Tour Sacred Journey To The Mystical Himalayas

Accommodation

Guest houses (Rishikesh and Uttakarshi), yoga ashram (Gangotri), supported camping in Gangotri National Park. N.B. Guest houses on twin share basis unless upgraded to single.

Meals

Celebratory dinner on first night All breakfasts All meals, morning and afternoon teas on pilgrimage route from Gangotri to Tapovan return

Others

All travel within India by road Entrance fees to Gangotri Park Rafting Yoga, kirtan and meditation classes

Not included:

Others

Air fares Indian visa Taxi fare to/from Jolly Grant airport to Vedic Yoga Guest House for commencement, completion of the journey Lunch and dinners at Rishikesh, Uttakarshi and Gangotri (there is choice of excellent Indian and western style vegetarian restaurants) Pony, porter and/or helicopter service if needed during the trek.

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Day 1 Day 1: May 27: Rishikesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: May 27: Rishikesh

Introduction to the pilgrimage with fire ceremony and celebratory meal
Day 2 Day 2: May 28: Rishikesh: Yoga, Meditation And Ashrams
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: May 28: Rishikesh: Yoga, Meditation And Ashrams

Yoga, kriya, meditation and satsang with Shailendra Negi, a Vedic yogi Shivananda Kutir – experience the special vibrations of the sacred abode of one of India’s most famous saints Rafting Ganga – experience the thrill of the sacred waters of India’s holiest river
Day 3 Day 3: May 29: Rishikesh: Ancient Caves And Ganga Aarti:
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: May 29: Rishikesh: Ancient Caves And Ganga Aarti:

Vashista Gufa – an ancient cave where sages have meditated for thousands of years Ganga Aarathi & Yajna– ancient rituals & worship of Ganga at Parmath Niketan
Day 4 Day 4: May 30: Rishikesh: Women Saints And More Sacred Caves
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: May 30: Rishikesh: Women Saints And More Sacred Caves

Ananda Mayi Ma’s Mahasamadhi (tomb) – Ma was a famed woman saint known for her blissful states Tat Wallah Baba Cave – explore the cave ashram of this revered yogi
Day 5 Day 5: May 31: Travel To Uttarkashi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: May 31: Travel To Uttarkashi

Known as the Valley of the Gods, Uttarkashi is an ancient centre for yogis and rishis. Visit the Vishwanath temple and enjoy talks and satsang with Aadinath Swaroop, a learned teacher.
Day 6 Day 6: June 1: Travel To Ganganani And Gangotri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: June 1: Travel To Ganganani And Gangotri

To Ganganani and Gangotri – Stop for a hot bath at a natural spring. At Gangotri we will visit the temple to Mother Ganga and experience the rich cultural heritage of this region.
Day 7 Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri

A unique opportunity to spend time with Swami Sundarananda. He’s considered to be one of the great yogi Himalayan Masters, who has mastered all the yoga postures and pranayamas and is a famous photographer and mountaineer. He has chronicled his devotion to the natural beauty of the Himalayas in his gallery. There will be an opportunity to share in meditation with Swamiji and to visit Bhakti, a woman saint who lives in a cave. A devotee of Hanuman. She has spent 14 years of unbroken sadhana living in the Himalayas. Explore the Pandava Cave, which is famed as the abode of the 5 Pandava brothers described in the Indian classic – The Mahabharata.
Day 8 Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri

There will be an opportunity to share in meditation with Swamiji and to visit Bhakti, a woman saint who lives in a cave. A devotee of Hanuman. She has spent 14 years of unbroken sadhana living in the Himalayas. Explore the Pandava Cave, which is famed as the abode of the 5 Pandava brothers described in the Indian classic – The Mahabharata.
Day 9 Day 9: June 4: Gangotri To Chirbhasa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: June 4: Gangotri To Chirbhasa

3 & half hour trek (or pony ride) from Gangotri to Chirbhasa – experience the beauty and majesty of the Ganga river valley.
Day 10 Day 10: June 5: Chirbhasa To Bhojvasa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: June 5: Chirbhasa To Bhojvasa

2 & half hour trek (or pony ride) from Chirbhasa to Bhojvasa – enchanting views of the Bhagirathi peaks. Kirtan with Nirmala Das who has been practising kundalini yoga and samadhi since 1987.
Day 11 Day 11: June 6: Bhojvasa To Tapovan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: June 6: Bhojvasa To Tapovan

Bhojvasa to Tapovan – Trolly car takes us across Ganga and we climb up to a beautiful alpine meadow at the base of Shivaling mountain.
Day 12 Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Tapovan: Immerse yourself in the sacred silence of a place where centuries of spiritual seekers have come to experience the oneness. Have satsang and meditation sessions with Nagadas, who has lived there in silence for over 10 years and Sri Anand, a swami who recently came out of silence to share his wisdom with spiritual seekers.
Day 13 Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Tapovan: Immerse yourself in the sacred silence of a place where centuries of spiritual seekers have come to experience the oneness. Have satsang and meditation sessions with Nagadas, who has lived there in silence for over 10 years and Sri Anand, a swami who recently came out of silence to share his wisdom with spiritual seekers.
Day 14 Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Tapovan: Immerse yourself in the sacred silence of a place where centuries of spiritual seekers have come to experience the oneness. Have satsang and meditation sessions with Nagadas, who has lived there in silence for over 10 years and Sri Anand, a swami who recently came out of silence to share his wisdom with spiritual seekers.
Day 15 Day 15: June 10 : Back To Gangotri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: June 10 : Back To Gangotri

Trek back (or pony ride) back to Gangotri
Day 16 Day 16: June 11: Gangotri To Rishikesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: June 11: Gangotri To Rishikesh

Highway from Heaven - Gangotri to Rishikesh
Day 17 Day 17: June 12: Rishikesh - Closing Fire Ceremony
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: June 12: Rishikesh - Closing Fire Ceremony

Early morning closing fire ceremony in Rishikesh. Highlights: - Deepen your own practice with meditation and yoga - Explore ashrams, temples, caves, colorful bazaars and more - Dive deep into the profound spirituality of India - Immerse yourself in the sacred waters of Ganga - Walk the ancient pathway to the awe-inspiring Gomukh - Meditate in caves blessed by yogis and saints - Awaken to the magnificence of Shivaling at dawn - Experience the silence of the song of the mountains - Spend time in Satsang with saints and yogis Cost Includes: • Accommodation: guest houses (Rishikesh and Uttakarshi), yoga ashram (Gangotri), supported camping in Gangotri National Park. Guest houses on twin share basis unless upgraded to single. • All travel within India by road • Celebratory dinner on first night • All breakfasts • All meals, morning and afternoon teas on pilgrimage route from Gangotri to Tapovan return • Entrance fees to Gangotri Park • Rafting • Yoga, kirtan and meditation classes Cost Excludes: • Air fares • Indian visa • Taxi fare to/from Jolly Grant airport to Vedic Yoga Guest House for commencement, completion of the journey • Lunch and dinners at Rishikesh, Uttakarshi and Gangotri (there is choice of excellent Indian and western style vegetarian restaurants) • Pony, porter and/or helicopter service if needed during the trek.

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Sacred Journey To The Mystical Himalayas

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Itinerary of your trip Sacred Journey To The Mystical Himalayas

Day 1: May 27: Rishikesh

Day 2: May 28: Rishikesh: Yoga, Meditation And Ashrams

Day 3: May 29: Rishikesh: Ancient Caves And Ganga Aarti:

Day 4: May 30: Rishikesh: Women Saints And More Sacred Caves

Day 5: May 31: Travel To Uttarkashi

Day 6: June 1: Travel To Ganganani And Gangotri

Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri

Day 7-8: | June 2 & 3: Gangotri

Day 9: June 4: Gangotri To Chirbhasa

Day 10: June 5: Chirbhasa To Bhojvasa

Day 11: June 6: Bhojvasa To Tapovan

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Day 12: To 14 | June 7: Tapovan

Day 15: June 10 : Back To Gangotri

Day 16: June 11: Gangotri To Rishikesh

Day 17: June 12: Rishikesh - Closing Fire Ceremony

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