8 jours de yoga et trekking à la source du Gange, Inde

Day 1: Arrival in Rishikesh

• Arrive Haridwar at Railway Station / Dehradun Apartment (1-hour drive)
• Arrive and meet and drive to Rishikesh
• Arrive and transfer Sattya Yoga Retreat and check in.
• Early evening visit to the Ghat’s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti “The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges” ” the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When the global orange sun is suspended, waits low amid the red / yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing the above, trace yours steps back to the retreat. Briefing on the trip followed by dinner.

Day 2: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi (5-6 hours' drive)

Early morning a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash and change followed by breakfast. Meet the crew and drive to Uttarkashi. Stopover on the way for lunch. Arrive and check into hotel.

Evening visit the famous Vishwanath Temple and the town market. Evening mediation session followed by dinner.

Day 3: Uttarkashi - Gangotro (4-5 hours' drive)

Early morning a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash and change followed by breakfast. After Breakfast drive to Gangotri. Will make a comfort stop at Gangnani hot springs. Those who want can have a quick refreshing bath in the hot pool\ shower. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel.

The rest of the day to be taken easy for acclimatisation. Visit Gangotri temple for Arti, evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges. Evening mediation session followed by dinner.

Day 4: Gangotri - Bhojbasa (5-6 hours' trek)

Early morning a cup of morning nectar herbal tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash and change followed by breakfast. Morning after breakfast, visit the famous Gangotri temple. Later, you will trek to Bhojbasa. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi river.

Arrive at Bhojbasa and camp. Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Evening meditation. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 5: Bhojbasa - Gomukh - Chirbasa (6-7 hours' trek)

Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks with a cup of morning nectar herbal tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash and change followed by breakfast. After breakfast, trek to Gomukh, the source of the Ganges. Explore the area. One can also trek little towards Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Explore the area and trek down to camp. Evening meditation. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 6: Chirbasa - Gangotri - Utterkashi (3-4 hours' trek, 4-5 hours' drive)

Enjoy the breath taking sunrise on high peaks. Morning session followed by breakfast. Get ready trek down to Gangotri.

After lunch, drive to Utterkashi. You will stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, lunch enroute. Arrive Utterkashi. Check in to hotel. Evening meditation session followed by dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Utterkashi - Rishikesh (5-6 hours' drive)

Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh. You can stay longer or get transferred to Dehradun Airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Note: This is a proposed itinerary and can be changed as per the weather conditions and circumstance.

Best time to visit:

• May to end of June
• Mid September to Mid October

Altitude:

• Gangotri :3,148 meters
• Bhojbasa :3,792 meters
• Gomukh 3,898 meters
• Tapovan 4,460 meters