The Taj & Himalayan Desert with Sandhya Balakrishnan

Highlights

• Gain a deep understanding in some of the ancient Hindu concepts; like Yoga & meditation.
• Explore some of the highlights of Leh.
  Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal.
• Immerse yourself in Indian cooking.
• Visit UNESCO sites in Delhi.
  

Inclusions

• Double occupancy in 4 star and above stays
• Local guide throughout
• All transfers (road / air)*
• Arrival airport transfer
• Departure airport transfer
• 22 meals: 12 b’fast, 7 lunches, 3 dinners
• Mentioned experiences
• 3 Expert Photography sessions
• Entrance to the monuments
• Food testing guided walk in Old Delhi

*Comfortable air conditioned vehicles for all road transfers

Exclusions

• International flights
• Food and alcohol (except as mentioned)
• Visas
• Travel insurance
• Gratuity
• Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone, camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Day 01 ARRIVAL DELHI







Warm welcome at the Delhi airport by our



colleague and transfer to the hotel for an



overnight stay near the airport.

Day 02 DELHI-LEH







Drive to Delhi airport to board the flight to Leh.



Our representative will meet you in the arrival



area of the airport.

Soak in the serenity of the surroundings as you



are accorded the traditional welcome of Ladakh.



There will be no activity on the day of arrival to



acclimatize to the altitude.

Day 03 IN LEH







Spend your day with a heritage walk &



sightseeing in Leh. Later in the day, visit Zorawar



Fort, Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa.

Day 04 IN LEH







Sunrise prayer ceremony at Thiksey monastery,



followed by a tour of the prayer room with many



handwritten and painted books as well as the



temple dedicated to goddess Tara with her 21



images placed on glass-covered wooden shelves

After breakfast at the hotel, drive for half an hour



to Mahabodhi Meditation Center at Choglamsar



village for a session of Yoga & meditation by the



Masters (3 hours session).

Later in the evening visit Stok Palace & museum &



later spend time with a local family for evening



tea.

Day 05 IN LEH







Drive to Alchi on the Leh-Srinagar highway en route and visit the glorious

museum Ladakh Hall of Fame.



Continue your journey & visit Gurudwara Pathar



Sahib. A little ahead is Magnetic Hill defying the



Law of Gravity.

Drive back to Leh & visit Mahabodhi meditation



center for another Yoga session.

Day 06 IN LEH







Today is a free day for you to explore Leh on your



own.

Optional activity: Visit Pangong Lake, which is a



beautiful drive of approximately 4 hours. OR you



may opt for another extensive Yoga session at



the meditation center.

Day 07 LEH-DELHI-AGRA







Today morning transfer to the airport for your



flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, drive to Agra which



will take approximately 4 hours.

Day 08 AGRA-JAIPUR







Today start your day early and visit the stunning



monument of Love - the Taj Mahal, at sunrise. Later



continue your visit to the Agra Fort, a red



sandstone built on a bend of the Yamuna River.



Continue your drive to Jaipur.

Day 09 IN JAIPUR







Following an early breakfast, meet your guide &



driver to spend the day exploring Amber Fort,



The City Palace, Hawa Mahal & The Observatory.

Day 10 JAIPUR-DELHI







Settle in for a private transfer from Jaipur to



Delhi.







Later in the afternoon, experience the pleasure



of meeting an Indian family & learning how to cook



& get to know about their family traditions.

Day 11 IN DELHI







Today, visit the UNESCO sites of Qutab Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb followed

by a rickshaw ride in



Old Delhi.

Day 12 DELHI-DEPARTURE







Transfer to Delhi airport in time for your onward



flight home.