AEI-79 Grand Luxury - Customized India and Spirituality Trip 11N-12D
Expert Rating: Asia Escapes
“This is undoubtedly our flagship program for VIP clients. What sets it apart from any other itinerary is the perfect balance between logistics and soul.
By eliminating long road journeys with domestic flights, we transform the trip into an experience of ‘white-glove hospitality.’ The inclusion of a private meditation session with a Guru in Udaipur elevates this tour from a simple sightseeing trip to a personal growth experience. It’s an itinerary designed for those who want to see the best of India (Golden Triangle + Udaipur + Varanasi) but with a focus on well-being, the luxury of time, and the profound insights of a local expert. It’s ‘royal hospitality’ at its finest.”
Key Differentials of Asia Escapes
• Time Optimization: While others spend 7 hours in a car, our clients are enjoying a free afternoon at a luxury hotel or meditating by a lake.
• Focus on Well-being: It’s not just about seeing stones; it’s about experiencing India through Yoga and Meditation in palatial settings.
• Local Experts: Constant support ensures that every cultural question is answered and that the traveler always feels protected and assisted.
Day 1. Arrival in New Delhi, the capital of India
Arrival in Delhi on an international flight. Our Spanish-speaking representative will meet you at the airport, assist you, and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Traditional welcome at Delhi airport.
Day 2. New Delhi, home to Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Old Delhi, with a guided tour of the Old Delhi area, including a walk past the Red Fort and along Chandni Chowk. We will stop to visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Gandhi . This beautiful park is where the cenotaph, consisting of a black marble platform, marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination. Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were also cremated there. Enjoy a 40-minute rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
We will continue our tour with a visit to New Delhi. We will see government buildings, India Gate, a 42-meter-high stone triumphal arch inscribed with the names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I. We will have a panoramic view of the Parliament area and the President’s residence.
Later, we will visit the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple . It is located in the Connaught Place area. It is the most important Sikh temple in Delhi. Thousands of people of all faiths visit this temple daily.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3. New Delhi-Udaipur (Domestic flight of 1 hour, 20 minutes)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities. Today you will experience meditation with an expert meditation guru, a practice you can incorporate into your daily life—a lifelong experience.
Udaipur is known by many names: the White City, the Venice of the East, and the most romantic city in India. Udaipur is built around several lakes surrounded by mountains. It is also known as the City of Lakes, Love, and Mountains. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Udaipur, a romantic city with lakes
Yoga session at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the beautiful city of Udaipur, where you can admire its City Palace and the museum it houses, which displays a valuable collection of miniatures and porcelain. The City Palace is one of the most remarkable buildings from the Rajput era, the rulers of Rajasthan. It is located in the heart of Udaipur, next to Lake Pichola. We will also enjoy the paradisiacal Saheliyon ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens), located in the north of the city. This immense garden features kiosks and elephants carved from white marble, four ponds, and numerous fountains. Some jets emerge directly from the ground, cascading water like a monsoon. This fountain system was once powered by water drawn from a lake located at a higher elevation than the garden, which was forced into the jets by its own pressure. We will also visit the Jagdish Temple. This Hindu temple is very famous for its age and for being a welcoming meeting place for the local population. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
Day 5. Udaipur-Jaipur (flight time 55 minutes)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, visit Amber Fort. After the visit, transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6. Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Maharaja’s Palace , the residence of the Jaipur royal family. This complex is filled with palaces, gardens, and other buildings, most notably the Chandra Mahal, a seven-story structure. Inside, you’ll find the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, where you can admire carpets, enameled objects, weapons, miniature paintings, cannons, and the maharajas’ garments. Next, we’ll visit Jantar Mantar , the astronomical observatory, with its 30-meter-high sundial and other fascinating astronomical instruments. This is one of five observatories in the area. Adjacent to this site is the well-known Palace of the Winds, or Hawa Mahal (a facade with the structure of a palace), which was used by women to observe processions and street life. Overnight stay.
Day 7. Jaipur-Agra (4 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Agra, visiting the famous Abbaneri Well en route, then continue to Agra. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8. Agra
Early morning visit to one of the seven wonders of the world , the Taj Mahal.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Taj Mahal (one of the seven wonders of the world), built by the Mughal emperor in memory of his wife, a unique monument to love. After the visit, continue to the Red Fort of Agra. Overnight stay.
Day 9. Agra-Varanasi The Holy City
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Delhi (3 hours), arrival and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be welcomed with a Rudraksha necklace. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. Varanasi, also known as
Benares or Varanasi, is known as the “Eternal City” and remains the most important pilgrimage site in all of India, as well as a symbol of Hindu rebirth. Varanasi’s main attraction is the Ghats, the steps from which pilgrims descend to the sacred Ganges River.
Day 10. Varanasi Holy City / oldest in the world
At dawn, depart for a boat trip on the Ganges River (subject to water level) . Disembark and walk to the cremation grounds to experience the atmosphere and wander through the heart of the city. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
This afternoon/evening, we will take a rickshaw ride and witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of Varanasi. Return to the hotel for overnight accommodation.
Day 11. Varanasi-Delhi (flight 1 hour, 30 minutes)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12. Delhi-Return
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Our price includes
- 11 nights on a bed and breakfast basis
- Local guide service in the client’s language: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and Turkish.
- Assistance at airports and train stations by an English-speaking representative.
Water, chips, cookies, chocolates, Coca-Cola, and juice in the vehicle. - Ascent to Amber Fort on elephant backs (subject to availability) and descent by jeep.
- Boat trip on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Indian gastronomy class in Udaipur
- Yoga and meditation class in Udaipur
- Boat trip on the Ganges River in Varanasi
- Rickshaw ride in Varanasi
- Offering to the Ganges River with a diya (clay lamp)
- Tickets to the monuments mentioned in the program.
- The rates applicable at this time.
Our price does not include
- Tips for porters, waiters, drivers, guides, etc.
- Fees for accessing monuments with cameras or videos.
- Extra expenses at the hotel such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Drinks are not included in the program, whether at lunch or dinner (in the case of optional drinks).
Highlights of this Exclusive Trip |
Welcome of Honor: Traditional reception at the airport and presentation of Rudraksha necklaces (sacred seeds of the saints) upon arrival in Varanasi, setting the spiritual tone of the trip. |
Spiritual Udaipur: A meditation session with an expert Guru and Yoga practices at the hotel, designed to provide wellness tools that the client can apply in their daily life. |
Air Connectivity: The use of domestic flights (Delhi-Udaipur, Udaipur-Jaipur and Varanasi-Delhi) ensures that time is spent enjoying the destination and not on long road transfers. |
Romantic Udaipur: Sailing and visiting the City Palace, immersing yourself in the elegance of the “Venice of the East”. |
Monumental Jaipur: Full tour of the “Pink City”, including Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the iconic Palace of Winds. |
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal: The magical experience of visiting the monument to love with the first light of day, avoiding the crowds and the heat. |
Holy Varanasi: From the boat ride at dawn to the Aarti ceremony at dusk , exploring the alleyways of the oldest living city in the world. |
CITY | GRAND LUXURY CATEGORY | CAT. A 5* LUXURY | NIGHTS |
Delhi | The Oberoi New Delhi | Le Meridien / Claridges | 2 |
Udaipur | The Oberoi Udaivilas | Trident / Fate Ghar | 2 |
Jaipur | The Oberoi Rajvillas | ITC Rajputana | 2 |
Agra | The Oberoi Amarvilas | ITC Mughal | 2 |
Varanasi | Brijrama Palace | Taj Ganges | 2 |
Delhi | The Oberoi New Delhi | Le Meridien / Claridges | 1 |
