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From December 27st 2022 until January 19th 2023
This trip is for people who like to know cultures that impact on our worldview and also on ourselves. And India, this immense piece of land, evokes and inspires significant changes in those who decide to visit it, with an open heart for this journey.
This itinerary intends to contemplate Art, History and Culture in a journey through three important regions: Delhi, where past and contemporaneity merge; Rishikesh – close to the Himalayas, bathed by the River Ganges and surrounded by exuberant nature, it concentrates in its region a large number of ashrans for yoga, vedanta and meditation; Bhubaneswar – with a glorious past that inspired and gave rise to the art of dance and music as an expression of devotion and self-knowledge; and Puri – one of India's holy cities, home to the iconic Jagannatha temple.
Summary Itinerary
| 1 or | Day | São Paulo | Doha |
| 2 or | Day | Doha | DELHI |
| 3 or | Day | DELHI | DELHI |
| 4 or | Day | DELHI | DELHI |
| 5 or | Day | DELHI | RISHIKESH |
| 6 or | Day | RISHIKESH | RISHIKESH |
| 7 or | Day | RISHIKESH | RISHIKESH |
| 8 or | Day | RISHIKESH | RISHIKESH |
| 9 or | Day | RISHIKESH | RISHIKESH |
| 10 or | Day | RISHIKESH | BHUBANESWAR |
| 11 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 12 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 13 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | PURI |
| 14 or | Day | PURI | BHUBANESWAR |
| 15 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 16 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 17 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 18 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 19 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 20 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 21 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | BHUBANESWAR |
| 22 or | Day | BHUBANESWAR | DELHI |
| 23 or | Day | DELHI | DELHI |
| 24 or | Day | DELHI | São Paulo |
Detailed Itinerary
1st Day 27-Dec.-2022 Tue São Paulo Doha
Suggested flights for the group (please check your flight here)
DEC 27 Qatar QR774 São Paulo 03:50 Doha 23:30
DEC 28 Qatar QR750 Doha 02:20 DELHI 08:25
2nd Day 28-Dec.-2022 Wed Doha DELHI
Arrival
Walk
We will stay in the village of Hauz Khas, the green lung of Delhi. The village is famous for its eclectic mix of established galleries, independent fashion boutiques and vintage shops that look like they've stepped out of a Bollywood poster. It brings together charming art studios, pubs and a beautiful park, famous for its water reservoir, it is an artistic and welcoming environment to absorb the marriage of a glorious past with the contemporary.
Lunch (suggestion) – South Indian cuisine
Walk through Hauz Khas Village and Deer Park.
3rd Day 29-Dec.-2022 Thu DELHI DELHI
Old Delhi.
Gandhi Smriti
Gurudwara bangla sahib
We will visit Old Delhi, the old part of the capital of India, with Guru Sharon Lowen as our guide. We will visit the Jama Masjid Muslim mosque; Chunnamal Haveli; Kinari and Spice Bazar (open part); Paratha Wala; Naughara Gali and Jain Temple. We will also pass in front of the historic Gurudwara Sis Ganj and the iconic Red Fort. Lunch – North Indian cuisine. In the afternoon we will visit the Gandhi Smriti and the Sikhi temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
4th Day 30-Dec.-2022 Fri DELHI DELHI
Crafts Museum
National Museum
In the morning we will visit the Crafts Museum and in the afternoon the National Museum.
Lunch (suggestion) – North and South Indian cuisine
Possibility of Cultural Activity (extra activity)
5th Day 31-Dec.-2022 Sat DELHI RISHIKESH
Train
Aarti
Ano Novo
Early in the morning we travel by train to Haridwar and from there we take a car to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a perfect place to contemplate a setting that overflows with philosophy and spirituality.
Check in and short rest.
We will participate in the aarti – fire ceremony, a Vedic ritual performed by the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the river Ganges.
New Year's Eve Dinner (extra activity)
Train: Detailed train information 120 days before travel
6th Day 1-Jan.-2023 Sun RISHIKESH RISHIKESH
free morning
Triveni Gath
Free morning for walks along the jhulas, suspension bridges; reading on the bank of the Ganges; ayurvedic massage (extra activity); or contemplation of the Ganges.
Late afternoon we will participate in Aarti at Triveni Gath
7th Day 2-Jan.-2023 Mon RISHIKESH RISHIKESH
Vashistha Guha
Free afternoon
On this day we will visit the cave of the legendary sage Vashistha, who meditated for decades in this place on the banks of the Ganges River. A very special place visited over the centuries by sages, masters and students of yoga, vedanta and meditation.
Free afternoon.
8th Day 3-Jan.-2023 Tue RISHIKESH RISHIKESH
Kunjapuri Temple
Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
This will be a more intense day, bearing in mind the visit to places very sacred to Hindus. In the morning we will visit the Kunjapuri Temple (30 km from Rishikesh), a small temple associated with the divine mother, Sati – 1st wife of the god Shiva.
Pause
In the early afternoon we will visit the Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (32 km from Rishikesh), famous temple dedicated to Shiva in the form of Nikatanta. An ancient pilgrimage site for Hindus.
9th Day 4-Jan.-2023 Wed RISHIKESH RISHIKESH
Our last day in Rishikesh is free.
Day 10 5-Jan.-2023 Thu RISHIKESH BHUBANESWAR
Flights
We left early in the morning for Dehradun, to fly to Delhi and then Bhubaneswar, capital of Orissa state.
Check in at our hotel
Flights
5JAN IndiGo 6E972 Rishikesh 12:15 pm Delhi 13:05 pm
5JAN IndiGo 6E2001 Delhi 17:15 Bhubaneswar 19:20
Day 11 6-Jan.-2023 Fri BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Mukteshvara Temple
Parasurameshvara Temple
Vaital Deul Temple
Rajahani Temple
Lingaraj Temple
What few people know is that Orissa is one of the most charming states in India. The Oriya culture has had, comparatively, much less foreign influence and therefore retains a unique and almost untouchable culture. Bhubaneswar is the land of temples in India, a vast majority of them from the medieval period, they are associated with the cult of Shiva, Shakti and Vishnu. It is also one of the places of strong evolution of Tantrism. All of these temples have a close connection to classical Odissi music and dance, arts that flourished as an integral part of their rituals. On this day we will visit Mukteshvara and Parasurameshvara Temple, both dedicated to Shiva; the Vaital Deul Temple dedicated to Durga; the Rajahani, dedicated to Shiva and the Lingaraj Temple, dedicated to Shiva/Vishnu. These temples are part of the glorious period of Nagara architecture.
12th Day 7-Jan.-2023 Sat BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Kandagiri and Udaigiri
Kala Bhoomi Odisha Craft Museum
We will visit the archaeological site of Kandagiri and Udaigiri, two hills, where the oldest cultural complex in India is located, dedicated to Jain monks by King Kharavela, 2th century. XNUMX BC This entire cultural complex is somehow linked to many modern references to the Odissi dance style. In the afternoon we will visit the beautiful museum of crafts from the Oriya culture, the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Craft Museum.
13th Day 8-Jan.-2023 Sun BHUBANESWAR PURI
Hirapur Temple
Dauli
Gurukula of the Gotipuas
Konarak Temple
We will leave Bhubaneswar on the way to Puri, We will visit the tantric temple of the 64 yoginis, from the 9th century. XNUMX. From there we went to Dauli, the Buddhist stupa, associated with the story of King Ashoka. From there we went to Konarak, traveling through the countryside of Orissa. Our next stop will be the gurukula of the Gotipuas, dancing boys who sing and dance in praise of the god Krishna. From there we head to Konarak Temple, the temple of the Vedic god Surya, the sun god. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We went to Puri.
Check in at our hotel
14th Day 9-Jan.-2023 Mon PURI BHUBANESWAR
karar ashram
Jagannath Temple
Ragurajpur
Early in the morning we will visit Sri Yukteshvara's Karar Ashram. As a fully realized Kriya Yogi, he established the Karar Ashram in Puri for the dissemination of ancient teachings. He was instrumental in spreading the message of Kriya Yoga in the world through his disciple, Paramhansa Yogananda. After the Ashram, we continue to visit the Jagannath temple, an icon of the religious lines of Hinduism. From Puri we head to the village of Ragurajpur to visit the artisan village of Patachitra, a precious work of painting on palm leaves. This village is inhabited by artisans and their families. Return to Bhubaneswar. Check in
15th Day 10-Jan.-2023 Tue BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Workshop
Odisha State Museum
On that day, the Odissi workshop for the group of travellers at Srjan School – Odissi begins. The workshop is beginner level. In the afternoon we will visit the incredible Odisha State Museum.
16th Day 11-Jan.-2023 Wed BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Workshop
Odissi dance school
2nd day of Odissi Dance Workshop. In the afternoon we will visit the Rudrakshya Foundation school or the Odissi Research Center, important schools and centers for teaching Odissi dance, to interact with other dancers and get to know a little of their work.
17th Day 12-Jan.-2023 Thurs BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Day 18 13-Jan.-2023 Fri BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Workshop
3rd and 4th days of Odissi dance workshop
free afternoons
19th Day 14-Jan.-2023 Sat BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Workshop
Mukteshvara Dance Festival
5th and last day of workshop
Free afternoon
In the late afternoon, the long-awaited Mukteshvara Dance Festival begins, which takes place annually at the Shiva temple, at the Mukteshvara Temple. Important Odissi dance festival across India.
20th Day 15-Jan.-2023 Sun BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Free day
Mukteshvara Dance Festival
Free day
Late afternoon – 2nd day of Mukteshvara Festival
21st Day 16-Jan.-2023 Mon BHUBANESWAR BHUBANESWAR
Free day
Mukteshvara Dance Festival
Free day
Late afternoon – 3rd and last day of the Mukteshvara Festival
Farewell to Orissa
22nd Day 17-Jan.-2023 Tue BHUBANESWAR DELHI
Flight
Free day for shopping
Flight
17JAN IndiGo 6E6194 Bhubaneswar 12:10pm Delhi 14:30pm
23rd Day 18-Jan.-2023 Wed DELHI DELHI
Free day
airport transfer
Free day for shopping – suggestion for Dilli Haat and CP
In the evening transfer to the airport. We highly recommend to travellers who can/want to stay a few more days to get to know other places.
24th Day 19-Jan.-2023 Thu DELHI São Paulo
Flights
Return to my country
Suggested flights for the group (please check your flight here)
19JAN Qatar QR579 Delhi 03:40 Doha 05:30
19JAN Qatar QR773 Doha 08:15 São Paulo 16:50