Itinerary: India Tour: April 23-May 7:2022: with Rachel Hunter Special guest: - Delhi/Agra/Jaipur and Kerala

Day 1: April 23: Arrive Delhi:

Day 02: April 24: Explore – New Delhi:

Breakfast at the hotel
We start to explore New Delhi
First stop Birla Temple
Next stop Gurdwara – worship place for the Sikh
Drive past Government buildings: President’s house & India gate
Visit Qutab Minar
Lunch will be at Olive Restaurant – group lunch
Visit Humayan’s Tomb
If we have the opportunity we may also visit Museums – Indira Gandhi Museum, Gandhi Museum and National Museum (time dependant)
Dinner at the hotel – not a group dinner – specified restaurant – at leisure

Day 03: 25 April (Monday) Explore Old Delhi:

Breakfast at the hotel
We start to explore Old Delhi
Tri-Cycle ride to explore Old Dlhi – lanes of Chandni Chowk (spice market)
Return to Central Delhi
Lunch will be at Char-Bar – group lunch
The rest of the day is dedicated to shopping – or you may choose to relax at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel – not a group meal – at leisure at specific restaurant
Optional Meditation and slow movement class – led by Rachel: in the evening

Day 04: 26 April (Tuesday) Delhi - Mathura - Agra:

Early breakfast at the hotel
We depart from Delhi for Agra
Enroute we will stop at the Temple of Lord Krishna in Mathura
Lunch will be local – only vegetarian
Continue drive to Agra
During the afternoon we will explore Agra fort, and Mehtab Bagh – from which we can see the Taj Mahal
Overnight in Agra – The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel
Dinner is at the hotel at – Esphahan Restaurant – optional as to whether choose to dine with the group or at leisure

Day 05: 27 April (Friday) Agra - Fatehpur - Jaipur:

Taj Mahal at Sunrise
Breakfast at the hotel
We depart from Agra to Jaipur
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri
Drive to Jaipur to The Oberoi Rajvilas
Rest of day at leisure at hotel – can relax at the hotel or venture out with a guide
Evening Meal at Oberoi Rajvilas at specified restaurant – not group meal
Evening – optional: proceed to witness AARTI ceremony at local temple

Day 06: 28 April (Thursday) Jaipur:

Cyling Tour of Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel
We will proceed to visit the highlights of the city – City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Govind Deo Ji Temple
Lunch will be at the Café of City Palace – Baradari Café
Later in the afternoon we will take a walking tour of the markets, and time to shop – explore with a guide
Dinner at the hotel – not a group meal – at leisure
Please note dependant on scheduling Rachel may lead us in a slow flow yoga class on this day

Day 07: 29 April (Friday) Jaipur:

Day 08: 30 April (Saturday) Depart Jaipur:

Day 08 – Day 15 (30 April – 7 May) Neeleshwar Hermitage – Northern Kerala – set on the coastline of the Arabian Sea

Each morning we will be led in Meditation 25 minutes and 60 minutes Yoga by Rachel Hunter
Each evening we will be led in Yoga practice for 60 minutes by Rachel Hunter (except for the evening of the Lotus boat cruise)
Accommodation options: Garden View, Sea View or Plunge Pool Cottages
Ayurvedic Talk and explanation of Ayurveda – by resident Ayurvedic doctor
Ayurvedic Consultation
4 Ayurvedic Treatments – (time taken for massage can be more or less after consultation with the doctor)
All Vegetarian Meals and all Ayurvedic drinks.
Morning Signature Tea.
Two hours sunset cruise through the magical backwaters on Lotus Houseboat.
Visit to see the Theyyam Ritual dances in Local Temple or Village
Cooking Class with Chef Aneesh in Annapurna.
Guided tour of Local highlights like Anand Ashram
4 group evening meals – other evening meals at leisure

On Day 15 - May 7 - the group will depart Neeleshwar and head to Mumbai – where it is suggested International connections are made.