SOULFUL HIMALAYAS

OVERVIEW

Many forms of meditaon evolved from ancient religious and spiritual tradions. Although pracces vary today, most meditaon techniques aim to train aenon and awareness to help bring thoughts under control. you’ll explore the spiritual side of India with yoga and meditaon classes, visits to spiritual sites, and a hike in the Himalayan foothills. The tour travels to three cies in northern India: Delhi, Binsar, Jageshwar, Ranikhet and Corbe. Our Yoga gurus are keen to give a new direcon to your lives through the teachings of yoga. Have a full yoga experience and get guidance on implemenng posive changes in your life. Deepen your knowledge on the beneﬁts of asana, vegetarian diet, stress management and meditaon.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Get an opportunity to understand and experience the true essence of yoga and meditaon in the western Himalayas.
Trek up to Binsar wildlife sanctuary housing more than 200 Species of birds and a 360 degree view of the western Himalayas in Binsar.
Visit the ancient 8th Century Lord Shiva temple complex in Jageshwar.
Oponal Trek to Chaubaa Gardens famous for apple orchards with a wide variety of Himalayan ﬂora in Ranikhet.
Explore the rarest accessible wildlife zones in India’s ﬁrst Naonal Park on an elephant safari.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Arrive Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 2 - Delhi – Kathgodam

(By Shatabdi Express Train N0 12040 Departs Anand Vihar 06:15 Arrives Kathgodam 11:40) – Binsar (114 Kms / 3-4 Hrs Approx) Early morning train to Kathgodam. Drive to Binsar .Evening introductory session of Yoga and meditaon. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Binsar.

DAY 3 - In Binsar

Early morning enjoy a session of Yoga and Meditaon, ﬁll your body with Prana (life force) the pure mountain air with yogic breathing pracces amidst the Deodar and oak forests. Later take an oponal trek in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (Trekking me: 2 hrs one side approx). Overnight at the Hotel in Binsar.

DAY 4 - Binsar – Jageshwar By Road (42 Kms / 1.5 Hrs To 2 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Jageshwar. Later visit the 8th Century temple complex. Evening, take a relaxing session of Yoga and Meditaon in the cedar valley and the abode of Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Jageshwar.

DAY 5 - In Jageshwar

Early morning session of Yoga and Meditaon. Rest of the day is free to explore the spiritually awakened valley of Jageshwar. Oponal trek (3 Kms Approx from Jageshwar/Trekking me 2 ½ Hrs)/drive to Vridh Jageshwar. (12 Kms Approx / 1 Hr Approx from Jagesgwar). Virdh Jageshwar is believed to be an abode of Lord Shiva. On a clear day you can get a 360 degree view of the snow clad Himalayan range. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Jageshwar.

DAY 6 - Jageshwar – Ranikhet By Road (78 Kms /2-3 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Ranikhet. Enjoy the peaceful walks and views of the snow capped peaks of the western Himalayas (Subject to weather condions).Oponal foot massage. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Ranikhet.

DAY 7 - Ranikhet – Corbe By Road (130 Kms /3-4 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Corbe India’s ﬁrst Naonal Park. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Corbe.

DAY 8 - In Corbe

Early morning game drive in the Corbe Naonal Park. Return back to the hotel for breakfast. Aer lunch proceed for a 2 hr elephant ride inside the park. Evening slide show and talk on wildlife and conservaon by the retreat naturalist. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Corbe.

DAY 9 - Corbe – Delhi By Road 260 Kms / 5 To 6 Hrs Approx Or by Overnight Train Departs Ramnagar (20:40hrs /Arrives Delhi At 4:00 Hrs)

Note : You may go for an oponal early morning Game drive to the park.

DAY 10 - Leave Delhi

Transfer to airport to board ﬂight to your onward desnaon.

EXTENSION TO HARIDWAR | RISHIKESH

DAY 10 - Corbe – Haridwar (250 Kms/ 5-6 Hrs)

Drive to Haridwar later visit Har ki Pauri. Overnight in the Hotel.

DAY 11 - Haridwar – Rishikesh (25 Kms./ 1 Hrs)

Morning check out from the hotel, drive to Rishikesh, later sightseeing of Rishikesh, aend the evening Aatri on banks of the Ganges. Overnight in the Hotel.

DAY 12 - Rishikesh – Delhi (240 Kms./ 6 Hrs)

Morning check out from the hotel, drive to Delhi Internaonal airport to board ﬂight to your onward desnaon