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Yoga & Ayurveda
(17 Days/16 Nights)
FROM NZ$3699 - AU$2650
Rejuvenate yourself while spending your holidays through our YOGA & AYURVEDA small group journey and give your mind, body and soul a break from the hectic and tiresome life. The tour is specially designed to give you refreshing and relaxed holiday, at the same time experience wildlife at Bandhavgarh, Holy river cruise at Varanasi, most adorable monument of love The Taj Mahal, memorable Backwater cruise of Kerala and Ayurveda with beach resort stay in Kovalam. Join this beautiful tour and indulge yourself as you deserve it!!
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi the capital of India. Our tour Manager will welcome us at the airport arrival lounge with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS signboard. Transfer to hotel where you receive a traditional welcome with Garland and Tilak while the hotel formalities is completed. Rest of the day is at leisure with overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Delhi, one of India's fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the "seven cities" created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. After a brief introduction of the city tour by our Tour Manager we proceed for our welcome India tour and visit Jama Masjid, and drive pass India gate, Parliament and President House before entering in to the famous bazaar of Chandani Chok. Overnight at hotel.(B,D).
Day 03: Delhi – Rishikesh
We board morning train to Haridwar, on arrival at 11.30am get transfer to Rishikesh to enjoy yoga class by the Yoga Acharya (Teacher). Located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level, it is called the “Yoga Capital of the World” and the whole city is considered to be a sacred place, where mediating will lead to attainment of salvation. After introduction to the Yoga Teacher day is free to explore this holy city and stay overnight at hotel.(B,D)
Day 04: Rishikesh
We start our day with the yoga and meditation class and learn some breathe awareness and stretching exercise while practicing yoga aasana and Pranayamm. After breakfast day is free to explore the area. After evening Yoga session visit the Ghats for Arti dedicated to Goddesses Ganges. The temple bells roar, priest enchant mantras, immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims with cupped leaves of marigold petals and a small candle flame flickering, ride the current water of wisdom. Overnight at hotel.(B,D)
Day 05: Rishikesh
In the morning yoga class, we practice some more Aasana, followed up by Yognindra. After nutritious breakfast, we enjoy white-water rafting, trekking or hiking in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayas. We finish our evening with the yoga and Pranayam session and stay overnight at hotel.(B,D)
Day 06: Rishikesh - Haridwar – Varanasi (Overnight Train) (24 kms / 30 mins)
After enjoying morning Yoga session and leisurely breakfast afternoon is free till we enjoy short ride to Haridwar where we board overnight train ETD 8.35pm to Varanasi. Our train will pass through many small towns which gives us an opportunity to see the rural part of India. Bedding will be provided by the train attendant while we travel in air condition sleeper class. Overnight on board.(B,D)
Day 07: Varanasi
We arrive Varanasi in the afternoon and meet our representative just outside our train coach who will transfer us to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free to explore this Holy city which is considered being one of the oldest living cities in the world. It is here that the holy Ganga flows in reverential equanimity accepting the detritus of humanity in all its myriad forms, its prayers, sins, tears, dead-for that final merging with the benevolence of the gods and liberation from earth. Enjoy strolling around in the narrow street having more than 5000 year of history. We conclude our evening with small yoga session with overnight at hotel.(B,D)
Day 08: Varanasi
Early morning we enjoy sunrise boat excursion on the holy River Ganges and witness Varanasi come alive along the banks of the river as people offering flowers and bathing in the holy water while worshiping the rising sun. Feel and experience chanting of the mantras, the hymns along with fragrance of incense. On our return we enjoy short yoga session followed by the breakfast. Afternoon take an excursion to the Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park to his disciples after attaining nirvana. Followers of Buddhism from all over the world look upon India as the land of their sacred lord and home to some of the blessed Buddhist destinations. Evening witness Maha Pooja (Grand Prayer) in the temple and end our day with overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi – Bandhavgarh National Park
After Yoga session and breakfast morning is free till we board mid day train ETA 12.25pm to Umaria which is 40km away from the Bandhavgarh national park. The thick forest of Bandhavgarh sits in a bowl encircled by cliffs and wooded Vindhyan mountains and its plains have a number of grass and reed covered wetlands. On arrival transfer to the jungle resort for overnight stay.(B,L,D)
Day 10: Bandhavgarh (Wildlife Safari)
Enjoy leisurely breakfast as we enjoy wildlife safari in the afternoon and search for the famous White Tigers and other wildlife species. The park is an unspoilt natural habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area, which includes the Indian bison, sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deers among others. Go for a jungle walk before concluding your evening with dinner and overnight stay at jungle resort.(B,L,D)
Day 11: Bandhavgarh (Wildlife Safari) – Agra (Overnight Train)
Today we go for morning wildlife safari on the back of an elephant and search for Royal Bengal Tiger. Explore the dense woodlands and look out for predators behind the bushes by riding on the majestic elephant, giving you an easy access to view the wildlife and take snapshots to carry the memories back home. We return to the hotel and enjoy rest of the day exploring the area. Evening we board overnight train ETD 9.00pm to Agra. Bedding will be provided by the train attendant while we enjoy our overnight journey in the air condition sleeper class.(B,D)
Day 12: Agra
We arrive Agra around 11.00am and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon we enjoy sightseeing tour and visit Agra Fort built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. It has imposing gates and walls of red stone and moat. Sunset visit to the immortal and incomparable Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its claim to be the only perfect marble built massive structure in the world which took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 labourers. Apart from its stunning design balance and faultless symmetry, the Taj is also note particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Evening kept free to explore bazaar for souvenir. Overnight at hotel.(B,D)
Day 13: Agra – Cochin (Drive/Air)
Enjoy breakfast before we travel to Delhi where we board our afternoon flight to Cochin. On arrival transfer to the hotel, afternoon is free to explore this historic town of Kerala. A city tucked in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters, it is one of important towns in South India with a natural harbour. While Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Boghatty Palace enrich the heritage of Kerala. Witness Kathakali dance show before concluding our evening with dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)
Day 14: Cochin – Alleppey (Backwater Cruise) (64 kms / 1 hr 30 mins)
Enjoy morning Yoga session and breakfast before we travel to Alleppey to board Kettuvallam which takes us into the unique world of wonders where we experience serenity and peaceful ambiance, see rare species of water birds, aquatic animals and lush green paddy fields while cruising towards Kumarakom and experiencing lifestyle of rural Kerala. Enjoy delicious lunch and dinner with overnight on board.(B,L,D)
Day 15: Kumarakom – Kovalam (176 kms / 4 hrs)
Wakeup with chirruping of the birds and enjoy your breakfast before we disembark the houseboat and travel to Kovalam to enjoy our perfect beach holiday with Ayurveda massage. “Kovalam” means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name, it is an alluring strip of golden sands laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms, pleasant climate making it a tropical paradise for tourists all over the world. Overnight at hotel. (B,D)
Day 16:Kovalam
We start our morning with Yoga followed by breakfast. Enjoy the basis Ayurveda massage in the afternoon and relax your mind, body and sole while staying at the beach resort. Swim in the refreshing and exhilarating waves or alternatively enjoy a sunbath. (B,D)
Day 17:Kovalam
Enjoy your leisurely breakfast after Yoga session. Go for another basis Ayurveda massage and relax at the hotel. Alternatively visit the shops spread along the waterfront of exquisite handicrafts, souvenirs, trinkets jewellery and clothes. Evening transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward journey.(B)
Tour Ends
Price includes
  • Hotel accommodation with private facilities
  • Backwater Cruise
  • Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
  • Assistance and all transfers
  • All sightseeing as specified
  • Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • THO tour manager (min 7 Traveller)
  • Local English speaking tour guide
  • All Entry fee to the monuments
  • Yoga Guru during Yoga session
  • Elephant ride at Jaipur
  • Sunrise Ganges Cruise
  • 01 Basis Ayurveda oil massage at Kovalam
  • Kathakali Dance Show
  • Wildlife safari at Bandhavgarh
  • Train Tickets Delhi-Haridwar-Varanasi-Umaria-Agra
  • Economy class airfare Delhi – Cochin
  • All collectable taxes
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