YOGA RETREAT IN HIMALAYA
PRIX: 1187€ TTC,
vol non inclus
Strengths:
Wellness:
Peaceful-Nature
Yoga outdoors
Therapeutic Yoga
-Meditation in nature
Massage-daily
Workshop-vegetarian cuisine
Trekking at your own pace ...
Enriching encounters:
meeting with Indian villagers
-sharing activities with the children of an ashram
-Shows folk songs and dances ...
Culture:
-Visit Temples: Akshardham, Bajinath ...
-Visit the old Mughal capital Agra: Taj Maha, Red Fort
-Visit a factory hand made shawl
-Visit a tea made ​​...
DAY 1
From the airport of Paris at 9:30 am with Air India for a direct flight to Delhi.
DAY 2
Arrival at Delhi airport at 10:05 am
Anurag where your yogi guide will welcome you for a visit full of surprises of the Indian capital.
Living in the city of Delhi, Anurag your friend, you will discover all the special places of the capital, its ancient history and its evolution until today. Lifestyles of the inhabitants of Delhi, the different religions that cotoient, spirituality ... and promises a rewarding and unforgettable visit to Delhi.
In the late afternoon, your friend Anurag will take you to the Akshardham Temple to attend wonderful shows depicting the spiritual and cultural history of India (film, audio-animatronics giant screen show of musical fountains. ..)
In the early evening, your friend Anurag will take you to the train station to board your train to Kathgodam. During your trip you will sleep peacefully sleeping in cars (pillow and blanket provided by the railway)
Delhi visit
Hôtel eco-lodge luxueux de Kausani avec vue sur l'Himalaya.
DAY 3
Arrived at Kathgodam in the morning, you will board the minibus waiting to take you to the hotel Kausani. The necks of the journey, you can count on Anurag to share with you his conaissances on the history, culture, myths and spirtualité his country.
After your installation in the hotel, and the site visit, enjoy a tasty vegetarian lunch in the hostel restaurant.
Your afternoon will be devoted to spirituality: Presentation and Conversation with the yoga and ayurvedic food, sitting meditation, yoga and Indian massages.
Diner at the hotel.
Your evening: mantra, kirtan, and tree pooja.
DAY 4
In the morning, you will participate in your second Yoga class outdoors with your friend yogi, Anurag.
You practice also fourth hour of Pranayam. These exercises respiraton in air vivifant mountain will bring well-being and relaxation.
Apès breakfast at the hotel, Anurag brings you spend the morning at Lakshmi Ashram to discover the life and activities of many poor girls who have received the opportunity to study there. You will have the opportunity to discuss with the children through your friend Anurag-translator. For those who wish, it is also possible to share activities with. Children. This morning is placed under the sign of cultural sharing. Indeed, this morning will égament the opportunity for children to discover the French culture through what you will tell them and you bring answers to their questions.
Lunch in the hostel.
Your afternoon in the mountains, will be devoted to spirituality. You speak outdoor yoga and India about a herbal tea. You will have the chance to practice yoga and meditation in the unspoiled and peaceful Kausani nature, and breathe the pure mountain air.
After your massage session, you can dine at the hotel.
Your evening: mantra, kirtan, and tree pooja.
You will see the stars through a telescope and Anurag will be happy to share with you the links between astrology, spirituality and history of India.
DAY 5
The morning yoga classes outdoors with your friend yogi, Anurag, followed by 1/4 of an hour of Pranayam ..
You will have breakfast at the hotel.
Then you will discover a village without television, without electricity, the healthy and traditional life has not changed for hundreds of years. If you wish, you can chat with these very hospitable villagers and share your respective cultures. Your friend Anurag take care of them translate all your questions.
Lunch in the hotel.
Your afternoon is spiritual place in the lush forest of Kausani. And you practice, yoga and meditation in total communion with nature.
After cooking workshop and your massage,
you have dinner at the hostel.
Bustling with evening: songs, mantra, pooja tree.
You will have the pleasure of listening to folk music of a traditional local group.
Overnight at hotel.
Paisible forêt de Kausani dans l'Himalaya
DAY 6
In the morning, you will participate in your yoga classes outdoors with your friend yogi, Anurag, followed by 1/4 of an hour of Pranayam.
You take a good hearty breakfast at the hotel.
You will leave the hotel by bus to visit the temple Bajinath (old several hundred years). This will be an opportunity for you to practice meditation in a place specially built for this activity.
You will have lunch meal from the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will discover with your friend Anurag, the small and quiet and picturesque village of Kausani, nicknamed "Indian Switzerland" by Gandhi. Moreover, you will enjoy the atmosphere of spirituality that emanates from Gandhi Ashram peaceful.
Visit the factory shawls handmade by Indian artisans, the tea factory ...
You practice yoga outdoors.
On your return to the hotel, you will benefit from our care and our masseur masseuse to relax.
A vegetarian cooking workshop will be open before the meal.
In the evening, you can dine at the hotel.
A 20hoo: bustling with evening: songs, mantra, Hawan and tree pooja.
Temple de Bajinath
DAY 7
The morning yoga classes outdoors with your friend yogi, Anurag, followed by 1/4 of an hour of Pranayam ..
You will have breakfast at the hotel.
Then Anurag, take you for a trek through the pine forest to discover waterfalls, caves and temples in the area.
Lunch packed by the hotel will be the occasion of a friendly picnic outdoors.
And you practice, yoga and meditation in a safe and quiet nature, away from the hustle and bustle.
After cooking workshop and your massage,
you will have diner at the hotel
Bustling with evening: songs, mantra, pooja tree.
Overnight at hotel
FORT DE SIKANDRA A AGRA
DAY 8
Your day begins with your morning yoga and Pranayam outdoors, your friend yogi, Anurag.
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you Anurag ride to the mountain where you practice Karma Yoga
On your return to the hotel, you will benefit from our care and our masseur masseuse.
You will participate in the workshop kitchen vegetarian special "dessert".
Then you will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the desserts you've prepared.
At 1:00 p.m.: Departure from the hotel by minibus to the station Kathgodam.Vous will travel at night, cars berths in the train to Delhi. (pillow and blanket provided by the railway)
PROGRAMME
After breakfast, we will visit the "Tomb Humayun 's", which is inscribed on the list of "World Heritage" by UNESCO. The Mughal emperors wanted to go to heaven after death. In the Qur'an, the paradise is described a beautiful garden, with a beautiful river, beautiful trees .. so they built their graves following the explanations of the Qur'an. This means that once you are in the tomb of Humayun, you will feel being in Paradise! colors and architecture of this tomb will fill your heart with joy!
Then we will go to "Qutub Minar" other site listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the highest brick tower in the world
This is one of the architectural wonders of India which combines Hindu and Islamic architecture. You will see the oldest mosque in North India and is a component of Qutub Minar. But the most surprising part is the "Ashoka Pillar", which is older than 1600 years and remains a scientific mystery unsolved: it has never rusted hard to believe Come see it your own!! luck the only thing that comes to mind is that our ancestors were very smart!
We will visit the beautiful Hauz Khas village monument, a great work of architecture which blends harmoniously the forest, the largest lake in which float beautiful birds, one of the finest restaurants of Delhi and the art market. This is one of the most beautiful market of Delhi. This market is really a paradise for art lovers. When you visit, you will feel as if you erriez in a 3D painting. This is the area of fine restaurants, with music played in the narrow streets and beautiful designer boutiques where you can see the beautiful work of famous Indian embroidery. It is possible that you become a stubborn child who has no desire to leave this place! go!
Then after lunch, we will travel back in time, in the "Old Delhi" including a visit to the largest mosque in India "Jama Masjid"
In the evening we go to Cannaught Place, one of the main markets of Delhi and India, here you can enjoy a pleasant evening in the beautiful bustling streets of New Delhi, with its shops, maginfiques gardens, restaurants and discover local life .. This is a place where you really feel like celebrating life! Dinner will be at Pind Balluchi which will bring you to the heart of a village in Punjab, especially when you see the tree and the well inside the restaurant!
After all visits to this extraordinary day it is time to sleep! In fact, tomorrow we will go in a city you will never forget! good night!
DAY 9
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DAY 10
After our breakfast, we leave for an amazing trip! We will go to Jaipur.
Visit the ancient hunting ground of the Maharajas, now a bird sanctuary. During your bike ride or walk, accompanied by an expert guide, you will learn and discover all the wonders of this park a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1985
For peace of species, the park is closed to tourists in May and June. During this period we will take you visit the fort nemrana where you can have lunch and also participate in paid activities, if you want (driving a race car, "fly" above the city, on an elastic band. ..)
On the road to Jaipur, you can admire the unique scenery, beautiful little unexpected villages, tribal life, women in traditional Rajasthani dresses bringing water in a pan placed on the head and singing at the same time, traditional agriculture and much more which will certainly make you think you're traveling in a world where the lifestyle and thoughts are very different from yours, but so interesting and rewarding.
After arrival at Jaipur hotel and magical dinner in a typical restaurant in the country, we will go around the Jal Mahal.
When you visit the interior of this splendid palace, you will see its light reflected on the lake, with the stars shining in the sky and feeling the breeze of the hill in your neck, you will be entranced!
We are sure that you will fall asleep tonight so sweet dreams! good night! !
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After breakfast, we will visit the most amazing fort of India Amer Fort "We'll take a ride on elephant back to the fort, located on a hill Then we will enter the fort, hosted by traditional music at the entrance, there will be a sense of Maharajas!
India, has many different architectural styles: Hindu, Mughal, Jain ... but Rajasthani architecture is one of the most incredible architectures, not only in India but worldwide.
Watch the amazing architecture of the fortress and visit the Sheesh Mahal, the palace of mirrors in the fort will definitely amaze you. The view over the valley of Amer Fort, including hills, lakes, temples, beautiful houses require you to say "Wow!"
Then we'll go to "Nahargarh" which is a fabulous place to see all the beautiful "pink city" (Jaipur). This is a great alternative to the very amazing architecture. The peace of this place and the breeze coming to you will be a kind of massage for the body and mind!
then taking lunch in a nice restaurant where we eat authentic Rajasthani cuisine, especially bhati daal "famous traditional".
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the wind) was built for the women of the royal family of Jaipur to see the traditional "krishna painting" every year and to relax during the warm season of Jaipur, we visit this place just after our lunch ; Its architecture is truly unique!
And the architecture of the City Palace? It is shaped like Polaris! Its beauty can not be compared to any place. We will visit the Hawa Mahal just after. here we have the option to visit the private palace (2500 loads per person), we will visit the beautiful pink city during this time. It is a unique city, traditionally designed, beautiful gates of the city, the beautiful architecture of the city, nice shops, houses, streets, people make this city so beautiful and different from other cities.
We bet you will never forget the evening today!
We will go to "Chauki dhani" What is it? It is a paradise! It is a small village near Jaipur is considered as the most beautiful village in India! (maybe it is too much since it is not a real village?)
We tour camel here to visit this beautiful village! and you'll be mesmerized by the beautiful houses of the village, by the inhabitants wearing traditional Rajasthani dresses and singing folk songs. The most adventurous thing here is the food! Here we eat traditional food in traditional Rajasthani style. How is it? It's a surprise for you! Listen to folk music, watching folk dances, magic shows villagers and many others ... before going to sleep.
You might be thinking, as I would have been unhappy if I had not come to this place!
good night
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After breakfast in the morning and take the long memories of the life of this wonderful land we leave for Agra. Along the way we will visit a beautiful place called "chand baori" which is located in a village "Abhaneri".
It is the most beautiful "baori" (step well) in India and the largest in the world. During the visit, you will feel as if you are visiting the MC Escher painting! Hollywood films such as "the dark night", "fall" was filmed here because of its incredible beauty!
After our lunch, we now turn to India one of the most beautiful architectural site called "Fatehpur Sikri." It was the capital of India at the time of the Mughal emperor "Akbar".
Akbar was a great lover of architecture. Let's see here: the architecture of the city, including the magnificent Royal Palace, the palace of queens and amazing gardens.
We will also visit the largest portal in India called "darwaza of buland" which is located at the edge of a hill.
From here you can watch the beautiful views of the surrounding villages!
The tomb of the Sufi saint "Chishti" is another masterpiece of architecture. A special feature of this place is that it is composed of elements of a Hindu temple, a Muslim mosque and a Christian church! This site is an evidence of the great soul of India that allows all religions to live in peace and harmony!
We spend our night in Agra where we will enjoy good regional cuisine.
It is time to visit the Taj Mahal just wait until tomorrow morning! Good night!
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After our breakfast, we go directly to Agra.
When we get to the Taj Mahal, you automatically understand why this building is a wonder of the world classified by UNESCO: its architecture, beauty ... we do not have words to describe it.
Here is what the famous Persian poet once said in speaking of the Taj Mahal:
"Agar Firdous baroye zameen ast, Hami Asto, Hami Asto ast"
(If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here)
Then we will visit another wonderful monument called the Agra Fort, which is another masterpiece of Mughal architecture of the reign.
We will have lunch in Agra, but we must not forget to eat the most famous dessert called "petha" Agra, which is very popular in India.
On our return to Delhi, we will take our last dinner. This time, we go to another place for delicious Indian food called "BBQ Nation".
There is a barbecue in the center of each table. For dessert, we conseillond essaiyer of the "Date burfi" is "A mouth watering" is a dessert made of figs and dates.
We know you do not want to sleep, but you have no other choice because tomorrow your plane awaits you. We feel the same as you!
DAY 11
DAY 12
DAY 13
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Breakfast at the hotel
We know that you would like time stops and those wonderful days never end, but it is not possible! we hope that the time you spent with us unforgettable moments of your life. We're friends now, we wish you health and a bright future, you will be in our heart, Be Happy! namaste!
Transfer to the airport
Departure of the airplane Airport Delhi: 1:10 p.m.
Arrival at the airport in Paris: 18hoo the same day.
DAY 14
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This price includes:
-The reception and assistance at the airport by your speaking tour guide.
-Transfers airport / hotel: roundtrip.
-Transportation by car or minibus with driver.
-The services of your English-speaking guide
The base-housing double room for 6 nights in hotels listed or similar.
This price does not include:
-The ticket
-Mandatory Visa (about 65 Eur) obtained by you.
-All meals: they are all payable locally
(all food places described are suggestions)
-Drinks
-Tips.
-The personal expenses.
-Optional insurance.