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From 10th until 31th January 2027
Summary Itinerary
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Detailed Itinerary
Flight
The day of our trip to India has arrived! Heading to the airport... Saturday night, January 9th, For our flight in the early morning of January 10th. Have a great flight!
Arrival
Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
We will arrive in Mumbai, from where we will ascend the Western Ghats for approximately 2 hours to Lonavla. The ghats, in this context, are the ancient mountains in this region of India. We will be staying for the next few days at... Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute where we will have a special immersion experience, with classes and practical exercises.
Activities at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
During our stay in Lonavla, we will immerse ourselves in... packing list proposals from the center, where we will have opportunities to make practices, Tue theoretical classes also and to get to know the whole center.
In the afternoon we will also have the opportunity to visit Lonavla, a city in the interior of India where traditions are still maintained, and to take tours of places that are very typical of Indians in order to truly get to know the local culture.
We present some activities that will occur spontaneously according to the dynamics at the institute. They may not necessarily take place on the specific days presented below to illustrate our time in the Lonavla region.
Activities at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
In addition to our yoga classes, we will be able to take advantage of the institute's library and participate in a puja at the house where Swami Kuvalayananda lived, Swamiji Kuti.
During our stay in Lonavla, we will visit the institute's research department, participate in workshops with local instructors, and discover many Ayurvedic products.
Lonavala is a small town where we can walk around, try some good chai, and experience the daily lives of its residents.
Activities at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
We will continue to enjoy our immersion at the Kaivalyadhama Institute, occasionally taking a stroll around the city.
One of the activities we will be doing in the region is a visit to an orphanage.
Activities at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
We will continue to enjoy our immersion at the Kaivalyadhama Institute, occasionally taking a stroll around the city.
Among the activities in the region, we will visit a group of ancient caves used as temples and monasteries since the 2nd century BC.
Activities at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
We will continue to enjoy our immersion at the Kaivalyadhama Institute, occasionally taking a stroll around the city.
Among the daily activities in a small Indian town, for those interested, we can, for example, have our hands painted with henna.
Flight
Time to return to Mumbai airport for our flight to Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, is the second largest city in Rajasthan. This will be an opportunity to learn about the culture and history of this region of India, famous for its colorful saris, turbans, the world's longest mustaches, camels, palaces, and forts.
Walk
Mehrangarh Fort
Local market
We will make a walking through the city, passing through the region for which Jodhpur is known as the Blue City. We will continue to the great Mehrangarh Fortwhere the royal family lived, and we can learn a little more about the history of the region.
From the fort we will walk to the local marketThere, we can buy spices, take great photos, and try an amazing lassi. In the middle of the market, we'll see the photogenic clock tower. It will be a great opportunity to observe and interact with the people of Rajasthan.
Walk
Temples
Today we will travel for approximately 4 hours to one of the oldest and most sacred small towns in India. Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, dropped a blue lotus flower at this location, which then formed the small lake of Puskhar. It is therefore a very important pilgrimage site where we will find pilgrims from various regions of Rajasthan and throughout India.
The afternoon we will walk along the ghats (stairways on the edge of the lake), along their templesincluding the rare temple dedicated to Brahma.
Walk
Ghats
Sunset
Dance and music of Rajasthan
Now that we're familiar with the small town, we'll take the opportunity to... walk We visited its market, visited a small lake, and took some very beautiful photos.
In the afternoon we will go to the temple of Brahma's consort to watch the beautiful [show/performance]. Sunset.
We will conclude our experience in Pushkar with a presentation of the very beautiful music and dance typical of the desert nomads, the Kalbeliya.
Jantar Mantar
City Palace Museum
Hawa Mahal
We continued our journey for approximately 3 hours to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state.
Known as the Pink City, the old part of Jaipur was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II with influences from the traditional Vedic architecture and urban planning principles of Vastu Shastra and Prastara.
We will walk to the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, an icon of India. We will continue walking to the astronomical observatory. Jantar Mantaralso from the 18th century, protected by UNESCO, consisting of large instruments of incredible precision even today. And then we will visit the City Palace Museum, part of the palace where the royal family lives to this day, dedicated to presenting the history of the city.
What we always discuss with our fellow travellers, and what always proves true, is this: What we organize for our trips is carefully thought out and planned so that we can enjoy our days in India in the best and most meaningful way possible. Even so, to a large extent, it's the unplanned aspects that will create many of our special memories. Among the visits, there are always temples where we can stop and observe how they are part of the locals' daily lives. People we meet on the street. Unique images of India that are so important to us and that we also enjoy. Experiences that tend to remain in a very special place in our memories. Lessons that we assimilate over the years.
For those who are interested, we can visit an old shop selling traditional sweets. There will be no shortage of things to see and enjoy in Old Jaipur.
Fatehpur Sikri,
Today we will travel by car to Agra. On the way, closer to Agra, we will visit the city. Fatehpur Sikri, This city, built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar, was a scholar of the philosophy of the great religious traditions, and in opposition to religious intolerance, he created a movement based on a code of ethics called Dīn-i Ilāhī. Akbar was the first Mughal emperor not to impose higher taxes on those who were not of his religion and had a Hindu general commanding his army. In addition to visiting his interesting city, which he used for a very short period, we will also visit the emperor's Jama Masjid (Friday mosque) and the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti.
We will have already had a very good lunch along the way and then we will continue on to Agra.
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Sunset
Today is the day we will visit the Taj MahalBuilt by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the 17th century, thousands of workers and architects from various regions of the world spent 20 years using India's famous white marble and precious stones in this project. There are countless stories about the Taj Mahal that we will hear from our local guide, including stories connected to our afternoon tour and the possibility of an extra activity at sunset.
We will also visit the Agra FortThis Red Fort of Agra, more beautiful and with more history than the one in Delhi, was first used by Babur, the first Mughal emperor, in the 16th century, and built in its current form by Akbar. We will visit its gardens, public and private audience halls, mosque, and living quarters, including the place where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son and the one Akbar built for his son, with symbols of all the major religious and philosophical traditions of the time.
An extra option for the end of the day is to watch the sunset behind the Taj Mahal.
Mathura
Elephant Conservation and Care Center
Near Agra, we will visit the temple complex built in birthplace of the god KrishnaVishnu, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. God of love, protection, and compassion, present in many Hindu scriptures. In the Bhagavad Gita, while driving Arjuna's chariot, he offers very important teachings about the moral dilemmas of human life, choices, responsibilities, and freedom. He was very important in shaping Gandhi's thought.
We will also visit a very important and beautiful conservation and care center for ElephantsFor many years they have cared for various species of wild animals throughout India, such as bears, leopards, and even urban animals like dogs and monkeys. We will learn a little more about Asian elephants as we walk through the center.
Time to head to Delhi, the capital of India, for a very nice dinner!
Free afternoon
Today we will head towards the Himalayas, where the Ganges is quite clean and the first mountains of the mountain range begin. A region very conducive to our practices and contemplation. A relatively small city, we will quickly become familiar with it, thoroughly enjoying the whole environment, numerous temples, ashrams, pujas, and walks alongside the Ganges. In the afternoon we will walk along the jhulas (suspension bridges) among pilgrims from all over India, sannyasins, who travel to the foothills of the Himalayas, often for months on foot, where we can contemplate the purifying power of the powerful goddess, Maha Ganga.
Vasistha Guha
Lakshman Jhula
Ram Jhula
Aarti Ceremony
Since we all feel very comfortable in Rishikesh, everyone will be free to choose the best way to spend their time and activities. As a suggestion and possibility for an extra excursion, a little further on from Rishikesh, we could visit the cave of a Vedic sage, one of the seven great Rishis of India, called Vashistha. It's always a very special experience to pay homage to great yogis, sitting in the same place where he lived and meditated during the winters. We could also walk along the beach next to it, on the banks of the Ganges. Very pleasant places for meditation practices, reading texts and good conversations.
As a suggestion, we could return to the jhula area for lunch and stroll through the narrow streets, visiting its small temples, cafes, and bookstores.
Another possibility for an extra activity is a special rafting trip on the (very clean in this region) waters of the Ganges, which we can combine with a visit to Vashistha Guha. This is a way to travel along the Ganges, between mountains that always make us contemplate how many yogis have passed through there over the last many millennia and how many live there today.
At the end of the day, it's always possible to participate in one of the Aarti ceremonies.
Kunjapuri temple
Ram Jhula
Swami Dayananda Ashram
Similarly, since everyone is surely quite comfortable in the Rishikesh region, as an extra excursion option, we could ascend the Himalayas for approximately 40 minutes to a temple atop a mountain, at an altitude of 1676m. The Kunjapuri temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga and is one of the 13 power sites (Shakti Peethas) in this region. If the weather is clear, we will have a beautiful view with the snow-capped mountains in the background. It is worth remembering that the snow line here in the Himalayas is at an altitude of 5500m.
Back in Rishikesh, we can visit another important center for Vedanta studies, the ashram of Swami Dayananda. Those who are interested can walk back to Ram Jhula along the banks of the Ganges, or participate in one of the pujas at the ashram temple at the end of the day, overlooking the Ganges.
Free day
As always requested, here's another day to enjoy Rishikesh. Have a great day, enjoy the chai, walks, practices, reading, and beautiful photos of the region!
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Today we return to Delhi. A city we really enjoyed with many possibilities for sightseeing, good food, parks, contact with history and the diverse cultures of India. Near our hotel, we will visit the Sikh temple, a religion from the 16th century, and the Punjab region in India, the beautiful Gurudwara Bangla SahibWe will hear their chants, observe how they pray in the temple and around the sacred pool (amrit). We will also be able to visit the kitchen where volunteers provide meals for thousands of people daily, regardless of social class or religion.
We're sure to have a good meal in Delhi!
We will check the city's cultural agenda for a possible special event featuring performances by major national artists.
Old Delhi.
Free afternoon
Transfer
We will start our day with what is actually one of the many Delhis that existed in different eras and empires in a succession of neighboring cities. The last and eighth Delhi is where we are staying, built by the English, called New Delhi. The seventh was built by Shah Jahan, one of the great Mughal emperors, the same one who built the Taj Mahal, at the time known as Shajahanabad. Today we call it Old Delhi. or Old Delhi. We will visit the Emperor's Grand Mosque, the Jama Masjid.
Next, we will stroll through the narrow streets of its old bazaar, including a visit to a very old Jain temple with beautiful paintings. We will then proceed to the front of the Red Fort, where the important Lahori Gate is located. It was there that important events in Indian history took place, such as the independence of this country, now the largest democracy in the world, where ancient values and customs coexist with extremely modern knowledge and technology. We will have already visited the Agra Fort, which is much more historic, more beautiful, and better preserved.
Free afternoon to enjoy as they prefer. With souvenir shopping, museums like the Gandhi Museum and the National Museum of Delhi. Parks.
Transfer to airport That night, for flights returning to Brazil in the early morning hours of January 30th to 31st.
Flights
Flight back to Brazil this morning.
We hope you had very special and meaningful days here in India. May you return with many beautiful memories and lessons learned.
Very good flight!