Yoga Retreat Rishikesh

Description

Rishikesh is a place for yogis and sadhus and foriegners alike. A major centre for Yoga and Hindu activity for North India. Based 238 kms northeast of Delhi, it lies at the point where the wooded mountains of Garhwal rise from the low vallegy floor and the Ganges River crashes into the plains.

With its many ashrams and sacred shrines, Rishikesh draws devotees and followers of all sorts weird and wonderful. The arrival of the Beatles, who came to meet Maharishi in 1968, was one of the first pilgrimages by foreigners, which quickly made a name for this Himalayan town throughout the West.

The summer month of June is an idealic time to visit Rishikesh, with mild warm sunny days, and cool at night.

Tour Itinerary

Days 1/2 – Arrive Delhi. Next day sightseeing of Old

and New Delhi, including the Spice markets, Jama Masjid, Gandhis shrine

and Connaught Cirucs. Stay 2 nights Delhi

Day 3 – Drive to Haridwar. Check into hotel. Afternoon evening Aarti Hindu ceremony on Ganges. Stay 1 night Haridwar

Day 4 – Drive to Rishikesh. Check into hotel. Orientation meeting, free time to relax

Days 5 - 9  – Yoga Retreat Schedule/Programme

Day 10 – Transfer Rishikesh to Delhi. Evening flight back to Australia

Accomodation

The retreat will be held at the exceptional Ganga Beach Resort

situated on the River and with panaromic views of the Ganges and the mountains.

http://www.gangabeachresort.com/