Day 1: Arrival Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, reception at the airport, transfer to hotel, and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Visit Delhi and night Volvo bus to Manali
You have time after breakfast to relax or do some sightseeing around Delhi as there are many options such as visiting the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid Mosque, seeing Old Delhi by bicycle rickshaw, walking in Lodhi Gardens, shopping at Sarojini Market, and much more. In the early evening, Open Lotus Yoga will drop you on the overnight bus to Manali. They suggest an early dinner or late lunch since you will be transferred from the hotel to the deluxe Volvo bus at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The bus provides bottled water and blankets and they stop for a late dinner (from approximately 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) There will also be additional rest stops on the way to Manali. The bus journey takes 12 to 14 hours. Please note there is an option to fly to Kullu from Delhi for additional charges if you do not wish to take the night Volvo bus.
Day 3: Arrive at Manali
Arrival in Manali at around 8:00 a.m. From here, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel or family house, breakfast or brunch will be served in the hotel, and free time. At 4:00 p.m., you will practice yoga asana class, have dinner, and stay in Simple Hotel.
Day 4: Yoga, meditation, and a short hike to Jogini Waterfall and Vashisht Temple
At 7:00 a.m., yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for two hours. You will have breakfast at 9:30 a.m. After breakfast, you will have a guided walk to Jogini Falls. These are beautiful waterfalls about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below.
You can have lunch at Vashisht on your own. There are so many cafes and restaurants, Vashisht temples, and hot-water natural springs. Back at the hotel in the evening, you will practice meditation or pranayama. Have dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 5: Yoga, meditation village, and temple visit
At 7:00 a.m., you will practice yoga, pranayama, and asana for two hours. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. After breakfast, visit the village of Goshal, Old Manali, and the beautiful Hadimba Temple. Hadimba temple is about one kilometer from Manali - it is very old and surrounded by tall cedar pine trees on the edge of Dhungri village.
According to legends, Bhima one of the Pandava brothers fell in love with an aboriginal woman named Hadimba, the sister of the local chief by the name of Hadimba, and married her. In your own time, you can take a rickshaw back to the hotel. Have dinner and take a meditation class.
Day 6: Yoga practice and drive to Bijli Mahadev Temple (Shiva Temple)
- Distance: 60 kilometers drive
- Hiking time: 2 hours
At 7:00 a.m., you will practice yoga, pranayama, and asana. After breakfast, drive to Bijli Mahadev. From the road, head to the temple. It will take a one-hour walk and take part in a meditation near the temple. Back to the road, head to drive to Manali and stay in the hotel.
Day 7: Yoga, meditation, and visit to Nagar castle or Krishna temple
At 7:00 a.m., experience yoga, pranayama, and asana for two hours. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. After breakfast. you will drive to Nagar. Visit Nagar castle, Roerich art gallery, and Krishna temple. On the way, you will visit the temple and villages. In Krishna temple, you can sit for meditation. It is a quiet place. You can take your own lunch today. Drive back to Manali, have dinner, and stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 8: Yoga and visits to Lahoul Valley, Kardang Monastery, or Sissu Waterfall
At 7:00 a.m., yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for two hours. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. After breakfast, you will drive to Lahoul Valley through the Atal tunnel which is a nine-kilometer tunnel and the highest tunnel in India. Open Lotus Yoga will take you to Kardang Monastery, join meditation in the monastery, drive back to Sissu Waterfall, drive back to Manali, and stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 9: Yoga and free visit
At 7:00 a.m., yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for two hours. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Free time. After breakfast, you will have free time to relax, enjoy the hot springs, schedule a massage, or do a little exploring on your own. Night Volvo Bus to Delhi. Night in bus.
Day 10: Arrival Delhi and free visit in Delhi
On your arrival in Delhi, they will transfer you to the airport. The tour ends.
