Yoga + Cultural Pilgrimage to India

Welcome to India. After your arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our airport representative and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for leisure. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of the group.

This morning, you will enjoy a yoga session at the hotel followed by a leisurely breakfast. Later, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid along with driving through the Red Fort and taking part in an immersive Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk. Return to the hotel for leisure time before heading out to enjoy a water show at Akshardham temple.

This morning, enjoy a yoga session at the hotel followed by breakfast. After breakfast, you will depart to visit the Qutab Minar, India Gate; a 42-meters archway built for the memorial of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Then view the famous War Memorial Arch, where you will see the contrast between Old Delhi and New Delhi.

Carrying on with our tour, we'll drive through Rashtrapati Bhawan. The structure was initially built as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy in the early 20th century, but is currently the residence of the President of India and Parliament House.Later, we will continue with a drive to Agra. The evening is free for leisure, or you can enjoy the spa in the hotel.

We will start our day with a visit to the world famous Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

After the visit, we will then stop at Agra Fort. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was the primary residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Return to the hotel for optional yoga and relaxation at the hotel. In the evening, you will enjoy a visit to the local bazaar before enjoying the rest of the evening at leisure.*Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.*Taj Mahal is closed on Friday

After a morning wellness activity and breakfast, we will transfer to Jaipur.On our way to Jaipur, stop at the unique deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri, which is still in an excellent state of preservation. We continue our drive to Abhaneri, famous for Chand Baori step well which was created for rainwater harvesting. This colossal step well has a depth of 20 meters, with 13 levels. It is regarded as one of deepest and largest step wells in India. Despite being so large, the well still has delicate and intricate carvings which are a visual treat.Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at your hotel for a 3 nights stay.The old walled section of the city is known as the Pink City; it was painted red (a lucky color in Hindu culture) to welcome England’s Prince Alfred in 1853, and the fading old buildings retain their hue. Jaipur is one of India’s newer cities, founded in 1727, and was the creation of Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of the Kuchwaha Rajputs, who decided when Mogul power was on the decline to move from his outmoded hillside fortress at Amber to establish a new capital on the plains further south.

Enjoy a yoga session followed by a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Jaipur. Highlights include:

• Hawa Mahal “Palace of Wind”—Drive past this landmark of Jaipur built of pink sandstone with a delicate honeycomb design.
• Amer Fort—The capital for six centuries before Jaipur was built. This 11th century fort and palace complex is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles.
• Jantar Mantar “Observatory”—Built by the founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The huge stone instruments were devised to study the movements of the sun, moon, and planets and are incredibly accurate.
• City Palace—Located in the center of the city, it is partly open to the public, while the rest remains Maharaja’s residence. Most of the complex has been developed into a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings, royal apparel, and an armory.
  
• Bapu Market—This market is located within the old city area between the Sanganeri Gate and New Gate and is Jaipur’s ever busy bustling shopping market. There is no vehicular traffic on this road. You can buy all things quintessentially Rajasthani here—salwar kameez sets, bedspreads, cushion covers, and fabric.
• After the city tour, you will visit the residence of a local family to enjoy a cooking demonstration followed by dinner.

Enjoy a yoga session followed by a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.

After breakfast, you will check out and transfer from Jaipur to Delhi.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. A day room is included to shower, relax, and have some leisure time before we depart for our farewell dinner with drinks. After dinner, you will transfer to Delhi airport for your return flight home.