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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand CY india 2026

Spirituality is bedrock of Indian culture. Our tour and retreat will introduce you to spiritual places, temples and practises as you explore your own relationship with spirituality, Yoga, meditation & India itself.

Welcome to our second India Retreat and first touring Northern India: Agra (to visit the Taj Mahal), Delhi, Rishikesh and Nainital. Rishikesh and Nainital are spiritual cities, Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganga (Ganges) as it flows down from the Himalayas. Nainital is on the banks of a beautiful lake. Yet everywhere we travel and visit, you will find spiritual practises as part of everyday Indian life. 

Dates:

• Departing Sunday April 5th (Easter Sunday), tour starting on Monday 6th April
• to
• Sunday April 19th, arriving home Monday April 20th.

14 day Spiritual Retreat & India tour.

Experience Dehli, Taj Mahal & Rishikesh + Himalayan Yoga & Meditation retreat.

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Our first week will be touring and experiencing some of India’s most iconic temples, cities and the River Ganga (Ganges).

Then Immerse yourself in an authentic Himalayan Indian Ashram, and experience Yoga, meditation & spiritual adventure in the Himalayas.

Accomodation will be at beautiful 4 or 5 star hotels during the tour, then 5 star accomodation at the Pearl Hotel at Satkhol Ashram, Himalayas. Price is based on Twin share accomodation. Single room price on application.

Together we will spend our first day exploring Old Delhi, then transfer to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at Sunrise. We’ll visit the 14th century Agra fort and surrounding temples. We’ll make our way back to New Delhi to see Gandi’ Samadhi and Humayun’s Tomb and an evening light show. You’ll then experience Indian culture in Rishikesh, the spiritual home of Yoga and a Vegetarian only city and experience the majesty of the Ganga (Ganges) as it tumbles from the mountains. We’ll then travel via the Himalayan foothills crossing one of India’s premier Tiger sanctuaries to beautiful lakeside Nainital, then retreat to the Mountains for daily Yoga and Meditation; practises for drawing you deeply within yourself over the final week.

You will participate in unique experiences whilst exploring the home and birthplace of Yoga. India can be overwhelming and a real assault on every one of your senses, so come with an open mind and heart and allow these spiritual experiences to challenge and perhaps re-shape your personal understandings. Your tour and retreat will offer opportunities for refining and  realignment within yourself and your priorities; mind, emotions, body and spirit.  An incredible opportunity for exploring Joy & Purpose in your life.

Bahai Lotus Temple Delhi Centenary Yoga 2026

Our 14 day transformational Retreat is incredible value at $3650. Pay in full or $1500 deposit today to secure your place.

Call or text Sarah on 0468334636 with any Queries. Namaste 

OVERVIEW

This will be our twelfth Centenary Yoga retreat for our community and friends and our second India Retreat!

Highlights & inclusions:

• 

  Himalayas Centenary Yoga India 2026

  Week 1: 6th – 12th April: Delhi, Taj Mahal, Rishikesh, and Nainital

• All Transfer, tours and accomodation (twin share).
• 4 or 5 star accomodation
• All Breakfasts at hotels
• Entry tickets to attractions
• Week 2: 12th – 19th April: 
• Accomodation at Pearl hotel and all meals except lunch Day 7
• As much time as you need to unwind, rest and enjoy

Your leaders: Senior teacher Sarah Mills (YA  3752, 500H), and husband (Level 2 yoga teacher) David Mills will be leading the Retreat.  Meet  your teachers in the about us section of our website.

Centenary Yoga; David & Sarah Mills

 Accommodation

Week 1: Accomodation at 4 and 5 star hotels will be provided as part of our tour with TajExplore

Week 2: Accomodation is at the 5 star rated Pearl Hotel in Satkhol.

All accommodation comprises of twin beds per room, so you’ll be sharing with one other person. Let us know if you have a person you’d like to share with. Accomodation provides attached bathrooms in each room with shower & western toilet – Toiletries and bath towels provided. 

Flights and Transfers

• Return Flights are around $1.5K if you book soon. Prices will increase closer to the trip. Here’s the link. 
• Flying out: BNE to DEL (Indira Ghandi Airport)   
• We will travel together if possible. Fly Singapore airlines SQ266 from BNE to Singapore on Sunday April 5th at 6.10pm. Then SQ402 from Singapore to DEL. We arrive 5.40am in Delhi Airport.
• We have a 2 hour 25 min stop in Singapore.
• The trip will conclude on April 19th.
• Flying Back:   
• We will fly from DEL on SQ403 at  9.55pm on Sun 19th April with connecting flight SQ245, (3 hour 45 min stop in Singapore) and arrive back in Brisbane on Mon April 20th at 7.30 pm.
• If you are considering travelling elsewhere (India or other) at the conclusion of your retreat, pls let Sarah know.
• If you are considering other/cheaper flights or booking companies, pls see NOTES below.
• Week One our transfers will be with TajExplore Tours, finishing in Nainital.
• At the end of our Himalayan experience, we will travel by train (first class) or coach to Delhi for our flight home.

What to expect:

Overview:

Week 1: General program includes group travel and sightseeing.  Agra (to visit the Taj Mahal) and Delhi (Old and New Delhi), Rishikesh and Nainital. See full programme below. Some Yoga practice and meditation practise will be built into the programme.

Week 2: We stay in the beautiful Himalayas and participate in a 7 day Yoga and Meditation Programme run especially for Centenary Yoga by The Heartfulness Institude at Nilayam, Satkhol. Three excursions and all meals (except dinner, day 1) will be provided by the Centre (follow links for more info). The 12th – 19th April 7 day programme has been set up especially for Centenary Yoga participants.

humayun-tomb- delhi Centenary Yoga 2026

Detailed Program:

Week 1: Monday 6th to Sunday 12th April

• Day 1: April 6, 2026
• Breakfast in Delhi Airport Terminal 3
• Pickup from Delhi Airport. 7am. Old Delhi Exploration
• ●  Explore Chandni Chowk markets
  ● Jama Masjid Mosque
  ●  Guru dwara 18th Century Sikh temple
  ●  Tuk Tuk ride through Old Delhi’s narrow streets
  ●  Birla Mandir
  ●  Transfer to Agra (around 4 hours)
  ●  Overnight stay in Agra Radission Hotel
• Day 2: April 7, 2026 – Agra Tour
  ● Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
  ● Visit Agra Fort and learn about cultural significance
  ● Visit Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh (sunset view)
  ● Overnight stay in Agra Radission Hotel
• Day 3: April 8, 2026 – Agra to Delhi transfer and akshardam temple light show
  ● – Depart from Agra to New Delhi (around 4 hours)
  ● Visit Gandhi Samadhi
  ● India Gate
  ● Lotus Temple
  ● Humayun tomb
  ● Akshardham Temple Night Water and Light Show
  ● Overnight stay in Delhi Radission Hotel
• Day 4: April 9, 2026 Delhi To Rishikesh And Attend Aarti● Delhi to Rishikesh
  ● – Depart from Delhi to Rishikesh (around 5-6 hours journey)
  ● – Check-in to hotel
  ● – Attend Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat on River Ganges
  ● Overnight stay in Rishikesh Neeraj Ganga Hotel
• Day 5: April 10, 2026 – Rishikesh Exploration
  ● Yoga/meditation session at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
  ● Visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Vashishta Cave Temple
  ● Explore Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula
  ● Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat
  ● Overnight stay in Rishikesh Neeraj Ganga Hotel
• Day 6: April 11, 2026 – Rishikesh Exploration and return Delhi
  ● Visit Beatles Ashram
  ● Visit famous 13-story temple (Tera Manzil Temple) and participate in Yoga session
  ● Depart from Rishikesh to Nainital (around 6 hours journey)
  ● Overnight stay in Nainital, Seasons Hotel.

Package including:

• ✔️6 Nights in 4/5-Star Hotels
  ✔️Private AC premium Urbaniya with Driver
  ✔️Professional Tour Guides in Each City
  ✔️Tour Escort for whole trip
  ✔️Entry Tickets to All Monuments
  ✔️Daily Breakfast at Hotels
  ✔️Coach transfers from Nainital to and from Satkhol
• ✔️Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi
• ✔️Temple offerings (CY to provide for group)

Package Exclusive

• Shopping & personal expenses
• Lunches & dinners, chai & coffee (typically budget $10 -20 per day)
• Driver Tip (cash) and personal temple offerings (less than $1AUD)

Seasons Hotel Nainital CY India 2026

Week 2: Sunday 12th to Sunday 19th April

Satkhol Yoga & meditation programme Centenary Yoga 2026Satkhol Yoga & meditation programme Centenary Yoga 2026

• Day 7:
• Walk, boating around Nainital lake, visit Naina Devi Temple.
• Pick up from Nainital, Arrival in Nila Yam, Satkhol, register and bump into twin accomodation at the Pearl Hotel. Dinner and orientation get-together in evening.

Days 8-13:

• 6am Tea
• 7 – 8.30am Yoga and Meditation
• 9 – 10 am Brunch
• 10-11am –  various: Yoga sessions or walk to temple or Satsang or History/philosophy session
• 1.30-2.30pm – lunch or High Tea
• 2.30-3.30pm – Rest /Reading/contemplation
• 3.30 – 4.30pm – Yoga practise & guided Cleansing Meditation
• 4.30pm Tea
• 5pm Satsang (teacher lead philosophy discussion)
• 6-7pm Dinner
• 7-9pm Various: Get together/bonfire/movie&chocolate night/ trataka (candle gazing)/talent show/journaling
• 9pm Universal prayer

Items in BOLD are each day routines, items in italics will change from day to day.

Day 14: Breakfast and transfer to Nainital (2.5 hours) then 12 seater cab to Delhi DEL airport (6 hours). Altenatively, there are internal flights available with Indigo Air if you’d prefer a shorter trip back to Delhi (1 hour, around $100. check baggage allowance). Flights not included, you can book these yourself closer to the time.

The Pearl, Satkhol, Himalayas,Centenary Yoga India 2026

Pearl Hotel accomodation Satkhol Centenary Yoga 2026 exec twin with balcony

Weather

We’ve chosen dates to be neither monsoon rains, summer nor winter for maximum enjoyment in all locations.

Weather and temperatures 

Delhi and Agra are on the plains and will be HOT 22-36 Degrees Celcius.

Rishikesh, Nainital and Satkhol, 14-25 degrees, Cold at night & morning but mild to average hot during the day. Here we will be at the foot (or actually IN) the Himalayays.

Food

Indian vegetarian food Centenary Yoga India 2026

Indian vegetarian food Centenary Yoga India 2026

During our touring Week 1, Breakfasts will be provided. Lunches & dinners will be purchased during travel or between/ during visits to attractions. Budget $10-20 per day for meals.

Week 2, most meals provided at the Pearl Hotel.  The restaurant in the Pearl hotel serves a vegetarian fixed menu in a buffet style for group programs. You have the option to order multi-cuisine dinner and snacks at additional cost (usually around $5).Guests also have the option to have their meals in the Ashram’s main dining hall, where we will dine dinner day 7 and breakfast day 14.

The following meals are included:

• Lunch and dinner Day 1 Centenary Yoga to purchase.
• Breakfast Days 2-7
• Dinner Day 7
• Brunch & dinner Days 8 to 13
• Breakfast Day 14 before departure

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian. Non Veg can be ordered in Delhi, Agra and Nainital. Rishikesh is a purely vegetarian city.

Medical guidelines for the Ashram

There are no medical facilities available at the ashram.lf you are on medication for diabetes, hypertension or any other health condition; you must have a medical examination and your doctor’s approval for your proposed visit to the ashram. Please carry a copy of your doctor’s report and approval, prescription information and sufficient medicines for the duration of your stay.

 What’s not included

• Flights
• Lunches and Dinners days 2-7
• Visa cost
• Donations to Nila Yam Satkhol Centre upon exit
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Spending money. Exchange rate  Currency & Approx rate  INR (Indian Rupees) = 50 Rupees are approx 1 AUD

Visa

• Please make sure your passport is current and at least 6 months from the expiry date.
• You will need to apply for a Tourist eVisa (eTV) before you travel.
• https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration
• A 30 Day eTV can be purchased for USD30 or a longer visa for up to USD80. Unless you are travelling more extensively in India, pls purchase your eVisa around March 2026.

Health:

• Vaccinations

Check with your Doctor as to your vaccination status on the following around 4 months before you travel (Jan 2026). You should receive any vaccinations needed for India at least 4-6 weeks before your departure date to give them time to work.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all travellers are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations including measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, influenza and pneumococcal. These vaccinations are given as part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). For a full list please refer to the NIP schedule, available here.

• Water:

INDIAN TAP WATER IS NOT SAFE TO DRINK. Bottled Water will be provided by our tour company and is safe to drink.  You can purchase water purification tablets to add to tap water, however we will have access to bottled water at every stop.

At Nila Yam Centre, Satkhol, safe water is provided.

• Probiotics :

It is strongly recommended to take a course of probiotics 2 weeks before you travel and continue during your stay.

When traveling to India, up to 70% of individuals experience digestive issues such as traveler’s diarrhea, bloating, or indigestion. These problems often arise due to the consumption of contaminated food or water, or the introduction of new spices and flavors that your digestive system isn’t familiar with.

To minimize the risk of developing this unpleasant condition, it is recommended to take probiotics that are rich in strains such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus or Saccharomyces boulardii.

It makes a real difference and dramatically reduces your likelihood of digestive issues.

Dress code: 

Touring: Dress in modest, comfortable attire. Delhi & Agra will be HOT however bus may be chilly.

In Satkhol, usual dress code for ashram life: Cover your shoulders, cleavage and thighs (unless doing Yoga).  Strap tops, mini-skirts or short shorts, and tight clothing are considered inappropriate – tight jeans are fine, as long as you wear a long, loose top, T shirt or shirt over them to cover your bottom. We will practise Yoga most days on the expansive deck overlooking the Himalayas.

Bring sport shoes/walking shoes and open shoes. Shoes to be removed to access the meditation hall.

 Notes

• You may choose to attend for one week only, pls contact Sarah for details and price.
• Please book Singapore airlines and through them directly. Other, slightly cheaper booking companies, have questionable reputations. Don’t risk issues which are easily avoided.
• Other carriers may offer reduced fares with a long layover in Mumbai or Delhi. If you have not travelled to/in India before this may be an overwhelming experience and not recommended as a start to a wonderful interior experience.
• Don’t forget to let your bank know you’re travelling. Most bank websites enable you to enter travel dates and locations

Radission Hotel Agra CY India 2026

Pricing

• Participant exchange will be $3650, Bank deposit (preferred) Earlybird price $3350 til October 31st or sold out.
• BSB  014018
• Account no 221729479

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• Please book through the Centenary Yoga website Add your Name, and any instructions into the message field. Please ensure your best email is in your Order.

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Payment Plan:

• Deposit  $1500 to secure your place, then balances of
• $1500 on or by Nov 30th 2025
• $650 on or by  Feb 28th 2026.
  • BSB  014018
  • Account no 221729479

Cancellation & Refund Policies: 

• Prior to 16 weeks (Dec 5th, 2025) before the Retreat, payment may be fully refundable if another participant fills your place.
• After Dec 5th 2025, 50% may be refunded.

Centenary Yoga India 2026 NilaYam SatkholSee you in INDIA! Namaste!