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Himalaya Pilgrimage 2010 – Yoga Sadhana at the Source of Ancient Wisdom
Delhi - Haridvar - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Delhi
7–20 November 2010
With Swami Atmaramananda and other Swamis and staff of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
1190 €
Prices valid until 31 October 2010
Haridvar
Haridvar literally means “Gateway to God” and is regarded as one of the most sacred places in India. Millions of pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganga in order to wash away impurities and attain Moksha (final liberation).
Highlights include:
- Arati at the main Ganga Ghat Har Ki Puri
- Visit to the famous Daksh Prajapati Siva Temple
- Visit to the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Ananda Mayi Ma
Rishikesh
Swami Sivananda is the spiritual source which has nurtured several generations of Yoga practitioners throughout the world. To visit his Ashram is a special blessing for Yoga students worldwide.
Highlights include:
- Visit to Mahasamadhi Shrine, Tapas Kutir and Ananda Kutir (private residence)
- Meditations in the Vishvanath Siva Temple, Bhajan Hal land on the banks of the Ganga
- Excursion into the foothills of the Himalayas
Yoga retreat in Uttarkashi
This scenic Himalayan township is situated on the banks of the Ganga and has been a place of spiritual Sadhana for centuries. We will stay at the Sivananda Kutir Ashram founded by Swami Vishnudevananda in 1992.
Highlights include:
- Sadhana in the Himalayas
- Meditation at Swamiji’s Jala Samadhi rock on the Ganga
- Nature walks
- Visit to Vishwanath Siva Temple and a Homa (fire ritual) at the Ashram
- Satsang at Ashram of Swami Chaitanyananda
Delhi
- Satsang at the Sivananda Centre
- Sightseeing tour: includes visits to Hanuman Temple, Bahai Lotus Temple, Sikh Golden Temple
- Shopping at Connaught Place
Practical information
Minimum donation: € 1,190. Donations includes all spiritual programs, accommodation, two vegetarian meals a day, all ground transportation to and from Delhi airport. Transfers and travel will be via bus, taxi or rikshaw. Tips, laundry service and any other additional services are not included.
Registrations will be valid with a down payment of 790 €.
The balance of 400 € is to be paid in cash in RUPEES upon arrival in Haridvar.
Please book your own flight to Delhi.
Registration and payment
Registration form (PDF) >>
Please complete the registration form and return it to us by fax or post.
Please contact pilgrimage(at)sivananda.net or one of the European Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Putney
51 Felsham Road Putney London SW15 1AZ Tel. +44 208 780 0160, e-mail: london(at)sivananda.net
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Berlin
Schmiljanstr. 24, D-12161 Berlin Tel. +49 30 85 99 97 98, e-mail: berlin(at)sivananda.net
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House Reith
Bichlach 40, A-6370 Reith, Tyrol, Austria Tel. +43 5356 67 404, e-mail: tyrol(at)sivananda.net
Travel information
Visa
- Make sure to allow sufficient time for obtaining a tourist’s visa for India.
- The visa application form can be downloaded from your local Indian embassy’s website.
- Your passport must have a validity of at least six months at the time of applying for a visa.
Arrival
Flight to Delhi:
Please book your own flight to Delhi. The day of departure should be 6 November, and you should arrive either on the evening of 6 November or early morning of 7 November.
Suggested travel agent: The Flight Centre. Tel: ++44 (0)20 8780 9411
Drive to Haridvar on 7 November:
Participants of the TTC (Teachers’ Training Course) or ATTC (Advanced Teachers’ Training Course) from 9 October until 7 November 2010 will depart from Vrindavan Jai Singh Ghera Ashram on 7 November at 7 am and travel directly to Haridvar.
For participants of the pilgrimage arriving directly in India, two hotels in Delhi will serve as meeting points. Both hotels are about a 10 minutes’ drive from the airport. Please make your own arrangements at the hotel of your choice by e-mail.
On 7 November, a chartered bus will take the pilgrims from Delhi to Haridvar. The bus departs at 9 am.
Please be at one of the hotels no later than 9 am.
Depending on your arrival time in New Delhi, it may be necessary to spend a night in a hotel. You can book a room by e-mail.
When making your hotel reservations, please state clearly your name, type of room desired, arrival and departure days as well as airline arrival and departure times, and indicate whether you would like a shuttle transfer between the airport and the hotel.
In both hotels it is possible to share a room with another participant of the pilgrimage in order to save money.
Hotel Shanti Palace
A-67, Mahipalpur Extension-1
National Highway-8
Near Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi 110 037
Mobil: +91/ 9810110607
Tel. +91/11 26781271 76
Fax +91/11 26789400 26785740
Hotline: +91/11 3061 7300
Email: info(at)shantipalace.com
www.shantipalace.com
Participants of the pilgrimage qualify for a special rate, called a “corporate tariff” for “Sivananda Yoga Centres”.
Single room: 5000 INR + 10% tax = 5500 INR / 85 €* per night
Double room: 6000 INR + 10% tax = 6600 INR / 100 €* (50 €* per person) per night
Extra bed: 550 INR / 10 € per night
Breakfast included.
Costs for shuttle transfer from the International Airport:
675 INR / 10 €* with Amb./Indigo (small car)
900 INR / 15 €* with Qualis (up to 5 people)
Please make your reservations per e-mail: info@shantipalace.com
Payment is made directly at the hotel.
* Prices are approximate
Hotel Lohias
A-53, Mahipalpur Extn. National Highway No-8
Near Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi 110 037
Tel. +91 11 26 78 95 91 or /92 or /93
www.nivalink.com/lohias/index.html
Double room: 2200 INR + 12.5% tax = 2475 INR / 38 €* (19 €* per person) per night
Double room with breakfast: 2500 INR + 12.5% tax = 2800 INR / 46 €* (23 €* per person) per night
Extra bed: 225 INR / 4 €* per night
Meals not included unless otherwise stated.
The special price for our students is called special rate for the "Sivananda Yoga Centres".
Airport pickup: 500 INR / 8.50 €*
Make reservations at: Ms Sonu
sonu(at)nivalink.com
cc: sonunivalink(at)gmail.com
The hotel is paid in advance.
Payment is made via the following link: www.nivalink.com/payment3.html
* Prices are approximate
Departure
Return flight
20 November is the last day of the pilgrimage. Please book your return flight for no earlier than late evening of 20 November (after 10 pm) or early morning of 21 November.
What to bring
Yoga mat, meditation cushion, flip flops, trainers, writing pad, torch, alarm clock, towel, 1 bed sheet, private toiletry items, soap, clothesline, detergent, money belt.
A copy of your visa, passport and plane ticket should be kept separately from your luggage. Please bring payment confirmations for any payments you make before your departure.
Pharmaceuticals
Ask your pharmacy for a small kit of medicines appropriate for India.
Please consult your family doctor or tropical doctor well in advance of the pilgrimage regarding recommended vaccinations.
Clothing
Clothing adapted to the traditional life style of India is required: No figure-hugging clothes, no halter tops, shorts or short skirts.
At this time of year in North India, it gets warm during the day but cold at night.
Please also pack a scarf, cap, warm socks and sweaters.
Prerequisites for the pilgrimage
The pilgrimage is intended as a form of Sadhana (spiritual practice) and will be led by experienced Swamis. The tour requires constant adaptation to local customs, as well as openness and sincere acceptance of the instructions given by the Swamis. Before enrolling, please meet or correspond with any of the European Acharyas or Swamis to better understand the spiritual nature of the tour and to get information on clothing, luggage, medical precautions and diet.
