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 of which are of a high standard. The deluxe rooms are more luxurious; spacious and definitely worth it for those who would like to splash out.

The 2 days spent by the lake in luxury tents  are an amazing experience. All of the tents have an ensuite with basins, flushing toilets and showers. We will spend time experiencing the beauty and silence of this special place, practicing yoga at sunset, a walking meditation at sunrise and exploring the wonderful surroundings by day.

There are jeep safaris to experience nearby wildlife and bird-life, treks to waterfalls and the surrounding villages, temples and wonderful Marwari horses. You can explore the countryside on day trips to Chittorgarh Fort and the stunning city of Udaipur and there are opportunities for 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, mind and soul...talking of which, massages and other treatments are also available. These are an extra cost, please ask for details.

NB -  This holiday is to be booked through -    http://www.yogaonashoestring.com/

Cost

Single Standard £780.00
Shared Standard £545.00
Single Deluxe £880.00
Shared Deluxe £665.00

Includes: accommodation at castle for 8 nights and accommodation in luxury Rajasthan tents for 2 nights at nearby lake, breakfast, lunch, dinner, all yoga classes and a local safari trip.

Please note that airport transfers to and from the castle not included.

Travel

We will meet on the first day of the holiday in Udaipur at the Whistling Teal. Please make your own way to the restaurant between 2 & 4pm to meet the group, otherwise arrangements can be made for a pick-up at the airport. Transport to and from the airport is not included in the price.

You can fly to Udaipur from Delhi or Mumbai.

Alternatively you can fly to Ahmedabad from Mumbai or Delhi and then take an overnight train from Ahmedabad to Udaipur.

For those on a tighter budget there are also trains to Udaipur from Mumbai (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.

To book

Email: admin@yogaonashoestring.com

Telephone: +44(0)20 8690 0890

Payment options

Please take some time to read the following details. There are three ways to pay:

1. Bank transfer - contact us and we will email you details of how to pay into our bank account.

2. By cheque made payable to 'Yoga on a Shoestring' - post to: YOAS, 83 Herne Hill Road, London SE24 0AY

3. PayPal - Pay by credit or debit card. All major cards are accepted. You will need to set up your own PayPal account to do this which is easy to do.

Please note: ALL PAYPAL PAYMENTS WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF £20 for holidays under £400 and £25 for holidays over £400. Please add this onto the cost of your holiday.

The full amount of the holiday must be paid when using PayPal. Please do not use PayPal for deposits. The additional charge through PayPal simply covers their charge to us.

Please email or telephone +44 (0)20 8690 0890 before booking with PayPal to confirm holiday availability.

Cancellation Policy


Please see Yoga on A Shoestring - Terms & Conditions

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Anusara - Inspired Yoga Holiday

Grenadine Lodge, Dalyan - Turkey

Experience - Turtles, Riverboats, Mud Baths, Hot Springs, Bicycles, Exquisite Food and Yoga!

This is a wonderful family run hotel in the conservation area between the village and miles of beautiful unspoilt beach. Dalyan is a magical place surrounded by hills, lakes and a beautiful river. Iztutu is a stunning white sandy beach and is within the national park. Small buses will stop by the hotel entrance every hour taking you to the beach. Or you can take one of the riverboats from the village which is a slow 15 minutes walk away (3 minutes by taxi) or a short cycle ride.There are no buildings at or around the beach as it is a conservation area with extremely strict access rules to protect the turtles which nest there. At each end of the very long beach are changing huts, a cafe and sun beds with parasols.

The hotel swimming pool is shaped in the regions of Turkey and has a small waterfall and a Jacuzzi. There is also a typical Turkish tree house and hammocks where students can relax. A small bar beside the pool serves hot drinks and cold juices including fresh pomegranate juice – a speciality of the region.

The yoga takes place twice daily on a yoga deck with its shady roof and bamboo screening, it is a beautiful space. The shade provided by the bamboo screening allows the air to circulate whilst keeping out the heat of the sun. There is also a second outdoor yoga deck and a tree house which is perfect for meditation.

In the morning we will practice yoga as the sun rises beginning at approximately 7 00am and finishing at around 9 30am. This practice will begin with a quiet and meditative centering followed by pranayama then a dynamic vinyasa flow practice, closing with meditation and relaxation  - we will then have a hearty breakfast/brunch buffet.

There is one yoga free day on Friday.

Accommodation

The hotel has 14 rooms, all of the rooms have air conditioning and en-suite facilities complete with a hair-dryer on the wall.

Upstairs Rooms : The airy upstairs rooms are 'attic style'. Each has an outdoor space with limited views, en-suite facilities.

There is a small hotel restaurant. A large Turkish breakfast will be served daily plus 5 evening meals are included in the cost of the holiday - extra evening meals are available on-site if you wish for a small extra fee. A lunch menu is also available at the hotel. Otherwise there are many other great bars and eateries, situated in Daylan Town Centre, 250 metres away.  Food will be vegetarian unless we request otherwise - vegetables are home grown in the hotel's vegetable field. Fish is readily available in this area, please ask if you would like one of the meals to include a fish option, a small amount of meat can be offered on most evenings for non vegetarians.

Besides visiting the beach we can also arrange a variety of trips; students can rise early one morning to see the turtles as they sunbathe on the river. There are also hot springs, mud baths and a huge lake to explore - its a very beautiful region. A fantastic day out is the Ten Island BoatTrip.

On Saturday mornings there is a large market in Dalyan village selling local produce, spices, fabrics etc. We can also arrange boat trips with barbeque lunches and a visit to a very old Haman (Turkish bath).

Prices

Single - £555

Sharing - £490

Upstairs Rooms

Single £490

Sharing - £415

* This Yoga Holiday is to be booked through Free Spirit Travel - http://www.freespirituk.com/

Getting There

Fly to Dalaman Airport -

Locally from Luton you can out fly with  - Monarch Airlines 21st May - 14:40 arriving Dalaman at 20:40
Return Flight leaves Dalaman 28th May at 21.40 and arrives at Luton at 23.55

Alternatively you may prefer to check out flights from other airports or call Debbie at Free Spirit Travel for help with flights.

Transfers

Individual taxi transfers are offered by the centre. Free Spirit Travel will provide you with the airport meeting point and the names of the other guests in your transfer taxi and our own driver will meet you. For this service the cost 35 Turkish lira per person (£14) regardless of how many are in the taxi, for this service you have to order a return transfer. The journey takes 30 minutes.

Includes:

Yoga Tuition, Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner on 5 evenings (one to be the arrival night),

Not included:

Flights and Insurance, Meals other than as specified.

Prices

Junior Suite 1 bedroom with one or two double beds,  living room and seaview --  £860 - Sharing  -  or £1230 - Single

To reserve your place a deposit of £172 will be required for shared room and £246 for a single room.

If you are a non yoga guest then please deduct £120 from the above prices.

Please e mail Brigroons@aol.com 

 NB - Also available are 2 bedroom suites, ambassador suites with panoramic terrace, bungalows and villas  - please enquire further if interested.