Wellness India Adventure Tour

Imagine yourself awakening from a 5,000-year-long slumber. Your soul will feel similarly revitalized after uncovering the history of all things wellness in India. This 11-day tour covers some of the country's most hallowed spiritual ground while also ensuring you catch the iconic sites of Northern India. Upon your arrival in Delhi, you'll be introduced to the incredible diversity within India's culture. Continue your discovery with a three-night stay at an ashram in Rishikesh where you'll learn the history of yoga and meditation, before reaching Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama. As your eyes open on the final morning of your journey, you'll see the world ' and yourself ' with a newfound warmth.

Highlights

Stay in an Ashram on the banks of the Holy Ganges River, Participate in a Hindu Aarti ceremony, Learn about Tibetan culture and the Dalai Lama, Taste traditional Indian cuisine, Zone out with optional meditation sessions

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Women on Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Wellness Moment: Hatha Yoga in Lodi Gardens, Delhi Your Wellness Moment: Ashram Experience, Rishīkesh Your Wellness Moment: Yoga at an Ashram, Rishīkesh Your Wellness Moment: Aarti ceremony, Rishīkesh Your Wellness Moment: Meditation Rishikesh Ashram, Rishīkesh Your Wellness Moment: Nālāgarh Fort Yoga, Nālāgarh Your Wellness Moment: Dharamshala Yoga, Dharamshala. Rishikesh walking tour and visit to Bharat Mandir Temple. Nalagarh Fort and Village Walk. Visit Dalai Lama Temple, Norbulingka Institute and Bhagsunath Temple. Masrur Temples Excursion. Wagah Border Ceremony and visit to the Golden Temple. Visit Jallianwala Bagh. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotel (7nts), ashram (3nts)

Meals Included

10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private bus/van, plane, walking.

About our Transportation

ROAD Traveling by road in India is certainly not what people are use to in Western countries. Rules are not always followed, drivers appear to speed, do not stay in their lanes, overtake in seemingly dangerous situations, rarely use their mirrors or driving lights at night time. The horn however is used very frequently and can range from the latest Bollywood tune to Britney Spears! In India, although the government is investing large sums of money improving the road infrastructure, there is a lot more to be done. As a result, in India, some of the roads are poorly maintained, pot holed and uneven. This gets even more pronounced particularly during and after the monsoon. Travel time covering relatively short distances is very long in comparison to Western countries.

Group Leader Description

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack, small to medium soft rolling bag or whatever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack. Remember that luggage space on public transport is limited. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels, hopping on and off trains and public transportation, and up and down stairs.