The Northern Divine India Tour - September 22-October 2:2023 - Itinerary
Please find below the itinerary for the Northern India Goddess Tour - September 22-October:2023 - please note that scheduling is subject to change.
Day 01: 22 September (Friday) Delhi
Overnight in Delhi at The Claridges Hotel - check-in time at the hotel is 1400 hours
Day 02: 23 September (Saturday) Delhi
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day for exploring Delhi with guide - Old Delhi and New Delhi, or for those whom are wanting to a day trip to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal (extra cost and availability subject to demand)
Day 03: 24 September (Sunday) Delhi - Haridwar(275 Kms)
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Breakfast at the hotel and then commence drive to Haridwar.
On arrival in Haridwar check into TAJ Pilibhit House-IHCL Selction
Evening Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri Ghat - 6:00pm-7:00pm
Day 04: 25 September (Monday) Haridwar
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Havan optional
Breakfast at hotel.
The day is dedicated for temple visits:
Start the day with visit to Maya Devi Temple – It is considered as one of Siddh Peeth. Goddess Maya,who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Shakti, is the deity of Maya Devi Temple. As per mythology, here at Maya Devi Mandir heart and navel of Goddess Sati fell.
Then visit Mansa Devi Temple – The Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, who is considered to be a form of Shakti and is believed to have emerged from Lord Shiva's mind. Thousands of Hindus flock to the temple every year in large numbers to this temple, which is one of the 'Panch Tirths' or the five pilgrimages in Haridwar. The temple is also popularly known as Bilwa Tirth and is perched on the top of the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills.
Later, visit Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple followed by visit to Chandi Devi Temple – The main idol in the temple is believed to be established by great saint Adi Shankaracharya in 8 th AD. Along with Maya Devi and Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi completes the trio of Siddh Peeth.
End the day with visit to Siddhpeeth Shri Dakshin Kali Mandir.
Dinner will be at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Haridwar
Day 05: 26 September (Tuesday) Haridwar
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Havan optional
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Sureshwari Temple which is also located amidst Rajaji National Park in Ranipur range.
Later, visit Vindhyavasini Temple which is located in the Gohri Range of Rajaji National Park.
Return back to the hotel.
Dinner will be at the hotel.
Day 06: 27 September (Wednesday) Haridwar
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Havan optional
Breakfast at hotel
Rest of the day is at leisure to relax at the hotel or you may explore the surrounding area on your own.
In the afternoon - we will visit the Khankal region
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 07: 28 September (Thursday) Haridwar – Rishikesh (25 Kms)
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel
Havan optional
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast commence the drive to Rishikesh and on arrival check-in at hotel in Rishikesh - Divine Resort and Spa.
Afternoon sightseeing in Rishikesh and visit Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula and
Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
End the day with visit to Triveni Ghat where you will witness Aarti ceremony on ghats of river Ganges.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 08: 29 September (Friday) Rishikesh with excursion to Kunjapuri (55 kms)
NO YOGA OR MEDITATION THIS DAY
Drive to Kunjapuri to make sunset visit to Kunjapuri Mata Ancient Temple – The temple dedicated to Goddess Kunjapuri mother.
After the visit return to the hotel
Rest of the day is at leisure, you can use the free time for Yoga/meditation or other optional activities like white water rafting or hiking.(additional costs for any such activities where a charge is incurred)
Visit Beatles Ashram
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 09: 30 September (Saturday) Rishikesh
7:00AM: -75 minutes Meditation and Yoga - led by Rachel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning is free to explore Rishikesh.
Towards afternoon drive to explore Vashistha Cave.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 10: 01 October (Sunday) Rishikesh – Delhi (275 kms)
7:00AM: - Optional morning Meditation - led by Rachel (20 minutes)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi.
Check into Claridges hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
6:00pm: Meditation, Movement and close - led by Rachel
Dinner at the hotel
Day 11: 02 October (Monday) Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
End of the tour