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S P R I T U A L T O U R T O H I M A L A YA W ITH VAIDYA SOHAN VEER SINGH On 6th march 2020

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Dehradun-Devprayag-Rudraprayag-Rishikesh-Delhi

Day 1: Arrival at Dehradun transfer to Rishikesh (120 Km /4 hrs)……………………………………………… 3

Day 2: Rishikesh to Rudraprayag (140 Km /5hrs 30 Min) ………………………………………………………… 4 Day 3 : Rudraprayag to Karnaprayag ( 35 Km/ 1 hrs 30 Min) to Nandaprayag (21 Km /1 hrs )………………. 5 Day 4 : Rudraprayag to Guptkashi (45 Km /2 hrs 30 Min)……………………………………………………………… 6 Day 5 : Rudraprayag ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Day 6: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh ( 140 Km 4 hrs 30 Min……………………………………………………………….. 7 Day 7: Rishikesh ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Day 8: Rishikesh to Dehradun ( 50 Km /1 hrs 30 Min) fly to delhi 1 hrs………………………….………………….. 8 Day 9 : Drop to Delhi Airport……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

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DAY 1 -6TH MAR ARRIVAL DELHI:DELHI TO DEHRADUN(1 HRS FLIGHT);DEHRADUN TO RISHIKESH (45 Km/1hrs 30min)

Arrive in Morning at Delhi Airport and transfer for flight to Dehradun which will be around 11:00 am and we will be reaching Dehradun in a hour or so .We will be picked up from the airport and will be driving to Rishikesh and Reach by 14:00 hrs and Relax for the day.

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DAY 2 - 7 TH MAR RISHIKESH TO DEVPRAYAG (75km/2 hrs 30 Min) TO RU DRAPRAYAG (70 Km / 2 h r s 3 0 Mi n)

After Breakfast we will depart for devprayag, Which is the confluence of the two holy rivers, the Bhagirathi - the chief stream of the Ganges and the Alaknanda. The holiness of this place is considered equal to the famous Triveni sangam confluence at Allahabad where the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers merge.Significance of Prayags (Confluence of Two or more rivers): Prayag in Hindu religion signifies the holy confluence of two or more rivers, where devotees take a bath before entering the temple. Devotees believe that taking a dip here cleanse a person’s mind, body, karma and soul and bring him/her closer to the moksha or incarnation. We will make a Visit the holy confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers after this confluence the river is called Ganga . Among many legendary kings who did penance here were, Rama- to atone for his sin of killing the demon-king Ravana ,a Brahmin. A famous temple dedicated to Rama called the Raghunath Math is located above the confluence. A 15 ft (4.6 m) high, black granite image of Rama is worshipped here as the central icon. It is believed to be installed in the temple about 1250 years ago.

After lunch We will depart to Rudraprayag Which is a confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakani River. The confluence is named after god Shiva, who is also known as Rudra. According to a widely narrated legend, Shiva performed the Tandava here, Tandava is a vigorous dance that is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. Shiva also played his favorite musical instrument the Rudra veena here. By playing the Veena, he enticed god Vishnu to his presence and converted him to water.

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DAY 3 – 8th MAR RUDRAPRYAG TO KARNAPRAYAG ( 35 KM /1 Hrs 30 min) AND KARNAPRAYAG TO NANDAPRAYAG (21km/1 hrs)

In the morning we will have a meditation session and then we will have our breakfast and depart for the day excursion to Karnaprayag and Nandaprayag .Karnaprayag is the confluence of River Alaknanda River and Pindar river The epic Mahabharata legend narrates that Karna did penance here and earned the protective gear of Kavacha (Armour) and Kundala (ear rings) from his father, the Sun god, which gave him indestructible powers. The name of the confluence is thus derived from the name of Karn Nandaprayag.

Nandaprayag is one of the Panch Prayags on the Alakananda River. At an elevation of about 2,500 ft,Nandaprayag lies at the confluence of the Alaknanda River and Nandakini River. Nandaprayag serves as a gateway to Badrinath and Kedarnath. Located in the Himalayan ranges, Nandaprayag is popular for the amazing view of snow peaks and the Gopalji Temple located on the banks of River Alaknanda.

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DAY 4 – 9th MAR RUDRAPRYAG TO GUPTKASHI (45 Km 2hrs 30Min)

In morning we will be visiting Koteshwar shiva temple situated on the banks of Alaknanda river The location is presumed to be the spot where Lord Shiva had stopped for meditation on his way to Kedarnath.

After Breakfast we will start our day Excrusion to Guptkashi Steeped in legend and lore, the scenic town of

Guptkashi is an important town on the routes to Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar. Here, in sylvan

surroundings came Shiva to hide from the Pandavas who were following him to seek redemption for their

sins. To escape detection, the Lord lived incognito and the town has been named Gupt (hidden) Kashi ever

since. The ancient temples of Vishwanath, Ardhnareshwar and Manikarnik Kund are the main places of

attraction in Guptkashi.

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DAY 5 10th March RUDRAPRAYAG Today in the morning we will have a Meditation session and Day will be free and easy you can just relax.Overnight stay at Rudraprayag DAY 6 – 11th March RUDRAPRAYAG TO RISHIKESH (140 KM 5 HRS 30 MIN) After Breakfast we will depart at 11:00 hrs for our journey to Rishikesh and will be reaching around 16:00 hrs ,Rishikesh is a holy place, which is famous all around the world for its spiritual practices.At Rishikesh We will check in our hotel and relax for the day

DAY 7 – 12th March Rishikesh Morning we will have yoga and meditation session and after that will have our breakfast then will proceed our visit to Rishikesh where you can walk along River Ganga in the market and visit to the Parmarth Niketan Ashram at 14:30 Here you will also be meeting some saints and taking blessings from them after that you can take a

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walk around Rhikesh Market and then we will be attending Holy Ganga Aarti which takes place around 18:00 and the mantra chanting during the Aarti on the banks of ganga provides a sense of calmness to our mind and soul that you have never experienced before..Overnight stay at Rishikesh

DAY 8 – 13th March Rishikesh to Dehradun (50 Km 1 Hrs 30 Min) Fly to Delhi

We will have a Early departure from Rishikesh We will leave hotel at 05:00 hrs to catch our flight from Dehradun at 08:25 hrs to reach delhi by 09:30 hrs .Those Who will be joining us for Golden tringle tour will head to vrindavan and For those who will be departing next day from delhi back to home we will be arranging a Delhi visit to Lotus temple and Akshrdham temple . We will depart in morning by 08:00 hrs and reach delhi by 14:00 hrs Visit Lotus temple and then proceed to visit Akshardham temple WHAT IS AKSHARDHAM? 'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. The traditionally-styled complex was inaugurated on 6 November 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans and volunteers. Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is a Hindu mandir, and a spiritual-cultural campus in New Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture.The temple, at the centre of the complex, was built according to the Vastu shastra and Pancharatra shastra. The complex features an:Abhisheka Mandap ,Sahaj Anand water show, a thematic garden and three exhibitions namely Sahajanand Darshan (Hall of Values), Neelkanth Darshan (an IMAX film on the early life of Swaminarayan as the teenage yogi, Neelkanth), Sanskruti Darshan (cultural boat ride). According to Swaminarayan Hinduism, the word Akshardham means the abode of God and believed by followers as a temporal home of God on earth. A visit to Akshardham is a spiritually enriching experience. Whether it is in realising the power of prayer, in feeling the strength of non-violence, in being aware of the universal nature of Hinduism’s ancient principles, or just in admiring the beauty of God’s abode on Earth –- each element has a spiritual significance.

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DAY 9 – 14th March Drop to Delhi Airport After Breakfast we will be dropping you to Airport for your onward journey as per your flight timings .

NOTE: WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO IN HIMALAYA’S TOUR 1. EVERY DAY AUTHENTIC INDIAN YOGA 2. MEDITATION FOR CONNECTING WITH HIMALAYA’S ENERGY 3. 5 ELEMENTS YOGA AND MEDITATION 4. SPECIAL MEDITATION BEFORE SLEEPING 5. SPRITUAL PRACTICE WITH VEDIC MANTRAS 6. LECTURE ABOUT PURPOSE OF HUMAN LIFE, SPRITUAL DEVELOPMENT 7. LECTURE AND MEDITATION ABOUT HOW TO LIVE HAPPY AND PEACEFUL LIFE 8. EVERYDAY 15 MINUTES MORNING MEDITATION PRACTICE CAN BRING ENERGETIC DAY WITH FULL OF

PEACE, CALMNESS, AND POSITIVITY 9. OUR CROWN CHAKRA ( SUBCONSCIOUS MIND ), IT’S CONNECTED WITH UNIVERSE AND HOW TO USE IT IN

A POSITIVE WAY 10. HOLY RITUALS, WHICH WILL BE DONE BY GURUS AND MONKS TO CLEAN THE KARMA AND CHANNELS. 11. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS

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NOTE :- THIS ALL WILL COST 695 EUROS PER PERSON ON SHARING BASIS