A Truly Exquisite and Memorable Yoga Holiday in Rajasthan

- At the elegant Bijaipur Castle and in luxury Rajasthan tents -

1 - 11 March 2008
Teacher: Helen Noakes & Jane Manze
Costs: from £450
Includes: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, yoga, workshops and a wildlife safari trip.

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Treat yourself to a holiday of a life time in the spectacular beauty
and richness of Rajasthan.
  
 


Standing high on a plateau of the great Vindhychal ranges is the 16th century Castle Bijaipur. Having been occupied by Kings and Queens for centuries, the present Maharaja (a great lover of yoga) has opened the doors of his exquisite castle to the public. The hospitality is so wonderful you are made to feel like a maharaj yourself from the moment you arrive. Surrounded by villages and breathtaking views of the valley, this really is a very special place.

  
    
 

 

THE TIMETABLE
We will spend 8 nights at the castle and 2 nights in luxurious tents. We will camp (in style) by the lotus lake, amidst the stillness and beauty of the Rajasthan countryside. The rooms are all clean, well maintained and have both the luxury of modern comforts and the elegance of the past. You can share a room or have single accommodation.

There will be two yoga sessions a day. In the morning we will do early morning meditation and pranayama, followed by asanas. This session is about 3 hours. The evening sessions will depend on the teacher and will vary from restorative yoga postures, to technique classes, meditation, pranayama, dancing, singing and chanting. Evening sessions will usually last between 1-2 hours.  All sessions are optional.

We may spend a little time during the holiday, whilst staying by the lake, exploring the beauty of silence.

 


 


The hotel itself has a wonderful swimming pool, beautiful gardens to sit in, musicians to entertain you every evening and delicious food with secret recipes that have been in the family for decades.

The rooms are all clean, well maintained and have both the luxury of modern comforts and the elegance of the past. You can share a room or have single accommodation. There are two types of rooms to choose from,  both are of a high standard. The suites however, are more luxurious & spacious. Definitely worth it for those who would like to splash out.

  

 

THINGS TO DO
Bijaipur offers an action packed holiday or a lazy poolside holiday…the choice is yours.

There are: jeep safaris to experience nearby wildlife and birdlife, treks to waterfalls and the surrounding villages and temples, wonderful Marwari horses to explore the countryside on, daytrips to Chittorgarh Fort and the stunning city of Udaipur, cooking lessons, bicycle rides and table tennis. There is no shortage of things to do in and around the castle…even just a stroll into the surrounding village is a feast for the body, soul and mind....talking of which, massages and other treatments are available.

  
 
ACCOMMODATION & COSTS
Sharing Standard Room £450
Sharing Deluxe Room £575
Single Standard Room £625
Single Deluxe Room £750





Payment Options
Please take some time to read the following details. There are three ways to pay:
1. You can email us at admin@yogaonashoestring.com and we will email you details of how to pay into our bank account.
2. You can email us and we will send you details of where to send a cheque by post.
3. You can pay now by credit or debit card using PayPal - you don't need an account. All major cards are accepted.

IMPORTANT: Please email admin@yogaonashoestring.com or telephone +44 (0)20 8690 0890 before booking with PayPal so we can check room availability. Please note: an extra charge is included for PayPal bookings to cover our admin costs.

Costs paying by credit/debit card with PayPal
Sharing Standard Room £470
Sharing Deluxe Room £595
Single Standard Room £645
Single Deluxe Room £770


 
 
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
The £75 deposit is non-refundable.
7-14 days before arrival - 50% of total cost.
Less than 7 days before arrival - 100% of total cost.
  
 
 

GETTING TO UDAIPUR
We will meet on the first day of the holiday in Udaipur at the Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel. Please make your own way to the hotel restaurant between 2 & 4pm to meet the group, otherwise arrangements can be made for pick-up at the airport. 

You can fly to Udaipur from Delhi or Bombay. Alternatively you can fly to Ahmdebad from Bombay or Delhi and then take an overnight train from Ahmdebad to Udaipur.

For those on a tighter budget there are also trains to Udaipur from Bombay (about 15 hours) and Delhi (about 8 hours) We will give more detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting place in Udaipur when you book.

 
 

RAJASTHAN HOLIDAY BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
To book this holiday or for further information contact:
admin@yogaonashoestring.com
or telephone: +44 (0)20 8690 0890

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