Many Magical Moments in India

One

Delhi, Rishikesh, Agra, Samode, Udaipur, Cochin, Kumarakom 

Stay in Palaces, a Houseboat, a Luxury Spa Resort, Unique First-Class Hotels. 

Experience the magical Taj Mahal at sunrise, a holy Ganga worship ceremony, sunset boat-rides, Yoga classes, village walks, hikes, cultural explorations… and great shopping!

Choose from optional activities: a hot-air balloon ride, a camel safari and Ayurveda spa treatments. 

Day 01: Delhi: Welcome to SpaFari in Incredible India! Arrival, welcome, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay. 

Day 02: Delhi: Sightseeing of local attractions. Walking tour to spice market.  

Day 03: Ananda Located just 260 kilometers north of New Delhi, Ananda is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Standard transport to Ananda is the train from Delhi, however you have options of a flight (or helicopter) at additional costs: A 45 minute flight to Jolly Grant airport (at an additional cost), a 4 hour train journey from Delhi to Haridwar station, or a scenic 7 - 8 hrs drive from New Delhi to Ananda. Whatever your mode of transport choice, the raw, natural landscape is sure to leave you with a perfect taste of India.  

(Haridwar- Rishikesh/ 35 KMS- 02 hours): Train to Haridwar. Visit to Holy Ganga River. Overnight stay in excellent Ayurveda resort.  

Day 04: Ananda: Village hiking. Yoga sessions. Spa programs. Evening river worship ceremony watching at Haridwar (not to be missed event).    

Day 05: Ananda: Yoga sessions. Spa programs. Hiking. Optional ashram visits and relaxation. 

Day 06: Delhi: Train transfer to Delhi. Day at leisure.    

Day 07: Agra  Note: Standard transport to Agra from Delhi is by auto. Optional Rail or Air at additional costs

By Auto: The Delhi-Agra highway (National Highway 2) via Mathura joins New Delhi and Agra and is the best route for those wanting to drive from New Delhi to Agra. The drive of 201 kms takes approximately five hours. There are an adequate number of restaurant stops enroute.

By Air: Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.

By Rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express. These trains halt at Agra Cantonment railway station. The drive to the hotel takes 20 mins. 

Transfer, stay in ‘Amarvilas’- counted among world’s best hotels. From every room and public area one can see the magical ‘Taj Mahal’. Remaining day at leisure.    Visitors to The Oberoi Amarvilas and Spa, marvel at awe-inspiring vistas of the Taj Mahal, located at a few hundred yards from the hotel. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes.  

Day 08: Agra- Samode: Sunrise tour to Taj Mahal. (*Note: Standard transport from Agra to Samode is 280 KMS, 6, ½ hours in a vehicle - we can also arrange an optional flight or helicopter ride at additional costs) 

Drive to the majestic ‘Samode Palace’. Rest of the day is at leisure. Optional Yoga session in the evening.   

Day 09: Samode (Samode- Jaipur (01 hour one way): Excursion to Pink City- Jaipur. Drive back to Samode Palace. 

Day 10: Samode: Optional hot air ballooning, village walks, camel safari. Evening yoga classes.    

Day 11: Devigarh (Samode to the Jaipur Airport/ Udaipur Airport- Devigarh/ around 04 hours drive in total): Then a 45 minute Flight to Udaipur. Transfer to the imperial ‘Devigarh Palace’.  

Day 12: Devigarh: AM Yoga class. Udaipur sightseeing. Sunset boat ride. Evening at leisure. 

Day 13: Devigarh: AM Yoga class. Optional excursion to ‘Kumbhalgarh’ & ‘Ranakpur Jain Temples.’ 

Day 14: Cochin (Devigarh- Udaipur airport/ Cochin Airport- Fort Kochi/ Total 03 ½ hours drive): Flight to Cochin (via Mumbai). Transfer to Fort Kochi.

Flight Details                             
Udaipur to Mumbai – one hour flight
Connecting Flight Details : Mumbai to Cochin – one hour, 45 minute flight 

Day 15: Cochin: AM yoga class. Breakfast at the sea facing ‘Armory’ restaurant. Sightseeing tour to Fort Kochi. Massage at Taj Spa counted among one of the best Spas in India (recently listed in Asia’s top ten). Evening “Kathakali” dance show.  

Day 16: Overnight Houseboat: Overnight “Kettuvalom” (traditional rice boats which are converted beautifully into overnight houseboat accommodations). Sail through the serene backwaters, explore the interesting backwaters lifestyle.  Savor delicious Kerala food cooked by a personal chef.  

Day 17: Kumarakom: Check in ‘Coconut Lagoons’. Traditional welcome. Evening cultural show.   

Day 18: Kumarakom:AM Yoga class and martial art class. Day boat to backwater villages, hike, meet the interesting and simple village folk. Traditional lunch with village family. Optional ayurvedic massages. 

Day 19: Kumarakom: Optional morning bird watching tour. Village hike. 

Day 20: Mumbai: Flight to Mumbai. Hotel for overnight stay.

Flight Details                       
Kochi to Mumbai – one hour, forty minute flight 

Day 21: Departure: Transfer to the international airport. The tour ends. 

Proposed Accommodations

Please note: Tour costs are published well in advance of our actual travel dates. Occasionally cost increases that we cannot absorb are incurred between your sign-up date and the actual departure date, due to currency fluctuation or increases in costs of services. We regret this situation and do everything we can to avoid raising prices, but sometimes it is unavoidable.

Quotation With Option ‘A’ Hotels 

Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis           : INR 415926
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Add: Train fare in AC Executive car in following sectors
Delhi- Haridwar                                                             : INR 1160
Haridwar- Delhi                                                             : INR 1160
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Jaipur- Udaipur                                                              : INR 7444
Udaipur- Mumbai                                                            : INR 10439
Mumbai- Cochin                                                             : INR 14620
Cochin- Mumbai                                                             : INR 14620
Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis: INR 465369
Single Cost Supplement: INR 211831

Quotation With Option ‘B’ Hotels
Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis           : INR 333123
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Add: Train fare in AC Executive car in following sectors
Delhi- Haridwar                                                             : INR 1125+ 3.1% = INR 1160
Haridwar- Delhi                                                             : INR 1125+ 3.1% = INR 1160
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Jaipur- Udaipur                                                              : INR 7220+ 3.1% = INR 7444
Udaipur- Mumbai                                                            : INR 10125+ 3.1% = INR 10439
Mumbai- Cochin                                                             : INR 14180+ 3.1% = INR 14620
Cochin- Mumbai                                                             : INR 14180+ 3.1% = INR 14620
Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis: INR 382566
Single Cost Supplement: INR 159124

IMPORTANT 

• The above quotation is valid for minimum 08 full paying adults.
• Prices are not valid from 20^th of December to 10^th of January (both days included).
• If there is any increase in the service tax by the time of your SpaFari tour, the actual rates would be applicable.

Above tour cost includes:

• Accommodation at all places in a double/ twin sharing/ or single room pricing options.
• Breakfast at all places.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Coconut Lagoons and during overnight Houseboat tour. All other meals are A la Carte.

Above cost excludes:

• Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages (except mineral water), mineral water charges in hotel.
• Any extra meals.
• Optional & suggested activities.
• Guide for optional or suggested activities.
• Massages and spa treatments.
• Camera entrance charges.
• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
• Insurance and medi-claim.

Supplemental Air Options (costs vary with availability and travel time) 

Travel to Agra from Delhi, return  

By Air: Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.

By Rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express. These trains halt at Agra Cantonment railway station, which is 10kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs. The drive to the hotel takes approximately 20 mins.

Travel to/from Ananda – Helicopter (5 person seating) or Flight Option

Travel to Agra- Samode – Helicopter Option