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Ayurveda and Yoga tour is
an ideal tour for those who are
interested in traditional
Indian science. Ayurveda means the "science of life". It
originated in India more than 5,000 years back and is believed
to be the oldest healing science in existence, from which all
other systems emerged. Yoga is an
important, natural, preventive measure to ensure good health.
Yoga is the science of the union with the divine, with
truth. The practice of an Ayurvedic regimen is a precursor to
Yoga, because it is only when the body is fit that the
individual is ready to study the spiritual science of Yoga. Ayurveda
explains the laws of nature that cause health or disease.
During the Ayurveda and Yoga tour, there will be two different
training sessions on Yoga and Ayurveda.
In the morning from 6 to 8.30 you will have Yoga and
Pranayam session. During the Yoga session
you will be taught various Yoga exercises and asanas
(different body postures). After finishing the Yoga
training there will be a break and the
day is at leisure. After lunch
there will be an Ayurveda session from
15.30 to 17.30. During the Ayurveda session you
will be offered treatments by Ayurveda experts according to your
body type. You would also be invited by the Ayurveda
Doctor to discuss your personal treatment. This personal
discussion, observation and consultation thereafter will be the
base for your Ayurveda treatment planning for the next coming
days.After
Ayurveda session there will be a break
followed by the dinner.
After your dinner there will be an assembly to
discuss different topics of Yoga and
Ayurveda. Our Ayurveda
and
Yoga experts
will be there to answer your questions. There is
also the possiblity to organize the lectures on certain
topic on Ayurveda or Yoga.
We intend to provide all the participants
vegetarian food during the 7 days of
Ayurveda and Yoga session. Your Yoga and Ayuveda Training course
will take place in the Hotel / Reosrt itself where you will be
accommodated.
On behalf of the Team of Indo Vacations,
Our Ayurveda Research centre & Yoga Team we look forward to
welcome you ! |
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Day 01: Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by
an our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: New Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 km)
This morning is at leisure. In the afternoon drive to the
“pinkcity” Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and
careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and
famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones.
Day 03 till day 09: Jaipur
(Total 07 days Yoga & Ayurveda training session)
Today you will start with your Yoga and
Ayurveda course
in Jaipur. In the
early morning from 06:00 till 08.30 there will
be Yoga classes. During the
Yoga session you
will be taught various
Yoga exercises and
asanas. After getting fresh and a short break it
is time to enjoy vegetarian breakfast.
After the breakfast we recommend you to
take some rest.
In the
afternoon after having lunch from 15.30
to 17.30 you will be given Ayurveda treatments
During the Ayurveda session you will be treated as per
your treatment schedule suggested by Ayurveda
doctor according to your body type. You will be offered
different treatments as oil therapy,
steam and herbal treatment.
In the evening there will be a lecture on a certain topic on the
practice of Ayurveda or Yoga in daily life from
our Ayurveda and Yoga experts.
Day 10: Jaipur
After having breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber,
laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly
created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace
Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will
visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the
Winds), built in 1799 AD. It contains 953 small casements with
each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to
circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without
being seen. In the afternoon visit the City palace which
is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a
blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum
of the City palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory,
the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. It's
complex instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian
astronomy. Later we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work
being done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir",
a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an
opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have
dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 11: Jaipur - Bhandarej
Today we drive to Bhandarej. The palace hotel of Bhandarej has a
blend of Mughal and Rajputana architecture. The Bhadrawati
Palace is a heritage property with a fascinating history,
tracing back to 11th century, when the Kachhawaha Chieftain
Dhula Rao Saheb defeated the Badgujars and conquered Bhandarej.
The palace is splendidly restored and refurbished to the former
glory. The Bhandarej palace has courtyards, arched windows,
traditionally painted verandahs and front lawns. The nearby
Bhangarh village with its temples and historical sites has a
history which dates back to 11th century. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 12: Bhandarej - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages in
direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed
by Akbar
the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed
by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been
built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing
in the water supply. In the evening arrival in Agra.
Day 13: Agra - New Delhi (about 200 km)
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort,
built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction
of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and
continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who
built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the
visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful
monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love,
with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to
his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at
the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough
time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After
visiting Taj Mahal we drive to Delhi.
Day 14: New Delhi
In the morning, after having our breakfast we have sightseeing
in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", the
place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid, the
great mosque of Old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun
Tomb” which is the first substantial example of Mughal
architecture in India and "Qutub Minar" which is 71 meter high
and was constructed in 1199. Before we proceed to the hotel we
drive through New Delhi where we visit the India Gate,
Government buildings and Embassies.
Day 15: Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight back to the home destination.
Our Services
Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing
basis with bath and WC in Standard Hotels.
Rooms on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast & Dinner during the complete
tour.
Vegetarian Ayurvedic lunch during Ayurveda Treatment.
Every Morning Yoga Classes (total 07 days) for around one hour
in the supervision of a Yoga
instructor.
Every Day Ayurveda Sessions (total 07 days) for around
three to four hours
in the supervision of an
Ayurveda Doctor
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or
languages of your choice)
during the whole tour. For Groups above 10 people
the group will be accompanied by
our Tour Escort.
All
the monument entrances charges during the sightseeing as
mentioned above
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by
our representative. During Yoga & Ayurveda session half
day transport at disposal.
All Transfers
and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned Car
with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus
will be provided.
Purification and Good Luck fire Ceremony (Hawan),
Spiritual Lectures. (for groups above 10
people only)
Hotels category would be Standard (3 star
facility Hotels). In Jaipur accommodation
will be provided in Heritage Hotels.
Heritage Hotels:
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of
Maharajas which have been later renovated and converted into
Hotels. Rooms are decorated all individually. Rooms are
comfortable, romantic and present the flair of olden Maharaja
days
The cost mentioned are for two traveller onwards. We can however
arrange and book an individual tour for single travellers also.
Should you be interested in individual travel please update us
with your arrival and departure details and we would fit the
tour accordingly. To join the Groups It is on first come, first
serve basis. We would be needing 50% non-refundable deposit is
to hold your seat on confirmed basis.
We always look forward for any changes in the
itinerary as wished by you for your individual trip. For those
interested only in Ayurveda we offer more tours.
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