MYSTIC YOGA TOUR
The inherent mysticism of Yoga has often made it difficult for people to have a clear understanding of it. Yoga, in reality is a very easy to understand philosophy. The Sanskrit word Yoga literally means 'to add' or 'union.' So Yoga is nothing but the vehicle through which the Yogi passes is united with the Divine on the spiritual dimension. Yoga is believed to be pre-Aryan in origin.	[ Sadhu]
But Yoga is a good deal more than physical exercises and gymnastics. Its advanced philosophical forms lead to a fine and harmonious relationship between the individual who, through Yoga develops powers of containment and restraint and the World around him. Yoga believes that every man lives by only a fraction of his latent abilities. And practice of Yoga gradually releases this pool of untapped energy and helps man attain his optimum. On this tour we visit the various centres of Yoga in India. It also helps to attain spiritualism.

Day 1 DEPARTURE TO INDIA       Day 2 ARRIVE DELHI   Arrive into the capital of India or 'Hindoostan'. It is also known as Lutyens Delhi here we will drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace.   Day 3 DELHI   The city of Delhi is divided into two parts Old & New - here we have some great monuments from 8th to 11th Century and also some great Moghul masterpieces. We visit them today.   Day 4 DELHI - RISHIKESH   We take morning train to Haridwar & drive onto Rishikesh - the legendary city where Laxman did penance to get ride of the sin of slaying Brahmins in the Lord Ram - Ravana battle. Proceed to the Laxman Jhula on the Ganges for general familiarisation of Rishikesh.   Day 5 RISHIKESH   Early morning discussion on Yoga and the basic initiation on Spiritualism. This will be held on the banks of Ganges. Visit the other institutes like the Academy of Meditation, Swarg Ashram & Visit the famous Divine Life Society Ashram.   Day 6 RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR   Morning promonade on the banks of the holiest of rivers Ganges, practice Yoga. This will be conducted with an expert. Later drive to Haridwar (gate to the Lord Vishnu) - the ancient city of great eminence. It is one of the four pilgrim centres in India where the Kumbh is held every 12th year. Visit the various Temple's to see pilgrims flocking in hundreds from all parts of India.   Day 7 HARIDWAR - MATHURA (7 hours) Depart by road for Mathura - one of the oldest town situated on the bank of river Yamuna, Mathura is studded with places of pilgrimage connected with Lord Krishna's legend. Through the year devout pilgrims visit the place. The marble galleries adjoining the ghats are of great elegance. In ancient times it was an important centre of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain's faith. Proceed for the "Aarti" ceremony at the temple of Lord Krishna. Day 8 MATHURA   Morning proceed to the ashram for Yoga Session. Later visit the institute of Oriental Philosophy for a discourse on Hinduism. In the evening visit the Vrindavan complex - 10 kms from Mathura is a town of temples with some of the most magnificent shrines in North India.   Day 9 MATHURA - AGRA   Morning Yoga practice and then we will leave for Agra by road. Visit the beautiful mausoleum of the tomb of Itmad-ud -Daulah.   Day 10 AGRA   Morning promonade on the banks of the holiest of rivers Ganges, practice Yoga. This will be conducted with an expert. Later drive to Haridwar (gate to the Lord Vishnu) - the ancient city of great eminence. It is one of the four pilgrim centres in India where the Kumbh is held every 12th year. Visit the various Temple's to see pilgrims flocking in hundreds from all parts of India.   Day 11 AGRA - KHAJURAHO   Morning train to Jhansi and drive onto Khajuraho enroute visiting Orchha - it was once the capital of the Rajput's and has lovely temples and palaces built four centuries ago. Continue to Khajuraho - world famous for its magnificent temples built by the rich and powerful Chandela emperors. The temples present the best examples of Indian art and architecture. Visit the temples where forthright sculptures celebrate the joy of life and love for which there is no equivalent in the world.   Day 12 KHAJURAHO - VARANASI Take a noon flight to Varanasi - considered to be the holiest Hindu city in India and one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. Situated on the bank of River Ganges, it has been centre of learning for over 2000 years. The old age names of this city has been Benaras and Kashi, but its present name is a restoration of an ancient name meaning the city between two rivers, Varauana and Asi. Evening visit the ghats to see the puja ceremony. Day 13 VARANASI Early morning boatride to see the sunrise over the Ganges and to see the rituals that take place along the ghats (waterside steps). Later drive outside the city to Sarnath where the Buddha first preached his message of enlightenment 25 centuries ago. Here you will find Chinese and Buddhist temples. After dinner, rendezvous with a Hindu astrologer, who will explain the influence of astrology on the way of life of a devout and religious Hindu person & also a snake charmer's presentation. Day 14 VARANASI - BOMBAY Morning visit the Shree Anandamayee Ashram for a course in Yoga. Watch different Ashans being performed in this Ashram. Evening flight to Mumbai or Bombay Day 15 BOMBAY Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves - the island of Elephanta about 10 kms across from the harbour to the north- east, is famous for its four rock-cut temples dating from the 5th Century AD. Visit the Arya Samaj Yoga Centre for Yoga session. Day 16 BOMBAY - TRIVANDRUM Morning flight to Trivandrum - it is the state capital built on seven hills that overlook quiet valleys. Thereafter, drive to Kovalam - 23 kms south of Trivendrum, is one of the finest beaches in India. With its sheltered beach, Kovalam is endowed with unusual beauty. It is ideal for sea bathing and is safe even during the roughest weather. The scenery around is enchanting and the drive to the beach through palm groves, refreshing. Day 17 KOVALAM In Kovalam on beach we will book a resort, which is famous for its vividness in Ayurvedic science the resort is itself kind of an institute which will provide you a lot of knowledge on Ayurveda, its massages and yoga. Here you can also meet an expert in Kerala martial art, which is the oldest form of warfare in the world. Here the hotel provides special courses and classes. A Kerala massage is must here. Day 18 KOVALAM In Kovalam - Seminar at Resort. If possible, we will try to invite an enlightened Swami for a discourse on spiritualism. Day 19 KOVALAM Visit Swami Shivananda's Yoga Vedanta Ashram at Nayyar Dam - (102 kms/approx. 2-1/2 hrs) - Ashram is set amid 12 acres of tropical splendour in quite foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains, where according to legend, Sage Agastya is still meditating today. The national beauty of the Lake & the peaceful surrounding lift the mind to ideal place to yoga & practice, the main stress is laid on yoga, meditation & karmyoga. Day 20 KOVALAM On the beach. Day 21 KOVALAM / TRIVENDRUM / BOMBAY Drive to Trivandrum airport to catch flight to Bombay. Day 22 BOMBAY OUT Basic neat & clean accommodation will be provided in Rishikesh, Haridwar & Mathura