Golden Triangle Tour including Yoga – Meditation

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Delhi

You will arrive at the Delhi International Airport. Delhi is India’s national capital and the second largest metropolis after Mumbai. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region.An overnight stay in Delhi

Day 2Delhi

In the morning after breakfast, you will explore the old and new city of Delhi. You’ll be mesmerized by the 100-feet, red-stone boundary walls of Red Fort built during the 17th century. Opposite to this ancient structure is Jama Masjid (Mosque), built in 1656 AD, construction of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest mosque in India where 20,000 people can pray together at a time. You will also tour the city in a Rickshaw. Along the streets of old Delhi you will see the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit Humayun’s Tomb, tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was built by his wife during the 16th century, and then you will visit Qutub Minar, a 220-feet tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, built between 1199 and 1368 AD. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll also see the Government Buildings, Parliament. An overnight stay in Delhi

Day 3Drive from Delhi to Haridwar

After breakfast, you will drive to to Haridwar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. Later, you will visit Har ki Pauri for aarti the ritual that takes place every evening on the banks of the holy river Ganges. An overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 4Haridwar

Early in the morning, you will have first Yoga class with our yoga teacher and then start the practice in the morning session of 2 hours. After that take the breakfast cooked inside the resort with the special care taken to follow the menu given by our yoga and meditation experts.
Leave for the day excursion to have a look at the ancient religion of Hinduism in the holiest city of the religion. Visit one of the oldest temples in the town called Daksha temple, a shiva temple, also visit the mercury shiva lingam temple, (famous for the solidfied mercury shivlingam, said to be done by a saint through his meditation). Return to hotel to continue the yoga class in the evening. Later, you will go for short walk in the market in the town. Or just relax on the banks of the river Ganges. An overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 5Haridwar

Early in the morning, you will have Yoga class. After breakfast, you will visit Chandi Devi Temple. Situated on the top of a hill it provides the magnificent view of the town along with a majestic view of high himalayan ranges. One has to either go trekking up 3 kms to reach or one can also go by cable car. Evening Yoga Session and then again go for a nice walk along the Ganges to Har ki Pauri. An overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 6Drive from Haridwar to Rajaji National park

After the morning yoga session and breakfast, you will drive to the National Park. Upon arrival, you will visit the settlement of “Gujjars” a local tribe. Just see the Hari-ki-pauri, Haridwarlifestyle of local people who live inside the jungle and are one of the fiendliest of all Indian tribes. In the afternoon and evening, you will have the elephant safari in the rajaji national park. If one is lucky then you can see a big cat like a tiger or leopard or wild Asian elephants, along with the antelopes, spotted deers, sambhars, wild baors, jungle fowls, porcupine, wolf, jackals, and a score of migratory birds. An overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 7Haridwar

Early in the morning, you will have Yoga session. And in the afternnon you will sit with our astrologer. Just tell him your place of birth and time of birth along with your date of birth and let him tell you about your past, present and future. The evening is at leisure. An overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 8Drive from Haridwar to Rishikesh (1-2 hour )

After the morning yoga session and breakfast, you will drive to Rishikesh and visit the various ashrams. This town is famous world over for its spiritual significance after “Beatles” stayed here for a month in seventies for meditation. In the evening check in our own rafting beach camp, right on the river banks. An overnight stay in Rishikesh

Day 9Rishikesh

Early in the morning Yoga session without the yoga teacher, just practice what you learnt in Haridwar. After breakfast leave for a date with the river wild. Take on the rapids up to grade III on a stretch of 18 kms and then finish the day at camp to take lunch. In afternoon, you will be free to have a sun bath at beach camp. An overnight stay in Rishikesh

Day 10Drive from Rishikesh to Delhi

After breakfast, you will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. The evening is at leisure. An overnight stay in Delhi

Day 11Drive from Delhi to Agra

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Agra.On the way, you will visit Sikandra, the amazing grave of Akbar, the most influential of all Mughal emperors. The grave lies 10 km before Agra. Agra is placed on the deposits of the Yamuna River and was under the Mughal rulers during the 16th and 17th centuries.
After arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Later, you will visit Agra Fort at the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built in the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandsons. Then, you will visit Itmad-ud-daula, also known as baby Taj. Finally you will see Taj Mahal, but now this time from the other side of the river, from the place called Mehtab Bagh. An overnight stay in Agra

Day 12Taj by Sunrise and drive from Agra to Jaipur (240 km, 4.5 hours) / Visit of Fatehpur Sikri.

At sunrise, you will visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (built from 1631-1653 A.D). A poem in white marble it was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its extravagant architecture reveals its secret of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran and Asia were busied for 22 years with the monument.Return to hotel for breakfast.
After the breakfast, you will proceed to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, which is also popularly known as “Pink City” because of its pink houses’ frontal façade and metropolis fence. On the way, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is 36 km from Agra, the other large city of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his cap to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, it was shifted to Lahore in Pakistan and back again to Agra.
Then drive to Jaipur and upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. An overnight stay in Jaipur
Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

Day 13Full day sightseeing of Jaipur

After an early breakfast you will drive to fort Amber (10 km), the former capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the way, you will stop to visit the city’s landmark: the Hawa Mahal (palace of the winds). Built during the 18th century, the five-story building features 953 windows and niches from which the royal women observed the procession in the street without being seen. Next you will visit Amber fort, which lies on 400-foot-tall hill and is surrounded by the chain of mountains known as Aravalli. You will ascend the fort on an elephant back like a Maharaja. Then you will visit Albert Museum.
Afternoon you will visit the Pink city Jaipur. The City Palace, built in 1734, lies in the center of Jaipur and is now the residence of the royal family of Jaipur and a beautiful museum. An overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 14Drive from Jaipur to Delhi

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Airport for your onward journey.

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Tips for Creating Responsible Tourism

Tips for Creating Responsible Tourism

We are often asked about the key things that travelers must know when it comes to creating responsible Tourism. It is about leaving a positive impact on not only the environment, but also the people who live in the places we choose to visit. Here is a quick guide to some of our top tips on how to be a responsible traveler.

Before you finalize your tour itinerary

Check your passport first for its expiry and apply for Visa after finalizing your tour itinerary.

Before start designing the itinerary, it should be clear the destinations you want to visit, number of days, type of accommodation,  mode of transport and hiring the services of tourist guide. This information helps the travel agent to design best tour itinerary for you.

Plan your route to minimize the distance. Whenever possible travel to far reaching destinationseither by train or flight. It will not only save your time and money but also carbon emission.

If you have a special requirement like wheel chair accessibility, No stair, smoke free rooms, extra bed, then do share with your travel agent. It will not only help you but also the hotel to avoid the eleventh hour confusion.  

Before you travel

It is advisable that you must read about the country, its history, culture, religion, people, food and customs. Just in case, you are allergic to certain food, it will later help you to decide your menu.

Check the weather reports before packing your bags. Try to pack as light as possible. When packing, choose clothes that don’t need to be ironed, so it’s possible to reduce the energy consumption. Plus, you don’t need to worry about crumpled clothes during the trip.

Bring environmentally friendly products with you. Always carry a reusable bag. So you will prevent much plastic from being unnecessarily discarded.

Ask your travel company for specific tips relating to responsible travel in your chosen destination. Like scarf for visiting religious places.

If you will be indulging in adventure sports, then what safety equipments will be provided?

Ask if there are useful gifts that you could pack for your hosts, local people or schools.

Ask for the local conservation or social projects that you could visit on your trip.

Be aware of any excursions on your trips that involve wild or captive animals. There are a lot of issues regarding responsible wildlife viewing, hunting in most of the countries require special permission.

While on holiday

Hire a tourist guide; you will discover more about local people, their culture, the landscape and wildest. You can ask your travel agent for it, as they take their full responsibility. In many countries, from Kenya to Sri Lanka, poachers have changed their ways to become conservationists and guides, and the more we support that and show that wildlife tourism works, the better.

Do not buy products made from endangered species, hard woods or ancient artifacts. Shells and coral should stay where they belong too, and if you’re considering buying gems locally, research the legality and ethics of this before you go.

Don’t give alms or encourage child labor. Don’t buy goods from children.

Respect people and their local cultures. Our travel guides give insight into many of the issues here, destination by destination, from not invading people’s spaces by taking endless photographs without asking, being unnecessarily noisy, to dressing inappropriately or disrespecting religious traditions. The most important thing to remember is that you are visiting people’s homes, so think how you would want to be treated if the roles were reversed.

Try regional dishes and drinks – they are great travel souvenirs. Attend cultural events at the place you are visiting. Book your tours with a focus on local culture.

Use water prudently. Water is a human right and yet tourism is one of the biggest exploiters of it. Recently, there was water shortage at a lot of destinations in Himachal Pradesh. A lot of countries are facing the same issue.

Throw garbage only in the appropriate places. Don’t leave your garbage on the beaches or natural surroundings. Be very careful with plastic bags on the beach so they don’t fly and are ingested by marine wildlife.

If you find any wild animals during the tour, keep a safe distance, don’t offer food to them and don’t try to approach them.

Don’t cut or pick flowers and plants. If you are in nature, stay on the trail in order to preserve the area. Don’t venture into nature without the guidance of an experienced guide.

Before entering the sea, check with local people about the site’s safety instructions for swimming and necessary care. Don’t take chances in places you don’t know and don’t go into the water if you are drunk.

When you get back

You must write a feedback to your travel agent, hotels, tourist guide. It will not only help them to get future business but also helps in improving the services for the future tourists.

For any serious issues regarding human rights abuses or wildlife exploitation for tourism, contact the Ministry of Tourism, if there is one, in that country. Using social media to spread the word is a good way too. We love to post the happy pictures on social media all the time, so spreading the word about unethical practices helps too.

If you’ve promised to send pictures or gifts to local people remember to do so; many are promised and not all arrive!

And last, but not least, enjoy the memories, reflect on your experience and start planning your next trip.

Here are some of tips from the UN handbook:

• Honor your hosts and our common heritage.
• Learn to speak a few words in the local language. This can help you connect with the local community in a more meaningful way.
• Always ask before taking photographs of other people as a matter of privacy.
• To protect our planet, purchase products that aren’t made using endangered plants or animals.
• Reduce your water and energy consumption when possible.
• In protected areas, access only the places open to visitors.
• To support the local economy, buy locally-made handcrafts and products. Respect livelihoods of local vendors and artisans by paying a fair price.
• Do not buy counterfeit products or items that are prohibited by national/ international regulations.
• Take appropriate health and safety precautions prior to and during your trip. Know how to access medical care or contact your embassy in case of an emergency.https://www.thetajtours.com/tips-for-creating-responsible-tourism/

Arunachal Cultural-Tribal Tour Package

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival at Dibrugarh then drive to Khonsa

Upon Arrival at Dibrugarh, you will meet the assist at the airport and later drive to Khonsa. After lunch, you will visit Museum, Handicraft and weaving. In the evening, you can walk around the local market.An overnight stay in Khonsa.

Day 2Drive from Khonsa to lazu and return to Khonsa

Today after breakfast, you will visit Nocte tribal village, enroute visit Khate and ponkong. In the evening return to Khonsa. An overnight stay in Khonsa.

Day 3Drive from Khonsa to Londing via Wakka

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Wakka and explore the Wancho tribe and their life style and then proceed to Londing. An overnight stay in Londing.

Day 4Drive from Londing to Pangchau and return to Londing

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Pangchau. Enroute visit wancho tribal village like Niaunu, Niausa, Mintong, and Boniya. An overnight stay in Londing.

Day 5Drive from Londing to Dibrugarh

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Dibrugarh. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. An overnight stay in Dibrugarh.

Day 6Flight from Dibrugarh to Delhi or Kolkata

After breakfast transfer to Airport to board flight for Delhi/Kolkata.

Intrinsic North India Tour Package

Itinerary

DURATION: 11 Days / 10 NightS

DESTINATIONS: Delhi-Varanasi-Allahabad-Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi-Rishikesh-Delhi.

Day 1Welcome to Delhi!

You will arrive at the Delhi Airport. Delhi is India’s national capital and the second largest metropolis after Mumbai. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region.
Upon arrival you will visit the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. You will also see Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll also see the Government Buildings, Parliament house. Later, you will visit Birla Temple.An overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2Half day sightseeing and flight to Varanasi

Today after an early breakfast and checkout from the hotel, you will visit Humayun’s Tomb, tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was built by his wife during the 16th century, and then you will visit Qutub Minar, a 220-feet tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, built between 1199 and 1368 AD.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
In the evening, you will go to Ganges River for the boat ride. This time you will see the religious ceremony on the bank of Ganges, which is held every day to honor the river Ganges. An overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 3Sightseeing of Varanasi and drive to Allahabad (125 km, 2-3 hours)

Early in the morning you can enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges. You can watch the golden sunrise and see hundreds of people worshiping and taking bath in the holy river. You will then return to your hotel for breakfast.

Afterwards you will tour the old city and visit temples including Kashi Hindu University where more than fifty thousand students from all over the world are enrolled. Also, visit the fort on the bank of the river Ganges. Most of the part of this fort is now converted into a beautiful museum. An overnight stay in Allahabad.

Day 4Sightseeing of Allahabad and drive to Khajuraho (269 km, 4-5 hours)

After an early breakfast, you will visit the Allahabad fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges. It is the largest Fort built by Akbar. In its prime, the fort was unrivaled for its design, construction and craftsmanship. This huge fort has three galleries flanked by high towers. Then you will visit Sangam, which has two physical rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible or mythic Saraswati River. A place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.
Swaraj Bhavan (formerly Anand Bhavan) is a large mansion located in Allahabad, India. It was owned by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 19th century, it has served as the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi Family.

After lunch you will drive to Khajuraho. An overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 5Sightseeing of Khajuraho and drive to Jhansi (175 km 3-4 hours)

In morning after breakfast, you will visit the Eastern and Western group of temples. The figures and sculptures in these temples are in honor of women and love making. These temples are around 1000 years old and the only of its kind in the whole world.
After lunch, you will drive to Jhansi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. An overnight stay in Jhansi.

Day 6Sightseeing of Jhansi and train to Agra

In the morning after breakfast, you will visit The fort of Jhansi was built in 1613, by Raja Bir Singh Judao (1606-27) of Orchha. This fort is built on a rocky hill and the city of Jhansi is around this fort. During the earlier days, Wall of the fort was all around Jhansi city. This Wall has ten gates. Some of these gates still existing and some vanished with time.
Once served as the abode of Rani Lakshmi Bai Palace, the palace is a double storied structure with flat roofs, arched chambers and open courtyards. This beautiful edifice of a past legacy encompasses six halls, with parallel verandas. The palace had witnessed one of the fierce battles of the freedom struggle in which 50 body guards of queen were killed by the English Army.
After Lunch, you will be transferred to the railway station for train to Agra.

Upon your arrival in Agra, you will be transferred to your hotel. An overnight stay in Agra.

Day 7Sightseeing of Agra and drive to Jaipur (230 km, 3-4 hours)

Early in morning you will visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (1631-1653). This amazing piece of architecture made of white-colored marble, was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his departed wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its architecture reveals why it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World. For 22 years, 20,000 expert workers from Italy, France, Iran and Asia worked on the memorial.

Return to hotel for breakfast. Then, you will visit Agra Fort, which was built in the 1600’s by Akbar and was finished by his grandson.

After lunch, you will drive to Jaipur and en route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri (22 miles from Agra), the former metropolitan of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar moved the capital to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, the capital was shifted to Lahore in Pakistan and later again to Agra. You will continue your drive to Agra. After arrival, transfer to hotel. An overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 8 Full day sightseeing of Jaipur

After an early breakfast you will drive to Fort Amber (10 km), the former capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the way, you will stop to visit the city’s landmark: the Hawa Mahal (palace of the winds). Built during the 18th century, the five-story building features 953 windows and niches from which the royal women observed the procession in the street without being seen. Next you will visit Amber Fort, which lies on 400-foot-tall hill and is surrounded by the chain of mountains known as Aravalli. You will ascend the fort on an elephant back like a Maharaja. Then you will visit Albert Museum. After that you will visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory. It was built in the 18th century by the city founder Jai Singh II. The instruments are out of stone and marble and served to the sky observation.

In the evening, you will visit Chokidhani Village Resort for fun and dinner. It is a fun-filled resort that depicts the true picture of Indian Rajasthan village Culture. Spread over 10 acres of beautifully landscaped area for a rustic look, it is dotted with machaans & platforms where different folk artists perform concurrently. A village fair is created every evening as an ongoing celebration of the rich & vibrant cultural heritage of Rajasthan. You will see their Acrobatics on a Bamboo, The Puppet Show, The Magic Show, Living amalgam of a snake and a girl etc. An Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 9Drive to Rishikesh (494 km, 6-7 hours)

After the breakfast, you will drive to Rishikesh via Delhi.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. An overnight stay in Rishikesh.

Day 10Full day sightseeing of Rishikesh

Today, in the morning after breakfast, you will go for the sightseeing. Firstly, you will visit Triveni Ghat, it is a bathing ghat. Daily in the morning and evening there are thousands who take bath here and enjoy the Maha Aarti. It is very soothing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy the cool breeze. Later, you can indulge in water sports – White Water Rafting Rishikesh is very popular for river rafting on the River Ganga (Ganges). Season: September-November and March-April-May are ideal for rafting. The rafting will go on for several kilometers, and the path is interspersed with rapids, ranging from Level 1 to Level 5, in order of difficulty. At the end of the trip, you have the option of jumping some 20 feet from a ledge into the water. An overnight stay in Rishikesh.

Day 11Drive back to Delhi (228 km, 4-5 hours)

After breakfast, you will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the International airport for your onward journey.

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Conveniently book online tickets of Monuments

Conveniently book online tickets of Monuments

Tourists now will be able to book online tickets of the monuments in the country. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two private entities, i.e., Yatra and Book my show, to make the online booking process smooth.  Visitors will now be able to easily log in to these sites and conveniently book tickets for 141 historical sites, monuments and museums in India, including Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora caves and the Sun Temple.

This step will bring more democracy in the sale of the monument tickets. As of now the online tickets were available only on Archaeological Survey of India website. This facility will help all those tourists who organize their tour without the travel agency. The most important thing to keep in mind while booking the online tickets is the time slot. The Archaeological Survey of India has decided that the entry ticket to the world heritage monument would be valid for only three hours. The ticket will be valid only for 03 hours just like movie ticket. The move was necessitated by the surge in the number of visitors Early this year government also decided to allow only 40,000 Indian tourists will be allowed to visit the Taj Mahal per day, but there will be no daily limit on the number of foreign tourists.

As per the new timings the ticket window will open 60 minutes before the sunrise and the main entrance of the Taj Mahal will open 30 minutes before the sunrise. This new timings will enable the tourists to enjoy the Taj Mahal at the first light of the sun. At the same time, the ticket window will close 45 minutes before the sunset and the main entrance of the Taj Mahal 30 minutes before the sunset.

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