Delhi-Rishikesh-Dharamsala
Spiritual Tours What are Spiritual Tours?
Spiritual Tours are a combination of learning meditation and experiencing India. Our tours are personalized and we try and make sure people learn something new about 'Themselves' every day. People on our tours don't take away memories, but experiences
which sometimes define their being. We take our tour members to some of the most serene and spiritually rich places on the face of planet earth and teach them how to Meditate. Each day will involve 1-2 hours of Meditation, Tantra or Yoga lessons and our personal favorite - 1 hour of Ayurvedic Massage daily as a part of the tour. There will be small trips to the nearby places of interest however most of the time will be spend relaxing,
All our tours are conducted in the Himalayan belt. We do customized tours as well as some of the people want to see the Taj Mahal before they go anywhere else. However most of your time will be spent in the vicinity of the Himalayas. Why the Himalayas? We believe more people have gained enlightenment meditating there and from our personal experience, these mountains really do have that Aura about them that make you wonder…. |
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Lets Start Delhi
The first phase of our spiritual journey begins in the Capital of India, New-Delhi. Apart from being the national capital it's the cultural capital of India as
well. Our Stay in Delhi will be hosted at the Global Arts Village - an emerging multi-cultural community of creative individuals celebrating life through
art and heart. This international residential arts center is unique because it combines Artist residencies with Indian traditions such as yoga, massage and
meditation in a village community setting. In our 3-acre village, you can walk amongst the tranquil gardens and ponds, see and listen to exotic birds
while living and working in artists studios that are an organic blend of contemporary design and traditional bamboo-mud-thatch construction.
- Orientation session to the Global arts village
- Orientation meditation and yoga session by an expert, in English. This session will lay the foundation for our mediation sessions
to follow in the coming 2 weeks.
- Visit to the “Dilli Haat” - An upgraded version of the traditional weekly market, offering a delightful amalgam of craft, food and
cultural activities. Spread over a spacious six acre area, imaginative landscaping, creative planning, and the traditional village
architectural style have combined to produce the perfect ambience for a “haat” or market place.
- Evening Meditations/yoga/massage session.
Day - 1
- Early morning transfer to the city of Agra, home to world Famous ”The Taj Mahal”. Sightseeing at the Taj Mahal accompanied by a English guide.
- Visit the world heritage site - Fatehpur Sikri. Tie a wish knot at the tomb of Salim Chisti, it is a common belief in India that every wish is full filled by tying a knot at the tomb and when fulfilled one has to come back to open the knot.
- Transfer back to Global Arts village (Delhi).
Day - 2
Lets Start...
The Taj Mahal
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- Departure from the Golbal Arts Village to the Meditation Ashram in Rishikesh. It is traditionally known as the spiritual capital of the
globe. From the music legends like "The Beatles" to new age celebrities like actor Kate Winslet - everyone wants to come down to this
city of Yogi's and Temples. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of salvation, or moksha, as does
a dip in the holy river that flows through.
- Evening Meditation/Yoga sessions at the Ashram or on the banks of the river Ganges.
- Rishikesh Rishikesh
- The Maha Aarti at Haridwar
Day - 4
- Morning meditations/yoga Session
- Ayurvedic Massage: Let yourself glow with 2 body treatments: Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Massage or Relaxation massage .It is a traditional method that uses special therapeutic oils and herbs to provide a dose of Indian pampering to help relieve physical and mental tension. Relaxation massage is a subtle, gentle and deeply effective touch therapy to restore health from within. Relaxation, presence and witnessing inner changes and shifts create a beautiful space of meditation that is healing and regenerative. these massages will take place every day during our stay at Rishikesh.
- Drive down to Haridwar to see the Ganga - Aarti (Prayer) on the banks of river Ganges. The Ganga Aarti which is
celebrated at 7 pm each night, is a spectacular sight, when the aarti ceremony is performed at all temples in Haridwar
at the same instant.
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Day - 5
Trekking through the Himalayas with a yoga and meditation teacher.
The idea is you can walk, breathe the clean air and at the same time you will be trying the walking Zen meditations with the teacher.
At reaching a particular point we will try and do the daily yoga class on top of the hill. Lunch will be served at the top and we should
be back in time to witness the markets in the evening at Risikesh.
The basic idea of these trekking mediation is to get you , your mind, body and spirit in rhythm with existence.
In tune with nature In tune with nature. Day - 6
This day is reserved for leisure activities. You can do what
ever you feel like doing, of course we are always there to
offer advice with regards to deciding your activity
Some of the options are
?Visiting daily markets at Rishikesh/Shopping
?Visitng temples and meeting with priest with English
translator
White water rafting on the river ganges
Private session with an Astrologer
Trantrix Sex mediation lessons
Visit to the Various ashrams, mediation and Yoga
centers
Personalized Massage sessions
Bathe in the Holy river Ganges
Rickshaw ride through the city
Have Chai(Tea) with Sadhus on the banks of river
Ganges Day - 7
Early Morning Yoga/Meditation session at Rishikesh
Depart for Delhi by road
Visit the Akshardham Temple Complex - an amazing
world of Indian culture ornate with 20, 000 statues,
floral motifs, arches and exquisitely carved pillars.
Dinner at an ethnic India restaurant - “ Punjabi by nature” Leisure
Dharamsala
Day - 8
Transfer to Dharamsala by Air (Dharamsala is a hill
station in the Himalayas which is famous as the
residence of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan
government in exile at Mcleod Ganj. It is a popular
destination for alternative travelers).
Further transfer to the Nisarg Meditation Retreat - A
stunning retreat nestled in a valley a few kilometers
before Dharamsala. This will be our base camp for
the next 7 days. Nisarg is a beautiful meditation
center in himalayas which gives a seeker an
opportunity to go deep within on the inner journey
in silence. Nestled amidst lush green nature, singing
streams, Nisarg Meditation retreat is the name of a
new meditation center built near Dharamsala, with
a scenic backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar
mountain range of the Himalayas.
Orientation to the Nisarg meditation retreat and our
program there.
Evening meditations and Bonfire dinner.
Dharamsala
Cottages at the retreat
Find Yourself Day - 9 -13
Morning Sessions
Meditations practiced are from the spiritual traditions of: Tibetan
Buddhism; Buddhism; Sufism; Tantra; Yoga; Gurdjieff fourth way
school; Osho and Shiva.
These Meditations include Active and Sitting Down Meditations
that are based on simple techniques drawn from the rich
spiritual traditions that exist in India and designed for our
modern world.
These meditations will be presided over by experts and are
specially designed to help your inner self rejuvenate and be
relaxed.
Experiential sessions, presentations, workshops
or ceremonies presented in English by experts in the field of art,
culture and consciousness. These may feature topics from the
following areas:
Contemporary Indian Art
Tantric Wisdom
Intuitive Tarot
Indian Classical Dances
Reiki
Ayurveda - A Way of Life
Osho - Gurdjieff Sacred Dances
Buddhism
Indian Marriage
Ceremony
Crystal Healing
Temple visits - Day tour to see the daily temple rituals of
different religions. Meditation, Yoga session & Massage sessions
Wisdom Sharing:
Find Yourself
Day - 9 -13
Viist to the Norbulingka Monastery - Norbulingka was
established to preserve and teach the ancient Tibetan arts. The
shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams tiny water falls
make this place look like heaven. Here one can watch the
wooden carvings and embroidery being done. The nunnery
close to the institute is a place where women are taught the
advanced levels of Buddhist philosophy.
Visit the Palace of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and
Tsuglakhang Buddhist Temple.
Visit various monasteries in Mc Leod Ganj - McLeodganj is
Dharamsala's twin town. This is the seat of His Holiness the
"Dalai Lama".
Visit the Karmappa Monastery : Spiritual lessons by the
Karmappa himself (If Available) through an English translator.
Visit the scenic surroundings of Naddi, the Bhagsu Falls and
Shiva café.
Meditation Trekking : Small trek to Triund, meditation lessons
during the trek (Zen Walk, Tao etc) and meditations at the open
grounds under the blue roof (Subject to weather conditions).
Personal Meeting with Astrologer, tarot reader.
Tibetan Cooking Classes.
Day off for leisure at the retreat.
Personal Massage/Yoga sessions.
Afternoon Sessions
Day - 14
Transfer from the Nisarg meditation Retreat (Dharamsala) to Delhi by
Air, further to Indira Gandhi International airport for outward
departure with a rejuvenated innerself.
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