MIND, BODY AND SOUL
Delhi – Narendra Nagar – Chandigarh – Mashobra – Varanasi – Delhi
A 17 DAY TOUR enquire nowTOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Medieval Delhi, visiting its many Sufi shrines and Shahjanabad (Old Delhi) on foot
- Treat yourself to 6 nights of utter indulgent healing and wellness at the fabulous Ananda in the Himalayas
- Visit the holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges
- Revitalise and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit at a resort ion the foothills of Himachal Pradesh’s Himalayas
- Take a guided walk to discover the secrets of Shimla with a local author and academic
- Spend time in the world’s oldest continuously habituated city – Varanasi – India’s holiest of holy cities
Indulge your mind, body and soul while enjoying this wonderful tour through Northern India, including stays at some of the most exclusive spa and wellness resorts in the Himalayan foothills. A tour to India which incorporates the mind, body and soul is not complete without a visit to Varanasi – an assault on the senses, but India’s oldest and holiest city – explore this full on city with a local guide who will unravel it’s secrets and introduce you to the beating heart of this vibrant and, at times, mind-blowing city.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day |
Activity |
City |
Accommodation type |
| 1 | Arrival into Delhi airport where you’llbe met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. |
Delhi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 2 | Early morning walk of Old Delhi, exploring its maze ofstreets. Afternoon tour of New Delhi including the amazing Qutub area with it’s hidden Sufishrine. |
Delhi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 3 | Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Dehradun. On arrival transfer to Narendra Nagar, a drive of an hour. Check into Ananda in the Himalayas, an award-winning luxury destination spa resort. |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 4 | Day starts with introduction to Yoga which includes personal Yoga classes, Pranayama, Meditation, international therapy and cleansing therapy sessions. |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 5 | Second day, you will start your de-stress sessions |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 6 | This morning enjoy outdoor fitness activities such as treks, personal fitness sessions, boot camp,aqua fitness, Ayurveda therapies, personal yoga. Programmes will be discussed at the start of your stay. |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 7 | Wellness sessions continue |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 8 | Today you can take a day out of your wellness regime to day to visit Haridwar and Rishikesh. You could opt for some white water rafting from Rishkesh which offers Class 2-4 rapids on the Ganges. Or alternatively spend your time wandering the streets of these two very holy, yet different cities. The former much more authentically Indian, the latter aimed at western tourists who come to the many ashrams. We personally recommend the incredibly evening aarti in Haridwar. |
Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in the Himalayas |
| 9 | Check-out and drive 7-8 hours to the outskirts of Chandigarh en-route a quick stop at the Ponta Sahib Sikh temple. In Chadigarh stay at Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa, |
Chandigarh |
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort |
| 10 | At leisure to enjoy the facilities of the resort and its magnificent Spa. |
Chandigarh |
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort |
| 11 | After breakfast you will be driven (approx 4.5 hrs) to Mashobra in the Himalayan Foothills in Himachal Pradesh . |
Mashobra |
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall |
| 12 | Day will be at leisure to enjoy the spa facilities of Wildflower Hall. |
Mashobra |
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall |
| 13 | This morning drive an hour to Shimla, the Summer capital of the British Raj. Enjoy a guided walk with a local author and historian. |
Mashobra |
The Oberoi Wildflower Hall |
| 14 | This morning check out and drive 4 hours to Chandigarh airport and connect for your flight to Varanasi. Transfer from Varanasi airport to the hotel. |
Varanasi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 15 | Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges to witness the sunrise rituals on the bank from the river. Interact with Sadhus as you walk along the ghats and narrow lanes of the most ancient living city in the world. This afternoon a guided city tour including a visit to a weaver’s colony producing beautiful Benares silk sarees. Evening attend the main aarti ceremony. |
Varanasi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 16 | Morning excursion to Sarnath and onwards to Varanasi airport for flight to Delhi. Arrival transfer in Delhi to hotel. |
Delhi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
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17 |
Departure to onward destination |
Onward travel |
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