These tours will operate on fixed dates from September to March.
Net : USD 890.00 per person on twin sharing. Cost includes all expenses within India except insurance of any kind. I invite you to join.
Wellness Camps at Forts, Palaces & Castles of Colourful Rajasthan
1. 9-Day Wellness Camps at Forts, Palaces & Castles
of Colourful Rajasthan - India
Check into iconic heritage Castle Kalwar - 20 km from Jaipur a day before the programme begins. You
will be received at the Jaipur airport and driven to the Castle. If you wish to be received at the airport
in New Delhi we will make your travel arrangements to the Castle. The distance is 270 km - about
5:30 hours drive.
Day 1 : 9th September 2017
Location : Castle Kalwar
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
On the roof-top of lovely Castle Kalwar and with the lush green hills in the background our renowned
yoga and meditation teacher would introduce you to various yoga "aasans" and meditation and how to
perform them.
Enjoy breakfast of fresh juices,fruit,yogurt,sprouted beans and hand-grounded porridge with organic
milk.
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Take a thrilling jeep safari through the villages of Kalwar. Visit a low cost school and interact with the
children and teachers of the school. Distribute fruits provided by us to the students. See happiness lit
large on their faces on seeing and being photographed with you.
Return to the Castle for lunch. Enjoy a swim in the pool.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jaipur's famous Ayurvedic doctor Mahendra Sharma would hold a session on Ayurveda - India's
5000 year old science of wellness - on its enormous benefits.
After the session see mesmerizing folk dances on the lawns of the Castle - now beautifully lighted up.
Dinner at the Castle.
Overnight at the Castle
2. Day 2 : 10th September 2017
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Under the watchful eyes and instructions of the trainer learn to perform selected "aasans" and
meditation.
After a nutritious breakfast leave for a half day excursion of Jaipur visiting the magnificent Fort
Amer,the City Palace and Museum,Albert Hall and Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Lunch at boutique heritage hotel Mahal Khandela - owned and operated by the scions of the royal
family of Khandela.
Return to Castle Kalwar for a rejuvenating massage called Abhyanga In this therapy the whole body is
massaged with special ayurvedic oils. It tones the body,improves blood circulation and restores energy.
Seated around the pool learn from Dr Sharma the long-term benefits of Abhyanga.
Before dinner see a puppet show.
Overnight at the Castle.
3. Day 3 : 11th September 2017 : Castle Kalwar
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Yoga & meditation on the roof-top of Castle Kalwar.
After breakfast take an excursion to Sanganer to see Jaipur's world-famous craftsmen and women
making hand-block printed scarves,bed & table linen. This place is also known the world over for
making products from recycled paper.
Lunch at the fabulous Narain Niwas Palace - Jaipur
Return to Castle Kalwar for the " Sirodhara" ayurvedic massage. This massage or therapy is great for
deep relaxation and to help in insomnia, anxiety and mental stress.
Bar-be-cue and dinner by the Castle pool.
Overnight at the Castle
Day 4 : 12th September 2017 : Fort-Palace Madhogarh
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Yoga & meditation at the Castle.
After breakfast check out from the Castle and head for 200-year old Fort-Palace Madhogarh - located
80 km away. This fort is perched on a hill with lush greenery all around and offers a perfect setting for
a joyous stay, yoga and meditation.
After lunch take an excursion to Chand Baori - an awesome 11th
century step-well. This step-well on
the famous Silk Route served as a resting place for traders and cattle herders. Opposite the step-well is
the 11th century temple dedicated to Harsh Mata - the Goddess of Happiness. Be blessed by her.
At Sikandra see the superb craftsmanship of artisans chiseling marble and red-stone to make products
such as fountains,doors, statues and railings.
Dinner and overnight at Fort-Palace Madhogarh.
4. Day 5 : 13th September 2017 : Fort-Palace Madhogarh
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Yoga & meditation at Fort-Palace Madhogarh.
After breakfast take an excursion to Pushkar - the temple town sacred to the Hindus. Take a walking
tour of the lakes in the town. See a memorable "aarati" being performed to Lord Brahma.
Lunch at Phool Mahal Palace - by -the - lake of the Maharaja of Kishangarh - a town famous for its
16th century miniature paintings collectively known the world-over as " Kishangarh School of
Paintings. See artists reproducing these lovely paintings on silk cloth or paper in a studio located at the
magnificent Fort Kishangarh.
Return to Fort Madhogarh. Take the "Patra Swedan" Ayurvedic massage. This therapy uses cotton
pouches filled with different herbs soaked in oil to massage the body. It is wonderful for joint and
muscular pains and a good blood circulation.
Bar-be-cue and dinner at the Fort. Overnight at the Fort.
5. Day 6 : 14th September 2017 : Hotel Mahal Khandela - Jaipur
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Yoga & meditation at the Fort.
After breakfast leave for Jaipur city and check into boutiqueheritage Hotel Mahal Khandela. This
hotel is owned & operated by your hosts - KV Singh & his wife Rudrani Singh.
After lunch learn from Rudrani Singh some delectable dishes that make for wholesome food. She will
tell you about the uses and benefits of various spices and condiments. Help her in stone grinding of
spices and cooking with various unrefined oils. And discover for yourself how tasty and healthful such
preparations can be.
Enjoy gala dinner on the roof-top of Hotel Mahal Khandela where soulful classical music will be
played for you by a famous local troupe.
Overnight at Hotel Mahal Khandela.
6. Day 7 : 15th September 2017 : Hotel Mahal Khandela
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Yoga & meditation on the roof-top of Hotel Mahal Khandela
After breakfast a one-to-one session with a meditation teacher from the Brahma Kumaris Ashram on
"rediscovering" yourself and how one can lead a life of fulfillment.
Visit the colourful bazaars of Jaipur - the jewelers' and spice markets. Take a cycle rickshaw ride in the
inner lanes of the city.
Lunch at Hotel Mahal Khandela. In the afternoon take an excursion to see Samod Palace that has
exquisite mirror work on the walls, doors and ceilings.
Return to Hotel Mahal Khandela for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 : 16th September 2017 : Castle Khandela
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Yoga & meditation at Hotel Mahal Khandela.
After breakfast leave for Khandela - a town situated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
Shekhawati is world-famous for its "havelis" ( mansions ) that have beautiful frescoes on their
entrances, walls and ceilings depicting marriage processions, village life, erotica and battle scenes.
Lunch enroute at Khandela Resort & Safari Camp - Village Thikariya
Check in at Castle Khandela. Walk through this colourful town and excursions around to see the
beautiful " havelis ".
Dinner & overnight at Castle Khandela.
7. Day 9 : 17th September 2017 : Castle Khandela
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Yoga & meditation at Castle Khandela
After breakfast take a bullock-cart ride around the villages of Khandela. See more frescoes on the
mansions of Shekhawati.
Return to hotel Mahal Khandela in Jaipur. Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon the priests will perform a sacred "havan" for you for your good health, happiness and
prosperity.
Drinks, bar-be-cue and farewell dinner at your tour hosts' hotel Mahal Khandela.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : 18th September 2017 :
Leave for home after breakfast.
END OF OUR SERVICES AFTER DROP-OFF AT JAIPUR AIRPORT
K V Singh
Owner
Mahal Khandela Hotel Group
www.mahalkhandela.com
India Heritage & Culture Tours
www.indiaheritageandculturetours.com
Khandela Resorts & Safari Camp
At : Village Thikariya