Garhwal Himalayas

Rishikesh, the gateway to Garhwal Himalayas, is considered the meeca for yoga and meditation centers. Yoga, a philosophical doctrine developed in India, about 5000 years back is practiced in most of the ashrams and yoga study centers.

Expand your knowledge of the mystical Himalayas, sages, their tradition and esoteric practices and healing power.
Visit spiritually vibrant places.
Experience the joy of a perfect retreat in perfect setting.

Looking for a way to reduce stress, get in touch with your creative, spiritual side? Meditation is the key, & G.H.E. will show you how to :

Reduces stress, tension and anxiety.
Helps to manage chronic pain.
Lowers blood pressure.
Instills a feeling of inner peace.
Enhances intuition and creativity.

Ayurveda

Rejuvenate yourself, the traditional Indian way

Ayurveda in Rishikesh has been practiced since time immemorial. There are many traditional schools and dispensaries practicing Ayurveda and Naturopathy. Recreate yourself the most effective way, what our saints, and sadhus have been doing for years. Come to Rishikesh and discover what a world without stress feels like.

The Path of Yoga and Meditation :- an ancient Indian science & culture, a gradual, systematic & scientific way to release tension in day to day life different methods to overcome stress and a perfect way to live.

Today we live in a very stressful world with all economic uncertainties, high pressured competitiveness and social complexities. All these factors affect our mind leading to emotional imbalance, confusion, depression and lack of proper sleep. We have high rates of suicide, mental illness and other such problems. These emotional misbalances are often caused by the over or under secretion of glands, which have tremendous effect on our body and mind.

HATH YOGA helps to improve intake of oxygen and capacity of lungs, release muscular tension, de-toxify the body and internal organs, stimulate glands - balancing the quantity of hormones in blood, Canalizes the emotions, revitalize the nervous system and calm the mind.

Performing breathing asana properly and systematically gives subtle pressure on various glands, restores the proper secretion of hormones and gives emotional balances, will power, confidence, peace of mind and good physical health.

We have following specially designed packages for you to experience this ancient time tested Indian science of living.

Initiation to Yoga

3Night s & Four Days

ITINERARY

DAY 01: One can take a train/drive to Rishikesh from Delhi.

Arrive and transfer to High Bank Peasants Cottage . After a welcome drink and acclimatization briefing about the whole program, followed by introduction to the Yoga teacher. Evening dinner.& overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

DAY 02: RISHIKESH

Morning yoga class followed by relaxation of body & mind. After relaxation learn about breath awareness exercise & stretching exercise. After yogic breakfast free to explore the rea. Evening yoga & traditional meditation class .Late evening visit the Ghats for Arti, dedicated to Goddesses Ganga .Overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

DAY 03: RISHIKESH

Morning yoga class we will do relaxation, asana, followed up by yognindra. After nutritious yogic breakfast , day free for own activities. Optional you can take rafting trip or can do temple tour for half a day. Evening followed by modern meditation. and class of suggestion therapy. Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

DAY 04: RISHIKESH

Today we’ll get training for Dynamic yoga. advance yoga postures PRANAVAM (advance breathing). After breakfast drive up to Vashist Gufa**. The entire drive is along the river Ganges towards the source for about an hour. Arrive and explore vashistha Goofa (cave), where famous saint Vasistha, meditated. A perfect place for transcendental meditation. Short meditation. Late afternoon drive back to Guest House. Evening Tour Terminates .

One can stay back / Morning or evening Shatabdi Express back to Delhi or drive to onward destination. .

** Optional trips

Important :The yoga & mediation activities above in the program are to give you a idea. Activities in the course are flexible and intensity/priority of the activities/classes will change as per the requirement.


High Bank Peasants Cottage. Kate Winslet of Titanic fame stayed at High Bank Peasants Cottage during her visit to Rishikesh

The Package cost Includes :

I. Twin sharing Accommodation at High Bank Peasants Cottage or Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

2.All vegetarian hygienic yogic meals during the entire stay.

3.Services of traditional Yoga teacher and lectures on Hinduism and others by renowned saints staying in the area.

4.Visit to ashrams and other places as per itinerary.

5.sight seeing of Rishikesh with Arti with guide.

6. All taxes and entrance fees during the trip.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Excursion to Vaisistha Goofa & Rafting .

2.Items of personal nature e.g table-drinks, laundry, telephone, insurance & optional tours.

3.Transportation to and from Rishikesh, which can be arranged on additional cost.

The above cost is

1. Nett and non commissionable

2. Valid till March 2008.

3. Subject to Govt Services tax which is 3.09% at the moment.

YOGA & MEDITATION

Retreat on the Ganges

Ganga Arti at Rishikesh

Rishikesh - the Mecca for peace Seekers thorough Yoga & Meditation.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: One can take a train/drive to Rishikesh from Delhi.

DAY 02: RISHIKESH

DAY 03: RISHIKESH

DAY 04: RISHIKESH

DAY 05: RISHIKESH

Early morning wake up for Pranayam & advance technique of Yoga. Evening followed by meditation and curative yoga. Meals and overnight .Full day trip to Devprayag***, one of the five most important confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Arrive and explore the area. Also visit 10th centaury old temple of Ragunath ji. Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

DAY 06: RISHIKESH

Early morning followed up by VIPASANA class. Evening curative Yoga and meditation class. Dinner and Overnight Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

DAY 07: RISHIKESH/ ONWARD JOURNEY

Early morning practice advance posture of yoga & vipasna .Day free for own activities. Evening meditation and question answer session. Evening the course terminates.

One can stay back / Morning or evening Shatabdi Express back to Delhi or drive to onward destination.

** Optional trips

The Package cost Includes:

I. Twin sharing Accommodation at High Bank Peasants Cottage or Meals and overnight High Bank Peasants Cottage.

2.All vegetarian hygienic yogic meals during the entire stay.

3.Services of traditional Indian Yoga teacher and lectures on Hinduism and others by renowned saints staying in the area.

4.Visit to ashrams and other places as per itinerary.

5.sight seeing of Rishikesh with Arti with guide.

6. All taxes and entrance fees during the trip.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

I. Excursion to Devprayag , Vaisistha Goofa

2.Items of personal nature e.g table-drinks, laundry, telephone, insurance & optional tours.

3.Transportation to and from Rishikesh, which can be arranged on additional cost.

The above cost is

1. Nett and non commissionable

2. Valid till Dec 2008 .

3. Subject to Govt Services tax which is 3.09 % at the moment.

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.

The pioneer Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups

About us

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttarakhand. Handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttarankhand (Garhwal) Himalayas for trekking, rafting, pilgrimage, yoga retreats & special interest tours, GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps, and mini buses with latest world class rafting & trekking equipment.

GHE has its own hotels & best located guest houses camps & Retreats, and do not sublet its clients to other operators. GHE has

● World Class Rafting & Trekking equipment.

● High Bank Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh

● Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.

● High Bank Himalayan Retreat On the Ganges - Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure nature.

● Himalayan Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180

degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.

● Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps.

● Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 18 years.

Trips Since 1989

Safety first Adventures in Ultimate Eco Friendly Environment

Active Member

●Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

●Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters

●Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters Association

Write Us:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.

Opp. Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti

Rishikesh-249201 ( Garhwal Himalayas) Uttaranchal

Call Us: +91 135-2433478, 2438728, Cell No. +98 370 555 78 (Rajeev) +94111 12048 (Krishna )

Fax us : + 91 135 2431654

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