Mantra Wild Himalaya Elements - Small Group Experience
November & December 2012, January 2013
10 Days from $3,999 per person (Min 4 person)
Itinerary Program
For the first time, Mantra Wild Adventures is offering an exclusive wellness experience in the heart of the Kumaon Jungle in the Himalaya state of Uttarakhand.
Many travellers go to Ashrams and yoga retreats to find stillness and discover who they are. There is no better place to discover yourself than in the wilderness that India has to offer. This part of India is often referred to as “Land of the Gods”.
You will experience the stillness and serenity of India’s Premiere National Park – Corbett Tiger Reserve staying at the secluded Vanghat River Lodge, on the banks of Ramganga River. The river Ramganga is a tributary of the Ganges. It is home to animals of the jungle including tigers, leopards, monkeys and over 200 species of birds.
Our guests will experience an overnight trip to Binsar Sanctuary (2800m), staying at the exclusive Nandadevi Estate with views of Nandadevi – India’s highest point and surrounding Western Himalaya range. The nearest neighbour is 2km away, giving our guests a total sense of isolation.
Mantra Wild Adventures have partnered with special guest Hari Bhakti Dey, an Indian vocalist and devotional singer who has performed around the world to sold out concerts in England, Canada, India, Philippines and Australia. He will be performing exclusively for our guests at Corbett Tiger Reserve each night.
Nick Terrone, Director of QuitWithNick, will be our resident hypnotherapist and will be providing personal consultations with our guest as well as guided hypnotic meditation classes. Nick has a degree in Psychology and a post graduate degree in Applied Psychology. Consultations can include a focus on one of the following: quit smoking, binge drinking, binge eating, and stress management.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi.
Meet and greet at airport. Transfer to Homestay.
Delhi is the capital of India, and it`s also the travel hub of northern India. Discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep with history and totally addictive to epicureans.
Overnight in Homestay.
Day 02: Delhi (B)
Breakfast at Homestay
After breakfast, we depart for a visit to some of the fascinating sites of Old Delhi including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. We`ll wander through some of the crowded alleyways of Old Delhi to absorb the sights, sounds and fragrances. Explore old Delhi lanes on an Eco friendly Rickshaw.
After lunch we`ll depart for a tour of New Delhi visiting several of its attractions including Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Qutub Minar and Humayun`s Tomb and other locations. We`ll also drive past President`s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat buildings and Connaught Place.
Overnight in Homestay.
Day 03: Delhi/Corbett (B,L,D)
Morning breakfast.
After breakfast proceed to Corbett National Park, by Toyota Innova. (approx 4-6 hour drive)
Arrive at Corbett at Lunch. After lunch, you have free time to relax.
Evening guided walk along in the surrounding forest and riverside to observe flora and fauna in the area.
Dinner and overnight stay at Riverview Retreat.
Day 04: Corbett/Vanghat Lodge (B,L,D)
Morning Breakfast.
After breakfast go for Game drive in the National Park. After Game Drive, proceed to Vanghat Lodge. Lunch at Vanghat.
Afternoon briefing of programme and rest of the day to relax.
Evening programme begins at 5:30pm featuring Hari Bhakti Dey.
Dinner
Day 05: Vanghat Lodge (B,L,D)
Morning Yoga Class then breakfast
Programme begins
Lunch
Afternoon Programme with Hari Bhakti
Dinner and Overnight at Vanghat.
Day 06: Vanghat/Nandadevi (B,L,D)
Morning Yoga class then Breakfast
Morning Programme/Group 1 departs for Nandadevi Estate
Lunch
Afternoon Programme with Hari Bhakti
Dinner and Overnight at Vanghat.Day 07: Vanghat/Nandadevi (B,L,D)
Morning Yoga class then Breakfast
Morning Programme/Group 2 departs for Nandadevi Estate
Lunch (group 1 arrives)
Afternoon Programme with Hari Bhakti
Dinner and Overnight at Vanghat/Nandadevi.
Day 08: Vanghat (B,L,D)
Morning Yoga class then Breakfast
Morning Programme
Lunch (group 2 arrives)
Afternoon Programme with Hari Bhakti
Dinner and Overnight at Vanghat/Nandadevi.
Day 09: Vanghat/Delhi (B)
Morning Breakfast
Leave Vanghat Lodge for Delhi
Overnight at Delhi Homestay
Day 10: Delhi (B)
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to
International airport for onward journey.
Service Includes
- Accommodation in all homestay/B&B in Delhi (3 nights) and Riverview retreat in Corbett (1 night) , Vanghat Lodge (4 nights) , Nandadevi Estate (1 night) on twin sharing . Triple room may be used in Vanghat cottage.
- Daily breakfast in Delhi Homestay. All vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) at Riverview retreat, Vanghat lodge, Nandadevi estate.
- All transfers to or from hotels, airport, drives by air conditioned Toyota Innova (6 seater SUV) with basic English speaking driver, including road tax, toll tax, driver's allowance, parking etc.
- 1 Jungle safari in shared jeep (subject to availability) with naturalist and park entrances.
- Guided evening forest walk in surrounding area at Riverview retreat.
- Daily Yoga classes, bird watching and hiking, guided meditation classes as per programme.
- Evening Performance and chanting by Hari Bhakti at Vanghat Lodge.
- 1-on-1 hypnotherapy consultation
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Service tax wherever applicable.
- $50 donation to Mahseer Conservancy to support conservation of the golden mahseer in Ramganga River.
- Package is for group of 8-10 only.
- Memories of a lifetime.
Service Excludes
- All camera fees.
- Airfares
- Tips & Gratuities & personal expenses
- Visa Fees & Airport tax or Airport improvement fees
- Travel Insurance
- All Expenses other than mentioned in What Price Includes.
