Résumé Set out on the journey of a lifetime as you meet the women who climbed Mount Everest in Kathmandu. With a small group on your women-only tour, step back in time to the Mughal Empire in Old Delhi and take a rickshaw tour through Jaipur guided by the women who know the city best. Journey from Jaipur to Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Tour this architectural wonder and explore the nearby village of Kachhpura. A chef shares her insights into the food markets of Delhi and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Sheroes Cafe finds you supporting local women. In the Holy City of Varanasi, rise before dawn for a spectacular sunrise boat cruise on the River Ganges. Itinéraire court
- Jour 1
- Welcome To Kathmandu
- Jour 2
- Kathmandu The City Of Beauty
- Jour 3
- Kathmandu's Spiritual History
- Jour 4
- On To Vibrant Delhi
- Jour 5
- Exploring New And Old Delhi Relaxed Start
- Jour 6
- The Pink City Relaxed Start
- Jour 7
- Delve Into Jaipur
- Jour 8
- Jaipur To Agra
- Jour 9
- The Taj Mahal
- Jour 10
- On To Varanasi
- Jour 11
- The Holy City Of Varanasi
- Jour 12
- Leave Varanasi For Delhi
Pays (2): Inde, Népal Villes de voyage (8): Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, New Delhi, Patan, Varanasi |
Points forts Dining Summary - 2 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 3 Dinner (D)
Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Jaipur: Join your Local Expert for a walk through the city’s old lanes and see artisans working with age-old techniques.
- Jaipur: Visit the royal observatory and see Jantar Mantar, a collection of 18th century architectural astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone dun dial.
Authentic Dining - Kathmandu: Enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant.
- Agra: Dine for lunch at the beautiful Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bharatpur.
- Varanasi: Toast to your travels over a dinner at your hotel.
Insight Choice - Jaipur: Join your Local Expert for a walk through the city’s old lanes and see artisans working with age-old techniques.
- Jaipur: Visit the royal observatory and see Jantar Mantar, a collection of 18th century architectural astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone dun dial.
Insight Experiences - Varanasi: Join a Local Expert in India's religious rituals to learn more about the colourful candlelit tradition of Aarti as you participate in the sunset ceremony in the Ganges, against a backdrop of ringing bells and chanting music.
Make Travel Matter - Agra: Visit the 'Sheroes Café', a local business run by women survivors of acid attacks. Be inspired by their resilience in rebuilding a life for themselves, while supporting their efforts to reintegrate back into the community. Sheroes Cafe actively recruits and employs people from underrepresented populations who may otherwise find getting work difficult. The ‘Sheroes’ are women who are on the way to becoming true fighters. Join them in a celebration of courage, forcing society to re-evaluate its norms about beauty and appearance. Sheroes Cafe, ran and operated solely by women, advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Summary - Choose between two experiences in Agra.
Top Rated Highlights - Kathmandu: Visit sacred Swayambhunath, known as the Monkey Temple after its mischievous inhabitants.
- Kathmandu: Tour Durbar Square and Royal Palace.
- Kathmandu: See the holiest of Hindu shrines, Pashupatinath Temple.
- Kathmandu: Visit the colossal stupa, Boudhanath.
- Bhadgaon: Enjoy an excursion to the ancient capital Bhadgaon.
- Kathmandu: Visit a pottery workshop, where a local craftsman will provide you with a demonstration on this age-old craft.
- Delhi: Take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Delhi.
- Delhi: Visit the Hindu Temple of Swaminarayan Akshardham, a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony.
- Delhi: Ride by rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar in Old Delhi.
- Delhi: See the Red Fort and Qutub Minar. Drive along the Rajpath to view the India Gate and Parliament House.
- Delhi: Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. A black stone platform marks the spot where he was cremated. And see the Tomb of the Emperor Humayun, built in 1570. The tomb inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
- Jaipur: Visit the flower market and spice market and take in the sights and sounds.
- Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort. Enjoy the shimmering mirrored walls and ceilings, the airy rooms that housed queens and concubines, and the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
- Jaipur: Join your Travel Director who will show you the marvel of Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. Its 953 windows were designed to allow the ladies of the royal court to watch the drama of the street below, unobserved behind their delicate latticework.
- Agra: Visit the Taj Mahal, a monument of love, built by a king in everlasting memory of his beloved queen. Enjoy fast-track access through the gates meaning you have even more time to admire this architectural marvel.
- Agra: Enjoy the scenery as your flight emerges from the Himalayas to reach Varanasi.
- Varanasi: Take a dawn cruise past the Ghats on the Ganges River - an experience never to be forgotten.
- Varanasi: During your brief orientation of the city, visit some of the famous temples. You'll also visit Sarnath, where Buddha first taught the Dharma.
- Delhi: Board your short flight to Delhi.
Women-Only - Kathmandu: Hear an inspirational talk led by a woman who summited Mount Everest, the highest point above sea level on Earth.
- Delhi: Indulge your taste buds over a special food tour of Delhi with a passionate local chef. Gain insights into the city’s food culture, from hidden gems to bustling kitchens and beyond, as your guide shares her expertise. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or love uncovering local businesses, celebrating women or all of the above, this food tour is perfect for all travellers.
- Jaipur: Jaipur offers endless experiences for curious travellers. Explore the Pink City on a rickshaw-tour led by local women who come from low-income households. Their knowledge and enthusiasm are unmatched, making them your ideal companion for this immersive exploration of Jaipur’s top attractions. Discover little-known facts about the city, such as what lies behind the well-known “honeycomb” windows of Hawa Mahal, the artisans preserving Jaipur’s rich crafts heritage and even uncover where you’ll find the best kachoris in town. Even better, their custom designed e-rickshaws provide a sustainable and intimate way to view the city up close.
- Jaipur: Whether you love fine food or gaining knowledge from locals, this cooking session followed by dinner with a family in Jaipur is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the flavours of the Pink City while you engage in warm conversation with your gracious hosts.
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