Mystical India Yoga Group Tour

Destinations Covered: Delhi (01Nt) - Agra (01Nt) - Vrindavan (02Nts) - Jaipur (04Nts) - Varanasi (02Nts) - Rishikesh (03Nts)

Day 1: New Delhi

On arrival at New Delhi International Airport for your Mystical India Yoga Group Tour, a representative from Shakti India Tours will warmly greet you and then transfer you to your pre-booked. Freshen up and relax. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel’s restaurant. Overnight stay will be at the hotel. The official retreat activities will commence the following day.

Day 2: Agra

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra, which takes approximately 5 hours. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable Mughal architecture. Reach your hotel and partake in an evening yoga practice session. Have a delicious dinner at the hotel followed by an overnight stay.

Day 3: Agra - Vrindavan

In the early morning, enjoy your tea or coffee and light snacks. Board the bus for an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the finest and most beautiful buildings in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Experience the breathtaking Taj Mahal at sunrise (6:55 AM). Remember to wear bright colors and apply bug spray for a comfortable visit. Return to the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet. Later, depart for Vrindavan and check in at your hotel on arrival. Have lunch. After some relaxation, explore the sacred temples of Vrindavan, soaking in the spiritual ambiance. Return to the hotel and engage in an evening yoga practice session. Have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Vrindavan

Enjoy your tea/coffee at the hotel and then participate in a morning yoga practice. Savor a delicious breakfast buffet and depart for a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the famous Banke Bihari Temple which is a revered site for devotional practices. Participate in meditation sessions under the ancient Banshi Vat Tree and attend a Dharma Talk (Katha) about Lord Krishna. Also, indulge yourself in Seva, contribute by feeding cows and peacocks, and visit Radha Vallabh Mandir or Radharamana Temple. Have lunch and relax for some time. Later, take a serene boat ride on the Yamuna River, with sunset views. Also, witness the enchanting Yamuna Aarti at the Ghat in the evening. Return to the hotel on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Vrindavan - Jaipur

After having your tea or coffee, engage yourself in a morning yoga practice session. Have your breakfast and proceed to Jaipur, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Jaipur, the Pink City of India, our representative will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. In the evening, participate in the yoga practice session in the yoga room. Have dinner on your own exploring local dining options. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 6: Jaipur

Participate in the morning yoga practice session after freshening up and having your tea or coffee. Later, enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast at the hotel and proceed for the Jaipur sightseeing tour. Explore attractions like:

• Fort Amber: A stunning example of Rajput architecture.
• Palace of Winds: Known for its unique façade.
• Observatory: An astronomical marvel.
• City Palace: A blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

In the afternoon, proceed to shopping in the local markets. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or in your own activities. Participate in the evening yoga practice session. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 7: Jaipur

Have your refreshing tea or coffee in the early morning. Later, partake in the morning yoga practice followed by a buffet breakfast. Proceed to visit Jaipur’s Elephant Sanctuary. In the afternoon after lunch, return to the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Participate in the evening yoga class followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Jaipur

Take your morning tea or coffee and participate in the morning yoga practice session. Have your breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or in your own activities. In the evening, participate in the evening yoga practice. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 9: Jaipur - Varanasi

Enjoy your refreshing tea or coffee with fruit and pastries. Participate in the morning yoga practice followed by a buffet breakfast. Check out from the hotel and then head to Jaipur Airport to board a flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, our representative will receive you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Varanasi

In the early morning after your tea or coffee, take a sunrise boat ride on the holy Ganges River. Later, have a walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return to the hotel and participate in the morning yoga practice session followed by breakfast. Later in the afternoon, partake in the yoga practice. In the evening, walk along the Ghats to witness the Aarti Ceremony. Return to hotel on time for dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Day 11: Varanasi - Rishikesh

Enjoy refreshing tea or coffee followed by a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Varanasi Airport to take a flight to Dehradun. Our representative will meet and greet you at the Dehradun Airport. Then, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Rishikesh. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Rishikesh

Have your refreshing tea or coffee with light snacks at the hotel and then participate in the morning yoga session in the yoga hall. Later, have your breakfast and tour the hotel property or the surrounding areas. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or indulge yourself in the ayurvedic treatments. In the evening, partake in the yoga session. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Optional bonfire and storytelling session, or a visit to an Ayurvedic doctor.

Day 13: Rishikesh

Have your tea or coffee and then partake in the morning yoga practice in the yoga hall followed by a buffet breakfast. Later, embark on a full-day guided city tour covering the attractions like:

• Beatles Ashram: Explore the historic ashram where the Beatles stayed in the 1960s.
• Vashistha Caves: Visit these ancient meditation caves believed to be inhabited by the sage Vashistha.

Optional: Enjoy a snack and an optional dip in the Ganges River.

In the evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Return to the hotel on time. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel. Optional bonfire with tea and hot chocolate.

Day 14: Rishikesh - Delhi - Departure (Tour Ends)

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Indulge yourself in packing and final preparations. Have your lunch at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, a representative from Shakti India Tours will directly transfer you to the New Delhi International Airport. Take a flight back to your home. The Meditation India Yoga Group Tour officially ends.