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India Heritage Package: 11-Day Wellness Camp in Castle Kalwar

Rajasthan, India
10 nights

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Highlights

India is best-known for its ancient traditions, healing remedies and astounding culture. It has given the world the means to live a joyful life through yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. On this journey, you will come face to face with all of these wellness wonders in its purest form. Discover what the people of India have known for a long time — that the secret to happiness is taking care of your entire being. Experience a healing retreat in a unique way at the pastoral Castle Kalwar near the "Pink City" Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 11-day camp aims to provide you with the tools to decrease stress, live a life filled with purpose and move you into physical well-being.

About Castle Kalwar

The property is owned by a scion of the former ruling family of Kalwar and a highly decorated former general of the Indian army. He and his wife live in the castle and ensure that the guests are well looked after. The castle is a magical place featuring Rajputana decor and craftsmanship that has a centuries-old legacy. The interiors are flamboyant with portraits of ancestors in regalia, gilded antique furniture, high ceilings adorned with exquisite frescoes, pillared porticos and tall arched windows. The rooms have ornate king-sized beds, a vintage writing desk and high-class amenities. Each guest room faces the garden and pool deck.

*Best time to travel: September - March

Experience

On arrival at the castle, you will be received in a traditional way: showering with rose petals and a traditional ritual inspiring happy beginnings. Enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your beautifully appointed room, see the birds and take a swim if you feel like it.

Intimate and one-of-a-kind experience only for Vacayou guests
Dive deeper into the Ayurvedic lifestyle with food and massages
Enjoy a true Bollywood film show with surroundings to heighten the experience
Daily morning and evening yoga and meditation in Castle Kalwar
Three 50-minute rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages
Enjoy a variety of detox food and learn to prepare a few dishes
Visits to ancient temples, cenotaphs and heritage monuments during jeep safaris through the colorful countryside
Walking tours of pulsating spice, jewelry and handicraft bazaars
See classic and folk dance performances and puppet shows; listen to sublime desert music
Keep the company of peacocks and parrots that descend on the sprawling lawns of the castle

Itinerary

Day 1 - 11 - Daily program

6:30 am - 8:15 am - Yoga & Meditation session

Under the watchful eyes of your teacher who is qualified and experienced in classical yoga and meditation, learn to practice various poses and understand the benefits of each. You will first have a yoga session followed by meditation.

8:45 am - 9:30 am - Breakfast

Enjoy a healthy breakfast of fresh juices, fresh fruit, yogurt, porridge, milk, sprouted beans and eggs. A wonderful variety will be served each day.

9:30 am - 1:30 pm - Excursions and activities with your local guide who will transfer you in an air-conditioned car or jeep to the sights and attractions, such as:

Amer Fort Complex
Albert Hall Museum
City Palace
Palace of Winds
Birla Mandir
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Legislative Assembly
Ganesh Temple
14th Century Stepwell at Village Abhaneri
Samode Village for its fresco-mirror palace and cenotaphs
Sanganer Village to see hand-block printing crafts
Village low-cost schools
Fort Madhogarh atop a hill
Kishangarh town to see the Fort and lunch at its Phool Mahal Palace-by-the-lake
Excursion to see "aarti" performed to Lord Brahma at the sacred town at Pushkar

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm: Lunch at Castle Kalwar

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Relaxing activities such as rest, reading, swimming, silent walks and bird watching

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Meditation

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Ayurvedic massages, folk music & dances, puppet show and village walks

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm: Dinner and then retire to your room for the night

Farewell dinner by your host/tour operator will be held on the final evening. There will be a barbecue followed by a presentation and a special gift for each guest.