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14 Days : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Agra – Jaipur - Delhi
Welcome to a mesmerizing trip through the flamboyant cities of India - Delhi Agra and Jaipur, also known as the famous Golden Triangle trip, to cherish the opulent panorama for a lifetime. Be a part of the trip that acquaints you with the cultural, Yoga & meditation, historical and architectural hereditary magnificence of the Indian.
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Garlanding on arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : In Delhi
After breakfast half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Visit the 11th century, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, Red fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Haridwar
After breakfast depart by surface to Haridwar. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Later visit har ki pauri for aarti the ritual that takes place every evening on the banks of the holy river ganges. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : In Haridwar
Early morning riser for first yoga class with our yoga teacher and then start the practice in the morning session of 2 hrs. After that take the breakfast cooked inside the resort with the special care taken to follow the menu given by our yoga and meditation experts.
Leave for the day excursion to have a look at the ancient religion of hinduism in the holiest city of the religion. Visit one of the oldest temples in the town called daksha temple, a shiva temple, also visit the mercury shiva lingam temple, (famous for the solidfied mercury shivlingam, said to be done by a saint through his meditation). come back to hotel to continue the yoga classes in the evening. After that go for short walk in the market in the town. Or just relax on the banks of the river ganges. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : In Haridwar
Early morning yoga schedule as day 04. After that leave for chandi devi temple. Situated on the top of a hill it provides the magnificent view of the town along with a majestic view of high himalayan ranges. One has to either go trekking up 3 kms to reach or one can also go by cable car. Come back to ashram / resort and then in the afternoon visit the other places of interest or just relax in the resort. Evening session of yoga and then again go for a nice walk along the ganges to har ki pauri. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Haridwar - Rajaji National park - Haridwar
After breakfast yoga session leave for a date with the jungle. Reach rajaji national park and on arrival visit the settlement of Gujjars a local tribe. Just see the lifestyle of local people who live inside the jungle and are one of the most fiendly of all Indian tribes. Spend the morning with them and then come out to have lunch. In the afternoon and evening leave for the elephant safari in the rajaji national park. If one is lucky then you can see a big cat like a tiger or leopard or wild asian elephants, along with the antelopes, spotted deers, sambhars, wild baors, jungle fowls, porcupine, wolf, jackals, and a score of migratory birds. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : In Haridwar
Morning session of yoga and after breakfast sitting with yoga teacher to rectify your mistakes in practicing yoga. Also sit with our astrologer in the afternoon. Just tell him your place of birth and time of birth along with your date of birth and let him tell you about your past, present and future. A nice and experience. Evening free in the town to explore yourself, and to pick up souvenirs. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 : Haridwar - Rishikesh (1 hrs drive)
After a morning yoga session leave for Rishikesh and visit the various ashrams. This town is famous world over for its spiritual significance after Beatles stayed here for a month in seventies for meditation. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : In Rishikesh
Early morning yoga session without the yoga teacher, just practice what you learn in Haridwar. After breakfast leave for a date with the river wild. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Rishikesh - Delhi
After breakfast depart by surface to Delhi, On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi - Agra
Early morning depart by surface to Agra. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Taj Mahal, built by the Mogul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Besides the Taj, the Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. Other major attractions include the tomb of Akbar’ s tomb at Sikandra, Rambagh, the Mughal Garden and Dayal Bagh Temple, Itmad Ud Dauula. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’ s Handicraft .Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, On arrival check-in at Hotel. The fabled pink city of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : In Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort - Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The forts is built with white marble and red sandstone and look even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front, one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. Other attractions include the Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, and Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Jaipur - Delhi - Departure
Morning depart by surface to Delhi airport to board flight for onward flight.
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