Paramahansa Yogananda Spiritual Tour
Package Overview
Follow the sacred footsteps of Paramahansa Yogananda, the great yogi who introduced Kriya Yoga to the world. This spiritual journey takes you through the important places connected with YSS (Yogoda Satsanga Society) and the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Yukteshwar, and Paramahansa Yogananda.
- Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Group Size: 4 — 6 People
- Room Type: Twin Sharing
- Meals: Pure Vegetarian Meals Included
- Travel: Start from Delhi
- Flights I Train between cities (as per plan)
- Private cab for all sightseeing and local travel guided
- Guided Tour: Fully Guided Spiritual Journey
Walk the path of the Autobiography of a Yogi — visiting every sacred site in Yogananda's life from Delhi to the Himalayas
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This tour is specially curated for
- Devotees and readers of Autobiography of a Yogi (Paramahansa Yogananda)
- Kriya Yoga practitioners wishing to visit the living sites of their lineage
- Spiritual seekers drawn to the Yogananda-Babaji-Yukteshwar-Lahiri tradition
- International travellers seeking a deeply personalised and historically significant Indian pilgrimage
Day Wise Itinerary
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DAY01
Arrival in Delhi — YSS Noida Ashram
Arrive in Delhi. After check-in and rest, afternoon visit to the Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) Ashram in Noida — a serene spiritual centre of the organisation founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in India. Attend evening satsang or meditation session if available. Overnight in Delhi.
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DAY02
Fly to Kolkata — YSS Ashram & Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Morning flight to Kolkata (approx. 2 hrs). Check in and visit the Kolkata YSS Ashram — the spiritual heart of Yogoda Satsanga in eastern India. Evening visit to Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the banks of the Ganges, where Sri Ramakrishna lived and experienced his mystical visions. Absorb the profound bhakti energy of this iconic temple.
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DAY03
Yogananda's Childhood Home & Kolkata Exploration
Visit the childhood home of Paramahansa Yogananda in Kolkata — a deeply moving experience for devotees who have read Autobiography of a Yogi. Walk the lanes of the neighbourhood where the young Mukunda Lal Ghosh grew up. Afternoon at leisure for spiritual shopping — Kolkata's markets carry beautiful spiritual books, incense, and devotional items. Evening satsang.
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DAY04
Belur Math & Serampore — Swami Yukteshwar's Ashram
Morning visit to Belur Math — the global headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, beautifully situated on the western bank of the Ganges. The architecture uniquely blends Hindu, Islamic, and Christian elements. After lunch, drive to Serampore (approx. 1 hr) to visit the Serampore Ashram of Swami Sri Yukteshwar Giri — Yogananda's beloved guru, whose life and wisdom are woven throughout Autobiography of a Yogi.
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DAY05
Kolkata to Ranchi — YSS Ranchi Ashram
Travel to Ranchi by train or flight (approx. 4-5 hrs by train). Check in at or near the YSS Ranchi Ashram — the first ashram founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1917, where he established his school for boys that combined modern education with spiritual training. This ashram remains one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Kriya Yoga devotees worldwide.
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DAY06
Morning Meditation at YSS Ranchi Ashram — Afternoon Travel to Delhi
Begin with morning meditation and a guided tour of the Ranchi Ashram grounds — the meditation garden, the temple, and the historical areas associated with Yogananda's early years. After lunch, travel to Delhi (flight recommended, approx. 2 hrs). Evening at leisure in Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
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DAY07
Delhi to Dwarahat — Into the Kumaon Himalayas
Morning departure by cab to Kathgodam (approx. 6-7 hrs from Delhi), then onward to Dwarahat (approx. 1.5 hrs). The winding mountain roads open into a world of sacred silence. Check in near the YSS Ashram. Dwarahat is the gateway to one of the most sacred sites for Kriya Yoga devotees anywhere in the world — Mahavatar Babaji's Cave.
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DAY08
YSS Dwarahat Ashram & Mahavatar Babaji's Cave Trek
Visit the YSS Ashram at Dwarahat — a quiet mountain sanctuary associated with the Kriya Yoga lineage. Then make the sacred descent (approx. 1.5 km on foot through pine forest) to Mahavatar Babaji's Cave near Kukuchhina, where the immortal yogi is said to have meditated for centuries. Devotees from around the world travel to sit in this cave. Meditation inside the cave.
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DAY09
Kasar Devi — Optional Morning in Almora
Almora morning visit to Kasar Devi Temple near Almora — the Cosmic Energy Zone visited by Swami Vivekananda, and later by many Western seekers and artists. Scientists have noted an unusual concentration of geomagnetic energy in this area said to support deep meditation. For those wishing to simply rest or reflect, the morning can be spent quietly at the Dwarahat Ashram or in the surrounding pine forest. Afternoon at leisure.
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DAY10
Return to Delhi
Morning departure from Dwarahat to Kathgodam by private cab, then train or cab to Delhi (arriving late afternoon / evening). Our companion sees you off at your departure point with a blessing. The journey of Yogananda's India ends — but the inner journey, as he always said, has only just begun.
EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY
Add 2 days in Varanasi to visit the ashram of Lahiri Mahasaya — the great householder yogi who revived Kriya Yoga under Mahavatar Babaji's guidance. Ask us about adding Varanasi to your pilgrimage.
Tour Highlights
Delhi- YSS Noida Ashram near Delhi Kolkata
- Kolkata YSS ashram
- Visit Paramahansa Yogananda's childhood home in Kolkata
- Visit Serampore Ashram of Swami Yukteshwar Giri — Yogananda's beloved guru, author of The Holy Science
- Darshan at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple where Sri Ramakrishna lived
- Visit Belur Math, headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission Ranchi
- YSS Ranchi Ashram, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda Uttarakhand
- YSS ashram Dwarhaat, in 1917, the first ashram of his lineage in India
- Trek to the sacred Mahavtar Babaji Cave
- Kasar Devi Temple (optional)
Tour Inclusions
- Group Size: 4 — 6 People
- 2 nights accommodation in Delhi at a 3 / 4 star hotel (twin sharing)
- 3 nights accommodation in Kolkata at a 3 / 4 star property (twin sharing)
- 1 night accommodation in Ranchi at a 3 star hotel or YSS guesthouse if available (twin sharing)
- 2 nights accommodation in Dwarahat / Almora area at a handpicked stay (twin sharing)
- 1 night accommodation in Delhi at a 3 / 4 star hotel (return night) at or similar
- Inter-city flights / trains included from Delhi to Delhi
- All meals included — pure vegetarian, locally sourced, sattvic throughout
- Private cab for all local sightseeing and transfers within each city
- All ashram, temple, and site entry fees as per itinerary
- Guided descent to Mahavatar Babaji’s Cave with spiritual companion
- Fully guided spiritual journey with dedicated companion throughout all 10 days
- Pre-arrival checklist, city-by-city briefing, and packing guide
- GST as applicable
Tour Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to/from Delhi at the start and end of the tour
- Personal expenses including laundry, tips, souvenirs, personal snacks, and telephone
- Camera / entry fees at sites not listed in the itinerary
- Any activity or excursion not mentioned in inclusions
- Medical / travel insurance (recommended)
- GST / TCS on the above as applicable
Pricing is shared upon enquiry and varies by travel dates, group size, and customisation.