DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

Our team will pick you up at New Delhi Airport. After some rest and relaxation, we will have a welcome dinner, get to know the amazing people that will be on this journey with you and explore the neighborhood for those who aren't incredibly jet-lagged. 

Meals included: Dinner
 

DAY 2 | COLORFUL DELHI STREETS AND SUFI MOSQUES
Starting the trip off with the chaos, color and energy that only a city like New Delhi captures, we'll visit bustling food markets, ancient temples, narrow alleyways and family owned shops passed down from generations. In the evening we will visit a Sufi mosque full of singing, history and Old Delhi charm.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 3 | SUNRISE AT THE TAJ MAHAL

The early morning drive to Agra will be worth the breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. We’ll soak in stories, history and views of the Taj. For lunch, we will meet a women’s cooperative working to provide economic opportunity to acid attack and abuse survivors. Lunch at their delicious cafe will be followed by perusing the bazaars of the ancient city of Agra. The evening will be free to catch up on rest and relaxation.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 4 | PALACES, ASTRONOMY & ARTISANS

Today we’ll fly to one of the last remaining Indian cities to still be ruled by the royal family. The Pink City is a spectacular view into India’s opulent past. Learning about the contributions of the royal family to the socio-economic well being of locals, we’ll uncover secret rooms in their palace. After lunch, we’ll visit a collection of astronomy sites and meet fair trade artisans keeping Rajasthani art alive.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 6: FREE AFTERNOON AND PALACE OF WIND

Today we slow down to soak in the energy of the trip thus far. After a relaxing breakfast, you have the afternoon free to rest, get a massage, and do your own thing for a few hours. In the evening, we will meet again to have coffee and snacks at a rooftop cafe overlooking the Palace of Wind and dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7: OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS

Dramatically changing our views, we leave the royal city and travel up to the base of the Himalayan mountains, Rishikesh. From desert land to crystal clear blue rivers, we will arrive in the afternoon to the Ganges river and lush forest hills. Tonight we meander the streets to get the true experience of life in this spiritually energetic city, surrounded by yoga, meditation, chanting and teachers.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: FREE DAY AND CAFES

After a morning yoga session followed by a silent breakfast, you’ll have some free time where you can explore a part of the city or settle into a cafe with a book. Today you can spend the afternoon having an Ayurvedic massage, popping into small temples and colorful market places or doing last minute shopping. In the evening, we’ll eat at the Beatles Cafe.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10: ANANDAMAYI MA ASHRAM & HARIDWAR

After breakfast and checking out, we will head down to the ancient city of Haridwar famous for it’s sacred bathing steps. We’ll spend the afternoon charmed by the temple bells and religious chanting. After exploring the city, we will visit Anandamayi Ma’s ashram, one of the most celebrated, female self-realized beings of India.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11: GOODBYES AND AIRPORT DROP OFFS

Today we have a goodbye breakfast with laughs, memories, and new friends. You will be dropped off at the Dehradhun airport for your connecting flight from Delhi. The last airport drop off will be at 10 PM.

Meals included: Breakfast