Maharajahs and Meditation
10 days / 9 nights
Start anticipating your Indian adventure with a short summary of what you can expect each day to bring.
This adventure begins and ends in Delhi.
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport you will
be warmly welcomed by your &Beyond India host, who will drive you
to your hotel
Spend two nights in a Heritage ensuite room at The Imperial, with its rich historical past.
Use the remainder of the day to unpack, settle in and relax, perhaps with an ayurvedic massage.
Day 2: Delhi
After a scrumptious breakfast, you will be taken on a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, once the grandest of all the markets in India. In Chandni Chowk, you will visit the beautiful and historic Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built in 1656. Enjoy a delicious lunch before being driven through Delhi's former colonial splendour, passing the magnificent president's house, known as theRashtrapati Bhavan, the World War I memorial of the India Gate and the Old Secretariat building. Visit the beautiful buildings of the Qutub Minar tower, once used as a minaret, and the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb, India's first garden-tomb.
Day 3: Agra
After breakfast, take the late morning flight to Agra.
On arrival, you will be driven to The Oberoi Amarvilas, just metres away from the renowned Taj Mahal.
In the late afternoon, when the light is perfect for photography, you will visit the legendary Taj Mahal.
Day 4: Agra / Delhi
The glorious sight of the Taj Mahal greets you at sunrise. Today you will visit the delicately beautiful Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, as well as the magnificent Agra Fort, once the primary site of government for the mighty Mughal Empire.
Catch an early evening flight back to Delhi, where you will spend the night at The Oberoi New Delhi.
Day 5 - 8: Ananda Spa and Resort
This morning you will fly to Dehradun, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to the Ananda Spa and Resort.
Relax for three nights at Ananda in the Himalayas. Ananda is a glamorous spa in the Himalayan foothills, with its own particular brand of intense calm and spiritual atmosphere. A haven of tranquility, it offers excellent treatment facilities. Other than spa treatments, adventures include walks, golf, rafting, fishing, bird watching and excursions to nearby Rishikesh.
Day 9: Delhi
Another flight will take you back to Delhi, where you will spend the night at The Taj Mahal Hotel.
If time permits, you can visit the National Museum and Crafts Museum, with their historical exhibits and rich collection of crafts.
Day 10: Departure
You will be taken back to the airport in time to catch your return flight home.
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