12 Days - The Best Of India -yoga, Tiger And Taj Mahal

Day 1: ARRIVAL AND GROUP MEETING

1. Pass by
   Namaste! Welcome to India. Your Soulfit-Wellness begins with a welcome meeting at 5:30 pm on Day 1 and also a hotel based dinner. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can’t arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day earlier so you’re able to attend the meeting, we will be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). We’ll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide your tour leader along with tipping amount (Please refer Good to Know).
   
   Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2: MORNING YOGA AND WALKING TOUR OF OLD DELHI. AFTERNOON AT LEISURE

1. Pasar Chandni Chowk
   4h
   Reborn with early morning Yoga and meditation session with yoga instructor before enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our morning tour concentrates on Old Delhi, also known as Shah Jahanabad. Experience the local life while travelling on Delhi Metro train. We will visit the historical sites and bustling markets that Old Delhi is awash with. Walk through the exciting bazaars where everything from fireworks and silks to copper and spices is for sale. We visit the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi, built in 1656 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Later we walk to a Sikh Temple, The Gurudwara. Visit the community kitchen where around ten thousand people are served three times meal for free. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the day at your own pace.
   
   Overnight in Delhi.

Day 3: MORNING YOGA AND VISIT TO AGRA FORT IN THE AFTERNOON.

1. Agra Fort
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy the morning yoga session before buffet breakfast. Later we drive to the riverside city of Agra. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal draws tourists to Agra like moths to a wondrous flame. And despite the hype, it’s every bit as good as you’ve heard. But the Taj is not a stand-alone attraction. The legacy of the Mughal empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums. We visit Agra fort in the afternoon. With the Taj Mahal overshadowing it, one can easily forget that Agra has one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Construction of the massive red-sandstone fort, on the bank of the Yamuna River, was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565.
   
   Overnight in Agra.

Day 4: MORNING VISIT TO TAJ MAHAL AND FATEPUR SIKRI, EVENING MEDITATION.

1. Taj Mahal
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy visiting Taj Mahal early in the morning to appreciate the beauty of the world famous building of love. Often described as the greatest monument to love ever created, the Taj Mahal is another grand edifice that dates back to the glory days of India’s Mughal emperors. 20,000 skilled labourers created this mausoleum and memorial to Shah Jahan’s favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. See the exuberant celebration of love and life.
2. 3h · Admission ticket included
   After buffet breakfast at hotel, our journey continues with a visit to UNESCO site, Fatehpur Sikri. As the political capital of the Mughal Empire for a little over a decade in the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri must have been a breathtaking sight to behold - an architecturally harmonious wonderland of palaces, pavilions, public residences, mosques and parks. But, superseded by a new capital at Lahore - better located for waging war on the Afghan tribes - Fatehpur Sikri remained abandoned and virtually unknown for hundreds of years. Visitors today may appreciate the original buildings in a stunningly-good state of preservation, along with the palpable mystique of a ‘ghost city’.
3. Keoladeo National Park
   Pass by
   Later, we continue by road to Bharatpur. Bharatpur is famous for its wonderful UNESCO–listed Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a wetland and significant bird sanctuary. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. Feel free to visit the park if you wish to, at your own expanse.
   
   Practice evening meditation with your yoga teacher to relax and rejuvenate.
   
   Overnight in Bharatpur.

Day 5: MORNING YOGA AND DRIVE TO RANTHAMBORE.

1. Ranthambore National Park
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy morning yoga session before buffet breakfast. Latter we drive to Ranthambore. Formerly the private hunting ground of the maharajas of Jaipur, the park is now better known for its 1,000-year-old fort, surrendering slowly to the encroaching jungle, its picturesque turquoise lakes and, of course, its Bengal tiger reserve. Enjoy evening at leisure.
   
   Overnight in Ranthambore.

Day 6: MORNING JUNGLE SAFARI, AFTERNOON AT LEISURE, EVENING YOGA.

1. Ranthambore National Park
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Morning Jungle safari drives present the opportunity to spot character full residents of this wildlife haven, including leopard, monkey, sloth bear and myriad species of bird. The grand prize is a sighting of the Bengal tiger - a greater possibility; thanks to the work of the Ranthambore Foundation, which has striven to conserve the forest cover and increase the bodies of water; work which has borne fruit in a tiger population much increased since 1998. Enjoy afternoon at your leisure and evening Yoga and meditation.
   
   Overnight in Ranthambore.

Day 7: MORNING JUNGLE SAFARI, AFTERNOON AT LEISURE, EVENING YOGA

1. Ranthambore National Park
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Morning Jungle safari drives present the opportunity to spot character full residents of this wildlife haven, including leopard, monkey, sloth bear and myriad species of bird. The grand prize is a sighting of the Bengal tiger - a greater possibility thanks to the work of the Ranthambore Foundation, which has striven to conserve the forest cover and increase the bodies of water; work which has borne fruit in a tiger population much increased since 1998. Enjoy afternoon at your leisure and evening Yoga and meditation.
   
   Overnight at Ranthambore.

Day 8: MORNING JUNGLE SAFARI AND DRIVE TO JAIPUR.

1. Ranthambore National Park
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Morning Jungle safari drives present the opportunity to spot character full residents of this wildlife haven, including leopard, monkey, sloth bear and myriad species of bird. The grand prize is a sighting of the Bengal tiger.
2. Jaipur Taxi Cab
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Later we drive to Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan state, evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. Enjoy evening at your leisure.
   
   Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 9: MORNING YOGA & VISIT TO AMER FORT, AFTERNOON AT LEISURE & EVENING LOCAL DINNER

1. Amber Palace
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy morning yoga session before buffet breakfast at the hotel. Later we visit to Amer. Amer Palace, approximately 11 km from Jaipur. The Rajput Maharajas and their families lived in the palace, which was built using red and white marble and was built with a mix of Hindu- Muslim style reminiscent of 17th century India. Later we visit a cotton weaving house to see a demonstration of fabric dyeing and block printing to sample the years old specialty craft of Jaipur city. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy Indian authentic local dinner in the evening.
   
   Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 10: MORNING YOGA, VISIT TO CITY PALACE AND JANTAR MANTAR, EVENING MOVIE

1. The City Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy morning yoga session before buffet breakfast at the hotel. Later we visit to Jaipur City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the centre of the Old City. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. Despite the gradual development, the whole is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture
2. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Latter we visit another UNESCO site; Jantar Mantar. The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1734 CE. Enjoy afternoon at leisure.
3. Raj Mandir Cinema
   3h · Admission ticket included
   In the evening visit the Raj Mandir cinema to see a Bollywood movie with the locals. Bollywood is one of the largest film producers in India and is one of the largest centres of film production in the world. Fourteen million Indians go to the movies on a daily basis to see any of the over 800 films churned out by Bollywood each year.
   
   Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 11: MORNING YOGA AND DRIVE TO DELHI.

1. Karol Bagh
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy morning yoga session before buffet breakfast at the hotel. Latter we drive to Delhi. Please consider enjoying our last dinner with your yoga instructor, in order to have some drinks (not included), share memories and exchange contacts, should you wish to. We recommend that you stay longer in Delhi in order to explore the city and the people. Please also consider choosing a number of optional activities that Delhi can provide, which we will be happy to assist you with the arrangements of.
   
   Overnight in Delhi.

Day 12: MORNING YOGA AND FAREWELL.

1. 2h
   Rise early to do the final yoga and meditation. Enjoy breakfast w at the hotel before you continue on your forward journey. Have a safe flight to home! Please note the hotel rooms are available till 11 AM only. We would be happy to book a room for an extra night for you. Please inform us well in advance in order to make arrangements for you. Our services end at 11 AM today. We look forward to serving you again for future Soulfit-Wellness trips.
   
   Live a happy and Soul-fit life, Namaste!

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel Insurance
• Travel insurance is compulsory for our trip. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects
• Visas
• Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler. Getting Visa to India is easy now.
• Tipping
• Tipping is a firm and expected element in the tourism industry. Over the years we have found that many of our travellers find the need for tipping to be both tiresome and embarrassing, especially if they don’t have the correct small change. To overcome this, we have established a tipping kitty system; however the money is not collected in your final payment received by Soulfit Journey. This is so that it can be submitted directly to your Tour Leader who will then distribute the tips among your main service providers – guides, drivers, helper, attendants, Potter, bathroom attendants, shoe keeper, gate keeper, restaurants etc. – on your behalf. We have calculated the tipping amount of USD 120 to be paid per person to your Tour Leader upon arrival in India at group meeting on Day 1.
• Your Yoga Instructor
• You will be accompanied by highly skilled yoga instructor throughout the tour. The instructors are qualified from recognized yoga institute and experienced regular practitioners. We recommend tipping your Yoga Instructor. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline USD 10 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more as you see fit, depending on your perception of service and quality of your trip.
• Physical Requirements
• This trip is only for very physically fit and healthy travellers. It is not appropriate for travellers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. You must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted each day and participate in 3-5 hours of daily physical activities, including scaling several steep steps without handrails.
• Appropriate Dress
• When visiting temples or mosques, both men and women should dress in non-revealing clothes. Full-length trousers with a shirt or t-shirt for men; and pants or skirts well below the knee with a top that covers the shoulders and upper arms for women. Women might also consider carrying a ‘modesty shawl’ in their daypack – this could be a sarong or light scarf – which they can wear over their shoulders and heads to feel more comfortable while sightseeing at mosques.