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India - International Yoga Festival

Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Dehradun & Rishikesh

Highlights

This popular tourist circuit in India covers the historical cities of India with 3 nights in Rishikesh during the Annual Yoga Festival
The International Yoga festival is an annual yoga event that celebrates the legacy of Yoga. It is celebrated every year in India’s Yoga capital- Rishikesh as it is the birthplace of Yoga.
The event is held in March brings together thousands of Yoga Gurus and Yoga learners from across the globe to the serene sanctified lands of Rishikesh.
International Yoga festival is an event that focuses on the purification and detoxification of mind, body, and soul by making Yoga a way of life.

General Info
- STARTING PRICE $1380
- AIRPORT Delhi
- DURATION 8 nights
- DEPARTURE DATES
  From 02 till 10 March 2023
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- Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Dehradun & Rishikesh - 9 days/ 8 nights
Day 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi at international airport and transfer to hotel in Delhi.

Delhi, city and national capital territory, north-central India. The city of Delhi actually consists of two components: Old Delhi, in the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, since 1947 the capital of India, built in the first part of the 20th century as the capital of British India. One of the country’s largest urban agglomerations, Delhi sits astride (but primarily on the west bank of) the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The national capital territory embraces Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan region, as well as adjacent rural areas. To the east the territory is bounded by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and to the north, west, and south it is bounded by the state of Haryana.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi

Day 2: IN DELHI

After breakfast Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the magnificent Red Fort.

Drive past Red Fort - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, - The largest

mosque in India. A cycle rickshaw rides through Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city.

Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi, visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years, the mausoleum of emperor Humayun. Drive past India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in the World War I) the

Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the viceroy's residence) the Parliament House and Gandhi Memorial – Situated on Tees January Road, this place was formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan. It is a museum dedicated to Gandhi. This is where he spent the last 144 days of his life, before he was assassinated on 30 January, 1948.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi

Day 3: DELHI – JAIPUR (265 KMS/6 Hours)

After breakfast drive towards Jaipur.

Jaipur founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. With broad avenues and spacious gardens, the city is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas.

Arrive Jaipur and transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Evening free to explore the markets.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur

Day 4: JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast you will visit the Amber fort nestling among Aravalli Hills built in 16th century by Raja Man Singh, enjoy an optional elephant ride at Amber fort subject to additional charges, then visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) & Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds- it is the Jaipur’s most famous monument.

In the afternoon you will visit the City Palace and Museum, City Palace-conceived and designed by Jai Singh is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and is one of the most important architectural landmarks in Jaipur. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory.

Evening enjoy the arti Ceremony at Birla Temple.

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5: JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA (245 KMS/ 5-6 Hours)

After breakfast drive to Agra – Mughal city. En-route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. After visit, continue drive towards Agra.

Agra – Known for its world-famous monument and memoir of everlasting love, The Taj stands right inside the heart of Agra. Silently standing on the ever-flowing waters of the river Yamuna, Taj reminds every one of the glory, charisma and the love for life carved strongly in the heart of the Mughal emperor, shah Jahan. The architectural importance of all monuments like Taj, Agra Fort and other tombs is so much so that travellers keep coming over here again and again. In addition to the architectural wonders, this city is famous for its crowded markets, roadside stalls where one can find local chicken clothing, small replicas of Taj Mahal and other notable stuff. This city rejuvenates the value of love in front of modern couples, so that they come here to celebrate togetherness and the

Feeling of love.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Agra

Day 6: AGRA – DELHI – DEHRADUN BY FLIGHT (Dep. At 1810/ Arrival at 19.10) + RISHIKESH DRIVE

Visit the world- famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The architecture marvel is perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stand testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this ‘Love poem in Marble’.

After breakfast at Hotel – Visit Agra Fort, built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The lofty battlements of the Agra Fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront.

Later drive towards Delhi airport to connect your flight to Dehradun. On arrival, assistance, and transfer to Rishikesh by surface.

Rishikesh, the 'place of the sages' is a celebrated spiritual town located on the banks of the Ganga. Surrounded by Shivaik range of Himalayas on three sides, it holds a deep cultural and spiritual significance for its visitors. It is believed that when Raibhya Rishi undertook rigorous penance, God appeared in the form of “Hrishikesh” and henceforth this area came to be known as Rishikesh.
It is the starting point for the Hindu Char Dham pilgrimage, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, to seek spiritual salvation. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into spirituality, yoga and other aspects of ancient practices. Sacred rivers and mountains make a perfect stage for yoga and reflective hikes. Rishikesh is also called

the ‘Yoga capital of the world’. For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the Himalayan peaks.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 7: RISHIKESH

Day Pass with unlimited access to all classes, lectures, workshops & performances, meals, hot drinks, filtered water at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Join the world-famous International Yoga Festival on the banks of the holy Ganges River, in the lap of the sacred Himalayas, the birthplace of yoga at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Receive the darshan and inspiring, uplifting wisdom of revered saints, the teaching and touch of renowned yoga teachers from across the world, from a wide variety of lineages, plus ecstatic kirtan, divine Ganga Aarti and much more.

The International Yoga Festival is a truly globally unique event bringing together so many masters from so many traditions, cultures, and countries in one sacred, beautiful place!

Afternoon Excursion to Haridwar - Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the river Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 8: RISHIKESH

Early morning Yoga and Meditation session at hotel.
Explore Rishikesh visiting Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Gita Bhawan and in the evening attend Ganga Aarti.
Evening attend the arti Ceremony at river Ganges.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 9: RISHIKESH – DEHRADUN DRIVE + DEHRADUN – DELHI BY FLIGHT (Departure at 15.20/ Arrival at 16.25)

Later in time transfer to Dehradun airport to connect your flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, connection for your international flight.
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Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Dehradun & Rishikesh - 9 days/ 8 nights

Day 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi at international airport and transfer to hotel in Delhi.

Delhi, city and national capital territory, north-central India. The city of Delhi actually consists of two components: Old Delhi, in the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, since 1947 the capital of India, built in the first part of the 20th century as the capital of British India. One of the country’s largest urban agglomerations, Delhi sits astride (but primarily on the west bank of) the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The national capital territory embraces Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan region, as well as adjacent rural areas. To the east the territory is bounded by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and to the north, west, and south it is bounded by the state of Haryana.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi

Day 2: IN DELHI

After breakfast Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the magnificent Red Fort.

Drive past Red Fort - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, - The largest

mosque in India. A cycle rickshaw rides through Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city.

Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi, visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years, the mausoleum of emperor Humayun. Drive past India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in the World War I) the

Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the viceroy's residence) the Parliament House and Gandhi Memorial – Situated on Tees January Road, this place was formerly known as Birla House or Birla Bhavan. It is a museum dedicated to Gandhi. This is where he spent the last 144 days of his life, before he was assassinated on 30 January, 1948.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi

Day 3: DELHI – JAIPUR (265 KMS/6 Hours)

After breakfast drive towards Jaipur.

Jaipur founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. With broad avenues and spacious gardens, the city is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas.

Arrive Jaipur and transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Evening free to explore the markets.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur

Day 4: JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast you will visit the Amber fort nestling among Aravalli Hills built in 16th century by Raja Man Singh, enjoy an optional elephant ride at Amber fort subject to additional charges, then visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) & Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds- it is the Jaipur’s most famous monument.

In the afternoon you will visit the City Palace and Museum, City Palace-conceived and designed by Jai Singh is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and is one of the most important architectural landmarks in Jaipur. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory.

Evening enjoy the arti Ceremony at Birla Temple.

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5: JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA (245 KMS/ 5-6 Hours)

After breakfast drive to Agra – Mughal city. En-route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. After visit, continue drive towards Agra.

Agra – Known for its world-famous monument and memoir of everlasting love, The Taj stands right inside the heart of Agra. Silently standing on the ever-flowing waters of the river Yamuna, Taj reminds every one of the glory, charisma and the love for life carved strongly in the heart of the Mughal emperor, shah Jahan. The architectural importance of all monuments like Taj, Agra Fort and other tombs is so much so that travellers keep coming over here again and again. In addition to the architectural wonders, this city is famous for its crowded markets, roadside stalls where one can find local chicken clothing, small replicas of Taj Mahal and other notable stuff. This city rejuvenates the value of love in front of modern couples, so that they come here to celebrate togetherness and the

Feeling of love.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Agra

Day 6: AGRA – DELHI – DEHRADUN BY FLIGHT (Dep. At 1810/ Arrival at 19.10) + RISHIKESH DRIVE

Visit the world- famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The architecture marvel is perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stand testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this ‘Love poem in Marble’.

After breakfast at Hotel – Visit Agra Fort, built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The lofty battlements of the Agra Fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront.

Later drive towards Delhi airport to connect your flight to Dehradun. On arrival, assistance, and transfer to Rishikesh by surface.

Rishikesh, the 'place of the sages' is a celebrated spiritual town located on the banks of the Ganga. Surrounded by Shivaik range of Himalayas on three sides, it holds a deep cultural and spiritual significance for its visitors. It is believed that when Raibhya Rishi undertook rigorous penance, God appeared in the form of “Hrishikesh” and henceforth this area came to be known as Rishikesh.
It is the starting point for the Hindu Char Dham pilgrimage, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, to seek spiritual salvation. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into spirituality, yoga and other aspects of ancient practices. Sacred rivers and mountains make a perfect stage for yoga and reflective hikes. Rishikesh is also called

the ‘Yoga capital of the world’. For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the Himalayan peaks.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 7: RISHIKESH

Day Pass with unlimited access to all classes, lectures, workshops & performances, meals, hot drinks, filtered water at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Join the world-famous International Yoga Festival on the banks of the holy Ganges River, in the lap of the sacred Himalayas, the birthplace of yoga at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

Receive the darshan and inspiring, uplifting wisdom of revered saints, the teaching and touch of renowned yoga teachers from across the world, from a wide variety of lineages, plus ecstatic kirtan, divine Ganga Aarti and much more.

The International Yoga Festival is a truly globally unique event bringing together so many masters from so many traditions, cultures, and countries in one sacred, beautiful place!

Afternoon Excursion to Haridwar - Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the river Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 8: RISHIKESH

Early morning Yoga and Meditation session at hotel.
Explore Rishikesh visiting Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Gita Bhawan and in the evening attend Ganga Aarti.
Evening attend the arti Ceremony at river Ganges.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Rishikesh

Day 9: RISHIKESH – DEHRADUN DRIVE + DEHRADUN – DELHI BY FLIGHT (Departure at 15.20/ Arrival at 16.25)

Later in time transfer to Dehradun airport to connect your flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, connection for your international flight.