Itinerary specially prepared to walk in the footsteps of the great Yogi, Swami  Paramahansa Yogananda, with the help of the Yogoda Satsang Society of India (YSS)

Places covered :Delhi/ Varanasi/ Ranchi/ Puri/ Bhubaneshwar/ Kolkata/ Dakshineswar/ Hill Tour/ Rishikesh/ Haridwar

On arrival at Delhi, met by tour guide and transferred by coach to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, met by our representative and transferred to domestic airport in time to take the connecting flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, met by representative and transferred to Hotel. Lunch at the Hotel. In the evening, we take you to the Ghat to participate in the "Ganga Aarti" Dinner and Overnight at Varanasi.

At dawn we take you by rickshaws through the streets of the ancient city for boat ride on the Ganges. Witness the sights and sounds of ancient Banaras as you enjoy the beauty of the Indian sun rise above the Holy River. Lunch at hotel. Free time for relaxation.

After breakfast visit Sarnath and Deer park one of the holiest pilgrimage sights of Buddhism. The place of Buddha's first summon. Afternoon visit to Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple and Varanasi Bazaar. In the evening participate in the Ganga Aarti at the banks of the Ganges.

Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure,after lunch at the hotel ,met by our representative to transfer to airport in time to connect with Jet Airways flight 9W 724 at 1515 hrs to Delhi. Arrive Delhi at 1635hrs. On arrival in Delhi, met by representative and transferred to Metropolitan 5* ten minutes walk from Cannaught Place and also The YSS Ashram. Dinner and overnight at The Metropolitan Nicco Hotel.

After early breakfast,met by our representative and transfer airport to take the connecting flight to Ranchi. On arrival in Ranchi, met by our representative transfer to hotel or The YSS Ashram. Participate in the YSS Satsang. Enjoy the peace of Master’s presence that permeates the ashram grounds.

Morning free for meditation. After lunch, met by our representative and transfer to Tata Nagar ( 170 kms /04 Hrs ) to take train to Puri.

On arrival in Puri, met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Breakfast and lunch at the hotel. Visit Jagannath Temple. Dinner & overnight in Puri.

After breakfast, Full day at leisure for relaxation and group meditation .Lunch and Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, met by our representative and transferred to Bhubaneshwar. En- route visit The Pipli Village. Lunch at a hotel in Bhubaneshear. After lunch transfer to airport in time to take the connecting flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata met by representative and transferred to hotel. Full day for rest and the enjoyment.

After breakfast, guided guided Mother Teresa Home and crypt later visit to Paramahansa Yogananda’s home. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, take large flat-bottom ferry up the Ganges to Serampore. Take short walk up Rai Ghat Lane to visit Memorial Temple. Later visit Ananda Lok where Master stayed while attending Serampore College. Return to Dakshineswar ashram, Yogoda Math.

After breakfast, afternoon visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Meditate where Master had his vision of Divine Mother mentioned in the Autobiography. Have a chance to meditate in Ramakrishna’s Shrine and bedroom.

Early morning,met by our representative and transfer to Kolkata airport in time for the connecting flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Optional city Tour . Lunch at any restaurant and evening at leisure.

Charter bus into Himalayan foothills! Arrive at Corbett Park and check in at Hotel. Overnight Camp or Hotel

Morning Jungle Safari. Ride elephants into jungles in search of Bengal Tiger, Sambhar Deer, Barking Deer and wild elephants. Return to hotel for breakfast before taking coach into the foothills of the Himalayas. Stop in Ranikhet for some time. Arrive at Dwarhat and overnight stay in Dwarhat.

Morning breakfast. Later visit and meditate and visit Sadhana Sthali Farm. Morning and evening group meditation. Overnight at Dwarahat.

Morning breakfast. Depart on holy pilgrimage to a scenic walk through hills to Babaji’s cave. Meditate in Cave and have lunch in forest, before returning to Ashram for evening meditation. Overnight at Dwarahat.

Early depart and take a beautiful drive through foothills to Rudraprayag Holy town on the banks of Alaknanda River.

Follow the river by coach to the holy city of Devprayag. Visit  Temples and shrines on way to Rishikesh. Meditate in the ancient cave of Vahsista–The Guru of Rama mentioned in Ramayana. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

After Yoga and meditation session, day free to visit the holy places of Rishikesh famous for swamis–sadhus–saints visit ashrams and be enchanted by the evening (Ganga Aarti) on the Banks of the River. Overnight at Rishikesh.

Day free. Afternoon transfer to Haridwar. On arrival check-in at a hotel on the Banks of the River. In the evening witness the ancient "Maha Aarti" performed by the priests of Haridwar. Overnight stay at Haridwar.

After breakfast visit different ashrams, and gift shops. Depart for Delhi by coach. En-route stop at Cheetal Garden Resort for lunch and refreshment. On arrival in Delhi, check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Free day for shopping and rest. Lunch at a Indian Restaurant. In the evening, met by our representative and transferred to hotel before departure to Airport in time to connect onward flight. Optional ADD ON TAJ MAHAL

Early morning met by representative and transfer by car or coach to Vrindavan and Mathura. The boyhood home and birthplace of Lord Krishna. After Lunch transferred to Agra and check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

At dawn, visit the spectacular "TAJ MAHAL" as the morning light breaks upon this wondrous creation of Love. After breakfast at the hotel free time to visit The Bazaar and then transferred to Delhi in time to connect onward flight.

Note: This is one of our favorite itineraries and we have the pleasure welcoming many YSS devotees to India year after year.

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