From Living in a Palace to the Yoga Capital of the World--A new year trip!

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What's special?
special Palace stay, forts & palaces excursion
special City tour, road trip, fun with food
special Elephant ride, hermitage stay, yoga!
➡️ Trip summary: Start at Delhi; a road trip from the city of forts & palaces, Jaipur, to the world's yoga capital at Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh. Stay in a real palace, elephant & camel rides, fun with food, visit the Taj Mahal, astronomical observatory and UNESCO sites; Ashram stay & yoga for a hermitage experience! This planned trip starts with sightseeing, progresses into adventure, and finally evolves into spirituality. ➡️Why India 🇮🇳: The most diversified country, both culturally and geographically, in the world. In a span of few miles, language changes, cuisine changes, culture changes, festival changes, history changes, climate changes. What remains unchanged is the warmth and welcoming vibe of India🙏 The spiritual Guru!: A world of enlightened people, siddhas, bhaktas, renunciates, and yogis. A place for spiritual healing. One may have a life changing experience, who knows. There is no month without a festival in India. Affordable travel destination! Hurray! ➡️ Visa: Straightforward Indian e-visa service to apply online easily: Apply online --> Pay nominal eVisa fee --> Receive Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email --> Fly to India. So simple! (Print ETA and present at Immigration Checkpost where eVisa will be stamped on passport.) ➡️ What will we do? 1) Enjoy the palace and deluxe facilities booked for accommodation. Swimming pool, gym, (where available). Wifi, and a very good breakfast included in most locations. 2) Enjoy the UNESCO world heritage sites all through the trip: Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Hawa Mahal to name a few! Visit the astronomical observatories, forts, palaces, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks and more. 3) Night life: Enjoy the nightlife, disco, light & music show (Son-Et-Lumiere), puppet show, or other cultural dance programmes on offer. Socialize and make friends, have fun! 4) Activities: Elephant ride, camel ride, cycling, bird watching, boating, white water rafting and other adventure sports. 5) Food: Go crazy in your food selection, North Indian, South Indian, Gujarati, Rajasthani, street food, Chinese, Punjabi, Bengali and continental dishes. 6) Shopping: Arts & crafts, malls, street side shopping etc. 7) Explore: Rajaji national park, water falls, narrow streams, rocky terrains around the Himalayan foothills. 8) Meditate, yoga, peace, spirituality: Connect with your inner self. Experience peaceful ashram life, meditate, yoga! Realise, I am one with the universe, and the universe is one with me! ➡️ Where will we stay? Deluxe shared rooms with cozy ambience for a relaxed experience. A real palace (luxurious heritage hotel) would be booked for a palatial experience. A beautiful ashram for a peaceful experience. Real pictures included--subject to availability--or an equivalent arrangement. A TripMate may choose to upgrade to a private room in the same facility by paying extra. (Subject to availability) ➡️ How will we get around? Cars with drivers will be booked around most destinations. Taxis, auto rickshaws etc, can be used for local conveyance. ➡️ Who can join? I am seeking like-minded people who are fun-loving, sociable in nature and inclined to companionship with others. See you soon!

➡️ About me: I am a simple, happy and contented person. An explorer at heart. I love to explore different countries, cultures and people. I have a simple rule: Those who are weak, give them a helping hand; those who are good, be friends with them; those who are wicked, simply ignore!

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What's included?
Deluxe accommodation (shared rooms)
Palacial stay (luxurious heritage hotel)
A very good breakfast (brunch) included
Airport transfers (pickup)
Car with driver between stops
Health insurance for Austrians & Germans
Elephant ride to Amber fort
Hiking in Himalayan foothills
Taj Mahal & Red Fort entry fees
Ashram stay (A hermitage experience)
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Trip Itinerary
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Delhi

Day 1-2
Day 1: We meet up and stay in Delhi--the capital of the world's largest democracy. The day begins with light ice-breaking sessions. 4 pm: Delhi Haat: A hub for shopping, dining, and cultural performances. 6 pm: India Gate is 10-minutes drive—a perfect photo spot. 8 pm: Explore South Delhi markets like Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar for street shopping, and South Ex for high-end brands. 10 pm: Dive into Delhi’s nightlife at Khan Market. Day 2: Start early to capture sun-lit photos near Rashtrapati Bhavan along Rajpath. Visit Old Delhi’s cultural gems: Jama Masjid, Purana Qila, and more. Explore Qutub Minar—World's tallest brick minaret-a UNESCO Site—and its complex, including the 4th-century Ashoka Pillar. 10 am: Return to the hotel for a very good breakfast. 12 Noon (check-out): On the way to Jaipur, we visit the Red Fort--a Unesco site: 1PM Chandni Chowk (Lunch): the food havens of the capital. 2 pm: Visit the Jantar Mantar, one of the five astronomical observatories. 3 PM: Fun journey to Jaipur in Rajasthan: 5 hours travel. Reach Jaipur and rest in a royal palace.
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Jaipur

Day 2-5
Night 2 - Welcome to Jaipur's royal palace, a heritage hotel, to live as the royals did. Jaipur’s charm lies in its palaces, gardens, and forts built by mighty rulers. Day 3: Start at Central Park for a jog or birdwatching. Opt for a hot air balloon ride over Amber Fort and Jal Mahal. A government-certified tour guide can be hired. Visit City Palace and its museums that showcase royal belongings and weapons. Hawa Mahal-the palace of wind-A UNESCO Site: near Johari Bazaar. Jal Mahal, 5 km from Hawa Mahal, floats at the centre of the Man Sagar Lake. Day 4: Tour Nahargarh and Jaigarh Forts, 5.4 km apart, known for housing the world’s largest cannon. Amber Fort-- A UNESCO Site: enjoy a Rajasthani meal; puppet show; shop for handicrafts; enjoy the spectacular son-et-lumiere (light & sound show); maharaja-style elephant ride. Feeling tired? Take a good massage! Are you not already feeling like the kings and the queens of the world. I am! Day 5: Morning we start for Agra!
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Agra

Day 5-6
Day 5: After breakfast, we take a 4-hour fun drive to reach Agra! Taj Mahal--One of the 7 wonders of the world--A UNESCO Site (Friday closed): The Taj Mahal is known as a monument of love and a grieving emperor's ode to his beloved deceased queen. Agra fort--A UNESCO Site : 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) from the Taj Mahal. The fort can be described as a walled city. Enjoy the sites, local food, rest!
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Rishikesh

Day 6-9
Day 6-9: We take a ride for inner peace to Rishikesh - The yoga capital of the world nestled in the Himalayan foothills, a hub for sages, yoga practitioners, and pilgrims. It offers activities like rafting, bungee jumping, and canoeing. Triveni Ghat: Confluence of three sacred rivers, known for its evening ‘Maha arti’ with floating lamps. Parmarth Niketan Ashram is a famous venue of Ganga arti. Lakshman Jhula: A 450 ft suspension bridge. | Ram Jhula: A 750 ft bridge. Rajaji National Park: Home to diverse fauna and 400 bird species. Neer Garh Waterfall: A two-tiered waterfall with bathing pools, accessible via a scenic hike. Kaudiyala: a scenic town known for whitewater rafting, 40 km from Rishikesh. We intend to stay in a beautiful ashram (hermitage). Meditate, yoga, peace, spirituality: Realise, I am one with the universe, and the universe is one with me! Day 10: You can book a cab and easily return via Delhi. ➡️ We met as TripMates, became friends on the way, and travelled as one family. Have a safe journey back home. Or join my next trip and continue. See you in the next trip. Namaste!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Other & Apartments
9 days trip
Delhi, Jaipur & 2 more
Transportation
Car, Other
What's excluded?
International flights
Personal expenses
Fun with food (9 day-meals) @ €171/-
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