Wellness and Heritage Tour of India with Daily Yoga and Meditation

The tour starts in Jaipur, the Pink City, with two nights at the boutique Hotel Mahal Khandela. You'll visit the Jantar Mantar observatory, City Palace, and the Palace of Winds, and take a cycle-rickshaw ride through old markets. The first evening ends with a rooftop gala dinner hosted by your tour operator and his wife, with unlimited drinks, folk dances, and puppet shows.

From Jaipur you head to the Shekhawati region, staying at Castle Khandela, a 150-year-old property full of armory and paintings. Days here include walking tours of painted havelis, a jeep safari through villages, and a visit to a local school. The pace is gentle, with lunch and dinner served at the castle, often with a barbecue by the pool.

Pushkar, a sacred Hindu town, is next. You'll stay at the landscaped Araam Bagh and have time for morning meditation. Visits include the Brahma Temple, the sacred pond, and evening aarti ceremonies. You'll also take an excursion to Kishangarh to see the famous miniature paintings at Fort Kishangarh, with lunch at the Maharaja-owned Phool Mahal Palace.

The journey continues to Khimsar's 16th-century fort, where you'll explore desert dunes and Jain temples, then on to Jodhpur's Polo Heritage hotel for two nights. Here you'll visit the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace, and enjoy an Ayurvedic massage. The final stretch takes you to Jaisalmer's Golden Fort, with its beautiful sandstone havelis, and then to the Sam Dunes for a night in AC tents under the stars, complete with a camel safari and desert folk performances.

Throughout, you'll have daily chances to practice yoga and meditation, often with guidance from KV Singh, who has over 25 years of experience in classical yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. The tour ends with a flight from Jaisalmer to New Delhi, where you'll be transferred to the airport or a drop-off point in the city.

What's included

- 11 days, 10 nights accommodation in heritage properties - 12 buffet breakfasts, 11 buffet lunches, and 11 buffet dinners - 1 gala dinner with unlimited drinks and barbecue - Unlimited mineral water, beverages, and fresh juices - Travel in an air-conditioned car or coach - Ayurvedic massages as per the itinerary - Local guide fees - All planned activities and entrance fees - Airport transfers (pickup at Jaipur airport, drop-off at Jaisalmer or New Delhi) - Daily opportunities for yoga and meditation

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades