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I ndia can be overwhelming but with a little help from us you can decide how much is enough—and then go soak it in. Experiencing how Indians live, whether in big cities or rural villages, will make you richer. Here is a list of some of the experiential options you can choose from when touring through India with us. This is of course just a very short list; like the destination itself, there are unlimited possibilities and too many to list.

Interact with the Mystics of India

 

Mark Twain once said, "Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together." Gain a deeper insight into one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world by taking a spiritual and enlightening walk through the city, accompanied by an expert. Strike up a conversation with the mysterious sadhus and yogis (holy men) that you meet along the various ghats (steps leading to the banks of the river) – they have interesting stories to share. Interact with different sects of sadhus and discover the uniqueness in their practices, their spiritual beliefs and learn about their daily lives.

  • Available through the year

  • Duration: 3 – 4 hours

  • Family – friendly

 

Private Yoga session with a guru atop a haunted fort in the rural countryside

 

What could be more adventurous than to trek to a haunted fort at the crack of dawn for a yoga session! Visit a 17th-century abandoned township belonging to the Jaipur royal family. Legend has it that this city of magnificent bazaars, palaces, gardens, temples and bathing pools was deserted overnight having been cursed by an evil court magician! After a private yoga session you will have a picnic breakfast at this intriguing site.

  • Seasonal activity (available from mid-October – March)

  • Duration: 1 hour

  • Family – friendly

 

One for the books

 

Take a royal safari into the desert. You will be given a traditional welcome complete with caparisoned camels, horses with lancers, showers of flower petals and a troupe of local musicians! Listen to stories of time gone by and be serenaded with haunting melodies and traditional dances by the local tribes. Ladies will have the opportunity to decorate the palms of their hands with henna in motifs of their choice while; the men learn to tie the traditional Rajasthani turban (safa). You will end the day with an exclusive dining experience as you watch the sun go down, sipping on cocktails overlooking miles and miles of desert sands. You will sleep under the stars and as the sunrises, you will have a private yoga session with a guru. The surreal experience will stay with you forever!

  • Weather permitting

  • Seasonal activity (November – February)

  • Duration: Overnight stay at an exclusive spot in the desert

  • Family- friendly

 

Dine Like Royalty

 

For a royal experience, step back in time and dine in the royal dining room of the City Palace as the erstwhile Maharajas of Jaipur did! Climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, entering through the private entrance of the palace through a shower of rose petals just like the Maharajas. Take a private tour of the Palace including the residential areas that are not typically open to the public. Be entertained by a troupe of dancers, showcasing a local folk dance. Sample traditional Rajasthani food, recipes of which have been passed on through generations and are guarded zealously. Enjoy luxury at its best with white glove service as the meal is served on the priceless lalique table in the private dining room of the Maharaja. This is an exclusive, once in a lifetime experience!

  • Available through the year

  • Available for a group size of 15 and above

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Family – friendly