The disciplines of yoga tap the streams of life within us,
yielding benefits of physical mental and spiritual health. The
traditions of yoga are founded and sustained in India's sacred places,
where the flow of holy waters seems to cleanse the soul. This tour is
centred on two of the most important and ancient places which make up
India's sacred geography.

At Rishikesh the Ganges flows blue and strong out of the mountains,
to begin its long journey across the Indian plain. This small
town is dotted about with dozens of ashrams, and the streets and
river bank are always full of itinerant sadhus.

Here you join the renowned Sivananda ashram for three days of
concentrated yoga practice, with individual teaching, and the
opportunity to observe nightly arti ceremonies by the river.

Following a long but comfortable first class train journey you
reach the sacred city of Varanasi for a further three days of personal
yoga tuition. In Varanasi you also visit the famous bathing ghats, and
nearby Sarnath, sacred to the memory of Lord Buddha.



Day 1

Evening departure from Heathrow on direct British Airways flight.

Day 2

Midday arrival in Delhi. Stay at Oberoi Maidens Hotel (4*).

Day 3

Morning train to Haridwar (4hr), and onward drive (24km) to
Rishikesh. Stay at Ganga Kinare Hotel (3*).

Days 4 - 6

Three days of integrated yoga practice based at the Sivananda
ashram, with opportunity to explore the ashrams and riverbanks
of Rishikesh.

Day 7



Drive to Haridwar. Visit the ghats and temples of this larger
pilgrim centre. Evening departure on 1st class air-conditioned
sleeper train.

Day 8

Afternoon arrival in Varanasi. Stay at Clarke's Hotel (5*), or
option to stay in a riverside guesthouse.

Days 9 - 11

Three days of individual yoga tuition. Opportunities for a dawn
boat ride on the river, to observe the devotions to Surya, the rising
sun. Also an afternoon visit to nearby Sarnath, where the Buddha began
his teachings 2500 years ago.

Day 12

Afternoon flight to Delhi. Stay at Oberoi Maidens Hotel (4*).

Day 13

A day for sightseeing and shopping in Delhi. Late night
departure on direct British Airways flight.

Day 14

Early morning arrival at Heathrow.

Optional extension:

Day 13

All day visit to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Day 14

A day for sightseeing and shopping in Delhi. Late night
departure on direct British Airways flight.

Day 15

Early morning arrival at Heathrow