Nov 1. Arrive in Kolkata (Calcutta) and stay at the famous OBEROI GRAND HOTEL.  The Grand is in the center of the city and it’s rich history dates back to the 1800’s.  We arrive after such a long flight and recover with yoga practice and luxury!

Nov 2.    Second day at the OBEROI GRAND HOTEL to recover, and practice yoga.

Nov 3. Day 3 we take a one hour flight to SILIGURI,  Siliguri is in the Darjeeling district in the northern part of West Bengal. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountain range, it is the home of the enchanting tea gardens.  We stay at the beautiful Mayfair Tea Resort Hotel. Mountain Views, learning about the culture and plantations, immersing ourselves in the culture.

Nov 4 and 5.  Siliguri stay. Mayfair Hotel.  The yoga practice, of course!

Nov 6. We drive to KALIMPONG, the home of the 3rd largest mountain on the planet.  Kalimpong is 5000 feet in the foothills of the Himalayas.  Staying at a Hotel, a stunning view of the KANCHANJANA MOUNTAIN.  Visit to Buddhist Monasteries and local towns.  The KANCHANJANA MOUNTAIN is so beautiful, so majestic, that to practice yoga in front of it takes our yoga practice to another level.

Nov 7 and 8 ….staying at Mayfair Hotel Kalimpong. (yoga, exploring, resting)

Nov 11. We fly to Varanasi, which is the sacred city of the Ganges River …. the abode of the yogis. We stay in a quaint hotel on the banks of the river Ganges.

Nov 12. Enjoy the sunrise and the Ganga boat rides on the sacred Ganga

Nov 13. Morning yoga practice, afternoon sunset boat trip with evening ceremony of the sacred Ganges.

Nov 14. Last day in Varanasi, walks along the river ghat, explore the old city, visit the silk weavers (as Varanasi is famous for its silk weaving, Benares silk), Visit the archaeological site of Sarnath where the Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Considered to be a sacred place due to the deeds of the Buddha and past Buddhas.