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Mystics – Mantra – Monuments

Join Lisa Allwell on an adventure to Northern India involving temples, saffron robes, spice markets, mystical music, a pink city, a blue city and holy cows. You’ll salute the sun by a pilgrim’s lake, watch a desert sunset and stand in front of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.

This will all culminate when you get to experience a truly unique Cultural experience with an event ticket to the World Sacred Sufi Music Festival. 2 Days of international performers, ancient Sufi music and healing sounds, which in the evenings is lit by a spectacular lighting display in the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.

Woven throughout this tour will be a yoga and meditation program personally facilitated by Lisa Allwell.

Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Delhi

9 Nights / 10 Days

Mystics, Mantra & Monuments Tour

Friday 09th February to Sunday 18th February, 2018

YOUR MYSTIC PACKAGE INCLUDES:

7 nights 5 star accommodation
2 nights’ accommodation in a unique heritage hotel
8 Daily Buffet Breakfast
1 Farewell Afternoon tea
6 Buffet Lunches
3 buffet or Rooftop BBQ Dinners
International and domestic Airport Transfers
English speaking Tour Escort and guide
All sightseeing as per program with Private Driver & Air Conditioned Coach
Domestic Flights from Jodhpur to Delhi
Yoga and Meditation program with Lisa Allwell

Note: The holy city of Pushkar is vegetarian and alcohol free.

From $3857*
*AUD per person twin share

Single supplement available

Trip Highlights

Take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk bazaar of Old Delhi, visit India Gate and Huymayun’s Tomb
Immerse yourself in a 3 day Sacred Spirit Festival in the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur.
Visit the Holy city of Pushkar, experience meditation on the ghats and a ‘homa’ fire ceremony
Take a camel ride into the Desert at Pushkar and a rooftop BBQ over Pushkar Lake
Discover Jaipur, the Pink City, and experience an elephant and/or jeep ride to the majestic Amber Fort.
Explore Agra, the Red Fort & breathtaking Taj Mahal
Special inclusion: 9 nights yoga and Meditation personally facilitated by Lisa Allwell

Trip Notes

Day 1: Friday February 09 2018

Arrival: Delhi International Airport.
Upon arrival and once you have cleared customs, you will be personally met by our representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to transfer from the airport and check into your hotel.

Day 2: Saturday February 10 2018

Your journey begins with a city tour to Old & New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid Mosque and take a rickshaw ride to explore the vibrant laneways of Chandni Chowk bazzar. Drive by the Red Fort and the classical India Gate. & Parliament house.

After lunch we will have time to experience the beauty and serenity of the Sikh Guruwara Bangla temple and end the day shopping at Dili Haat Markets.

Day 3: Sunday February 11 2018

Today we travel to visit Agra, where we will visit the Red Fort and our first views of the beautiful Taj Mahal. This afternoon provides time for shopping – rugs and marble being the specialty of this city.

Day 4: Monday February 12 2018

It’s an early start and worth it this morning for our sunrise visit to the most extravagant monument ever built for love – The Taj Mahal. Situated on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is considered the world’s Greatest love tribute and one of the 7 wonders of the world. After this extraordinary start to our day, we have breakfast at our hotel and start the journey to Jaipur. Lunch enroute and afternoon yoga complete the day.

Day 5: Tuesday February 13 2018

The highlight of today is a visit to Amber Fort, a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort built on the rugged hilltops of Amer. Lunch is at a beautiful heritage Haveli and in the afternoon, we will traverse into the ‘Old City’ for a heritage walk through Jaipur’s Bazzars with rickshaw rides and shopping to complete the day.

Day 6: Wednesday February 14 2018

Today we start with laughing yoga and continue the journey to the Holy City of Pushkar. Situated on the edge of the desert near Nag Pahar, the Snake Mountain, the town winds itself around the holy lake filled with bathing ghats and temples. Lunch is at our heritage hotel and this afternoon we go on a walking tour through Pushkar ghats and visit the Bramha Temple. Then we are off into the desert for an evening sunset camel ride. The rest of your evening is at leisure to explore the markets and laneways of this sacred city.

Day 7: Thursday February 15 2018

Following morning is Rooftop yoga, followed by a special treat of henna hands for everyone by local artisans. The rest of the early afternoon is free to explore and return for a very special personalised spiritual experience with Lisa in the evening, followed by a beautiful rooftop dinner over the lake

Day 8: Friday February 16 2018

This is the where the excitement builds as we travel to the Blue City of Jodhpur and the site of an extraordinary sacred and historical musical journey, the World Sacred Spirit Festival. Held in Mehrangarh Fort, a magnificent spectacle that towers over the city, and your chance to experience one of the most sought after music festivals in India and we’ve got tickets!

Day 9: Saturday February 17 2018

Enjoy the early morning sunrise concert at the World Sacred Spirit Festival. Mid morning until early afternoon we will visit the city clocktower and textile bazzars. Tonight, get ready and prepare for your evening performances at the concert held in the majestic Mehrangarh Fort!

Day 10: Sunday February 18 2018

Our final day begins with yoga, followed by a farewell breakfast. Board your plane to Delhi and we will concluded with afternoon tea and transfer you to your return international flight home enriched with the memories of your unique Indian travel experience.

Tour Exclusions

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From: $3857*

*AUD per person twin share

Single supplement available

Payment plans are available for this retreat.
Prices are subject to availability and change without notice.
Booking terms and conditions apply
For international bookings made outside of Australia a US $20 bank service fee may apply.

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Lisa Allwell

Lisa Allwell is the founder of lisaallwellyoga.com in Melbourne Victoria and is an independent leader who has chosen Essence of India Tours to create her personalised tour and support her group’s wellbeing on the ground. To know more about Lisa and the work she does….read more