Itinerary: Travel to India in March to begin the tea expedition with a visit to Darjeeling. Follow with a visit to the city of Agra, famous for Taj mahal. Travel to Vrindavan, famous for its religious places and vibrant culture. Move on to the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh for immersive experiences in yoga, followed by a wellness retreat at Dehradun. Top off the tour by staying at India’s capital, New Delhi!

Days 1 – 4: Begin your retreat in the tranquil hills of Darjeeling, renowned for its tea estates and panoramic views:

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi. To be met upon arrival and transferred to the domestic terminal to take a connecting flight to Bagdogra. Take a leisurely drive from Bagdogra airport to the Taj Resort and Spa in Makaibari. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Activities at Makaibari: Engage in morning yoga sessions with views of grand vistas. Pay a Garden Factory visit followed by local sightseeing.

Day 3: Check out from Makaibari and drive to Bagdogra airport for the flight to Delhi. To be met upon arrival at Delhi airport and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a half-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Agra (distance is 231.7 kms/ approximate travel time is 3 hrs and 43 mins.) Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Follow this with a visit to the Taj Mahal, the eternal witness to love. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Days 5: Drive from Agra to Vrindavan, a distance of 69.8 kms / travel time about 1 hr and 23 mins. Check – in to the hotel. You may visit the Banke Bihari temple for the evening Aarti.

Day 6: Dive into the cultural activities and immense joy during the colorful and vibrant festival of Holi. Vrindavan is famous for its Lathmaar Holi, where young ladies playfully beat the men while people cheer, throw colors and dance on local music in the background.

Days 7-9: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive from Vrindavan to Dehradun (distance 379 kms/ travel time about 6 hrs 19 mins.) Upon arrival, check in at The Six Senses Vana resort. Here, Ayurveda, Yoga, Tibetan Medicine and Natural Healing therapies are on offer along with a kind-hearted team and personalized support. Spend three nights here.

Days 10 – 11: Visit Rishikesh and stay at the Aloha On The Ganges resort or similar. Inclusions at the Aloha are in-house live music- Flute/Keyboard player, morning nature walks/yoga sessions, evening Ganga aarti on daily basis. Welcome drink on arrival and free Wi-Fi.

Day 12 : Come to the capital of India, Delhi. Overnight stay.

Day 13: Proceed as per the program.

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Wildlife, Spiritual heritage, and Ancient art

Kanha National Park – One of India’s largest and most scenic tiger reserves, famous for its lush sal forests, meadows, rich wildlife including tigers, leopards, barasingha (swamp deer), and diverse birdlife. A paradise for nature and safari lovers.

Sanchi Stupa – A UNESCO World Heritage Site near Bhopal, built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Known for its grand hemispherical stupa, intricately carved gateways (toranas), and importance as a symbol of Buddhist art, architecture, and heritage.

Udayagiri Caves – Ancient rock-cut caves near Vidisha, dating back to the Gupta period (4th–5th century CE). They house exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities, including the famous colossal Varaha (boar) incarnation of Lord Vishnu, showcasing early classical Indian art.

• Day 1 : Delhi / Bhopal / Kanha National Park                         2NTS  
• Day 3 : Kanha National Park / Bhopal                                     1NT
• Day 4 : Bhopal / Sanchi / Dayangiri/ Bhopal                           1NT
• Day 5 : Bhopal / Kahuraho                                                       2NTS
• Day 7 : Khajuraho / Gwalior                                                    2NTS
  • Day 9 : Gwalior / Delhi                                                            1NT

• TOTAL TOUR PROGRAMME                                     09NTS / 10 DAYS

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The theory of Karma in Jainism is that nothing happens without a cause. Each individual is responsible for his or her own actions. These actions are the cause that produce proper effects in time. This is the law of Karma. A person should make good use of the knowledge of the law, that good actions generate good fruits and bad actions generate bad fruits. Then he will hesitate to perform bad actions and feel elated to perform only good ones. At times, under certain circumstances, we are constrained to disregard the law of Karma and forced to perform evil actions against our will.

What is Karmic matter? The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘Karma’ is ‘deeds’, including thoughts and words. Karmas are invisible, fine particles of matter prevailing all around us just like air particles. Jainism believes that karmic particles are a physical substance which are everywhere in the universe. Bondage occurs when karmic particles are attracted to our soul on account of the activities of the mind, speech and body. Bad karma collects and clings to the soul leading to misery, inequalities in mental and physical attainments etc. Each soul is possessed of ‘consciousness’ which has the power to perceive and gain knowledge. It is the doer of all actions. This consciousness has the inherent tendency to move upwards, however, Karmic matter draws a veil over the natural qualities of the soul, crippling its powers. Jainism believes that it is the primary function of religion to stem the inflow of bad Karma, to lessen the presence of Karma already attached to the soul and to show the path of liberation through which the soul could achieve perfections.  

Tirthankaras: Twenty-four spiritual teachers, with Mahavira being the last and most prominent, are considered to have achieved enlightenment and paved the way for others to follow. These twenty four teachers are called Tirthankaras. The word tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha, a fordable passage, across the sea of perpetual birth and death in the world.

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The temple is situated at a distance of 9kms from the city of Almora, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The nearest railway station is the Kathgodam railway station
( 94 kms ). Pantnagar airport ( 124 kms ) and the IGI international airport at New Delhi ( 352 kms ) are the closest airports. The temple has free entry and the usual exploration time is
2 hours.

Gollu Devta is popular as a God of Justice. Devotees worship at the temple with the means of a White Cloth, Pagri and White Shawl. The people believe that what God asks for in propitiation is a bell, as is evident from the thousands of bells strung across the temple premises! One can even seek divine intervention by writing to the Devta. Stacks of letters are pinned all over the temple along with the bells.  

Devotees from far flung areas come to worship Gollu Devta . They perform either a 3-day pooja ( worship ceremony ) or a 9-day pooja and give offerings of Ghee, Milk, Curd, Halwa, Poori and Pakauri.

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The Jim Corbett National Park is well connected to major northern cities via motorable roads. The nearest railway station is situated at Ramnagar and it connects the Jim Corbett National Park to various cities. The Sitabani tourism zone is open all the year round for safaris. It also has a popular old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Sitabani forest area is known for its variety of flora. It is a great natural habitat for a rich variety of fauna as well, such as Royal Bengal Tigers, Elephants, Sambhars, Barking Deer, Porcupines and the King Cobra. It is also a haven for bird watchers.

Booking jeeps is mandatory for taking planned safari tours in this area and advance bookings are recommended.

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Hindu mythology says that to master the intricacies of music, sage Narad did severe penance to appease Lord Shiva, who appeared in his Rudra form to bless the sage. The Pandava Dance, a  form based on the dance and music of the Kauravas and Pandavas as described in the epic Mahabharata, is very popular among locals in the district.

The presence of two separate routes from Rudraprayag, one to Badrinath
(about 150 kms away) and the other to Kedarnath (around 50 kms away), make it an important destination for religious tourism. The region is blessed with natural beauty and the town is surrounded by lakes and glaciers. The nearest railway station to Rudraprayag is Rishikesh, 140 kms away. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag.

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The face ( mukha ) of God Shiva is worshipped here at the Rudranath temple. A trek to the site starts from Sagar village which is about 3 kms away from the town of Gopeshwar in the Chamoli district. Rudranath is sometimes considered to be the toughest Panch Kedar temple to reach. A motorable road is present up to the village Sagar beyond which a 20 km trek via slippery paths has to be undergone to reach Rudranath.

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The town has been a part of the legendary ‘ Kedarkhand ’ and it is believed that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Legend also has it, that Rama’s younger brother, Lakshmana, crossed the river Ganges using a jute rope-bridge at a point where the present day ‘ Lakshmana Jhula ‘ stands.

Thousands of years ago, sages came to this place to attain peace and spirituality. As their study and practice grew, Rishikesh established itself as the birthplace of Ayurveda the Indian system of medicine, Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality and Spa Therapies. Now, it has become renowned the world over as the place to study, learn and practice these therapies.

Rishikesh known for its holiness, is equally popular for adventure sports! Being on the banks of the river Ganges and located at the Himalayan foothills, it is an ideal destination for activities like rafting, trekking, rock climbing, kayaking etc. The town is the world capital of Yoga, and it is believed that meditation here brings one closer to attaining moksha ( the release from rebirth on the Earth )!

Triveni Ghat: These stepped river embankments, are situated at the confluence of three sacred rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati ( which legends state, once flowed here ). There is a belief attached to this ghat that Lord Krishna visited this spot when he was hurt by an arrow shot by a hunter! Most pilgrims take a dip in its holy waters to wash themselves pure from sin before visiting the various temples.

The ceremonies of ‘Pinda Shraddha’, which are pleasing to departed ancestors and which allow them to join their forefathers in heaven, are also carried out here.

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Gurudwara Sri Nanak Matta Sahib is associated with the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Devji, who is believed to have visited Nanakmatta on his way to Kailash Parvat in 1515 AD. In fact, according to local lore, the place was earlier known as Gorakhmata and, after the visit of the Sikh guru, its name was changed to Nanakmatta.

Located about 56 kms away from Rudrapur, the town draws thousands of devotees, and is also popular for a dam constructed on river Saryu leading to the formation of Nanak Sagar, which adds to the beauty of Nanakmatta.

When to visit: All year round.

How to reach:
By flight: The nearest airport to Nanakmatta is at Pantnagar, which is aout 56 kms away. One can easily avail a taxi from the airport to Nanakmatta. Pantnagar airport is connected to New Delhi.

By train:  Khatima is the nearest railway station to Nanakmatta, about 15 kms away. Taxis and buses are easily available from the station.

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This Surya Mandir ( Sun Temple ) is also known as Badaditya (Baraditya) Temple.

Entry Type: Free entry
Exploration time: 3 hours
Best time to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov.

The temple once boasted of intricate designs carved on its wooden doors and panels, making it the second most beautiful shrine in India after the Konark Sun Temple. However, after the theft of a 10^th Century idol, the carved wooden doors and panels were transported to the National Museum New Delhi.

When the first sun rays fall on Katarmal Surya Temple, they light up an ancient idol of a sun god called Vraddhaditya!

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