Eat, Pray and Love in India

• Listen to a mouth-watering talk on traditional Indian cuisine
• A fascinating history awaits you here, exploring New Delhi, a modern vibrant metropolitan city with crumbling, ancient buildings juxtaposed with gleaming stylish architectural wonders.
• Take a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk, once the grandest of markets in India.
• Explore the Spice Market in Old Delhi with a food expert
• Visit the Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of the region, commisioned by Shah Jahan in 1644 and then delight in high-tea at the historic Haveli Dharampura.
• Tour Imperial Delhi starting with a discovery of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and marvel at the impressive residence of the President of India, continue to India’s gate and Rajpath, the King’s Way.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the hand of a Michelin starred chef.
• Explore the Agrasen ki Baoli, a protected monument with great depths and incredible serenity.
• Stop off at the Qutub Minar, a 72.5-meter tower, the world’s tallest brick minaret.
• Stop at the India Gate for photographs, the 42 metre stone arch.
• Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a complex of buildings that were built to house his body.
• Visit a local market for aromatic spices and colourful vegetables, followed by a hands-on cooking class, and a delicious meal enjoyed in a local’s home.

• Have the opportunity to observe the “Changing of Guard” ceremony at the Wagah Border.
• Enjoy an authentic Punjabi thali dinner at the hotel that comprises of a number of components including the famous ‘kulcha’ – a light and fluffy Indian bread that is well known to this region.
• Visit the Golden Temple to observe the Palki Sahib ceremony, an incredibly spiritual event.
• Enjoy a full day excursion to a Punjabiyat farm for a rural Punjab experience and a traditional Bhangra dance troupe
• Relax and explore the farm area, visit the nearby village dairy, the local village school, enjoy a bullock cart or tractor ride, cycle around the rural landscape, and experience Punjab at its purest.
• Engage with the locals and participate in farm activities where you can help the farmers in their fields, discover local crops and how they are cultivated, and visit a local mandi.
• Savour incredibly tasty traditional cuisine, all under the shade of an enormous leafy tree.
• Visit a community kitchen at the Golden Temple, where it is considered a privilege to assist in cooking the food and serving a simple meal to pilgrims and visitors.
• Embark on a heritage walk in the city and a visit to the Partition Museum.
• Visit an array of streets deliciously known for their enticing food that spans many generations.
• Visit traditional food stalls that developed in the folds of the culture of Amritsar.
• Sample traditional India fare – paratha’s, samosas, kachori, kulfi, lassi and jalebi.

• Spend the day indulging at the rejuvenating spa, dipping into the cobalt blue swimming pool, and relaxing in the colourful terraced garden at the Oberoi Amarvilas.
• Unwind and explore your beautiful retreat, before freshening up for a romantic sunset exploration of the iconic Taj Mahal.
• Said to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, the Taj Mahal is the manifestation of the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in its architecture, garden design, painting, and calligraphy.
• This evening enjoy a romantic candle-lit balcony dinner with the spectacular Taj Mahal as your idyllic backdrop.
• Pay homage to love at the captivating Taj Mahal, a gift of love from Emperor Shah Jahan to his cherished wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
• Explore the interesting Mughal architecture of Agra Fort, the stronghold of the Mughal Empire.
• Enjoy a spa treatment and sink into the ultimate relaxation with a Balinese deep pressure massage.
• Appreciate the end of your day with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset, and capture the breath-taking beauty as the golden sunset illuminates the intricate white marble.

Today, after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will be collected for your flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be assisted to check-in for your international flight onwards.