This spectacular Indian odyssey will take you to some of the most majestic, inspiring and energetic places in the East - and leave you feeling replenished in body and mind.
Feed your soul with exotic sights and mind-expanding moments, and your body with the heady flavours of India. This wellness-inspired holiday focuses on nutrition, meditation and yoga. Prior to your trip you will meet with renowned nutritionist Sarah Macklin at her Harley Street clinic. She will make recommendations and offer tips on how to live well, eat well and travel better. You will then have a series of follow-up consultations during your time away, either by telephone, or face-to-face if you would like her to accompany you.
But we also believe in the other side of wellness, where the thrill of new experiences enriches and rejuvenates; where you sip cocktails on an antique imperial barge; or sit down for an indulgent afternoon tea with the Maharaja in his palace.
Journey through Rajasthan and its royal cities, watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal, and watch it set from your balcony. Stay in a five-star island palace in the middle of a lake, and see how the locals live as you wander the stunning cobalt streets of Jodhpur’s old town.
We will seek out the tranquil spots in the midst of the busiest cities, and ensure that you are feeling so calm and refreshed, that even India’s famous bustle and energy will leave you thriving.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Begin your journey before you travel, with a one-to-one consultation with Sarah Macklin, a leading nutritionist
- Learn to travel better with Sarah’s expert guidance to enhance your physical and mental well-being and improve your lifestyle
- Spend time volunteering with an NGO to help distribute healthy and hygienic meals to the underprivileged
- Afternoon tea with a Maharaja
- Specially curated yoga experience on the rooftop of a traditional haveli
Need to Know
- Best time to travel: October to May
- Number of nights: Fourteen
- For private groups of up to six people
PRE-DEPARTURE
Consultation with Sarah Macklin in her Harley Street clinic three weeks prior to departure.
UPON RETURN
There is an opportunity to have a follow-up consultation with Sarah on your return home to agree on a suggested nutritional plan for the future.
day one
- Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel, The Imperial
- Cooking lesson and lunch, based on Sarah Macklin’s dietary guidance
- Afternoon yoga at your hotel, then join a sacred aarti ceremony at a Hindu temple before dinner
day TWO
- Morning sun salutations or meditation
- Help at a mobile kitchen, serving nutritious meals to people in need
- Optional private yoga class with an expert instructor or visit to the spa for a massage
- Dinner at a private haveli, followed by traditional Indian performing arts
day THREE
- Morning train to Agra and private transfer to The Oberoi Amarvilas
- Explore the Agra Fort and the Kali Temple
- Evening meditation under expert guidance
- Watch the sunset behind the Taj Mahal from your balcony before cocktails and dinner at the hotel
day FOUR
- Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Breakfast on your balcony at The Oberoi Amarvilas
- Organic lunch at the Umaid Lake Palace en route to
- Jaipur and the Hotel Sujan Rajmahal Palace
- Unwind during afternoon meditation and yoga before dinner
day FiVE
- Morning to relax, with optional hot air balloon flight
- Exclusive tour of the City Palace, with its ancient courtyards and pink walls
- Pre-dinner meditation and evening meal at the hotel
day SIX
- Cycle through the streets of Jaipur
- Visit the old havelis and sacred temples, and takepart in morning prayers
- Fly kites the traditional way at the Dera Mandawa
- Learn the secrets of the region’s spices during a cookery demonstration
day SEVEN
- Option to visit the local market followed by a cookery lesson
- Follow-up dietary consultation with Sarah
- Dinner with a royal family member at Diggi Palace (subject to availability) or Rambagh Palace
day EIGHT
- Private transfer to Jodhpur, with lunch en route
- Check-in to Umaid Bhawan Palace and relax
- Afternoon yoga
- Enjoy a special Baradari themed dinner
day NINE
- Optional spa treatments at the Jiva Grande Spa
- Cooking lesson at Umaid Palace tailored by Sarah
- Private viewing of the Mehrangarh Fort museum with the curator
- Stunning private dinner and evening of entertainment at Mehrangarh Fort
day TEN
- Leisurely breakfast before a private guided walk around Jodhpur
- Relax at the hotel
- Afternoon tea at the Maharaja’s palace with prior appointment
day ELEVEN
- Early breakfast before your private transfer to Udaipur
- View the intricate marble carvings at the Ranakpur Temples en route
- Colonial-style lunch at Mountbatten Lodge
- Check in at the stunning Taj Lake Palace
- Explore the hotel with the in-house historian, discovering its royal past and hidden secrets
- Optional sunset yoga before dinner
day TWELVE
- Morning yoga in a stunning location, specially curated for you
- Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of Indian home cooking
- Learn the sacred art of drawing on water with an artisan craftsman
- Dinner at the Taj Lake Palace
day THIRTEEN
- Morning sun salutations before breakfast
- Sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including the City Palace and Jagdish Temple
- Dinner at the hotel
- Optional evening meditation walk beside the lake
day FOURTEEN
- Early yoga class before breakfast
- Day to spend at leisure
- Catch up with Sarah to talk through any changes and challenges
- Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola, onboard an antique imperial barge
day FIFTEEN
- Internal flight back to Delhi (private charter option available) to connect with your onward flight home