Itinerary*
October 31
Depart US
November 1
Arrive in Delhi. Overnight in 5-star hotel.
November 2
Depart to Rishikesh after lunch. Ashram orientation and rest.
November 3
Late afternoon walk to Virbadra Temple. Dinner at ashram. Kirtan at local temple next to ashram.
November 4
"Unkink Yourself" morning yoga with Dr. Buegel. Brief guided meditation. Morning trip to Rishikesh. Good time to get traditional India clothes made (should you wish). Explore Rishikesh town. Lunch at ashram. Evening lecture on yoga/meditation.
November 5
Morning yoga and guided meditation. Day trip to Anandamayi Ma's ashram. Lunch in Dehra Dun at Kumar's restaurant. Afternoon to explore Dehra Dun. Return to ashram for dinner.
November 6
Morning yoga and guided meditation. Day trip to Dev Prayag.
November 7
Morning yoga and guided meditation. Day trip to
November 8
Morning yoga and guided meditation. Morning free. Lunch at ashram. Afternoon in Haridwar. Packed dinner in Haridwar. Experience aarti on Ganga in Haridwar.
November 9
Morning yoga and guided meditation. Day trip to Sikh temple for kirtan.
November 10
Special yoga/meditation conference in Jolly Grant to commemorate the mahasamadhi (leaving the body) of Swami Rama. Experience the incredible teachings from Swamiji's Himalayan Tradition of yoga, from the sadhus (holy people), swami's (renunciates) and students, who are returning to India from all over the world for this conference. Evening kirtan with Ragani.
November 11
Day two of the conference in Jolly Grant. Evening Indian cultural program.
November 12

Large program at the ashram, a continuation of the conference in Jolly Grant, with many outside swamis coming for the event. This is the real thing! And the bonus is-- we've already reserved our places at the ashram, so we'll be right in the heart of it all! Plus, an evening kirtan is scheduled with Vaiyasaki Das. It will be a great day of events!

November 13
Final day of the commemorative program in Jolly Grant. Music event in the evening (tentatively scheduled with a very famous Indian musician, and we'll post his name here as soon as it's confirmed!)
November 14
Depart for Delhi after breakfast. Late lunch at Cheetal Grand. Check into 5-star Delhi hotel and enjoy and evening meal together.

November 15
Free day for lots of great India shopping! We'll provide transportation from the hotel to the government shops, where you can find incredible Indian items, and all for great prices (and at this giant museum-like location, you won't have to haggle for prices either!). Return to hotel by mid-afternoon to shower and rest, and we'll have our final evening meal together. Head to the airport after dinner.
November 16
Depart for US very early in the morning. Arrive in US the same day (due to time zone differences)!

* Itinerary subject to change. Evening lectures on yoga and meditation may be given by
Dale Buegel, M.D. and Swami Veda (as he is available).

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