03/09/2016
Is Incredible India Calling You? Join me for one or both of these exquisite journeys of renewal! *These two can be combined or taken individually.
SHARAD SANGAM TOUR, Nov. 22 – 30, 2016
SRF members longing to attend the YSS Sharad Sangam (Indian Convocation) in Ranchi shouldn’t miss this opportunity. Tour includes six full days at the Sharad Sangam with comfortable hotel lodging near the ashram (required of non-Indian attendees); meals each day at the ashram.
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5ILaj0rufu1U2ZFdGpHV0hoS2s
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SOUTH INDIA TEMPLE TOUR WITH YOGA RETREAT,
Nov. 30 – Dec. 18, 2016
The South India Temple Tour is carefully designed to reveal the incomparable spiritual vibrations at Shri Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari, the Shri Ramana Maharishi Ashram in Thiruvanamalai, Auroville, and the Yoga Retreat in Kerala. Pilgrims also experience the spiritual essence and rich heritage of the State of Kerala—popularly known as “God’s Own Country” for its precious and protected culture, forest, wildlife, and backwaters. The spell-binding architecture of Kerala’s South India temples dates from the 07th to the 09th centuries CE. Relax on beautiful, sunny beaches on this tour and enjoy the option of taking Ayurveda treatments at every stop.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SOUTH INDIA TOUR:
Chennai: Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore and Madhava Perumal Temple
Kanchipuram: Meet Shankaracharya Ji at Kanchipuram and visit the Shiva Temple
Mamallapuram Beach: Enjoy the beautiful beach; visit World Heritage sites Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and Shore Temple
Thiruvanamalai: Experience the strong spiritual vibration at Shri Ramana Maharishi Ashram and Swami Ramdasa Ashram
Pondicherry (Puducherry): Maitree Meditation Centre at Aurovile, Aurobindo Ashram
Thanjavur: Visit 1000 year old Shiva Natraja Temple in Chidambaram and Brihadeshwara Temple
Madurai: Meenakshi Temple, feel the waters of 22 holy wells before visiting the Shiva Rameshwaram Temple
Kanyakumari: Boat cruise to the Shri Vivekananda Memorial with time for meditation
Kovalam: Kerala Beach, coconut/rubber plantations, Padmanapuram Palace, and Padmanabh Swami Temple
Nayyar Dam: Yoga Retreat for 04 days in Kerala
Alleppey: Backwaters of Kerala, boat cruise with lunch and optional Ayurvedic massage
Thekkady: Spice plantations, jungle safari, boat ride on Lake Periyar
Munnar: Tea Plantations, museum, and enjoy the great expanse of lush green hills and penetrating clouds
Cochin: Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, Folklore Museum, and Kathakali Dance Performance
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ILaj0rufu1NWJ1MnV6Q1R3VG8/view**
more info: http://www.nettoursindia.com/spiritual-tour-to-south-india-srf-devotees.html
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Per person price of the 18-day South India Temple Tour: $2890 (on twin sharing basis), staying in 4 star hotels. Price for same spiritual tour to South India, staying in budget hotels: $2190 (twin sharing).
Price for 9-days in India on the Sharad Sangam Tour: $545 (based on twin sharing).
Airfares not included. Extra charge for single occupancy rooms.
Initial deposit $500. Register by September 30 or a late registration fee of $200 will be added.
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For details write to Tour Leader Kristen Kloostra at [email protected], Sandhya Pande at [email protected], or our USA representative James Aram at [email protected]
Network Tours has organized several successful spiritual tours for the SRF and YSS devotees of Paramhansa Paramahansa Yogananda, A special tour to coincide with the Sharad Sangam.