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Top 5 Yoga Destinations in India


To be able to completely immerse yourself in the history and tradition that lives in India is often the motive to travel to this country. And the earliest tradition that India is known for and which is celebrated all over the world is meditation. A yoga tour in India would change anyone’s perspective on life, because of its enchanting ambiance, culture, energy and magic. The top places from the common India Tour Packages that provide this ambiance and this energy are:

Rishikesh. Located in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River, it is a holy city and renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Often termed as the Yoga capital of the world, the city has many ashrams to choose from where you can stay and avail yoga classes and have simple meals daily to help cleanse your body. Some ashrams have their own ghat, and a daily aarti is performed there. You can also choose from a number of places that are located in picturesque surroundings. Apart from these, the city is known for its adventure activities, ancient temples and popular cafes.

Kerala. Your South india Tour must include Kerala for its scenic beauty, its backwater bays, boat races and the food. But what most holiday planners miss out on are the amazing yoga retreats that the state has. Wellness Retreats in Kerala are situated away from the city, in the laps of nature and offer activities like yoga, meditation, homa therapy, detoxification, rejuvenation, garden walks, cooking sessions, and nature-based wellness. These are the type of places that will require you to stay off your mobile phones and follow strict diet plans. Some centers also provide teaching courses to the people who want to know more about yoga.

Pondicherry. This is the place where the International Yoga Festival is happening in 2020. A town established with an aim to realize human unity, The Auroville in Pondicherry is less of a tourist destination and more a place of silence and spiritual discovery. They preach the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa, who has a huge role in building the Matrimandir, at the Auroville retreat centre. India Holiday Tour that is planned specifically for yoga will ensure that with practice, exploration and a deepened sense of awareness, you will gain a renewed vitality for your personal and professional life, and this is what draws most yogis to this place.

Delhi. The north India Tour is incomplete without the sight seeing of Delhi and it is an added bonus that it is one of the best yoga centres in India. Delhi is known for having something or the other for everyone and it boasts of many Haveli-Resorts that have well-equipped suites along with elaborated dinner options and amenities. They hold yoga, meditation and spa sessions for its guests to enliven their souls and rejuvenate their bodies. For options around Delhi, you can explore Hardwar which has a retreat which is blissful as it reformulates the manner of living through the wellness regimes of Yoga coupled with Ayurveda. Some retreats also provide other facilities and amenities like a Golf Course, white water rafting, gymnasium and many more.

Dharamshala. Located amidst the mountains towards North India and was the place of refuge for Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama and this makes it one of the best centres for Yoga in your India Trip. Most yoga schools here are situated in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. Yoga enthusiasts will have an abundance of schools and styles to choose from, including opportunities to take part in yoga teacher training programs. Popular yoga styles in Dharamshala include Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar and Sivananda.

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