DAY 1 - Arrive to Delhi Airport on the first day of your itinerary or early the next morning.

Many flights arrive around midnight, so be VERY CAREFUL as you book. A guide will be there holding a sign with your name to transfer you to the 5 Star Hotel.

DAY 2 - Enjoy a healthy vegetarian breakfast and depart via domestic flight (included in your package) for Rishikesh. (B)

Wake up with the sun and walk 2 minutes with the group to Sadhana (spiritual practice) at the ashram with Vishnu-ji.

The class will include asana, mantra, pranayama, and meditation. After Sadhanaa, participate in sacred fire ceremony at the ashram to welcome the day. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and get to know Rishikesh with a walking tour. (B)

After yoga, ceremony, and breakfast, enjoy a free day. Shop all the amazing, handmade goodies.

This evening we will attend the nightly Puja (fire ceremony) of one of the world’s most famous ashrams, Parmarth Niketan. Listen to the sacred chants and join with hundreds of others as the sun sets over Ganga-ma. (B)

After yoga, ceremony, and breakfast, enjoy a free day.

Maybe enjoy some Ayurvedic therapies. Participate in a talk with a local master. Sit and share tea with the local people. Meditate at the Ganga. Explore local ashrams. The possibilities are endless.

Tonight's dinner will be at the Hare Krishna ashram, where will we dance, sing, and eat with Krishna devotees. Be ready to have your heart ripped wide open in this powerful devotional ceremony. (B + D)

After the morning routine, visit the Elementary School we support.

Enjoy a welcome ceremony, spend some time with the children, and distribute donations. Take a walk through the local village to see how their families live, and learn how you can continue to make a difference for these kids. Evening sharing circle to process the day. (B + L )

Day 7 - Ceremony and breakfast. Another free day to get to know the magic of Rishikesh and allow it all to unfold.

Tonight, we will enjoy dinner and devotional song with the children of Ramana's Garden - a local school and orphanage near our hotel. We will get to know their work, hear their stories, and have a meaningful exchange.

Day 8 (no add on) - Fly back to Delhi.

Enjoy an afternoon tour of Delhi. Fly out of Delhi back home late in the evening of the last day. You have a hotel room the evening of the 18th, so book what is best for you. (B)

This may conclude your program.

Get ready to check out.

We will be driving from Rishikesh to Agra. It is about 8 hours. This will be a beautiful opportunity to see the Indian countryside in a more intimate way. Arrive that evening to our 5 star hotel in Agra - home of the Taj Mahal. (B)

Wake up EARLY in the morning for a sunrise tour of one of the 7 Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal.

We will have our own private English speaking guide and expert to give us insight into the rich history, beauty and cultural significance of this breathtaking monument. This will be a day that will be marked in your memory and heart for the rest of your life. Be sure to dress respectfully and have your camera charged!

Enjoy lunch in Agra, and head back to Delhi.

Fly out of Delhi back home late in the evening or early the next morning. (B)

You may have an early morning flight on the next day. That's ok ! You have your hotel room booked the last night.

If you extend your stay any further, you will need to coordinate your own travel arrangements. (B)