THE BEST OF INDIA -YOGA, TIGER AND TAJ MAHAL
Overview
Pamper your body and senses with rejuvenating easy paced 12 days yoga trip to India. Enjoy the best India has to offer; Practice Yoga at its land of origin , capture the glimpse of Bengal Tiger and adore the sublime beauty of Taj Mahal with accompanied Yoga teacher and Tour Leader.
Tour Highlights
- Review and refine your yoga practice with a daily yoga session with our highly skilled Yoga Instructor to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.*
- Enjoy the sublime beauty of the Taj Mahal.
- Visit abandoned fort of Fatepur Sikri.
- Capture the glimpse of Bengal Tiger in the wild on any of three included Jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park.
- Feel reborn whilst practicing Sun Salutation Yoga.
- Experience the cities as a local when you ride on Delhi Metro Train. We believe in real life experiences combined with luxury.
- Enjoy the kaleidoscopic walk in Old Delhi with visit to Iconic Jamma Masjid and Sikh temple.
- Leave all your cares and concerns behind you when you enter into deep mediation with a qualified and experienced Yoga Instructor.
- Visit astounding ancient Indian architecture such as Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Fatepur Sikri Fort, Old Delhi and much more.
- An option to visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the famous bird sanctuary.
- Enjoy a unique experience of watching a Bollywood movie with local fans at a famous cinema hall of Jaipur City.
- Lose yourself in the fascinating, colorful bazaars of Jaipur city in Rajasthan.
- Enjoy the authentic delicious dishes of Indian cuisine.
- Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 passengers on the tour.
- Your tour is accompanied by professional, qualified and experienced Tour Leader and Yoga Instructor.
* Your yoga practice will continue daily throughout the duration of the tour except few places where other tour activities will take precedence.
Included
- Accommodation (twin share) – 11 nights in 3 & 4 Star Hotels.
- Meals – 11 B, 2 L and 7 D. (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
- 7 Morning 3 Evening yoga and meditation sessions with a highly skilled yoga instructor.
- English speaking monument guides where ever applicable.
- An experienced driver and a helper on private AC coach, minivan etc.
- Visit to Taj Mahal.
- Visit to abandoned fort of Fatepur Sikri.
- 3 days morning Jungle Safaris with cantor or Jeep.
- Old Delhi walking tour with ride on Delhi Metro Train.
- One authentic Indian Local Dinner.
- Domestic government taxes and service charges.
- All sightseeing activities as listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance tickets to –Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatepur sikri fort, 3 entries to Ranthambore National Park, Rajmandir cinema hall, Amer fort, Jaipur city palace and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur city.
- All the applicable transport as per the itinerary along with fuel, parking fee and other applicable taxes.
- All applicable taxes for included activities.
Not Included
- International airfares, departure airport tax for international flights & visa fee.
- Travel Insurance – Please note that this is a must in order to join the group. We would not be able to accept passengers without travel insurance in any circumstances.
- Additional meals not mentioned in itinerary, alcohol, water bottles and other drinks.
- Single room surcharge or pre and post tour accommodation.
- Hotel incidentals: mini bar, laundry, spa, health club, telephone etc.
- Tips and gratuities and camera fees at monuments.
- Airport arrival and departure transfer.
- Any optional activities, or transport to and from.
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural disasters, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, riots or strikes etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned in included list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 colour. Enjoy evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Jaipur.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. If you need any assistance to book for airport transfer, please do not hesitate to reach us. 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!
Tour Price and Add on
Good To Know
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
When travelling on a trip, you won’t be permitted to join the trip until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company’s 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by our Tour Leader. If you have credit card insurance our Tour Leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact telephone number rather than the bank’s name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visas
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler. Getting Visa to India is easy now.
e-Visa Facility is available for nationals of following countries/territories
Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameron Union Republic, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal , Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Uganda,Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
For more details on visa on arrival please visit – https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change – it’s important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
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 Tour Leader
The Tour Leaders with Soulfit Journey are some of the best in industry and have wide knowledge of diverse culture, history and people in India. We recommend tipping your Tour Leader as they work long hours to make trip successful. 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.
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.
Single Travellers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don’t involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in twin share accommodation. On a selection of our trips; you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own accommodation (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour. Pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis or as per requirement Give little extra to yourself as you deserve it. Book single supplement on this trip.
Domestic Airline & Baggage Allowance
Domestic airlines within India have recently reviewed their checked luggage limits, as such all airlines have now implemented a maximum checked luggage limit of 15 Kgs. Please keep in mind when packing for your upcoming trip as international airline may have higher luggage allowance. Any excess luggage charges incurred will be at the expanse of passenger and they should be paid upon check in. Please ensure you adhere to the above regulation whenever you are embarking on a domestic fight.
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. Religious sites and homes throughout India – for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims or Buddhists to name a few – require all visitors to remove their shoes to enter. Even if you then need to walk outdoors, over hot or rough ground, you will not be allowed to wear shoes. You will often find shoe storage rooms near the entrance of a site where it is customary to leave your shoes near the entrance. Occasionally there are ‘shoe minders’ who will offer to keep your shoes safe for a ‘tip’ –If you do not want to remove them, you will have to remain outside.
