Ayurveda at Ananda in the Himalayas - Uttarakhand

Shimla, the erstwhile summer capital of the British, is today the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. For a small town, this place is absolutely teeming with appeal whether it is hills, fruit orchards, flowering meadows or nostalgic colonial history.

Day 1

To Shimla

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Chandigarh. Upon arrival proceed towards Shimla by car and transfer to hotel for 3 nights stay in Shimla. Read More

Days 2-3

Shimla

At leisure.

Day 4

To Delhi

Post breakfast, proceed towards to board the UNESCO-listed toy train from Shimla to Kalka and early this evening you will board the Shatabdi Express to Delhi. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi. Read More

Day 5

To UK

Transfer to the International airport in Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

   

Amritsar, in Punjab, hides up its sleeves a multi faceted allure for tourists in the form of the beautiful Golden Temple, the historic Jallianwala Bagh, the Ram Bagh Gardens & the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Also the Sunset Retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border here is most captivating and worth a watch.

Dates & Guide Prices

• Superior
• Deluxe

01 Nov - 19 Dec

Superior (pp)

from
£269

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£179

16 Jan - 15 Apr

Superior (pp)

from
£269

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£179

01 Nov - 19 Dec

Deluxe (pp)

from
£299

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£209

16 Jan - 15 Apr

Deluxe (pp)

from
£299

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£209

Day 1

To Amritsar

Post breakfast, transfer to the railway station and proceed towards your onward journey to Amritsar by Shatabdi Express. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Amritsar.  Read More

Day 2

Amritsar

This Morning visit the Golden Temple, the heart of the Sikh religion and the somber gardens of Jallianwallah Bagh memorial and the Ram Bagh Gardens with the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In the afternoon, proceed towards Wagah on the India-Pakistan border to see the spectacular Sunset Retreat Ceremony. Read More

Day 3

To UK

Transfer to the airport in Amritsar via Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

   

Kathmandu, the bustling capital of Nepal, seems in the first glance yet another city lost in the race of time & development. But take a stroll along its backstreets and you will meet the quaint old middle age still flourishing in this city’s heritage, culture, temples, and courtyards overflowing with flowers and tiny shops where goods and services have remained much the same since centuries.

Day 1

To Kathmandu

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Kathmandu.Rest of the day at leisure Read More

Day 2

Kathmandu

Tour of the city visiting the Durbar Square, noted for its temples and palaces including the Khasta Mandap, the wooden temple which gave Kathmandu its name, and the temple of Living Goddess or Kumari. You will see much evidence of the Pagoda style of architecture that Nepalese claim to have originated. Visit Syambunath with the all seeing eyes of Buddha overlooking the valley. In the afternoon visit the twin villages of Bungmati Khokana dating back to 6th century, the ancient city of Patan and the Tibetan Handicrafts Centre. Read More

Day 3

Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Today visit the medieval city of Bhadgaon, noted for its wooden carved buildings including the five-storey Nyatapole Pagoda and Golden Gate. Bodhnath is one of the world’s largest stupa and the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside Tibet. Changunarayan, a lavishly decorated two-tiered temple dating back to 467 A.D. Continue on to Nagarkot (7200ft), offering a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas from Mount Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. Rest of the day at leisure to absorb the atmosphere. Overnight stay in Nagarkot. Read More

Day 4

Nagarkot to Kathmandu

Early in the morning view the sunrise over the Himalayas. On a clear day you can see Mount Everest from here. Return to Kathmandu visiting en route Bodhnath, one of the world’s largest stupa and the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside of Tibet, and Pashupatinath. Read More

Day 5

Depart Kathmandu

Post breakfast, transfer to the  International airport towards your onward journey to London via Delhi with sweet memories. Read More

   

Experience Varanasi, a city steeped in history and mythology located on the banks of River Ganga. A city that penetrates your hearts & minds through its aura of divinity. A city that links you to that supreme almighty who is worshipped in various forms in its numerous ancient temples.

Day 1

To Varanasi

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Varanasi and transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Varanasi. Afternoon visit Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon. This evening visit the Dasaswamedh Ghats to witness the fascinating Ganga Aarti ceremony. Read More

Day 2

To Varanasi

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges and see the famous bathing ‘Ghats’. Later visit the Chunar Fort, which enjoys a commanding position on the banks of the Ganges and the crumbling Ramnagar Fort, the ancestral home of the former Maharaja of Banaras that dates back to 1750. Read More

Day 3

To Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport to fly back towards Delhi and stay overnight at the Hotel in Delhi. Read More

Day 4

To UK

Post breakfast, transfer to the International airport towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

   

Agra is a town best known for the Taj Mahal-whose brilliant architecture had once earned it a place amongst the 7 wonders of the world. But this is not all that Agra entails. A historic town, there is much more for you to discover here in its mysterious throes. That discoveries will have you rapturous with wonder and delight.

Dates & Guide Prices

• Superior
• Deluxe

16 Jan - 15 Apr

Superior (pp)

from
£389

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£299

16 Jan - 15 Apr

Deluxe (pp)

from
£469

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£379

Day 1

To Agra

Post breakfast visit city tour of New Delhi. Afternoon proceed towards Agra. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Agra. Read More

Day 2

To Agra

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by a tour of the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and the huge Agra Fort. Read More

Day 3

To Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Delhi. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi. Read More

Day 4

To UK

Transfer to the International airport in Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

   

If you are looking for a tryst with nature in the Indian wilds, then perhaps there is no place for you like Ranthambore. A royal hunting ground in the past, this reserved sanctuary today offers residence to a variety of endangered flora and fauna.

Day 1

To Ranthambore

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Jaipur. Upon arrival, drive towards Ranthambore by car and transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Ranthambore. Read More

Day 2

Ranthambore

Early morning and late afternoon drives to search for tigers. Read More

Day 3

To Delhi

Post breakfast, transfer to railway station towards your onward journey to Delhi by train. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi for 1 night. Read More

Day 4

To UK

Transfer to the International airport in Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

   

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is also the largest city of this state. It has the honour of being the 1st planned city of India and represents the glorious magnificence of royalty mingled with a vibrant culture. This city sits teeming with forts, palaces, temples and havelis that relate the fascinating tale of grandeur of the day’s gone by.

Day 1

To Jaipur

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Jaipur and upon arrival, transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay in Jaipur. Read More

Day 2

Jaipur

Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Enjoy Jeep ride to the fort which displays a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu panache. Afterwards, move towards the City Palace which sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. In the end, visit Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal, which again symbolise the classic Rajasthani architecture. Read More

Day 3

To Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport and proceed towards Delhi. Read More

Day 4

To UK

Post breakfast, transfer to the International airport in Delhi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More