Varanasi with Ayurveda Tour
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Duration: 12 Nights/ 13 Days
Destinations: Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Jhansi-Orchha-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Trivandrum- Kovalam- Trivandrum
Day 01: Delhi
You get the first feel of Varanasi with Heritage India tour from the traditional Indian welcome bestowed upon you at the hotel check-in, comprising of Garland, Tilak and Aarti. You may utilize the rest of the day to explore the city or indulge in a soothing massage at hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
Delhi offers a plethora of options to their visitor that belonging to different periods in History each exhibits its own charm and architectural skills unique to it. Our full day sightseeing involves Qutab Minar(India’s tallest single minaret), Humayun’s tomb(World Heritage Site), India Gate (Memorial to martyrs), Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride into the narrow alleys of Chandni Chowk and indulge in shopping for some traditional goods or ethnic jewelry from its market. Overnight stay at Delhi hotel.
Day 03: Delhi-Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur and upon arrival check-in at a pre-booked hotel. Jaipur is one of the most culturally rich cities of India and being ruled by several dynasties during its glorious past-the city has royalty embedded all over it. We shall be visiting the famous Amber Fort, which is the most frequented destination in Jaipur. Apart from its exquisite architecture, it is famous for the elephant ride that visitors take to reach to forts entrance.
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), City Palace and Jantar Mantar (ancient astronomical observatory) shall be our next destinations as you marvel at the artistic abilities of bygone era. Dinner & overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
After a leisurely breakfast drive to the most famous vertex of Golden Triangle tour –Agra. En-route we visit Fatehpur Sikri-once the capital of Powerful Mughal rulers which was abandoned owing to lack of potable water and now a UNESCO Word Heritage Site. Still in remarkably preserved state, the fort houses several structures inside which we shall be covering in detail. Later, the drive continues towards Agra and upon arrival transfer to a luxury hotel.
Day 05: Agra Sightseeing
After a leisurely breakfast, our expert guide shall take you on the much awaited visit to Taj Mahal. Now a pride of India, Taj Mahal has seen its popularity multiply owing to the legends behind its birth. Whereas most monuments were built for symbolizing victory, as royal residence or to aid in military advancement, Taj Mahal was built to serve as a symbol of love. Needless to mention the exquisite beauty of this marble clad structure also plays its part.
Other monuments worth visiting include Agra Red Fort which is almost a replica of Delhi Red Fort and Jama Masjid-regarded as the biggest mosque in Asia. Overnight stay at Agra hotel.
Day 06: Jhansi-Orchha-Khajuraho
Morning transfer to Agra railway station for train to Jhansi where our representatives shall be waiting with a cab for drive to Khajuraho. En-route visit Orchha, believed to have been built during 16th and 17th centuries by the Bundela rulers. The temples exhibit rich artistic acumen of bygone age and are in remarkably preserved state. Later, continue towards Khajuraho and upon arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.
Day 07: Khajuraho
Full day sightseeing of Khajuraho including the village life and the world-renowned temples. The town is famous for the masterful depiction of sensual, erotic sculptures. These temples were built by Chandela dynasty between 950 AD to 1150 AD and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex comprising of Eastern, Western & Southern group of temples shall be covered in detail with our expert guide explaining the depicted meaning of famous sculptures.
Day 08: Khajuraho-Varanasi
Morning transfer to Khajuraho airport for flight to Varanasi and upon arrival meets with our representatives who shall assist & transfer you to the hotel. Post lunch set out to explore the city known as the preserver and essence of India. With a history dating back to 3000 BC, the heritage city has much to offer in terms of sightseeing. Visit Banaras Hindu University(BHU), Assi Ghat, Dashaswamedh Ghat, Bharat Mata Temple and the main shrine in Varanasi- the Vishwanath Temple.
Dinner & overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi-Trivandrum
Morning transfer to Varanasi airport and upon arrival meet & greet with our representatives. The later part of the tour will be dedicated to deriving lasting benefit from the 5000 years old art that is Ayurveda. A scenic drive to Kovalam lasting approx. 30 minutes follows providing panoramic views of typical Kerala. Upon arrival check-in at an Ayurvedic resort followed by a healthy vegetarian meal and overnight stay.
Day 10: Kovalam
After breakfast appointment with the in-house Ayurvedic doctor for a detailed discussion about Ayurveda. During the meeting enlighten yourself with valuable knowledge about Ayruveda therapies and related practices like Yoga & meditations. A detailed plan according to your body types and personal requirement will be prepared for the next course of treatment.
Later, indulge yourself with a soothing Ayurvedic massage at the nearby beach, which works best in such natural settings. Sea gulls flying and dropping upon the waves in poetic motion, cool sea breeze slightly moistening your face and chiseling sounds of tides gushing along the beach- a totally rejuvenating experience.
Rest of the day at leisure-the adventure enthusiast may try Beach volleyball or water skiing in the lively Arabian Sea. Or just relax at the hotel poolside enjoying the ambience. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Kovalam-Trivandrum
A Yoga & Meditation class in the morning will rejuvenate you for the rest of the day. Take some time off from your ayurvedic treatment to enjoy the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum housing several tourist attractions. Start from the historical Padmanabhapuram Palace housing several ancient souvenirs. Proceed towards Neyyar wildlife sanctuary and take an exciting elephant safari into the reserve. Our last destination will be Napier museum showcasing exquisite and rare collection of articles.
Drive back to the hotel followed by dinner & overnight stay.
Day 12: Kovalam
Early morning healing treatment this shall start from a Yoga session to revitalize your mind followed by detailed Ayurvedic treatment. Benefit from the soothing massage and other proven techniques from experienced hands.
After the comprehensive treatment, set out for a brief stay at a traditional Kerala house where followed by traditional lunch. Observe the un-spoilt lifestyle of the villagers and the charming landscape. Later on, a memorable cruise upon Thiruvallam backwaters, one of the most popular tourist attractions of Kerala. Overnight stay at Kovalam hotel.
Day 13: Departure
A short briefing about your treatment progress as the Ayurveda doctor assesses and offers his views on the improvements you have made. This is followed by some handy tips to be followed as you check-out from the resort and are transferred to International airport for onward/return journey.
