Overview
This journey is two experiences in one. The first six days take you through India’s most iconic sights — the living streets of Old Delhi, Jaipur’s rose-pink palaces, and the breathtaking Taj Mahal at sunrise. Then everything slows down. For seven nights, you check into Ananda in the Himalayas, one of the world’s most acclaimed wellness retreats, perched above the sacred Ganges with views of the mountains stretching to the horizon.
Your Ananda stay is not a holiday add-on — it is a structured, doctor-led programme. Before you arrive, you meet with the wellness team for a pre-arrival consultation. On arrival, experts assess your individual body type and design a programme specifically for you. Every day includes up to two hours of personal wellness sessions — therapies, consultations, and one-on-one debriefs — plus access to daily group activities: yoga, meditation, fitness, Vedanta talks, cooking classes, and guided treks. All meals are prepared according to your body type. When you leave, the care continues with post-stay follow-up consultations and airport transfers to Dehradun.
Special rates are available for groups travelling in June and July. Tour leaders travelling with a minimum of eight paying guests stay complimentary for all seven nights (flight costs excluded). Note that June and July are monsoon season — the landscape is lush and dramatic, though outdoor treks may be paused during heavy rain.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrival in Delhi
Airport arrival, transfer to hotel. Evening Aarti ceremony for blessings. Overnight Delhi, Breakfast.
Day 02 – New Delhi
Old Delhi exploration — Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Salt March Memorial, Connaught Place, Bangla Sahib Sikh temple, Akshardham Temple. Overnight Delhi, Breakfast.
Day 03 – New Delhi to Jaipur (256 km)
Drive to Jaipur, the famed Pink City. Overnight Jaipur, Breakfast.
Day 04 – Jaipur – Amber – Jaipur
Hawan ceremony, Amber Fort, local markets, textile workshops, Birla Temple Aarti, traditional dinner with folk dances. Overnight Jaipur, Breakfast.
Day 05 – Jaipur to Agra (236 km)
Drive to Agra, visit the Taj Mahal (closed Fridays). Overnight Agra, Breakfast.
Day 06 – Agra to Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh (~5 hours), visit the Beatles Ashram, experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony, transfer to Ananda Spa Resort. Breakfast.
Days 07–13 – Ananda Wellness Retreat
7-night stay with Comprehensive Wellness Program. Includes daily yoga, meditation, fitness classes, Vedanta talks, cooking classes, and treks. Choose from a wide range of specialized wellness programmes (see below).
Day 14 – Rishikesh to Delhi
Transfer to Delhi, proceed to airport. Breakfast.
Wellness Programme Options
During your 7-night Ananda stay, choose from the following specialized wellness programmes:
🌿 Detox & Cleansing
- Holistic Detox
- Yogic Detox
- Panchakarma
💪 Immunity & Vitality
- Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
- Renew
- Holistic Yoga
🧘 Mental Health & Spiritual Balance
- Stress Management
- Dhyana Meditation
- Sleep Enhancement
🏋️ Fitness & Weight Management
- Personalized fitness and weight management programmes
⚖️ Hormonal Disorders
- Diabetes Management
- Hormonal Rebalance
- Menstrual Health
- Fertility Enhancement
🩺 Chronic Ailments
- Pain Management
Hotels & Accommodation
Delhi (2 Nights)
Park Plaza Shahdara or similar
Jaipur (2 Nights)
Sarovar Premiere or similar
Agra (1 Night)
Royal Sarovar or similar
Rishikesh (1 Night)
Vasundhara Palace or similar
Ananda Wellness Center (7 Nights)
Ananda in the Himalayas
What's Included
Ananda Wellness Stay
- Pre-arrival online consultation with the doctor
- Post-arrival consultation with wellness experts
- Daily wellness meals tailored to your individual body type (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Up to 2 hours of personal wellness sessions daily (therapies, consultations, and debriefs)
- Access to all scheduled daily wellness activities
- Post-stay follow-up consultations
- Airport transfers from/to Dehradun Airport
Golden Triangle Tour
- Airport assistance and hotel transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- 6 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- All entrance fees per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Traditional dinner with cultural dances
- Hindu cooking class and village visit
- Daily bottled mineral water
- All applicable taxes and tolls
Tour Leader Benefit: Against a minimum of 8 paying participants, the retreat leader’s 7-night Ananda stay is fully hosted (flight costs excluded). All rates are net and non-commissionable.
Not Included
- Beverages not mentioned
- Excess baggage charges
- Tips and porterage
- Personal expenses
Important Notes
- Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
- Akshardham Temple is closed on Mondays
- Hotels are subject to availability
- Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00