencer & Lisa Allwell on an amazing 12 day adventure to the Himalayan Foothills and beyond as you immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities at International Yoga Week – Rishikesh, the birthplace of Yoga. Continue the spiritual journey witnessing sacred fire ceremonies and cruising down the Mother Ganges in Varanasi.
You will explore bustling markets, historic forts and mosques, holy shrines and orange-robed sadhus. We’ll soak up old and new yoga traditions, take in a sunrise from a Himalayan Hill Temple, meditate in sacred caves and yoga on the Ganges.
Threaded throughout this tour will be a yoga & meditation program personally facilitated by Sharon Spencer & Lisa Allwell and lighthearted discourse about the history, philosophy and modern relevance of this ancient practice.
Together we’ll explore an Indian approach to yoga, which is not about physical movement but involves devotion, gratitude and a focus on gracefully navigating life.
Delhi — Varanasi — Rishikesh — Delhi
11 Nights / 12 Days
Temples, Tradition & Transcend Tour
Sunday 24th February, 2019 to Thursday 7th March 2019
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
From: $4497* AUD per person twin share
Single supplement available
- 4 nights 5 star accommodation
- 7 nights’ 4.5 star accommodation in Rishikesh
- 11 Daily Buffet Breakfast
- 7 dinners including a Rooftop BBQ Dinner and 6 Lunches
- International and domestic Airport Transfers
- English speaking Tour Escort and guides
- All sightseeing as per program with Private Driver & Air Conditioned Coach
- Domestic Flights from Delhi to Varanasi, Varanasi via Delhi to Rishikesh & Rishikesh to Delhi.
- Yoga and Meditation program with Sharon Spencer & Lisa Allwell
Note: The holy city of Rishikesh is vegetarian and alcohol free.
- Take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk bazaar of Old Delhi, visit India Gate and Huymayun’s Tomb
- Be in awe on your sunset cruise and spectacular evening Arti on the sacred Ganges River Varanasi.
- Experience the rituals and life awakening on your sunrise cruise on the Ganges Varanasi
- 3 Days Event Tickets to International Yoga Week, in the ‘holy city’ of Rishikesh.
- Sacred Devi Temple Sunrise and walking Tour Rishikesh
- Sacred Vishatha Cave Tour – including meditation on the Sacred Ganges
- Closing Homa Fire Ceremony & Rooftop Farewell Dinner Rishikesh
- Visit the Beatles Ashram and witness sacred Aarti on the Ganges Rishikesh.
- Special inclusion: 11 nights yoga and Meditation personally facilitated by Sharon Spencer & Lisa Allwell
Day 1
Arrival: Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Upon arrival and once you have cleared customs, you will be personally met by our representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to transfer from the airport and check into your hotel.
Day 2
Your journey begins with a city tour to Old & New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid Mosque and take a rickshaw ride to explore the vibrant laneways of Chandni Chowk bazzar. Drive by the Red Fort and the classical India Gate. & Parliament house.
After lunch we will have time to experience the beauty and serenity of the Sikh Guruwara Bangla temple and end the day shopping at Dili Haat Markets.
Day 3
Board your flight and we are off to the holy city of Varanasi. After a beautiful lunch at our hotel, we will proceed later to the river Ganges for your sunset boat cruise and experience the spectacular sacred evening Aarti ceremony
Day 4
Up early at dawn, proceed for your long boat ride on River Ganges where you will witness the Hindu pilgrims perform rituals on the ghats and the burst of humanity as Varanasi comes to life.
Later in the morning further sightseeing in the Old city. Wind through narrow laneways, old city buildings, local bazaars. Rickshaw rides and dinner complete our day.
Day 5
Early morning start as we take flights to the next holy city of Rishikesh and our 7 days amongst International Yoga Week.
Day 6
Early morning start for a spectacular start up the base of the Himalayan mountains for our Kunjapuri Devi Temple Sunrise Tour. Our day is full of exploring as after breakfast we commence on walking and tuk tuk tour of Rishikesh , the Beatles Ashram and bazzar shopping fills out day. In this time we will orientate for the following 3 days of International Yoga Week.
Day 7
Full Day International Yoga Week & Aarti on the Ganges
Day 8
Full Day International Yoga Week
Day 9
Full Day International Yoga Week
Day 10
We continue the spiritual essence by travelling to the sacred Vashisth Cave for meditation near the banks of the Ganges River, upon our return time will be at leisure to explore Rishikesh and return in time for a very special evening fire Ceremony and Rooftop Dinner.
Day 11
At Leisure Yoga programme.
Day 12
Early morning yoga then farewell to Rishikesh as we board our flight to Delhi, enjoying afternoon tea and then transferring to your evening flight depature.
TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
- International Flights to and from India
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
- Meals not specified above
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Lisa Allwell
Lisa Allwell is the founder of lisaallwellyoga.com in Melbourne Victoria and is an independent leader who has chosen Essence of India Tours to create her personalised tour and support her group’s wellbeing on the ground. To know more about Lisa and the work she does….read more