Continuing the tour of Old delhi, visit Raj Ghat (Where the Father of
Nation, Mahatma Ghandi was cremated) .
Post lunch , commenced the City tour of New Delhi . Drive past the
state Government buildings designed by Lutyens, visiting Rajpath leading
up from the war memorial arch India gate, up to the imposing
presidential palace - the Rashtrapati bhawan - built on Raisina hill and
flanked by the secretariat buildings.
Landscaped parks and formal gardens surround old monuments all over the
city- mausoleum of Humayun.
End the tour at the tower Minaret of Qutab Minar . The earliest Muslim
city of India is 15 kms from Rashtrapati bhawan which is dominated by
the Qutab Minar, which is an amazing 2000 yrs old pure iron pillar
erected in 4 AD which has never rusted.
Overnight at the hotel
Day
3 :DELHI-NARENDRA NAGAR -The ANANDA in the
Himalayas
Depart for Narendra Nagar (250 kms) by road or by train( Shatabdi train
till Haridwar, beyond that is 2 hours drive to Narendra nagar) . Upon
arrival check into your Hotel Ananda in the Himalyas
In the Himalayan foothills, 260 Kms. north of Delhi in the state of
Uttaranchal. Located close to the holy town of Rishikesh, Ananda is
situated in the precincts of the Palace Estate of the Maharajah of
Tehri-Garhwal in the small town of Narendra Nagar.
A legendary fount of religion and spirituality, Narendera Nagar, was
chosen by the Maharaja, Narendera Shah to house the palace of Tehri
Garhwal. In time, the regal corridors of the palace echoed with the
footsteps of distinguished guests. Now, home to "Ananda", this
royal precinct and palace of the past is bestowed with the renewed
tranquillity. As South Asia's finest destination resort and SPA. Ananda
brings alive a spiritual vision, uplifting wisdom of the ages and the
pure bliss of being.
Afternoon is at leisure for SPA activities.
The holistic wellness sanctuary for rejuvenation and revitalization,
Ananda Spa offers a unique blend of therapeutic treatments based on
traditional Indian practices of Ayurvedic, Yoga and meditation along
with the latest European and Thai treatments to purify the body and
soothe the senses. The Spa is based on the principle of creating
harmony, from wellness, fitness and relaxation therapies. The wellness
centre, invites you to a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation.
Dedicated to you wellness is a vast universe of 21,000 sq.ft. embodying
the promise of health and vitality, youthfulness and beauty.
With unique focuses on the traditional Indian sciences of Yoga and
Ayurveda, Ananda Spa creates the skillful synthesis between age-old
therapies and modern spa technology. The personalized therapy and
activities programs is designed to meet individual needs and health
goals - de-stress, detoxification and cleansing, deep relaxation,
anti-aging, weight & inch loss, while also offering guidance in the
areas of nutrition and exercise.
At
Ananda-In the Himalayas, the calming integration of lush greenery, fresh
mountain air, Himalayan spring water, the luxurious therapy rooms
overlooking the holy River Ganges and the mystifying Himalayas, provides
the ideal environment for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul
Feel your body being renewed with warm and silken herbal oil massages.
Wrap your body in comforting cape of firming clay, while inhaling the
elevating aromas of herbs and spices. Stimulate vital pulse points and
sculpt your body with multi-flow water jets. Invigorate your sense,
immersed in a bath perfumed with fresh blossoms.
Optional - At 1700 hrs, drive to Rishikesh. Arrive at Rishikesh at 1730
hrs. walk down to Triveni Ghat by a Ganges River to witness evening "Arti"
which starts at 1800 hrs. Hundreds of people congregate here each
evening to witness traditional Hindu prayer. After Arti, return to
hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 4 : NARENDRA NAGAR-RAFTING-DELHI
Drive from hotel to Marine drive (28 kms from Rishikesh), the put-in
point for rafting. Life jackets, helmets and paddles are provided at
Marine drive. The rafters are given a complete briefing on rafting.
Commands and safety (6-8 pax in each boat). We raft down from Marine
drive to Beach Tented Camp negotiating some of the best rapids on the
river like, "Three Blind Mice" (grade III, moderately
difficult), "Crossfire" and "Body surfing" for more
adventurous ones". Conclude rafting at Beach Tented Camp.
Welcome drink at the take-out. Tent, hot water shower, bio-friendly
toiletries and towels will be provided. Lunch at camp. After lunch,
drive back to Ananda . Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the
facilities of the hotel such as ayurvedic massage, swimming, tennis etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : NARENDRA NAGAR
Day is at leisure / SPA activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : NARENDRA NAGAR - DELHI -
ONWARD DESTINATION
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Delhi (250 kms). Upon arrival in
Delhi - check into hotel Rest of the day at leisure. After dinner
transfer to the international airport to connect flight back home
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