TVIN 005: 12 NIGHTS/13 DAYS NATURAL THERAPY PROGRAM

Energize your body – Stimulate your soul – Calm your mind. Our 13-day natural therapy program gives you the opportunity to restore, balance and renew your mind, body and soul through a holistic approach incorporating the healing principles of Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation and innovative spa technologies along with visiting the most fascinating sights of the Indian subcontinent.

Ayurveda – The traditional indian science of holistic medicine developed over centuries by sages and holy men. Ayurveda is more than just a medical system. It is a Science of Life. Ayurveda is a system that helps maintain health in a person by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the individual back into equilibrium with their true self. In essence Ayurveda has been in existence since the beginning of time because nature's laws have always governed us.
Yoga – A product of the perennial wisdom of India. One can trace the origin of Yoga back to the period of Indus Valley civilisation i.e. at least three thousand years before Christ. All through the last five thousand years it has remained as one of the most important facets of the Indian Culture, remaining vibrant and responsive to the changing times all through this period.
In ancient times, the desire for greater personal freedom, health and long life, and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the world. The word Yoga means “to join or yoke together,” and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience.
Meditation – Meditation is an inward movement within the consciousness by the consciousness itself. It is a steady, continous flow of attention directed towards the same object. Meditation is a most powerful way of controlling physiological processes and also of controlling physiological reactions to physiological events. Meditation reprograms the mind that ultimately leads to optimum health at body, mind and spirit complex.
Spa & Fitness - The spa experience strives to achieve the ultimate harmony between the physical and the mental realms of the individual. In India we have hotels & resorts that offers some of the finest Spa & Fitness facilities in Asia.

Day 1 ArrivE Delhi

Arrive Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport late this evening. You will be met at the airport by PCTI representative who give you a warm welcome with fresh flower garlands and transfer to your luxury hotel by air-conditioned Car/Coach. Your room is availabe for immediate occupancy.
Overnight stay at THE OBEROI hotel.

Day 2 [B] Delhi

Morning will be at leisure after late night arrival. Afternoon we leave for a short tour of New Delhi visiting the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an. The India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war and drive past the grand government buildings the President’s House and Parliament House all dating back to the time of British Raj.

Overnight stay at THE OBEROI hotel.

Day 3 [B] Delhi

Morning kept free for the complete Spa Experience, take your body on a journey of transformation as you enter the serene and soothing haven of the Spa and Fitness Centre. Let the healing hands of trained therapists ease away the stress of hectic urban life. Get pampered with Traditional holistic Indian treatments based on Aromatherapy and Ayurveda, which will help your body and spirit get gently revitalised. Or energise yourself at the modern gymnasium that features state of the art fitness equipment. A session at The Oberoi Spa & Fitness Centre promises to leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Afternoon we leave to visit the Old part of Delhi, tour the Raj Ghat, Delhi's monument to Mahatma Gandhi, We visit Jama Masjid, this immense mosque is the largest in India and drive past the Red Fort citadel.

Overnight stay at THE OBEROI hotel.

Day 4 [B] delhi / agra (200kms – 4hrs)

After breakfast we drive leisurely to the home town of Taj Mahal – Agra, takes us through the beautiful countryside. On arrival we check in to our luxury spa resort just 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of the monument. The hotel is also one of the finest in the city offering the vivifying experiences that includes beauty and body treatments with exotic oils and creams used by royalty five hundred years ago, in addition to a steam room or sauna to rekindle the body and spirit.
Rest of the day is free to relax or enjoy the luxuries of the resort with an option of visiting the Taj Mahal at sunset to watch the beautiful white marble turn slowly to soft, rosy pink.

Overnight stay at THE AMAR VILAS resort.

Day 5 [b] Agra

Morning we have Yoga session at the resort which offers an extensive Yoga menu specially created by professional Yogacharya followed by a sight-seeing tour of the city, visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) - one of the « Seven Wonders of the World » and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Our next stop is the imposing Agra Fort - built of red sandstone and marble is a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates.
We can spend the evening by having an Ayurvedic and Aromatherapy Massage in our resort, offering various massage options. Favourite therapies include; stimulating massage to iron out the knots; a Chakra Head and Shoulder Massage; the bliss-inducing Rose Sandalwood Wrap (essence of rose, milk, honey and sandalwood).
Overnight stay at THE AMAR VILAS resort.

Day 6 [B] agra / jaipur (250kms – 5hrs)

Morning we travel to the old walled city of Jaipur – founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa – Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture.
Enroute we stop at Fatehpur Sikri - which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.

On arrival we check inn to our luxury spa resort which offers one of the best Spa & Fitness facilities in Asia. Rest of the day is free to relax or enjoy the luxuries of the resort. Overnight stay at the RAJ VILAS resort.

Day 7 [b] jaipur

Morning we attend Yoga session at the resort followed by a sight-seeing tour of the city visiting the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber – ascend the imposing fort on a decorated painted elephant. We wander among glittering inlays and the Hall of Mirrors.

On the way back we stop to view the elegant Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.

Post lunch tour of the Maharajah’s City Palace, now partly a museum display a unique fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings, Rajput armoury and costumes.
Evening we can have the option of playing tennis, golf or see the Rajasthani countryside from the back of a horse. Overnight stay at the RAJ VILAS resort.

Day 8 [b] jaipur

Full day at leisure in Jaipur we can opt for a wonderful Elephant Safari which is followed by a picnic at the base of Naila fort or to explore the city on our own and indulge in shopping for gemstones, silver jewellery, Paintings, blue pottery and hand printed textiles that Jaipur is renowned for. A rejuvenating Spa Therapy in the evening.
Overnight stay at the RAJ VILAS resort.

Day 9 [B] jaipur / delhi (250kms – 5hrs)

Morning we travel back to Delhi. On arrival we check inn to our luxury hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities.

Overnight stay at THE OBEROI hotel.

Day 10 [B] delhi / rishikesh (240kms – 6hrs)

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel we leave for holy city of Rishikesh - Located 1160 feet above sea level, it is the gateway to the upper Garhwal region and the starting point to the Char Dham - four famous pilgrim centers namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri. It is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation.
On arrival at Rishikesh, we proceed to our luxury spa resort. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the luxury of the resort which offers one of the best Ayurvedic Therapies, Spa Treatments and Yoga sessions and awarded No.1 of the top 25 spas in the world. Experience a new lifestyle approach as you are surrounded by the lush greenery, fresh mountain air and mystifying Himalayan views.

Overnight stay at the ANANDA RESORT IN THE HIMALAYAS.

(The uniqueness of Ananda Spa approach is Swastha Jeevan Sandhya, meaning "healthy lifestyle approach with assistance", where each guests receives a private consultation from a Lifestyle Assistant - offering professional guidance and individual attention with an innovative Spa menu of treatments and services, by integrating ancient & contemporary therapies and treatments from various disciplines to suit individual needs and requirements).

Day 11 [B] rishikesh

Morning and Evening participate in Scheduled Aerobics, Yoga or Meditation classes.
Afternoon visit to the holy town of Rishikesh. We will visit the various ashrams, temples and meet with spiritual leaders.

Overnight stay at the ANANDA RESORT IN THE HIMALAYAS.

Day 12 [B] excursion to haridwar

Morning and Evening participate in Scheduled Aerobics, Yoga or Meditation classes.
After lunch we leave for excursion trip to Haridwar - One of the first towns where Ganga emerges from the mountains to touch the plains. In the evening, the Ghats (places built on the banks of the river for the holy dip in the river Ganges) look breathtakingly beautiful as thousands of diyas (earthen lamps) and marigold flowers illuminate the holy waters at the time of the Ganga Aarti - a much awaited daily ritual, where the river Ganga is propitiated for all the bounty that she bestows on the Indian plains.

We visit the Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar – according to legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in meditation here. The Ganga, not wanting to disturb them split herself into seven streams (Sapt Sarovar) around them.

Evening we visit Har-ki-pauri in Haridwar to witness the aarti ceremony, the ritual that takes place every evening on the banks of the holy River Ganges where hundreds at devotees prey to Mother Ganga with chanting of mantra and floating lighted lamps.
Overnight stay at the ANANDA RESORT IN THE HIMALAYAS.

Day 13 [B] rishikesh / delhi (240kms – 6hrs)

Morning we leisurely drive back to Delhi. On arrival we check in to our luxury hotel THE OBEROI for day use only.
Evening after dinner you will be transfered to the airport to Board your homebound flight or connect to your onward destination. End of our services…

NETT PRICE FOR ABOVE PROGRAM IN US DOLLARS AS FOLLOWS
VALIDITY: UPTO 30 APRIL 2010
NOT VALID BETWEEN: 20 DEC’09 TILL 05 JAN’10

Particulars Tour Price Per Pax -
02 – 06 Pax
Single Supplement $4685
$1755 -
07 – 15 Pax
Single Supplement $4535
$1700 -
15 & Above Pax
Single Supplement $4450
$1670 -
PRICE INCLUDES FOLLOWING FEATURES

* Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis including breakfast and all applicable taxes.
* Air-conditioned Deluxe Car/Coach as per the itinerary.
* Services of well experienced English speaking PCTI Tour escort/Guide throughout.
* Entrance Fees of all monuments/museums mentioned in the itinerary.
* Elephant back excursion at Amber fort in Jaipur.
* Scheduled Aerobics, Yoga or Meditation classes in Ananda Spa Resort, Rishikesh.
* Scheduled hiking trips in the Himalayan foothills by Ananda Spa Resort in Rishikesh.
* Use of Wet Spa areas like Sauna, Steam Bath, Jacuzzi in Ananda Spa in Rishikesh.
* Unlimited Mineral water, soft drinks and Tin beer available during journeys.
* 01 Tour Leader is FOC with minimum 15 Paying Pax Group.
* All Government Taxes.
* Surprise gift on departure.
* Our Personal Care and Attention.
excluded FEATURES

* Any Visa Charges.
* Any International flights.
* Any airport Tax (There is INR 750 airport Tax when departing from Delhi Int’l Airport).
* Camera fees at monuments.
* Any Lunch or Dinner (Guest may choose to have Rejuvenation Spa Cuisine meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) as per the instructions of the Spa Teacher).
* Tips to Driver, Guides, at restaurants nor does it includes any gratuity to your tour escort.
* Items of personal nature such as telephone calls, telegrams, table drinks and laundry etc.
* Any Spa therapy, Yoga, Meditation or Aerobics sessions except in Ananda Spa Resort, Rishikesh, any body massages. The included hotels & resorts offer the finest Traditional Indian Natural Therapies and Treatments. The guest can choose the therapy/treatment as per his/her own needs and requirements.
* Anything not given in Price Include head.
INcluded LUXURY SPA HOTELS & RESORTS

CITY HOTEL/RESORT NAME ROOM TYPE TOTAL NIGHTS HOTEL WEBSITE
Delhi The Oberoi Deluxe 03 www.oberoidelhi.com
Agra Amar Vilas Premier 02 www.amarvilas.com
Jaipur Raj Vilas Premier 03 www.rajvilas.com
Delhi The Oberoi Deluxe 01 www.oberoidelhi.com
Rishikesh Ananda Spa Deluxe Palace View 03 www.anandaspa.com
Delhi The Oberoi Deluxe Day use www.oberoidelhi.com
important points to note

* The tour depends on the room availability in Agra/Jaipur & Rishikesh Resorts, in case of non-availability of accommodation in any of these three resorts during the required dates, the guest either has to choose new dates or postpone the tour for future date. (There are no similar hotel options available with similar Natural Therapy facilities).
* We suggest that clients should be covered by Travel, medical, health and other types of insurance. These cannot be obtained in India.
* The above prices are valid up to 30 April’ 2010. Supplement for travel between Christmas & New Year period (20 Dec’09 – 05 Jan’10) will be extra and informed as and when required.
* This tour is not favourable to children.

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