Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Delhi
Your flight to Delhi departs today, marking the start of your trip through India. You'll be meeting inspiring women leaders throughout the journey ahead.
- Day 2
Delhi
You arrive in Delhi this morning and begin exploring the city's contrasts, wandering through Old Delhi's historic alleyways before seeing New Delhi's planned streets. During the day, you'll join a local family for a traditional Indian cooking class, followed by lunch together. After that, you'll visit the impressive Qutub Minar tower, then finish with a conversation with a female entrepreneur about her business and experiences.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with family after cooking class, opportunity to learn about Indian way of life), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local hostess and lunch with family
- Visit to Qutub Minar (73-metre-high victory tower)
- Evening talk by female entrepreneur
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi
This morning starts with a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's narrow alleyways. You'll see the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then head to Khari Baoli, Asia's largest spice market, where the activity and colors are quite something. Later you'll walk around India Gate before traveling to Humayun's Tomb, which many consider an important precursor to the Taj Mahal. You'll end the day meeting with women from the 'Pins & Needles' organization to learn about their embroidery training program.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi alleyways
- Visit to Red Fort exterior and Jama Masjid exterior
- Exploration of Khari Baoli spice market (largest in Asia)
- Photo stop at India Gate
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Meeting with 'Pins & Needles' organization and artists
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid Khari Baoli spice market India Gate Humayun's Tomb - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you'll travel 210 km toward Agra. Along the way, you'll stop at the Itimad-ud-Daulah mausoleum to see its architecture and craftsmanship. During the journey, you'll learn about women's roles in Indian mythology and hear the story behind how the Taj Mahal came to be built as a symbol of love. You'll arrive in Agra ready for tomorrow's sunrise experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah mausoleum
Landmarks/POIs Itimad-ud-Daulah - Day 5
Agra
You'll wake early to watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum that took over 22 years to build. After this, you'll visit the imposing Red Fort. For lunch, you'll eat at Sheroes Cafe, which is run by survivors of acid attacks, and the work they do there is meaningful. Over dinner, you'll have a thoughtful conversation about women's roles and challenges in modern Indian society.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Cafe supporting women campaigning against acid attacks and violence), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Red Fort
- Lunch at Sheroes Cafe
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Red Fort, Agra - Day 6
Agra to Jaipur
If you're interested, there's an optional early morning yoga class in Nature Walk Park where you can see the Taj Mahal. Later you'll travel 245 km to Kalakho village for a traditional juggad ride, a local vehicle experience. You'll meet villagers, visit their homes, and watch farmers, shepherds, and silversmiths working. After sharing Indian chai with locals, you'll continue to Jaipur, the 'Pink City', where you'll settle in and relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride in juggad (village Mercedes)
- Visit to Kalakho village homes
- Observation of farmers, shepherds, and silversmiths
Optional Activities
- Early morning yoga class in Nature Walk Park with Taj Mahal views
- Day 7
Jaipur
Your day starts at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), originally designed so royal ladies could watch city life without being seen. From there, you'll head to Amber Fort to see the Mirror Palace, then visit Jaigarh Fort for its views over the city. In the afternoon, you'll explore old town Jaipur by pink rickshaw driven by women from low-income areas. You'll learn how to tie a sari and turban, and can optionally get henna painted on your hands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hawa Mahal facade
- Visit to Mirror Palace and Jaigarh Fort in Amber
- Rickshaw tour of old town Jaipur with female drivers
- Sari and turban tying lesson
- Conversation with female rickshaw company employees and chairwoman
Optional Activities
- Henna painting on hands
Landmarks/POIs Hawa Mahal Amber Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 8
Jaipur to Deogarh
You'll travel 275 km to Deogarh village in the Aravalli Mountains, surrounded by lakes. During a walk through the village, you'll observe daily life, from people carrying water pots to local market activity. You'll spend the night at Deogarh Mahal, a 17th-century palace that's now a luxury hotel with fantastic views of the surrounding area. In the evening, you'll learn about marriage traditions and customs in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Deogarh village
- Visit to local market
Optional Activities
- Purchase of local jewelry at village market
- Day 9
Deogarh
You'll take a scenic train ride from Kamblighat to Phulad through the countryside, where you'll meet local travelers and watch monkeys coming down from trees. On the train, you'll meet the owner's wife, who teaches English at the local school. Later, you'll visit a workshop where girls learn fashion design, sewing, and hand embroidery as a way to gain financial independence while preserving traditional crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train ride from Kamblighat to Phulad
- Visit to local school and workshop with female students
- Day 10
Deogarh to Udaipur
After breakfast, you'll travel 135 km toward Udaipur on Lake Pichola. You'll stop in Delwara to visit the Sadhna/Seva Mandir NGO, where over 600 women make and sell clothes. There, you can try your hand at traditional block printing, sewing, or embroidery, and you'll visit women's homes to see how the organization empowers women across caste boundaries. You'll arrive in Udaipur, the 'Queen of Lakes', in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sadhna/Seva Mandir NGO
- Walk through Delwara village with local women
- Visit to women's homes in Delwara
Optional Activities
- Traditional block printing, sewing, or embroidery workshop activities
- Day 11
Udaipur
You'll spend time at the magnificent City Palace, enjoying views of Lake Pichola from its balconies, domes, and towers. Inside Fateh Prakash Palace, you'll explore the Cristall Gallery, which houses the world's largest private crystal collection, including a jewel-adorned carpet. After a boat trip on Lake Pichola, you'll visit the Uger Training Center to learn about menstrual health and sustainable practices. You'll finish the day relaxing at the boutique hotel Maan Vilas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Cristall Gallery in Fateh Prakash Palace
- Boat trip on Lake Pichola
- Visit to Uger Training Center
Landmarks/POIs City Palace, Udaipur Lake Pichola - Day 12
Udaipur to Luni
You'll travel 240 km toward Luni with a stop in Ranakpur. There you'll see the white marble Jain temple, known for its 1,444 intricately carved pillars, each one unique in design. The temple is considered one of India's most beautiful and important Jain religious sites. You'll arrive at Fort Chanwa in the evening, a restored 19th-century palace complex now operating as a guesthouse where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ranakpur Jain temple
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 13
Luni to Jodhpur
You'll travel 110 km to Jodhpur, the 'Blue City'. After arriving, you'll visit Meherangarh Fort, which sits 125 metres above the city and includes a museum. From there, you'll see Jaswant Thada and the white marble chattri of Jaswant Singh II. You'll walk through historic old town monuments and meet the priest's family at Kunj Bihari temple. Later, you'll check out the elegant step well and famous Ghanta Ghar clock tower, then explore the exotic bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Meherangarh Fort and museum
- Visit to Jaswant Thada
- Two-hour walk through old town
- Visit to Kunj Bihari temple and meeting with priest's family
- Visit to step well and Ghanta Ghar clock tower
- Exploration of bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Meherangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Ghanta Ghar - Day 14
Jodhpur to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll drive 55 km to Jodhpur airport for your flight back to Delhi. Once there, you'll meet with a businesswoman in Gurgaon to learn about her career and pick up any final souvenirs. You'll enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel, reflecting on everything you've seen and the inspiring women you've met, while discussing the ongoing challenges women face in Indian society.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Meeting with businesswoman in Gurgaon
- Farewell dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at businesswoman's store
- Day 15
Delhi to Germany
You'll depart Delhi in the morning, leaving with many interesting memories from your time in India. Your flight back to Germany departs, and you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
