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Network Tours organizes exceptional Spiritual Tours in India. The SRF ( Self Realization Fellowship ) devotees are a proof of this as they enjoyed our efforts to take care of the minutest details during their 2001 January Kumbh Mela tour. The YSS (Yogada Satsang Society) or the SRF devotees are the tour escorts who cater to the needs of the tourists. We encourage both group tours and individual travelers on the Spiritual Tours to India. Devotees staying in the YSS Ashrams enjoy great spiritual experiences in Delhi, Ranchi, Dakshineswar and Dwarahat. 

We have a tour plan that accommodates the essence of a large country like India and includes two important centres associated with Swami Yogananda. We have add-on tours to Puri, Dwarahat Ashram and Babaji's Cave.

Our Spiritual Tour to India emphasizes Great Value Tours. We provide best available accommodation in 3, 4 and 5 start hotels (if the devotees find it hard to adjust to the Ashram's basic accommodation), air-conditioned transport, trained spiritual English speaking guides and escorts, cleanliness, hygiene, custom meals at select hotels and restaurants and quality standards which are available within the  budget of the tour. Join us on this beautiful tour, called "In the Footsteps of Swami Yogananda"

Hello Fellow Devotees,
 
Several of you on the spiritual path had asked us to organize a SRF-India pilgrimage tour along with the experience of being at the 2013 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad.
 
Based on the feedback of many devotees and our 20+ years of experience in organizing such customized tours, Network Tours, India and Sandhya Pande, New Delhi, India have put together a fabulous 28 day tour (see details below) that combines both, once- in-a-life-time, pilgrimages.
 
The 28 day program, inclusive of all costs in India is value priced at: $3990 ( on a twin sharing basis)
(See price details below, under "Tour Price Includes") 
 
Highlights of the tour are :
 
# The tour will be of 27 nights/28 Days to cover most of the important pilgrimage sites as mentioned in the Autobiography of the Yogi.
# The tour will start on 20thth Jan which is a  Sunday and you will have to arrive in the evening of 20th Jan.
# Our USA representative will help you in getting the best airfares and also assist in visa application for India
# The group will be staying at the YSS Ashram in Dakshineshwar ( Kolkata ), Ranchi and Dwarhatt and will be experiencing the Yoga and Meditation sessions organized by Swamiji's of the Ashram and they will also enjoy the simple vegetarian meals offered by the Ashram.
# To make it easy for the devotees we have made provisions for a standard donation in all the Ashrams in our tour price.
# We have included simple vegetarian lunch during sightseeing and intercity transfers in our tour. Breakfast and dinners will be arranged by us in the hotels/restaurants except  during the days when you are staying at the YSS Ashrams
# Our journeys and sightseeing will be mostly by private car/coach and will be accompanied by our escort and the team leader from USA.
# Intercity long distance travel will be by flight ( 03 flights ) and 03 train journeys.
# Our guides have been specially trained to take care of all the SRF Devotees during their India visit.
# Our guide will accompany the group to the waters of Sangam to take the holy dip at the Kumbh Mela
# Utmost care and detailing will be taken care by us to make this tour a very memorable experience.
 
Tour Price includes :
# Accommodation on twin and Double  basis inclusive of  taxes in carefully selected 3/4/5* hotels as mentioned in the itinerary  
# Standard donations during your stay in the YSS Ashrams which include all meals
# 03 Meals every day ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) as per the itinerary
# One bottle of mineral water everyday
# Transportation by AC car or a nice tourist Mini Coach inclusive of all taxes and toll fee/parking.
# Entrance fee to Monuments
# Services of English Speaking guide with complete knowledge of the places mentioned in the "Autobiography of a Yogi"
# Services of a friendly Network Tour representative in each city
# 03 flights in India
# 03 Train journeys in AC Cabins
# Govt. Service tax

Tour Price does not include:
# Expenses of personal nature like tips , laundry ,  phone call, use of internet etc.
# Medical Insurance
 
Notes:
-as many of you expressed, the SRF/YSS pilgrimage now includes, YSS Center Ashram stays, where ever possible, in lieu of hotel accommodations
-also included in the program are visits to the famous and must India locations associated with Paramahamsaji and our Paramgurus.
 
Your experiences will  include:
 
Delhi: YSS Ashram in Noida, Akshardham Temple, Brindavan - Lord Krishna's Boyhood Home, Taj Mahal in Agra
Puri:  Shri YukteshwarJi's Karar Ashram, Lord Jagannath Temple museum
Dakshineshwar: YSS Ashram ( Kolkata ) , Shree Yukteshwarji's Ashram at Serampore, Parmahansa Yogananda's boyhood and family home in Kolkata, Kali Temple at Dakshineshwar
Ranchi:  YSS Headquarters and retreat
Bodhgaya: Where Lord Buddha attained his enlightment under the Bodhi Tree
Varanasi: Lahiri Mahasaya's home and Ganga Arti, Mahakumbh Mela in Allahabad
Dwarhatt: YSS Ashram, Babaji's Cave in the high Himalayas, Rudraprayag: Ganga Camp Resort, Vashishta Cave
Rishikesh and Haridwar: Shri Keshvananda Ashram and Ganga Arti.
 
The visit to the 2013 Kubh Mela in Allahabad should be a divine experience.  You will carry the vibration at the Kumbh your entire life. The 2-day visit is planned for the middle of the Kumbh festival, Feb. 5th-Feb. 7th morning, when most of the logistics and preparations are in place. We will be staying in private deluxe tented accommodations with WC (close to the YSS site). A holy dip is planned for the auspicious "Ekadashi Snan"  morning of 6th Feb. at the main Sangam site (confluence place of the holy rivers, Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati, the mystical river that is believed to now flow underground).
 
Some of you are expressing the desire to stay back a week to few days longer and organize "your own" extra customized tour of visit to famous Indian places. Based on your wish list, we will be glad to offer our ideas and develop a customized extended tour program for each of you and your group members. We are starting to take deposits and enroll tour participants. (We already have ten confirmed attendees).
 
If you wish to join our tour, please email me your confirmation and submit a $1000 deposit. On receipt of deposit we will send you a detailed day wise tour itinerary.
 
NOTE: We plan to start a group mailing list of the tour participants. The purpose will be share information and options on a regular basis relating to the tour, such as:
-requirement of a current passport and visa to travel to India
-best fair option to travel to Delhi (India) and back from your desired US city of departure
-travel health insurance
-deposit and money forwarding instructions
-sharing devotee questions and comments, as appropriate, with the rest of the group
-other tour and pilgrimage related information of interest
.
We will be happy to answer questions, you may have. You can reach us by email at smisrala@yahoo.com, or by phone #: 714-349-4468. 
 
Best regards.
 
Jai Guru.
 
Shambhu Misra
Phone #: 714-349-4468 
US Rep
Network Tours, India (PVT) Ltd
www.nettoursindia.com

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Regular Tours during the month of September/October and January/February for SRF Devotees.

Highlights of  “In the Footsteps of Swami Yogananda” are :

Tour Price per person on Twin Sharing ~ USD 2550.

Tour Price on Single Occupancy ~ USD 3190.

Add : USD 550 to stay in 4* hotels instead of Ashrams in Kolkata & Ranchi.

# Minimum 04 - 10 persons traveling together

Tour Price includes :
# Accommodation on twin and Double  basis inclusive of  taxes in carefully selected 3/4/5* hotels as mentioned in the itinerary  
# Standard donations during your stay in the YSS Ashrams which include all meals
# 03 Meals every day ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) as per the itinerary
# One bottle of mineral water everyday
# Transportation by AC car or a nice tourist Mini Coach inclusive of all taxes and toll fee/parking.
# Entrance fee to Monuments
# Services of English Speaking guide with complete knowledge of the places mentioned in the "Autobiography of a Yogi" 
# Services of a friendly Network Tour representative in each city
# 02 flights in India
# 01 Train journeys in AC Cabins
# Govt. Service tax

Tour Price does not include:
# Expenses of personal nature like tips , laundry ,  phone call, use of internet etc.
# Medical Insurance

Notes:
-as many of you expressed, the SRF/YSS pilgrimage now includes, YSS Center Ashram stays, where ever possible, in lieu of hotel accommodations
-also included in the program are visits to the famous and must India locations associated with Paramahamsaji and our Paramgurus.

Extension Tours :

A. 03 nights visit to Puri -  The Konark Sun Temple ( World Heritage Site) , Pipli Village , Cycle Rikshaw ride to Shri Yukteshwar ji's Ashram, enjoy the Beach Front 5* Resort Hotel in Puri.

Tour Price - USD 490 per person on twin sharing

Tour includes : Accommodation in a 5* beach hotel inclusive of breakfast and dinner,  sightseeing including cycle rickshaw ride with guide , one train and plane ride.

B. 08 nights Hill Tour starting from Delhi - To visit Babaji's Cave in Dwarhat in the Himalayas

Visit The Dwarahat YSS Ashram, Babaji,s Cave, Rudraprayag to see the confluence of 02 Holy Rivers , Ganga Camp with River Rafting, Vashishta Cave for deep meditation and to feel the great spiritual vibrations, Rishikesh - the pilgrimage town of Yogi's and for Ganga Arti and in Haridwar Keshvananda Ashram, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and stay at the 3*,4* hotels

Tour Price - USD 1090 per person on twin sharing
Add USD 450 for single occupancy

C. 04 nights Tour to Badrinath which can be add on to the 08 nights Hill Tour for travel between May 15 to September 15.

Visit the Lord Badrinath Vishnu Temple , Home of Maha Avtar Babaji , Mana Village and Pipal Koti, experience the view of Mount Nanda Devi in the high Himalayas , stay in the best available 2* hotels

Tour Price - USD 390 per person on twin sharing basis.
Add USD 150 for Single occupancy

Extension tour price Includes :

# Accommodation in carefully selected hotels which will be a combination of budget , 2* and 5* hotels as small towns in India do not have 5* hotels
# 02 meals a day ( breakfast and dinner ) and one bottle of mineral water
# Transportation by AC Car/Coach 
# Camp stay and river rafting in the Ganga Camp with all meals
# Services of  English speaking spiritual guide who will accompany you in the Hill Tour
# All train and plane rides

Tour price excludes :

Tailor made tours can be made on request. Reduction in prices , if devotees wish to stay in 3* hotels and YSS Ashrams. On request we would like to share the comments  of some of the SRF Devotees that have visited India.

Testimonials
“ I absolutely loved every minute of my stay in India.I was treated with great love and respect. I feel very at home here in India. ” -Ryan Redondo , USA		“ Very good organized, nice people, good drivers specially Mountain tours ” -Marita Rade, Germany
“ Overall excellently tailored itinerary by Sandhya. To meet all my requirements and wish list with complete understanding of my goals and interests. Ajay kumar was thorough in his organization and ensured all the way that I am safe , comfortable and everything going on smoothly according to plan and to my satisfaction. I would have not managed without their help. I returned as a content Man ” -A.Siva, United Kingdom		“The tour was wonderful and tour guide were great.The SRF Ashram was too cold and the living quarters not clean.I am glad I only stayed there 2 night.” -Susan O'Neil, USA
“I have arrived home safely home and wanted to thank you for your wonderful planning and hospitality. You really put a lot of love and sweet energy into your work and it clearly shows to all your customers” -Alison Scheaffer, California , USA

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2 : “SPIRITUAL RETREAT AND AYURVEDA SPA IN THE HIMALAYAS” :

Experience a peaceful 03 day Spiritual Retreat in the Himalayas followed a 03 day Ayurveda SPA in the foothills of the Himalayas. Enjoy the spiritual retreat in the Himalayas amidst valleys, trees, birds and nature and great view of the mighty Himalayas at Sunrise and Sunset. We will organize daily Yoga & Meditation sessions followed by Mantras and Chants in the Himalayas & also take you to full day tours to the beautiful retreats in the valleys of the Himalayas. Thereafter we will drive towards the confluence of two mighty rivers Mandakini & Alalnanda at Rudraprayag and then visit the Holy town of Rishikesh and Haridwar and end with a 03 day Ayurvedic SPA where you can have the Ayurveda treatments as per your choice. Enjoy the great spiritual vibration of Rishikesh and Haridwar and participate in the evening Ganga Arti.

This 08 nights tour will include stay in carefully selected hotels at Delhi 01 night , 03 nights at a beautiful Resort in the Himalayas , 01 night in Rudraprayag and 03 night stay at the Ayurvedic SPA Resort in Haridwar.  All train and car rides, 03 meals with one bottle of mineral water, services of Yoga Teacher, Spiritual healer & Ayurvedic Doctor.You will be accompanied by our tour representative  who will coordinate your activities on the tour.

Cost of the Spiritual Retreat and  Ayurveda SPA in the Himalayas USD 990 per person on twin sharing basis. Minimum 08 person travelling together.

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3 : KUMBH MELA - 2013.

The Kumbh Mela 2013  which occurs every 12 years will be held from Jan 14th  2013 to March 10th 2013 at the Allahabad. Allahabad is gifted in the true holy terms because  Sangam which is the confluence of three holy rivers The Ganga , Yamuna and Saraswati flows through the city. It is believed that Lord Brahma offered his first sacrifice after creating the world in the holy city of 'Prayag' which is also called Allahabad.

The two months Kumbh Mela  2013 in Allahabad  will attract millions of devotees on important bathing dates. The important bathing dates at the Kumbh Mela will be on the occasion of Paush Purnima , Ekadashi ,  Amavasya, Basant Panchami , Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivratri.  

We, at Nettours had the honor of taking care of more than 100 devotees from USA , UK and Europe during the last Kumbh Mela in Allahabad in January'2001. Even though it is a challenge to make sure that all arrangements are made to the satisfaction and comfort of our spiritual tourists, we managed to make sure that everyone enjoyed the divine experience of being part of Kumbh Mela 2001.

Since  the  comfortable wooden cottage accommodation at The Kumbh Mela  2013 is limited, we need to book well in advance. We have a confirmed tour of 05 nights starting from 02^nd Feb to 07^th Feb. Some of the highlights of The Kumbh Mela Tour 2013  are:

# Spend 01 night Delhi when you land in India
# Fly to Varanasi and spend 02 nights in a beautiful 5* Hotel inclusive of breakfast. Experience boat ride on River Ganges at Sunrise and Sunset and participate in evening Arti's and chanting, visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after en-lightment. Optional  early morning visit to the holiest  Kashi Vishwanath Temple  
# Drive to Allahabad and spend 02 nights in a beautiful wooden cottage Camp Resort specially created for international travelers. 04 person will share one wooden cottage due to limited accommodation available. Participate in the Kumbh Mela 2013 and feel the spiritual vibration. We will organize the bathing on auspicious dates, visits to various Akhadas ( tents ) where the Naga's and other religious leaders will have regular discourses. All meals (vegetarian ) will be included at Kumbh. Our guides will escort you to the bathing sites on the Holy Sangam. Participate in one of the most divine experiences of your lifetime.
# Fly to Delhi and take onward flight home

Tour Price : USD 590 per person on twin sharing ( minimum group size 04 person )

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