Senior Citizen Tour of India (Ananda Yoga Tour with Golden Triangle)

Duration- 9 Nights / 10 Days

Places- Delhi-Sikandra-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Delhi-Rishikesh-Ananda-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Private vehicle with experienced English speaking chauffer

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. We recommend palatial / boutique properties wherever available

Golden Triangle-India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit that connects the national capital, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so named because of the triangular shape formed by their locations on a map and also because of the vast wealth of cultural and historic treasures to be found in these three cities The trips usually start in Delhi and move south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra then west, to Jaipur (the desert landscapes). It is normally possible to do the trip by road, train or plane. The Golden Triangle is now a well-travelled route, providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes in short duration. The circuit is about 450 Miles by road. Each leg is about 4 to 5 hours of seamless driving with few short breaks en route to cover places of historical importance.

Ananda- Ananda is one of the most luxurious resorts and spa in India, which is famous for its yoga and wellness packages. It is located just 1 hrs /15 Miles north from the spiritual city Rishikesh. This resort built on 100 acres of Maharaja's Palace Estate and surrounded by green forest and mountains, which gives you a overlooks view of Rishikesh and river Ganges. Here you can get a luxury stay with numbers of wellness programs such as Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, weight management, yogic detox, and stress management.

Special Care- We in India live in integrated family with our elders and extended family. We understand the need for special care & comfort our elders need while travelling and that’s how we plan things for you. We will walk with your pace and amend trips as per your comfort and advice. List is endless but listing down few arrangements / care we will ensure on your trip.

1. Compassionate, Understanding & Caring Tour Manager
2. We discuss, procure & carry almost everything you may need to make trip comfortable
3. Comfortable Vehicle
4. Luxurious and comfortable place of stay
5. Never leave you unattended at public places
6. Special meal preparations as per your dietary requirements
7. No haste approach, highly flexible tour movements
8. Wheelchair or any other specific equipment
9. First Aid and basic medicines
10. Doctor on call

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Tour manager will spend some time with you to check on your well being after long flight and ensure full comfort. All the items of personal care will be handed over to you for your usage.

It’s a relaxation day and your Tour Manager will plan out day for you post discussion with you upon your arrival. We wont haste and take your assurance before planning anything. Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy in comfort of your hotel.

Night Stay- Delhi

Day 2– Delhi

Post relaxing breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a full day city tour. We will cover / pass through all the below listed places of importance. You have option to add / omit places as per your comfort. Listed down are few places of importance.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Qutub Minar- Built in 1193, it is the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The compound also has an iron pillar famous for the rust resistant composition and is an excellent specimen of ancient metallurgy
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  • Humayun Tomb- The tomb of Humayun construction was completed in 1572. The building was the first to use its unique combination of red sandstone and white marble. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Agrasen Ki Baoli- Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter-wide historical stepwell built in 14th century.
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  • Jama Masjid- It was built between 1650 and 1656.At the time of its construction, it was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent. The mosque predominantly uses red sandstone & Black marble. The courtyard can accommodate 25,000 worshippers.
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  • Red Fort- The Red Fort historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. It was completed in 1648. The World Heritage Convention characterises the Red Fort as representing “The Zenith of Mughal Creativity”
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  • Raj Ghat- It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s Cremation. It
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  • Rickshaw Ride- The Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour is special as it is royal and regal. Hop on board our cushy rickshaws and explore the Mughal-built Walled City in a comfortable, eco-friendly and adventurous way. This tour is a mix of Old Delhi Heritage and culture. Immerse yourself in this enigmatic experience and have the best of this Old City.
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  • Drive through / Photo stop- President house / Parliament house / India Gate
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 Night Stay- Delhi

Day 3– Delhi to Agra via Sikandra (130 miles / 3 hours)

After relaxing breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Agra visiting Sikandra enroute. Upon arrival at Agra check in and relax for a while before we proceed to take a spectacular view of Taj Mahal during the sun set and Agra Fort.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Sikandra- The four-storied tomb combines both marble and sandstone in its exterior. The  construction of Sikandra was completed in 1613. The tomb with is set amidst a large garden and is enclosed by four battlemented walls, each with a large gateway. The 99 names of Allah have been inscribed on the tomb.
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  • Agra Fort- Also known as Agra’s Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor in 1573.It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The 40-hectare fort has a semi-circular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river Yamuna and its walls are seventy feet high.
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  • Taj Mahal- The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare complex. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around ₹32 million, which currently would be approximately USD $1 billion. The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
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Night stay- Agra

Day 4– Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (150 miles / 5 hours)

Post relaxing breakfast at your hotel we will drive to Jaipur, visiting the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri enroute.

Upon arrival at Jaipur check in and day is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the comfort of your hotel.

Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. During the year 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII). It is also known as the Paris of India, and it was founded in 1727 UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the Pink City of India & among its World Heritage Sites. It is among the top 10 places of tourist attraction in Asia.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Fatehpur Sikri- It is an abandoned palace city which sits on rocky ridge, 1.9 miles in length and 0.62 miles wide and palace city is surrounded by a 6 km (3.7 mi) wall on three sides with the fourth bordered by a lake. Some of the important buildings in this city holds both religious and secular importance. The city was built massively and preferably with red sandstone.
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Night stay- Jaipur

Day 5– Jaipur

Post relaxing breakfast at hotel we will embark on tour of Jaipur. We will be taking breaks in between for  refreshments and Lunch. Energy restoration activities and breaks will be ensured by your Tour Manager.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Elephant Ride to Amer Fort- Amer Fort is great example of architecture. Constructed of red  sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. Its construction ensured that a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  • Jaigarh Fort- The Amer Fort along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Hill of Eagles. The Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort
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  • Nahargarh Fort- Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. Nahar in local language means abode of tigers. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for the kind named Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar’s spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name
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  • Hawa Mahal- The structure was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 highly decorated small windows. The original intent of this design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. This architectural feature also allowed cool air to pass through, thus making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer
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  • City Palace- The City Palace, Jaipur was established in 1727. It now houses the Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The royal family has around 500 personal servants The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices 
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  • Jantar Mantar- A Jantar Mantar is an assembly of stone-built astronomical instruments, designed to be used with the naked eye. The instrument can be used with an accuracy of about 20 seconds by a skilled observer & to measure the time of day, and the declination of the Sun and the other heavenly bodies. It is the world’s largest stone sundial. The Jaipur Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Night stay- Jaipur

Day 6 – Jaipur to Delhi (190 miles / 5 hours)

Post relaxing breakfast at hotel we will proceed to Delhi for our Rejuvenation Journey to Ananda. Today we will try to fix a dinner with Local family upon your consent else you have option to complete relaxation In comfort of your hotel.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Jal Mahal-The palace, built in red sandstone, is a five-storied building, of which four floors remain underwater when the lake is full and the top floor is exposed
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Night stay- Delhi

Day 7– Delhi to Ananda via Rishikesh (175 miles / 5 hours)

Post breakfast at hotel we will proceed by road to Rishikesh for our rejuvenating Yoga classes at Ananda.

Post arrival at Ananda check in. After settling down you will be meeting with your yoga instructor. They will check on some general information about your health and interest and accordingly they will customize your stay with different types of Yoga, spa, massage, therapist and meal plan.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Night stay- Ananda Wellness Resort

Day 8– Ananda

Early morning you will have Yoga and Meditation class. After breakfast you will have full day at leisure for different types of ayurvedic treatment and spa.

You have option to stay to stay in luxury of resort or pick the optional activities.

Optional Activity-

• • In evening you can attend a prayer ceremony at Triveni Ghat on the River Ganges and explore the nearby Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridge.

Night stay- Ananda Wellness Resort

Day 9– Ananda

Early morning you will have yoga and meditation class. After breakfast you will have full day at leisure for different types of ayurvedic treatment and spa. You will have option to spend time at wellness center or take up River rafting tour.

Optional Activity-

• • River Rafting- Upon arrival at the starting point, river rafting expert will provide detailed information about do and don’t during the river rafting. You will be provided with all safety gears. After having a wonderful white river rafting activity you will be reaching at the finishing point. Here can have a hot water shower, bio-friendly toiletries and towels in the tents. After the delicious lunch at the camp you will return back to your wellness resort.

Night stay- Ananda Wellness Resort

Day 10- Ananda to Delhi (175 miles / 5 hours)

Post breakfast we will start for our return journey to Delhi for your onward trip.

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 9 Nights / 10 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Any paid activities / package (Yoga / Ayurvedic / Spa treatments) at Ananda wellness resort

Optional activity