A Yoga adventure in North India
A 10 Day Vegan Yoga Tour Across North India exploring Yoga, Sustainability, Spirituality and Cultural Traditions with Acworth Wellness
Dates: October 10th to the 20th 2020
Location: New Delhi, Taj Mahal, and Rishikesh
Price: $2,600 for twin sharing / $3,100 for private room
Group Size: 8 to 12
What’s Included: Airport transfers in India, all hotels, 1 domestic flight, all road transportation, meals and activities per itinerary
What's on the Itinerary?
OCTOBER 10TH: AIRPORT PICKUPS AND ARRIVALS
Our team will pick you up at New Delhi Airport. You can arrive at any point on October 10th from 11 AM onwards until October 11th at 4 AM. For those that have arrived early, dinner at the hotel will be provided.
Meals included: Dinner
OCTOBER 11TH: BUSTLING MARKETS AND SERENITY
After a welcome breakfast and orientation with all the amazing people on the trip, we’ll start the trip off with the chaos, color and energy that only a city like New Delhi captures, we'll visit ancient temples, bustling food markets, narrow alleyways and family owned shops passed down from generations. In the evening, we’ll get our hands done with mehendi by local street artists.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photo taken by Brian Baldrati
OCTOBER 12TH: SUNRISE AT THE TAJ MAHAL
The early morning drive to Agra will be worth the breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. We’ll soak in stories, history and views of the Taj. For lunch, we will meet a women’s cooperative working to provide economic opportunity to acid attack and abuse survivors. Lunch at their delicious cafe will be followed by perusing the bazaars of the ancient city of Agra. After driving back to Delhi, you have the evening free for dinner at the hotel or outside.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
OCTOBER 13TH: FAIR TRADE WORKSHOP AND COOKING CLASS
Post breakfast, we will participate in a fair trade workshop by the leading Indian non-profit pushing for artisans and women to have fair wages and improve their livelihoods to learn more about how to consume consciously. After lunch, we will explore India’s art heritage by visiting art galleries and museums in the cultural heart of the city. In the evening, we will break bread with a local family after they teach us how to make delicious Indian recipes.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCTOBER 14TH: YOGA BY THE GANGA RIVER
After breakfast, we’ll take a flight to Rishikesh, the breathtaking base of the Himalayan Mountains with the beautiful Ganga river flowing through. We’ll be staying at a retreat center by the water to deepen our yoga practice over the next few days. Post lunch, we will settle in for a sunset yoga session, journaling and a candle-lit dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCTOBER 15TH: EXPLORE THE HOLY CITY
After a morning yoga class followed by a silent breakfast, we’ll head in town to learn more about this sacred city where teachers, yogis and seekers have flocked to for hundreds of years. We’ll walk around old bazaars, visit the Beatles Ashram and have dinner overlooking the river. Bring a journal along to hop into a cafe and soak in the energy of the hills.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
OCTOBER 16TH: LIGHT HIKING AND AYURVEDIC MASSAGES
Today begins with an early morning hike soaking in the fresh air and lush greenery of the hills. Head in to town for lunch and optional Ayurveda massages followed by a sunset yoga class by the river.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
OCTOBER 17TH: DAY TRIP TO HARIDWAR
After a morning yoga class and silent breakfast, we will take a day trip to the city of Haridwar (known locally as the ‘Gateway to God’). We will visit the famous Shiva Statue and walk through the narrow lanes of this ancient city. In the evening, we’ll be able to partake in a fire ceremony and song by the Ganga River.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCTOBER 18TH: YOGA AND FREE DAY
A morning yoga session followed by a silent breakfast will give way to a free afternoon where you can design your own activities. Whether you want to explore a different part of the city or settle into a cafe with a book, today is for you to take some time away from the group and do your own thing. We’ll meet up for dinner at an organic, vegan cafe for our last night in Rishikesh followed by a chanting celebration called Kirtan.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
OCTOBER 19TH: WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
After checkout, we will take a late morning flight back to New Delhi. Post lunch, we will attend a water conservation workshop with a local non-profit moving the needle on the management of urban and rural water issues. Tonight we will have dinner and (optional drinks) at a rooftop in Delhi for our Goodbye Dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCTOBER 20TH: GOODBYE AND AIRPORT DROP OFF
After a goodbye breakfast, we will be organizing airport drop offs throughout the day. If you have a late night flight, you can explore New Delhi’s art galleries, Gandhi Museum or settle in for some introspection and journaling at a coffee shop. You can also explore a new neighborhood or get in your last bits of shopping. Today is for you to spend time reflecting on the adventures and taking in the last few hours of India slowly. The last airport drop off will be at 10 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
Trip Cost
$2,600 for twin sharing / $3,100 for a private room
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support (health, safety and cultural guide) & assistance with Visa Application
Airport transferS in india
1 FLIGHT: DOMESTIC ROUND TRIP AIRFARE FROM NEW DELHI TO RISHIKESH
HOTELS
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE
Local transporTation PER ACTIVITES
Local Team available 24/7
Entrance, and Tickets to places of interest per itinerary