Northern India Culture, Spirit and Nature

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Northern India Culture, Spirit and Nature (11-15 Days)

Experience the culture, spirit and nature of Northern India. This itinerary includes experiences in yoga, meditation, ashrams, pranic class and ayurvedic consultation. Wildlife viewing, visits with traditional tribal communities, and nature walking are also a part of the journey. We will explore history, nature, healing, and the Gujjar Tribals, traveling along the Holy Ganga River to the home of His Holiness Dalai Lama.

See some photos of the areas we will be visiting in our Gallery.

COST: To be determined on group's choice of lodging, activities, and time of travel
A minimum of four travelers is required for each tour

Includes all ground transportation, lodging, meals, and activities as shown below. We can assist you with additional hotel reservations or tours for before and after this tour if needed.
5% of the trip cost will be donated to charities serving the communities we visit.
50% deposit is due at the time of booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Does not include air fare, tips, immunizations, visas, alcohol & personal purchases.

Day 1:
Arrive on international flight to Delhi. (Night in hotel in Delhi)

Day 2:
Transfer by train or car from Delhi to Haridwar, participate in an evening aarti. (Night in hotel or Ashram)

Day 3:
Early morning Yoga. After breakfast, Haridwar sight seeing, Mansa Devi Temple, Ashram and evening at Harki
Pauri. (Night in hotel or Ashram)

Day 4:
Rajaji Park Safari & Gujjar Tribal Village, full day from early morning to night. (Night in Lodge)

Day 5:
Early morning nature walk in Rajaji Park, then after lunch transfer to Rishikesh. (Night in hotel)

Day 6:
Visiting temples & ashrams in Rishikesh, Ayurevedic Massage. Later in the evening, experience a ceremony on the Ganga River. (Night in hotel or Ashram)

Day 7:
Morning yoga meditation, and then a waterfall trek. After lunch, transfer to railway station for a night train to Mc Leod Ganj / Dharamshala. (Night in train)

Day 8:
Arrive in Mc Leod Ganj / Dharamshala in the early morning by taxi from Pathankot station. Check in to the hotel, enjoy a free morning. In the afternoon, visit Dalai Lama’s temple, Tibetan museum and the streets of Mac Leod Ganj. Walk to Baghsu waterfall, and short sight seeing. (Night in hotel, McLeod Ganj)

Day 9:
Morning walk to Bagshu and visit the Shivani ayurvedic clinic. Afternoon with Ardesh (Asho School) for 4 hours class (prayanama, chakra meditation) (Night in hotel, McLeod Ganj)

Day 10:
Day free for shopping and optional ayurvedic consultations or treatment with Shivani (extra cost). In the late afternoon, drive to Pathankot station for night train to Delhi. (Night in train)

Day 11:
Arrive in Delhi, Hotel check in and sightseeing (Lotus Temple, State Emporiums). Night at the hotel or transfer to international airport for flight back home.

Options to Extend the Tour:

Day 12:
Transfer by flight to Khajuraho. Hotel check in, then visit the temples, with an evening sound & light show. (Night in hotel)

Day 13:
Visit the remaining temples in Khajuraho, Transfer to Orchha, Sight seeing in the old city. (Night in hotel)

Day 14:
Early morning visit the Khajuraho fort, then travel to Agra. Visit Taj Mahal from Yamuna river side at sunset. (Night in hotel)

Day 15:
Taj Mahal at sunrise & proceed to Agra Fort and Baby Taj. Late afternoon, transfer to railway station or car to return to Delhi. Night flight back home.

Contact us to plan your custom itinerary.

925-518-3686 susanolofson@gmail.com

Northern India Culture, Spirit and Nature (11-15 Days)

925-518-3686
susanolofson@gmail.com