Arrive by evening /night flight at Indira Gandhi International airport Meet, Greet & Welcome at the airport by our office representative & transfer to hotel DELHI: New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will also discover lively and colourful bazaars that boast to cater all sorts of good and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj. It generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and spacious streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall and imposing government buildings. On arrival, Check-In at hotel Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel Check out from hotel & transfer to Railway station to board Satabdi train to Haridwar. Depart Delhi 0645 Hrs. Arrival Haridwar 1122 Hrs. (Scheduled timings; Subject to change) Assistance on arrival at Haridwar Railway station and drive to Rishikesh (45 Min) Rishikesh is situated on the right bank of river Ganga and is surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges. From times immemorial the Himalaya is known as the celestial abode and a great pilgrimage centre of India. It has been the abode of saints and sages from where they began the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the distant Himalayan peaks. This gateway to the kingdom of Gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is dotted with Ashrams, Tourist Rest Houses and Dharamsalas. The Yoga centers of Rishikesh are well known and have enhanced the spiritual significance of this region worldwide. Tourists from the world over visit this place to take lessons in Yoga and meditation. On arrival, Check-In at hotel Rest of day free for personal activities Overnight at hotel

Early morning, we take you to a YOGA ASHRAM – YOGA NIKETAN for yoga where a professional Yoga teacher will teach all the technique of yoga. “Yoga has a complete message for humanity It has a message for the human body, It has a message for the human mind, and it has also a message for the human soul” Yoga is an ancient philosophy of life as well as a system of exercises that encourages the union of mind, body, and spirit. In the words of Patanjali, author of the Yoga Sutras, "yoga is the ability to focus the mind on a single point without distraction." Yoga is a physical discipline; it uses the body and breathing to develop self-awareness and mental clarity. There is simply no other discipline quite like yoga because it utilized the body, mind and spirit, all in one practice. Yoga is indeed a spiritual path that is based on ancient sacred philosophy, but one does not need to make an ethical decision when practicing yoga, rather finding your own path is wholly accepted. The holistic benefits of yoga are suitable for the young or old, sick or well, with any religious background. The secrets of yoga are inwardness, concentration, and purification of mind and body with cleansing thoughts and food. Yoga Niketan Ashram was established by Swami Yogeshwaranand Paramahans who was one of the greatest Yogis of the 20th century. He lived the life of extreme renunciation and austerity and spent a life time in reviving the ancient science of Yoga. The education provided in the ashram is based totally in Patanjali yoga shastra. The main activity of the Ashram is to train and provide guidance in the practice of Patanjali's eight fold paths. This includes physical, mental and spiritual training. Ashram has revived the ancient yogic system and given it a new direction. Return to hotel for breakfast Thereafter, proceed for city tour of Rishikesh including the followings: Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula , Ashram & temples Late afternoon, we take you to Ashram for Yoga session In the evening at sunset, visit Parmarth Ashram to witness evening ceremony on the banks of holy river Ganga known as “ Ganga Aarti “ in local language Return to Hotel & Overnight stay

Early morning yoga in Ashram Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, proceed for excursion to Haridwar Haridwar: is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. According to the Samudra manthan, Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nasik and Allahabad is one of four sites where drops of Amrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher while being carried by the celestial bird Garuda. This is manifested in the Kumbha Mela being celebrated every 3 years in one of the 4 places, and thus every 12 years in Haridwar. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit fell, is located at Har Ki Pauri (literally, "footsteps of the Lord") and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar. Visit includes the followings: Daksh Temple, Bharatmata Temple & Ashrams After visits, drive back to Rishikesh Again in evening, we take you to Ashram for Yoga session Overnight at hotel

Early morning yoga in Ashram Breakfast at hotel Rest of the day free for personal activities Again in evening, we take you to Ashram for Yoga session Overnight at hotel

Early morning yoga in Ashram Breakfast at hotel Rest of the day free for personal activities Again in evening, we take you to Ashram for Yoga session Overnight at hotel

Early morning depart to Haridwar railway station to connect train for Delhi (Packed breakfast will be provided from the hotel) Depart Haridwar : 0625 hrs Arrive Delhi : 1125 hrs (Scheduled timings; Subject to change) Meeting & assistance on arrival at Delhi railway station & drive straight for Agra Agra: became the capital of Sikandar Lodi in 1501, but was soon passed on to the Mughals, both Babur and Humayun made some early Mughal constructions here. It was under Akbar that Agra first aspired to its heights of magnificence from 1570-85 he ruled from nearby Fathepur Sikri , when he abandoned that city he moved to Lahore ( now in Pakistan ) but returned to Agra in 1599 , all later Mughal rulers ruled from Agra till 1761 it fell to the Jats who did much damage to the city. On arrival, check-in at hotel Rest of the day free for personal activities Overnight at hotel

Early morning yoga at hotel Breakfast at hotel Morning proceed to visit the Symbol of Love “Taj Mahal” Start tour with visit the Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Rabindranath Tagore calls "a teardrop on the cheek of time". Taj Mahal means "Crown Palace" and is in fact the most well-preserved and architecturally beautiful tomb in the world. It is best described by the English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones." Also visit Glorious Agra Fort- built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. Evening yoga session at hotel Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel Check Out & transfer to Jaipur En-route visiting fatehpursikri Fatehpur Sikri the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ‘ruins are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Continue trip to Jaipur Jaipur: The capital city of the state of Rajasthan is popularly known as the “Pink City” because of the pink paint applies to the buildings in the old walled city. (In Rajput culture, pink was traditionally a colour associated with hospitality) The city owes its name, its foundation and its careful planning to the great warrior, astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744). In 1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided the time was ripe to move down from his somewhat cramped hillside fortress at nearby Amber to the new site. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, according to principals of town planning set down in the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture On arrival, Check-In at hotel Later - experience a ride on the traditional Cycle Rickshaw. Enjoy a ride through the bustling city area of Jaipur…….. Overnight at hotel

Early Morning yoga session at hotel Breakfast at hotel Morning visit Fort Amber by Elephant/Jeep (Subject to availability) Amber Fort 11 kms from Jaipur – marvellous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. The fort interior has various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory work, exquisite wall paintings and tiny mirror chips, which create a tantalizing reflection effect. Enroute to Fort; Photo stop at Hawa Mahal Afternoon city tour of Jaipur includes: City Palace museum – an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of Royal Princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions. Also visit Jantar Mantar (observatory) – which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 17 curiously shaped instruments, many of them still in working condition Evening yoga session at hotel Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel Check Out from hotel & transfer to Delhi – Upon arrival directly proceed for city tour of Delhi Start your tour with visit of Qutab Minar is at 72.5 meters the world's tallest brick minaret. Construction commenced in 1193 under the orders of India's first Muslim ruler Qutab-ud-din Aibak, and the topmost storey of the minaret was completed in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The Qutab Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutab complex. The complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Continue to visit New Delhi - is the early 20th century British capital, designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Drive past the President’s House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the two flanking Secretariat buildings – the nerve centre of Government activity. Driving down this hill is the India Gate, the great memorial arch built to commemorate the slain heroes of World War -1 and Indo-Afghan war. Around India Gate are palaces of some erstwhile princely states that our now public offices and museums & further proceed to visit Shahjahanbad (Old Delhi) - is the 300-year-old walled city, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital. The focus of the city is the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Mosque built of red sandstone. Drive past the Red Fort from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on India’s Independence Day. Visit Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India that stands high on a hillock. In between and around these two focal points of the 17th century city is a thriving modern city in medieval setting. This area once had a tree-lined central avenue, with a canal dividing the thoroughfare Evening transfer to hotel near Airport. We shall arrange there, a Wash & Change room for you (02 hrs. only) In time transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination