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Fakira invites you to join our group of yoga teachers, students and enthusiasts on an exciting 10-day spiritual journey to India including Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World. You will experience this journey with participants of like-minded yoga, spirituality and meditation. Visit The Taj Mahal, The Pink City of Jaipur, Northern India and much more. As you explore the wonders of India, you will strengthen your yoga & meditation practices and deepen your spiritual connection, a journey that will bring you Home.
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Itinerary Summary
Days 1-3 Delhi Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Rickshaw Ride, Jama Masjid Mosque, Gandhi’s Cremation Site, Raj Ghat, President’s House, Parliament House, Akshardham Temple
****5 Star Hotel Accomodation
Day 4-5 Jaipur
Amber Fort, The Palace of Winds, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and the bazaars of Jaipur for some excellent shopping, Shop & explore
****5 Star Hotel Accomodation
Day 6 Agra
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra Fort, Tonga Ride
****5 Star Hotel Accomodation
Day 7 Delhi Driving to Delhi, Shopping, Accommodation in
****5 Star Hotel Accomodation
Day 8-10 Rishikesh and Haridwar. Attend Yoga Classes and Rishikesh Excursions.
****4 Star Hotel Accomodation
Day 11 Delhi Departure to International airport or transfer to your next destination.
Travel Transportation: Comfortable seating AC Tempo Travel Bus
Travel in India in comfort and luxury
Luxury AC Bus Transport
Comfortable seatings
Restroom breaks
Experienced drivers
Water & snacks during travel.
DAY 1- ARRIVE DELHI, WELCOME MEETING/ORIENTATION, DINNER
Arrive at Delhi International Airport (Code: Del).
Welcome meeting, orientation and group dinner.
Meditation class and relax in steam room/spa. Optional sightseeing if you arrive early.
Delhi, the capital of India and one of its modern metropolitan areas, attracts a large number of visitors from across the world for its ancient history, architecture, sites, monuments and exotic markets.
Please plan to arrive any time before 4pm at Delhi International Airport, DEL on Feb 05th . Fakira will meet you at the airport and escort you to your 5 star hotel, for a 2-night stay. There are no activities planned until orientation/welcome dinner at 7pm. We will be available in the hotel throughout the day for any assistance or questions you might have.
If you can’t arrange a flight that will arrive in time for dinner, we suggest you arrive a day earlier so you are able to attend the orientation and welcome meeting. You may also opt to add extra time to adjust for jet lag. We will be happy to assist you with additional overnight booking.
DAY 2- Morning Meditation, Day in Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minaret and Emperor Humayun’s Tomb, The Red Fort,
- Old Delhi: Red Fort Photo Stop, Rickshaw Ride, Jama Masjid Mosque
- New Delhi: Gandhi’s Cremation Site, Raj Ghat
- Driving Tour past India’s Gate & President’s House, Parliament House
- Evening at Akshardham Temple
Morning in Old Delhi
After breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of old Delhi covering RajGhat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi Father of the Nation. Afterwards, drive towards the historical Red Fort for a photo stop. Explore old Delhi through the narrow long-winding lanes of Chandni Chowk. Be prepared for the ride of your life in a rickshaw from the Red Fort towards to Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid, the great mosque of Old Delhi, is the final architectural extravagance of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
Evening at Akshardham Temple
The highlight for the evening is Temple Akshardham. This beautiful mandir (temple), consists of 234 ornately-carved pillars, 9 domes, 20 quadrangle shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Peeth of stone elephants and 20,000 statues of India’s great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.
As the sun sets at Temple Akshardahm, we will enjoy the famous sound & light show in their huge outdoor amphitheater. Sanskruti Darsdhan, a cultural experience through India’s ancient history, completes our visit.
Akshardham Temple
Rooms of Hotel
Red Fort
DAY 3- Morning Meditation and drive to Jaipur (Rajashtan)
Drive to Jaipur
Afternoon visit to Chowkhi Dhani Village resort for dinner and entertainment.
STAY AT 5 star hotel.
After breakfast, we will embark on a drive to Jaipur (6 hours) where we will check into our hotel for a two night stay. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of its pink colored buildings. It was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer King Sawai Jai Singh and was designed by the brilliant architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the ethnic village resort Chowki Dhani located 20km from Jaipur. Here you will enjoy a very special traditional dinner including entertainment by folk dancers & musicians.
DAY 4, MORNING YOGA, AMBER PALACE, EXPLORE JAIPUR
Breakfast
Amber Palace Visit
City Palace Visit
Jantar Mantar Obeservatory Visit
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
City Palace and bazaars of Jaipur for some excellent Shopping
Rest of the day free to shop & explore
Stay at 5 star hotel
Rise early to do yoga and meditation. After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Amber Palace where the Rajput Maharajas lived with their families. You will enjoy an elephant ride up the hill to the main entrance. The Amber Fort was built in the 16th century and is a fine amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture and ornamentation.
Later, visit the City Palace with its various museums where you can see a beautiful collection of Royal Rajput, weapons and miniature paintings. Then visit the fascinating Jantar Mantar (Observatory), the ancient astronomical observatory built by the Maharaja of Jaipur, which is the largest stone observatory in the world. We will also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a remarkable five-story building along the main street of the old city with semi octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.
The rest of the day, you are free to explore the many facets of Jaipuri crafts such as: semi-precious jewels, pottery, colorfully-embroidered fabrics with mirror work, woven carpets, etc. Watch artisans at work and enjoy souvenir shopping in the magnificent city of Jaipur.
DAY 5, MORNING YOGA, CHAND BAORI STEP WELL, DRIVE TO AGRA
Breakfast
Chand Baori Step well/Harsat Mata Temple
Drive to Agra
Optional Live theater performance
5 star hotel accomodation
After an early breakfast, embark on your drive to Agra, the city of the world famous Taj Mahal. En-route to Agra, we will visit the amazing 1,200 year old Chand Baori Step Well in the village of Abhaneri; it’s the largest step well in the world. It was featured in films like The Dark Knight Rises (2008), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and others. Steps away, we will also take in the ancient Harshat Mata Temple. According to a legend, the village is so called because the Goddess Harshat Mata, is portrayed in a joyous mood and is believed to spread brightness or abha all around. The village’s original name was Abha Nagri and its present name is Abhaneri. It is believed that the celebrated king Raja Chand established the village. Upon arrival in Agra, check into your hotel, the Jaypee Palace, for a one night stay.
Later in the evening you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional live theater performance of Mohabbat the Taj, the eternal love story of Emperor Shahjahan & his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal who gave us one of the wonder of the world in the form of Taj Mahal (additional cost $50 USD). The romantic tale of Indian history is told in a dramatic manner through a live performance by more than 80 professional artists, the climax being the unexpected out of this world appearance of the most precious jewel, the Taj Mahal, on stage. The show will give you a deeper understanding of the history and culture behind the building of the Taj Mahal for our visit the following day.
DAY 6, EARLY MORNING TAJ MAHAL, DRIVE TO DELHI
Breakfast
Visit to Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
Drive to Delhi
5 star hotel accommodation in Delhi
Get ready for a early guided tour of Taj Mahal, the Symbol of Love, visiting one of the wonders of the world bathed in golden light at sunrise. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj, after her death
Later we will visit the historic Agra Fort. Ever since Babur defeated and killed Ibrahin Lodi at Panipat in 1526, Agra has played an important center of the Mughal Empire. Akbar chose this city on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital and proceeded to build a strong citadel for that purpose. It is said that he destroyed the damaged old fort of Agra for this purpose and raised this grand group of monuments instead in red sandstone.
Finally, we will embark on our drive through newly built Yamuna Expressway to Delhi. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a night stay.
DAY 7, MORNING YOGA, DRIVE TO RISHIKESH
Breakfast
Drive to Rishikesh (approx 7 hours drive)
5 star hotel accommodation in Rishikesh
DAY 8 to Day 10, Rishikesh and Remote village of Fakira in Haryana state
Attend different events in Rishikesh, grounded in the authentic origin of Yoga. During our stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in Yoga classes from traditional yoga lineages of India as well as Yoga masters from international schools offering diversified yoga styles. You will have an opportunity to meet like-minded yoga practitioners and teachers from all over the world.
In 1968, the Beatles came to Rishikesh to learn transcendental meditation from Swami Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. You can visit the now abandoned ashram. If you’d like to take a holy dip in the Ganges River, Rishikesh is a good location to take part in this tradition. We will visit a meditation cave, where a yogi got enlightenment. The spiritual energy is very high. Also we will have an option to do the river rafting.
On day 3, Fakira will take to you his village which is 5 hours drive from Rishikesh to experience the real traditional village. We will stay at the nearest 3/4 star hotel near the village. Also, we will try to make it possible to visit an Indian traditional marriage of north India.
Next day we will head back to New Delhi for our last night stay. We fly home the following day.
DAY 11, DRIVE TO DELHI (Approx 6 hours)
You will be picked up from the hotel and embark on a leisurely drive towards Delhi.
- Depart to Delhi International airport or transfer to your next destination, if you like to spend some more time in India.
Trip highlights and inclusions:
Daily meditation practice
Five star accommodation in hotels at Delhi, Jaipur, Agra & Rishikesh
Four star accommodation in Rishikesh
Three meals per day: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trip to Taj Mahal, Old Delhi, Agra Fort and Amber Fort
Visit to the fascinating colorful bazaars of Jaipur city in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra & Rishikesh.
Monument and museum entrance tickets as per itinerary
Rickshaw ride at amber fort Jaipur
All applicable taxes for included activities.
Not Included:
Round trip international airfare to and from India
Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, internet, beverages, video camera fee ar monuments, medical expenses and/or ground transportation for individual trips not part of the group
Travel Visa fee
Travel insurance fee
Any other services not mentioned in price inclusions above
Small change for tipping ($2-$5 a day)
Tipping for guide(s) and drivers
Soft drinks, Alcoholic drinks and special drinks
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural disasters, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical, evacuations, riots or strikes etc.
Anything not mentioned will not be included in the price.
Not Included/Requirements:
You will need a tourist visa to visit India. You need to bring current passport, electronic visa copy,
Important Note: We will make our best efforts to follow this outlined itinerary, however, we appreciate your patience and flexibility , should we need to make adjustments on location.
Any changes to the stated itinerary are carefully considered and are meant to maximize your travel experience and to take advantage of opportunities through interaction with local people, traditions, behind-the-scenes and off-the-beaten path.
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