Rajasthan Yoga Tour

Duration : 12 Nights/ 13 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra – Bharatpur - Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Mount Abu – Udaipur

Day 1 - : Arrival Delhi.

You will arrive Delhi International airport by any International flight in the evening/night. Traditional "Swagat" (Welcome)  on arrival at the airport. Later our representative will assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Delhi is a metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern.

 Delhi strategic location was the main reason why many dynasties chose it as their  seat of power. Many monuments were built here over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of the 20th century, New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Night stay in Hotel.

Day 2 - : Delhi .
Morning you will meet our Indian Yoga Guru. This morning you will have the little introduction about the Yoga and its history. Followed by a leisurely breakfast in the hotel.
Later proceed for a guided city tour o Delhi of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jehanabad, incliding a visit of Jama Masjid  the larget mosque in India. Mosque was built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Drive past through the Red Fort.

In New Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Later drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls.
Also visit the President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House.
After lunch {own}, proceed to visit the Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aybak. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Evening visit the Bahai temple {Lotus Temple}.
Night stay in hotel.
Note :  Lotus Temple, Red Fort will be closed on Monday.

Morning enjoy an early morning Yoga session in the hotel. Later have a delicious breakfast, check-out and drive to Agra.
On arrival in Agra, check in to hotel. Later proceed for a visit of the famous monument of love the Taj Mahal, mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved queen of Shah Jahan and described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Continue the tour and visit the Agra Fort, which lies on the bank of the river Yamuna. This for build by Akbar over 1565-73 AD.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Note : Taj Mahal will be closed on every Friday.

Day 4 - : Agra – Bharatpur - Jaipur     (250 Kms & 05-06 Hrs.)

Another Yoga session in the morning, will give a high energy and powr for the day. After breakfast, check out and drive to Jaipur. Enroute we will stop at Fatehpur Sikri & Bharatpur. In Bharatpur, visit the Bird Sanctury and enjoy the bicycle ride in the park. Also you will have your lunch in Bharatpur.

Later continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 5 - : Jaipur.
Morning after an early breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort (11 km);  the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.
Enjoy an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience. You will feel like a Maharaja.
Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Jaipur,  including City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture.  Further visit the Jantar Mantar, the Solar Observatory, an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. Also have a look on Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied building of pink sandstone. It was built in year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Night stay in Hotel.
Optional Tour - Chokhi Dhani
An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur City. Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground and includes the entertainment by folk dancers and  musicians. Late return to hotel.
Night stay in hotel.

Day 6 - : Jaipur – Pushkar.                (145 Kms & 3-4 hrs.)
We start our morning with a Yoga session followed by breakfast. Check out from hotel and drive to Pushkar enroute visiting Ajmer. On arrival in Pushkar, check in to hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous lord Bramha Temple and the holy Pushkar lake.
Night stay in hotel.

Day 7 - : Pushkar – Jodhpur.               (220 Kms & 05-06 Hrs.)

Morning  Yoga session in the hotel. After breakfast, check out and drive to Jodhpur. On arrival in Jodhpur, check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Night stay in hotel.

Day 8 - : Jodhpur.
Morning proceed for a guided tour of Jodhpur, visiting the Mehrangarh Fort (Majestic Fort), one of the most impressive structures anywhere in India. This Fort was built by Rao Jodha, this 5km long Fort is situated on a 125m high hill & has some magnificent palaces. The Fort Museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs (Elephant saddles), royal cradles, miniatures paintings, musical instruments, costumes & furniture.
Later proceed for a visit of Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.
This afternoon, we will make an special arrangement and you will feel like a Maharaja, “enjoy the “Vintage Car Ride”.
Night stay in hotel.
Note : Vintage Car ride is subject to availability and need to book in advance.

Day 9 - : Jodhpur – Mount Abu.                                   320 Kms & 07-08 Hrs.
Yoga session in the hotel. After breakfast drive to Mount Abu. On arrival in Mount Abu,  check in to the hotel.  Rest of the day is free to relax.
Night stay in hotel.

Day 10 - : Mount Abu.
Morning after breakfast, proceed to visit the Brahma Kumaris head quarter.

Entrance to the courtyard of the original building of the complex known as Madhuban (Forest of Honey) or Pandav Bhavan (right). Established after moving from Karachi in 1952 the first building housed only a few permanent residents.

Within this compound hundreds of thousands of old and new students have been welcomed and taken part in meditation courses, Raja Yoga camps and meetings with the senior members of the Brahma Kumaris for the past four decades. It was here that the founder Prajapita Brahma lived together with the senior administrators - the Dadis. The Tower of Peace - a four posted memorial is a tribute to Prajapita Brahma and the service he did for humanity.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Night stay in hotel.

Day 11 - : Mount Abu – Udaipur.                             200 Kms & 05-06 Hrs.
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. On the way, stop at Kumbhalgarh and visit the Fort. Continue drive to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur, check in o the hotel.
This evening we will make arrangement for an special dinner in Jag Mandir {An Island in lake Pichola}.
Night stay in hotel.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel at about 9AM and proceed for the tour of Udaipur city, visit the City Palace,  collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh & built in the year 1725.

The magnificence of the Palace starts right from its entrance at the northern Tripolia Gate that brings us to the central courtyard, the best place to view the facade of filigreed balconies & ornate cupola-topped towers. Later visit the Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter & the Ladies of the Queen's court. He built the garden with several fountains, pools & is decorated with chiselled pavilions & elephants. The fountains worked on the unique hydraulic technique devised in the year 1700 AD and are still working.
Later visit Jagdish Temple. Afternoon enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola, the beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments. The Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake look like pearls in the lake.
Night stay in hotel.

Day 13 - : Udaipur – Delhi - Departure.                               Flight
Morning free in Udaipur for independent activities. Afternoon transfer to Udaipur airport to take flight to Delhi.  On arrival in Delhi, transfer to a nice Indian restaurant for farewell dinner, followed by transfer to Delhi International airport to take your flight back home /onwards journey.
Trip ends with pleasant and happy memories of India.