Itinerary
- Day 1
Abhaneri
You'll start before sunrise with yoga and meditation, then have a healthy breakfast. The main focus is the 14th-century step-well in Abhaneri village, which has 450 steps carved into stone and is quite something to see in person. There's also the nearby Hasha Mata temple to walk through. Back at the hotel later, you'll have dinner with live folk music and dance performances, plus drinks throughout the evening.
- Start point
- Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (Jaipur hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthful breakfast), Dinner (Gala dinner with unlimited drinks in honour by tour operator and his wife with folk dance and music)
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Tour of 14th-century step-well in Abhaneri
- Visit to Hasha Mata temple
- Gala dinner with unlimited drinks and folk dance
Landmarks Abhaneri Step-well Hasha Mata Temple - Day 2
Jaipur
After dawn yoga and meditation followed by breakfast, you'll spend the day visiting three major forts around the area: Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, and Nahargarh Fort. If you're interested, there are options for elephant rides or jeep access to get around. You'll return to the city for an afternoon break, then head out for a 50-minute Ayurvedic massage at one of the better facilities in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at hotel
- Excursion to Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, and Nahargarh Fort
- 50-minute Ayurvedic massage
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride up Amber Fort (alternative to jeep)
Landmarks Amber Fort Jaigarh Fort Nahargarh Fort - Day 3
Jaipur
You'll do yoga and meditation at dawn before breakfast. The morning and early afternoon involve visiting City Palace and its museum, which has manuscripts, weapons, carpets, and other historical pieces on display. From there, you'll check out Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds with its distinctive honeycomb architecture), and Albert Hall Museum. Back at the hotel, you can swim and rest before heading out in the evening to see Birla Temple and Ganesh Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Visit to City Palace and Museum
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal)
- Visit to Albert Hall Museum
- Visit to Birla Temple and Ganesh Temple
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) Albert Hall Museum Birla Temple Ganesh Temple - Day 4
Kishangarh
After yoga, meditation, and breakfast, you'll drive 100 km to Kishangarh, an old town with historical significance. Lunch happens at Phool Mahal Palace-by-the-lake, which was once a Maharaja's residence. You'll explore Kishangarh Fort and visit studios where artisans create miniature paintings of Krishna and Radha on paper and silk using techniques from the 16th and 17th centuries. Local temples are on the itinerary as well before you head back to Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Phool Mahal Palace-by-the-lake), Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Drive to Kishangarh (100 km)
- Lunch at Phool Mahal Palace-by-the-lake
- Visit to Kishangarh Fort
- Visit to miniature painting studio
- Visit to temples around Kishangarh
Landmarks Kishangarh Fort Phool Mahal Palace - Day 5
Samode
You'll begin with dawn yoga and meditation, followed by breakfast. The day centers on Samode Palace, which has beautiful frescoes throughout. You can also see ancient temples and the cenotaphs built for former rulers in the area. After returning to your hotel, dinner and an overnight stay wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Visit to Samode Palace
- Visit to ancient temples and cenotaphs
Landmarks Samode Palace - Day 6
Madhogarh
Following yoga, meditation, and breakfast, you'll head to Madhogarh Fort, which sits on top of a hill. There's a bullock or camel cart ride through nearby villages to experience the local culture and landscape. Lunch is served at the fort. Later, you'll return to Jaipur for a puppet show performance, then have dinner and spend the night at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Madhogarh Fort), Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Tour of Madhogarh Fort
- Bullock or camel cart ride through villages
- Lunch at Madhogarh Fort
- Puppet show in Jaipur
Landmarks Madhogarh Fort - Day 7
Khandela
Yoga and meditation at dawn come before breakfast. You'll drive 90 km to Khandela for lunch at Castle Khandela. The castle has a collection of old coins and artifacts worth exploring. A jeep safari through surrounding villages gives you a chance to see rural life. You'll head back to Jaipur after an early dinner for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Castle Khandela), Dinner (Early delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Drive to Khandela (90 km)
- Visit to Castle Khandela
- View collection of ancient coins and artifacts
- Jeep safari through villages
Landmarks Castle Khandela - Day 8
Thanagazi
You'll start with yoga and meditation followed by breakfast. The drive takes you to Thanagazi and Gandharva Retreat. Ancient temples in the area are on the agenda, and lunch happens at the resort. Back in Jaipur, you'll get an Ayurvedic massage before dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gandharva Retreat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Drive to Thanagazi
- Visit to ancient temples
- Lunch at Gandharva Retreat
- Ayurvedic massage in Jaipur
Landmarks Gandharva Retreat - Day 9
Castle Kalwar
After dawn yoga and meditation and breakfast, you'll drive to Castle Kalwar, a 150-year-old fort once owned by an Indian General. You'll visit a local school to interact with children and hand out fruit provided by your tour operator. A jeep safari through village areas follows, and lunch is at the castle. You'll return to Jaipur for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Castle Kalwar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
- Drive to Castle Kalwar
- Visit to low-cost school and interaction with children
- Distribution of fruit to children
- Jeep safari through villages
- Lunch at Castle Kalwar
Landmarks Castle Kalwar - Day 10
Departure
You'll do yoga and meditation at dawn, then have breakfast. After that, it's time to head to the airport for your flight to New Delhi and onward travel home. Your tour operator will provide assistance in New Delhi at no additional cost.
- End point
- Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (Hotel in Jaipur)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yoga and meditation at dawn
