The Cities
Every City has its own Tale
Ruled by different dynasties and emperors, the cities of India are also different from each other. Each city has a different tale and has evolved a unique story written by its heritage, palaces & forts, monuments, rivers, and mountains. Each city with varied climatic conditions and topography is a new experience as a traveler proceeds from one city to another.
India is the birth place of Yoga and also preserving its rich cultural heritage. Your spiritual journey is woven around the cities preserving rich history and heritage in the plains, spiritual temple towns of ashrams on the banks of a holy river, and around the mountains in the Himalayas to connect to your soul and breathe in positivity, finding inner peace and rejuvenation on a path to a happier and relaxed life during & after your spiritual holidays
New Delhi - The Capital City Of India
Delhi or New Delhi, the Capital city of India is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. A metropolitan city of today has always been inhabited since 6th century BC.
Even today, one can have a fascinating glimpse into the past in Old Delhi, with its labyrinth of narrow lanes, old havelis, and colourful bazaars. Delhi is home to three World Heritage monuments— Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb that have survived many centuries, and give an idea of architectural wonders created by emperors in the past. New Delhi, with its tree-lined avenues, imposing structures and buildings such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and India Gate, reflect Delhi’s colonial past.
Agra, historic and capital city of Mughals in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh find its description in early historic inscriptions. However, city came to its glory during the Mughals and remain the capital of Mughal Empire under the rule of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
During the period of Mughals in India between 15th and 17th Centuries, lot of monuments of Mughal legacy and architectural excellence were constructed including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Mehtab Bagh. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Jaipur - The City of Palaces & Forts
Jaipur, also known as The Pink City due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings, is the capital city of Indian state of Rajasthan – a city of royal palaces and mighty forts where you can hear the songs and music of the time of Maharajas and Maharanis.
The fortress of Amber atop a hill, is the fairy-tale as you climb-up on an elephant. The City Palace continues to be the home of the former royal family. The Jantar Mantar, the royal observatory still maintains the status of the biggest stone observatory in India, and the screens of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds gazes on the colourful bazaars below.
Rishikesh - Yoga Capital of the World
Rishikesh, on the banks of holy river Ganges in the Himalayan foothills, is a sacred city for Hindus and is also treated as The Yoga Capital of the World. Holy river Ganges, after its origination at Gangotri, touches the plains first at Rishikesh.
Rishikesh which literally meaning where Rishis live is renowned center for studying yoga and meditation. Numerous Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) on the banks of the river Ganges are the center for spiritual learnings. Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Shivananda Ashram and Aurovalley Ashram are some the best among many.
Leh - The Little Tibet
Ladakh with its capital at Leh (3500 Meters), the northernmost part of India in Himalayas, is a magical and mystical land dotted with Centuries-old Buddhist monasteries which are home to thousands of lamas practicing rich traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
Ladakh sometimes also referred to as " Little Tibet", has many similarities to the Tibetan art, culture, architecture, and lifestyle of habitats. The monasteries of Ladakh are a mystical world of stupas, mandalas, thangkas, wall paintings, and prayer flags spread across the region. The monasteries are the strong spiritual hubs of Tibetan Buddhism where scholars and lamas have been meditating and practicing Buddhism for centuries.