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A private
tour limited to friends of Tri-Dosha 15 to 25 February 2011 (or 1 March for Agra) Join Tri-Dosha’s founder Sunita Passi on an inspiring adventure into the Indian heartlands of Ayurveda. Throughout the tour, Sunita – who has established herself as a pioneering force in Ayurvedic well-being in the UK - will be on hand to guide you through the historic and cultural significance of the ancient philosophy. The trip kicks off in the colourful and vibrant Indian capital city of Delhi where you’ll be whisked off to Parmath Niketan Ashram to be part of a gathering of Ayurveda’s most influential experts. Read what others write about Sunita. This conference on Ayurveda is set to be a huge learning curve to inspire and motivate you. Over the next five days, absorb a vast amount of information from the world’s most revered minds in Ayurveda and participate in what is set to be a defining date in the calendar of Ayurveda learning. Here you will also live in true style as prescribed by the vaidyas of Ayurveda and your accommodation will reflect the humble and basic traditions. Yet luxury is only a heartbeat away. Next we will transport you to the Avalon Ayurveda Spa, a beautiful resort in the Himalayan Mountains of Mussoorie. This elegant retreat will be your home for the remaining five days where you’ll experience an authentic bespoke programme based on the annals of Ayurveda against the mighty Himalayas as a mesmerising backdrop. You will be sure to take home the wisdom and wonder of this life-changing Indian system over a memorable ten days. An extended tour to the ancient city of Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, is also available.
15 February Arrive in the evening
in Delhi, our representatives will welcome and escort you to your
hotel. Overnight: Delhi. 16 February Soak in the sights the capital city of Delhi and then take an afternoon train to Haridwar. You will arrive in the evening, and our representatives will meet you and escort you to the Parmath Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, one of the most important towns for Hindus. Register for the Ayurveda Conference. Overnight: Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh. 17 to 20 February Attend and participate at the Ayurveda Conference. Overnight: Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh. 21 February After close of the Conference, depart Rishikesh for Mussoorie by car, a journey of two hours. Check-in at the Avalon Ayurveda Spa, meet your doctor who will plan your treatments and start your treatments. (Cost of treatments will be extra, payable directly to the Spa). Overnight: Avalon Ayurveda, Mussoorie. 22 to 23 February Experience your spa treatments at the Avalon Ayurveda. Overnight: Avalon Ayurveda, Mussoorie. 24 February Depart late morning by road for Delhi International airport in time for a flight departure at 9:00 PM or after on 24 February. Trip concludes Main Tour Ends OPTIONAL TOUR TO AGRA 24 February Depart early in the morning for Haridwar to take a morning train for Agra. Arrive in the evening and explore this old and architecturally world renowned town. Overnight: Agra.
27 February Spend the whole day sightseeing in Jaipur and walking the narrow lanes of Jaipur, dotted with forts and palaces synonymous of India. Visit the massive Amber Fort which is reached by elephant back. Spend the afternoon on your own, walking the streets, shopping. Overnight: Jaipur. 28 February Depart at leisure
in the morning for Delhi airport, a journey of 5 hours. Get dropped
off in time for your flight home departing 7:00 PM or after this
evening. Overnight: On board your flight home. Optional Tour Ends ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please e-mail Sunita Passi at Tri-Dosha, Ealing, London, England. COSTS: Tri-Dosha reserves the right to cancel this tour if 19 or fewer people sign up. Main Tour: UK£ 1,050.00 for 10 days per
person on a twin-share room basis. Optional Tour: UK£ 452.00 per person on
a shared room basis. EXCLUDES: International Air to and from Delhi, India. COST INCLUDES: COST WOULD NOT INCLUDE: REGISTRATION and INFORMATION: Fill the Registration form and e-mail to Deepak Singh at Spiritual Journeys, Inc., 262 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140. USA. Ph: +1-508-358-4267. |
25
February Watch the sun rise at the Taj Mahal, one of
the world’s most iconic buildings, constructed by Shah Jahan in
1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece
fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill
of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France
and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this 'Love Poem in
Marble', returning to your hotel for breakfast. Later visit Agra
fort containing the hall of private and public audience and other
palaces, then the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula, known as the 'Baby Taj'.
It was the first Mughal structure totally built from marble with
extensive use to pietra dura. Overnight: Agra.
26
February Depart at leisure in the morning for Jaipur,
visiting the ancient Mughal capital of Fathepur Sikri en-route,
a total journey time of five hours. This 16th century capital
of Mughal emperor Akbar is a complex of forts, palaces and mosques
built in sandstone. The city had to be deserted because of lack
of water. The white marble Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Akbar's
spiritual adviser, is now observed as a Muslim pilgrimage spot
here.. Continue on to Jaipur and spend the evening sightseeing
the city of palaces and splendour. Overnight: Jaipur.