Rishikesh - Ananda Himalayas Yoga & Ayurveda Tour

On this day, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rishikesh & Haridwar, two of the famous tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, both for their religious significance & amazing natural beauty. You will visit the Lakshman Jhula, a suspended bridge built in 1939 which is almost 450 feet long and connects Tehri & Pauri districts. From there, head towards the Bharat Mandir, an ancient, sacred and famous tourist attraction in Rishikesh. Also visit the Ram Jhula, a significant landmark which is even bigger than the Laxman Jhula.

Continue your sightseeing tour in Rishikesh by visiting another famous place to visit, Triveni Ghat, a bathing ghat where devotees take a dip in the holy waters of River Ganga. It’s called Triveni because it’s the confluence of the three rivers considered to be holy in Hinduism, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. This is also the place where the River Ganga takes a right turn.

In the afternoon, drive to Haridwar, considered to be one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. Since it is considered a holy city by the Hindus, meat as well as alcohol are completely banned. Your Haridwar sightseeing tour will include visiting the Chandi Devi Temple, constructed in 1929 AD by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh. The temple is accessible via a ropeway running at a height of 208 meters.

The next popular tourist place which you will visit in Haridwar is Har ki Pauri, believed to be the point where the River Ganga exists the mountains to enter the plains. There is a famous ghat here called the Har ki Pauri Ghat, which was built by King Vikramaditya, in memory of his brother Brithari. It is believed that the ghat gets its name from an imprint of Lord Vishnu’s foot in the ghat.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Now begins the Yoga part of your holiday as you practice various asanas, meditation and various techniques under certified and experienced Yoga teachers and Gurus at Ananda in the Himalayas Spa and Resort. The ambiance is perfectly suited to experiencing a complete harmony of the body and mind. You will feel a significant reduction in stress and inner relaxation.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Continue your Yoga vacation in Rishikesh by availing the benefits of the Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Program which revitalises the body, removes tiredness, stress and accumulated fatigue. Your therapy sessions will consist of medicated herbal oils. Several Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama sessions will also be held under the direction and with the assistance of certified Yoga gurus and trainers. Special attention will be placed on the cuisine as you will be served pure vegetarian Ananda Ayurvedic Cuisine.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast before departing for Paro (7,483 ft.). En route, stop at Lamperi to visit the Royal Botanical Park, one of the top tourist attractions in Paro. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and later visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum with a fascinating collection of arts, relics, and thangkas. Proceed to Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, now serving as an administrative and judicial center. Overnight stay at Paro.