From Palaces to Peace

Day 01 — Arrive in Delhi

The journey begins.

Your first glimpse of India begins the moment you leave the airport.

As you make your way through Delhi, the city slowly reveals itself — tree-lined avenues, gardens, monuments, the movement of daily life, and the unmistakable energy of a place where centuries of history live alongside the present.

In the evening, your journey begins with an Aarti ceremony, a traditional ritual of light and devotion.

As lamps are raised and prayers fill the air, you receive blessings for health, peace, and a meaningful journey ahead.

A tika is placed on your forehead.

A new journey has begun.

Overnight: Delhi Meals: Breakfast

Day 02 — Delhi

Where ancient India meets the present.

Wake up to your first full day in India.

Today, discover Delhi — a city of extraordinary contrasts, where imperial avenues, sacred spaces, bustling streets, and centuries-old history exist side by side.

Explore Old Delhi and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Continue through New Delhi, passing Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate, before discovering the Salt March Memorial and Connaught Place.

Later, enter the peaceful world of Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple. Take a moment to observe, listen, and experience the quiet sense of devotion within.

Your day ends at Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, where architecture, craftsmanship, and spirituality come together on an extraordinary scale.

Today is not simply about seeing Delhi.

It is about beginning to understand it.

Overnight: Delhi Meals: Breakfast

Day 03 — Delhi to Jaipur

From the capital to the Pink City.

Leave Delhi behind and travel toward Jaipur, the royal capital of Rajasthan.

As the city gradually gives way to open landscapes, your guide becomes your storyteller — sharing India's traditions, history, rituals, and the stories behind the places you are about to discover.

Then, almost as if entering another world, Jaipur appears.

The Pink City welcomes you with its warm colors, grand palaces, magnificent forts, and unmistakable Rajasthani character.

Check into your hotel and let the rhythm of Jaipur begin.

Distance: 256 km Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast

Day 04 — Jaipur & Amber

Enter the world of Rajasthan's royalty.

This morning begins with a Hawan ceremony, a traditional Hindu fire ritual associated with purification, blessings, and positive energy.

Then journey toward Amber Fort, rising dramatically above the surrounding landscape.

Walk through its courtyards and palaces. Discover gardens, temples, and intricate architecture shaped by centuries of Rajput and Mughal influence.

Later, Jaipur comes alive around you.

Explore local markets and textile workshops where traditional patterns and craftsmanship continue to be part of everyday life.

As the sun begins to set, visit Birla Temple for an evening Aarti.

Then sit down to a traditional dinner as the colors, music, and movement of Rajasthan come alive through folk dance.

Tonight, you don't simply visit Rajasthan.

You feel it.

Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast

Day 05 — Jaipur to Agra via Abhaneri

A journey toward one of India's greatest wonders.

Leave Jaipur and travel through the landscapes of northern India toward Agra.

Along the way, stop at Abhaneri, home to a remarkable historic stepwell — a quiet reminder of the ingenuity and beauty found throughout India's lesser-known places.

Continue toward Agra.

And then, the moment you've been waiting for.

The Taj Mahal appears.

Its white marble changes with the light, its symmetry almost dreamlike against the sky. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, it has endured for centuries as one of the world's most extraordinary expressions of love.

Take your time here.

Some places are worth simply standing still for.

Distance: 236 km Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Day 06 — Agra to Rishikesh

From the wonders of India to the sacred Ganges.

Today, the journey changes.

Leave the palaces, forts, and monuments of the Golden Triangle behind and travel north toward Rishikesh, where the foothills of the Himalayas meet the sacred River Ganges.

Visit the Beatles Ashram, a place with a fascinating connection to India's modern spiritual history.

Later, make your way to the banks of the Ganges for the evening Ganga Aarti.

As the light fades, lamps begin to glow along the river. Bells ring. Prayers rise. The Ganges flows quietly beside you.

Take a breath.

This is the moment when the pace of the journey begins to slow.

Overnight: Vasundhara Palace, Rishikesh (1 Night) Meals: Breakfast

Days 07–13 — Ananda in the Himalayas

Seven Nights to Slow Down, Restore & Reconnect

The world gets quieter.

After the movement and discovery of the Golden Triangle and Rishikesh you arrive at Ananda in the Himalayas for seven nights of wellness, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and renewal.

Set among the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, Ananda offers a completely different way to experience India.

Here, there is nowhere you need to rush to.

Your stay begins with wellness consultations and an individual assessment, helping shape a programme around your personal goals and needs.

Your days may unfold with Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, fitness, Vedanta talks, cooking classes, and guided treks, along with time to simply rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Comprehensive Wellness Programs include personalized sessions with wellness experts, with an average of approximately two hours of wellness sessions each day.

You can choose from programmes focused on different aspects of wellbeing, including:

And between your personalized sessions, there is space to enjoy complimentary small-group activities at Ananda:

Yoga · Meditation · Fitness · Vedanta · Cooking · Guided Treks

Meals are thoughtfully prepared as part of your wellness experience.

But perhaps the greatest luxury is something much simpler:

time.

Time to breathe.

Time to be still.

Time to listen to yourself.

After discovering India's colors, history, movement, and extraordinary beauty, these seven nights give you the opportunity to experience another side of India — one of balance, quiet, and renewal.

This is where the journey turns inward.

Day 14 — Rishikesh to Delhi

Take the journey home with you.

After breakfast, your time at Ananda comes to an end.

Travel back toward Delhi, leaving the Himalayan foothills behind as the memories of the journey begin to settle in.

The colors of Jaipur.

The timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal.

The evening light on the Ganges.

The stillness of the Himalayas.

Fourteen days ago, India was a destination on a map.

Now, it is something you have experienced.

Upon arrival in Delhi, continue to Terminal 3 for your international connection home.

Meals: Breakfast