Day 01: DELHI

• Arrive in Delhi and attend the welcome meeting at 06:00 p.m. to meet your local female leader and fellow travellers.

• Highlight: Begin your women-only journey with an included welcome dinner and your first introduction to India’s renowned cuisine.

• If arriving early, you may independently visit the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb.

• Optional Activities: Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and Red Fort are available at additional cost.

• Attendance at the welcome meeting is important, as insurance and emergency contact details will be collected.

• Accommodation: Hotel

• Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: DELHI, BIKANER

• Explore Old Delhi by metro and on foot, with the possibility of travelling in a female-only metro carriage.

• Ride a cycle rickshaw around Chandni Chowk, then visit Jama Masjid and Sheeshganj Gurudwara.

• Visit Dilli Haat INA, where artisans from across India showcase handicrafts and regional cuisine.

• Highlight: Discover Old Delhi’s markets, religious landmarks and local transport before continuing overnight to Rajasthan.

• Board an approximately 8-hour overnight sleeper train to Bikaner.

• Sleeper berths include bedding, but compartments may be shared with local travellers of mixed genders.

• Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train

Day 03: BIKANER

• Arrive in Bikaner shortly after 07:00 a.m. and transfer by tuk-tuk to the hotel before beginning the day’s sightseeing.

• Visit Junagarh Fort and explore its red sandstone and marble palaces, courtyards and museum collections.

• Continue to a local home in Bikaner’s Old Town and meet women involved in a community initiative.

• Highlight: See how local women prepare poppadoms and bhajia while sharing chai and learning about an initiative supporting their livelihoods.

• Accommodation: Hotel

Day 04: JAISALMER

• Transfer by tuk-tuk to Bikaner railway station and board an early train to Jaisalmer.

• There is no food cart on this train, so travellers should purchase food and snacks before departure.

• Highlight: Arrive in Rajasthan’s famous desert city and enjoy the afternoon exploring independently or relaxing at your hotel.

• The approximate travel time today is 6 hours.

• Accommodation: Hotel

Day 05: THAR DESERT

• Travel by 4WD into the Thar Desert, spending the day among the rolling sand landscapes before reaching your desert camp.

• Meet local women and learn about their daily lives while a traditional Rajasthani dinner is prepared.

• Watch an included Kalbeliya dance performance, a traditional dance inspired by the movements of a serpent.

• Highlight: Spend an atmospheric evening in the Thar Desert with local women, traditional dance and an included dinner.

• Accommodation is very basic, with open-air camping cots, bedding, basic toilet facilities and no shower.

• In particularly cold winter conditions, the overnight camp may be replaced with a Thar Desert day trip for safety.

• Accommodation: Camping with basic facilities

• Meals: Dinner.

Day 06: JAISALMER, JODHPUR

• Enjoy an included breakfast at the desert camp before travelling by 4WD back to Jaisalmer.

• Join your leader for an included walking tour exploring Jaisalmer’s historic citadel and former trading heritage.

• Highlight: Discover the history of Rajasthan’s desert city before continuing by train to Jodhpur.

• Later, transfer to the railway station and board the train to Jodhpur.

• Approximate travel time today is 5 hours.

• Accommodation: Hotel

• Meals: Breakfast.

Day 07: JODHPUR

• Visit Mehrangarh Fort for a guided exploration of its ornate palaces and museum.

• Continue to Sadar Bazaar in Jodhpur’s Old City for an included guided market tour.

• Sample local favourites such as lassi and dal baati while exploring the market.

• Highlight: Experience Jodhpur through its monumental hilltop fort, colourful Old City and local flavours.

• Accommodation: Hotel

Day 08: JODHPUR, CHANDELAO GARH

• Begin with an included morning yoga session before driving approximately one hour to Chandelao Garh.

• Join a village walk and visit Sunder Rang Crafts Centre, which employs local artisans, predominantly women.

• Meet female artisans and learn how the initiative supports employment, education and traditional craft practices.

• Highlight: Connect with local women while discovering colourful Rajasthani handicrafts and a community project supporting their livelihoods.

• In the evening, take part in included rangoli-making and traditional henna-painting experiences.

• Accommodation: Heritage Property

• Meals: Dinner.

Day 09: JAIPUR

• Travel approximately 5 hours by private vehicle to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s famous Pink City.

• Join your leader for an orientation walk through Jaipur’s streets and bustling bazaars.

• Browse areas known for handcrafted textiles, folk art and semi-precious stones.

• Highlight: Experience Indian cinema with an included Bollywood movie at the Art Deco-style Raj Mandir Cinema.

• Accommodation: Hotel

• Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10: JAIPUR

• Explore Jaipur by e-rickshaw with the Pink City Rickshaw Company, which creates employment opportunities for women from low-income households.

• Meet your female driver and see some of Jaipur’s highlights from a local perspective.

• Visit Amber Fort on an included guided tour overlooking Maota Lake.

• Highlight: Experience Jaipur through women-led local transport before joining a local family for an included home-cooking experience and dinner.

• Optional Activities: City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory and a hot-air balloon safari.

• The balloon safari operates seasonally and remains subject to availability and suitable operating conditions.

• Accommodation: Hotel

• Meals: Dinner.

Day 11: AGRA

• Travel approximately 4.5 hours by train from Jaipur to Agra.

• Visit the home of a local woman and learn how to select and wear a traditional saree, complete with bangles and a bindi.

• Highlight: Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset following your traditional saree experience.

• Explore the grounds surrounding the famous marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in honour of Mumtaz Mahal.

• Accommodation: Hotel

Day 12: AGRA, DELHI

• Spend the morning in Agra, with the option to make an additional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.

• Alternatively, visit Agra Fort, which is listed as an optional activity.

• Visit Sheroes Hangout, a social-enterprise vegetarian café employing women who survived acid attacks.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included lunch at Sheroes Hangout while learning about an initiative centred on women’s resilience and employment.

• Later, board a high-speed train back to Delhi and check into your hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel

• Meals: Lunch.

Day 13: DELHI

• The organised journey concludes today, with no further scheduled activities.

• Highlight: Extend your stay independently to explore more of Delhi or continue your onward journey.

• Travellers departing later can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 1 to 12 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 15 years old.

• Transport: Auto rickshaw, bus, car, cycle rickshaw, jeep, metro, train, private vehicle and shuttle bus.

• Long Journeys: The itinerary includes early starts and several long rail journeys, including an approximately 8-hour overnight train on Day 02.

• Sleeper Train: Berths may be allocated across different parts of the train and compartments may be shared with local travellers of mixed genders.

• Train Facilities: Sleeper trains use 2AC or 3AC class depending on the route, with bedding provided and shared toilets at the ends of each carriage.

• Desert Conditions: The overnight stay may become a day trip if cold winter conditions make camping unsuitable.

• Sleeping Bag: Recommended, particularly for colder winter departures, but not mandatory.

• Single Supplement: Available subject to availability but does not apply to the Day 02 overnight train or Day 05 desert camp.

• Temple Dress: Clothing should cover the arms and extend below the knees when entering religious sites.

• Luggage: Limited to one small soft-sided bag plus a daypack, no more than 15–20 kg total per person.

• Suitcases: Hard or externally framed suitcases are discouraged because of limited storage.

• Arrival Transfer: Not included as standard; a paid pre-arranged transfer can be booked in advance.

• Departure Transfer: Not included as standard; a paid transfer can be pre-booked.

• Accommodation: Some accommodation may be simple, with shared bathrooms, limited hot water and a mix of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Hot-Air Balloon: Jaipur flights operate from September to April and remain subject to availability and operating conditions.

• Passport Details: Booking details must match the passport exactly; amendment fees may apply within 45 days of departure.

• Travel Insurance: Compulsory for international travellers, with at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover required; specific waiver provisions apply to travellers residing in the EU, Switzerland or USA.