Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where an Alkof Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are yours to spend however you'd like. Walking around the city gives you a chance to get familiar with the local pace, checking out the tree-lined boulevards and busy streets to get a feel for India right from the start.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI International Airport in New Delhi, India as per your flight timing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore New Delhi's bustling streets and tree-lined boulevards independently
- Day 2
New Delhi
This is a full day of guided sightseeing around Delhi's historic sites. You'll start at Rajghat memorial, then head to Jama Masjid, the country's largest mosque. After that comes a rickshaw ride through the crowded Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi, followed by a drive past the Presidential House and India Gate. Later you'll see Humayun's Tomb and finish at Qutab Minar, an impressive brick minaret.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi with English speaking local guide
- Visit Rajghat memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi market
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar, world's tallest brick minaret
Optional Activities
- Optional tour guide in Italian, Dutch, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese language (available at additional cost on request basis)
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Rishikesh
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll travel to Rishikesh and check into the Ashram. The rest of your day is free to participate in whatever activities the Ashram has scheduled, or just relax and get settled into the rhythm of the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Transfer from New Delhi to Rishikesh
- Ashram activities as per daily schedule
- Day 4
Rishikesh
Start your morning with breakfast followed by a yoga session at the Ashram. In the afternoon, a guided tour takes you to see Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, and Gita Bhawan. As evening approaches, you'll head out to Parmarth Niketan to watch the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony by the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the Ashram
- Yoga session at the Ashram
- Half-day guided tour of Rishikesh
- Visit Ram Jhula
- Visit Lakshman Jhula
- Visit Gita Bhawan
- Attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
Landmarks Ram Jhula Lakshman Jhula Gita Bhawan Parmarth Niketan - Day 5
Rishikesh to Haridwar
After breakfast, you'll travel to Haridwar for a day of temple visits. On the itinerary are Mansa Devi temple, Chandi Devi temple, Maya Devi temple, Daksha Mahadev temple, Sapta Rishi temple, and Ramanand Ashram. As the sun sets, you'll head to Har ki Pauri to attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Haridwar
- Visit Mansa Devi temple
- Visit Chandi Devi temple
- Visit Maya Devi temple
- Visit Daksha Mahadev temple
- Visit Sapta Rishi temple
- Visit Ramanand Ashram
- Attend Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri
Landmarks Mansa Devi Temple Chandi Devi Temple Maya Devi Temple Daksha Mahadev Temple Sapta Rishi Temple Ramanand Ashram Har ki Pauri 
- Day 6
Rishikesh
Today focuses on yoga and meditation practice at the Ashram with experienced instructors guiding the sessions. Outside of scheduled activities, you'll have free time for personal reflection, relaxation, or exploring the Ashram grounds at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation activities at the Ashram under expert instructor supervision
- Day 7
Rishikesh
Another day dedicated to yoga and meditation practice at the Ashram under expert instruction. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you choose, whether that's resting, journaling, walking around, or participating in other Ashram activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation activities at the Ashram under expert instructor supervision
- Day 8
Rishikesh
You'll continue your yoga and meditation practice at the Ashram with professional guidance. After the scheduled sessions, you'll have the remainder of the day open for personal activities, relaxation, or whatever suits your rhythm at that moment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Rishikesh Ashram or similar - Rishikesh )
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation activities at the Ashram under expert instructor supervision
- Day 9
Rishikesh to New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll travel back to New Delhi and check into your hotel. From there, the evening is yours to explore the city, rest up, grab dinner, or do whatever you'd like to wind down before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Rishikesh to New Delhi
Optional Activities
- Explore New Delhi at your leisure
- Day 10
New Delhi Departure
In the morning, a transfer takes you to IGI Airport in New Delhi for your departure. You'll head home or continue on to your next destination from there.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Dropoff at IGI International Airport in New Delhi, India as per your flight timing)
