India Women’s Expedition

Wednesday, 4th February 2026

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to India! Delhi, strategically located on the west bank of the Yamuna River between the Himalayas and the Aravalli Hills, serves as the gateway to the fertile Ganges plain. According to Indian folklore, the city has been inhabited since 2500 BC, beginning with Indraprastha, the first of nine historical cities. The seventh city, Shahjahanabad or Old Delhi, was established in 1638 when the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan moved his capital back to Delhi from Agra. Shahjahanabad was meticulously planned with wide roads, residential areas, and bustling markets. Chandni Chowk, now considered Asia’s busiest street, was the main thoroughfare. Literally translated as “Silver Street,” this vibrant market area in Old Delhi is renowned for its new and antique gold and silver jewelry, crafted by artisans whose ancestors served the emperor.

Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6pm where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. Afterwards, celebrate the start of a memorable food adventure with a short stroll to a local restaurant.

Here you’ll enjoy your first taste of North Indian cuisine over a delicious (and completely vegetarian) thali feast. A thali is an assortment of small dishes put together on one platter – the perfect way to sample a range of flavours.

Accommodation:

Bloom Hotel or similar

Thursday, 5th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch

Ready your appetite and venture out to Old Delhi, wandering through alleyways for an authentic Delhi street food breakfast. Perhaps pick up some deep fried kachori, potato curry, sweet fried jalebi or paratha flatbread. Keep your eye out for the local chai wallah, renowned for his delicious milky tea.

Next head to Jama Masjid, Delhi’s oldest mosque. After some time to marvel at this ancient building, hop aboard a rickshaw and head to Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Visit the spice warehouses in the back alleys of Khari Baoli and meet a seller to learn about the spice mixes they take to market.

Visit the Gali Paranthe Wali (lane of parathas), which has been in operation since the 1870s. Parathas are one of the most popular unleavened flat breads in Punjabi North Indian cuisine, so taste some delicious variations with fillings like potatoes, cauliflower and paneer. While Hinduism is the dominant religion in Delhi, there is also a significant Sikh population, which you’ll learn more about at a local Sikh temple.

Lunch today will be at a local restaurant and the evening free to leisure to explore the city on your own.

Included Activities:

• Delhi – Leader Led Old Delhi walking Tour.
• Delhi – Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride
• Delhi – Street Food BreakfastDelhi – Visit to Jama Masjid
• Delhi – Sheeshganj Gurudwara
• Delhi – Spice Market tour

Optional Activities:

• Delhi – Dinner with Local Family – INR 3000 per person

Accommodation:

Bloom Hotel or similar

Friday, 6th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast / Dinner

Take an early morning transfer to Delhi Railway station to board your train to Agra. Famed for the evocative Taj Mahal, Agra is a city of fascinating history, rich in Mughal heritage, lush gardens and exquisite architecture. Agra is also home to one of the finest looking forts in India – Agra Fort. Enter the dark red sandstone stronghold and search through throne rooms and tiny but ornate mosques.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure or explore lesser-known gems like the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the “Baby Taj,” or the Jama Mosque. In the evening, take part in a Mughlai cooking demonstration. Learn to prepare traditional dishes like malai ki sabzi and onion paratha, and enjoy a flavorful, home-cooked dinner.

Included Activities:

• Agra – Agra Fort
• Agra – Mughlai Coking class (Dinner)
• Train: Vande Bharat Express train no. 22470, Delhi – Agra (0600 – 0740 Hours)

Accommodation:

Hotel Golden Tulip or similar

Saturday, 7th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your morning early with a special experience as your leader teaches you the art of saree tying. You’ll be dressed in traditional style, complete with glittering bangles and a matching bindi and then take some photo’s for your experience. Get changed and ready for your visit to India’s most iconic landmark – the Taj Mahal. Take your time exploring the pristine grounds and admiring the marble masterpiece, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife.

Afterward, begin your journey to the Pink City of Jaipur – a five-hour drive. En route, stop for photos at the famous Hawa Mahal, or ‘Palace of the Winds.’ Upon arrival, check in and take a rest break.

In the evening, your leader will take you on a stroll through the vibrant streets of Jaipur, filled with historic palaces and lively bazaars offering everything from jewelry and textiles to fragrant teas and colorful spices.

Included Activities:

• Agra – Saree Tying Session
• Agra – Taj Mahal Visit
• Jaipur – Leader Led Orientation Walk

Accommodation:

Arya Niwas or similar

Sunday, 8th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, visit the historic Amber Fort, a majestic hilltop palace overlooking Maota Lake. A stunning example of Rajput architecture, the fort features the Sheesh Mahal, or Hall of Mirrors, where thousands of tiny mirrors create a magical glow from just a single flame.

Later, hop on a Pink City Rickshaw for a delicious food trail through Jaipur. This unique initiative empowers local women by offering them dignified employment. Your rickshaw will pick you up from your hotel and take you to iconic food spots like Kachoriwala, Lassiwala, Mahavir Rabriwala, and Siyaram Kulfiwala—famous for Jaipur’s best kulfi.

The rest of the evening is free at your leisure. For dinner tonight, you will have an option to join your leaders at a Rooftop restaurant overlooking the walled city.

Included Activities:

• Jaipur – Amber fort
• Jaipur – Pink City Rickshaw Food Trail
• Optional Activities
• Jaipur – Rooftop Dinner with Drinks

Accommodation:

Arya Niwas or similar

Monday, 9th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind and drive to a local heritage stay located in the Vindhyanchal Hills in the Mewar region of south-central Rajasthan – a great opportunity to learn about rural life and culinary customs. Your accommodation will be at 16th-century Castle Bijaipur, now a heritage hotel with domes, arched windows and doorways, all within the original fortified walls.

Take in the palace’s blend of colonial and Mughal architecture as you relax by the pool or in the gardens, enjoying the famous Mewar hospitality.

Accommodation:

Castle Bijaipur or similar

Tuesday, 10th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you’ll jump in a jeep and explore the surrounding farming communities. This is a major agricultural area and, depending on the season, you’ll pass through fields growing wheat, corn, maize, green chilies, tomatoes, potatoes, gourd, onion and garlic. Some of India’s most-loved spices, such as turmeric and cumin, are also grown here. Return to your heritage stay and join the estate’s chef to discover how the ingredients you’ve seen today are used in Rajasthani cooking. Savour the results over a delicious lunch in the palace grounds with your group.

Included Activities:

• Bijaipur – Countryside Jeep Safari
• Bijaipur – Rajasthani Cooking Demonstration and Meal

Accommodation:

Castle Bijaipur or similar

Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a free morning to unwind and then we will continue on a 3 Hours journey to Udaipur, famously known as the City of Lakes. Upon arrival, join a guided walking tour led by our leader to explore the vibrant markets and temples of the city. Enjoy a traditional Thali lunch for your midday meal. The evening is yours to relax and unwind at your leisure.

Included Activities:

• Udaipur – Leader Led Orientation Walk
• Udaipur – Thali Lunch

Accommodation:

Kotra Haveli or similar

Thursday, 12th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast

Udaipur is built around the shores of Lake Pichola and full of fascinating temples, ornate palaces and impressive ‘havelis’ (merchant homes). Take some time to discover its winding streets and shops full of traditional Rajasthani wares. Visit the City Palace – one of the largest royal palaces in India – and check out the unbelievable treasures within, from vivid murals to antiques and royal utensils.

You will also have an option to attend a cooking class, where you’ll learn how to prepare a traditional north Indian thali meal. Thali varies depending on which region it’s prepared in, and as you’re in Udaipur, you’ll make a vegetarian thali. Typical dishes include rice, dahl, vegetables, roti, papad (deep-fried flat bread), curd (yoghurt), small amounts of chutney or pickle, and a sweet dish to top it off.

After all that cooking, enjoy the fruits of your labour for lunch.

In the evening, proceed to visit Bagore ki haveli, standing on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat is the stunning Bagore ki Haveli. The main attraction of Bagore ki Haveli is the Dharohar Dance Show that is conducted in the evenings. This hour-long show takes place in the Neem Chowk courtyard and showcases the traditional dance forms of Rajasthan.

Included Activities:

• Udaipur – City Palace
• Udaipur – Dharohar Dance Show at Bagore ki Haveli

Optional Activities:

• Udaipur – Thali Cooking Class – INR 1000 Per person

Accommodation:

Kotra Haveli or similar

 Friday, 13th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to the airport to board your flight to Mumbai.

Arrive at Mumbai Airport and transfer to hotel. Known as Bombay until its name change in 1995, Mumbai is India’s commercial capital and largest city. Some would say that Mumbai is also the food capital of India. This is the heart of Marathi cuisine, but you’ll also find huge culinary diversity that celebrates regional cuisines from across the country.

In the late afternoon, wander down Marine Drive to Chowpatty Beach. Enjoy the sunset and snack on bhel puri (tangy puffed rice and vegetable chaat), pav bhaji and other renowned Mumbai Street foods.

Included Activities:

• Mumbai – Chowpatty Beach Street food Crawl

Accommodation:

Krishna Palace or similar

Flight Information: Air India AI-2624, Udaipur – Mumbai (1155 – 1330 Hours)

Saturday, 14th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner

Time for some sightseeing and soaking up the atmosphere of this incredible metropolis. Marvel at the remarkable Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. At 140 years old, it is Mumbai’s oldest laundry, and with over 1000 troughs, it’s also the world’s largest open-air, human-powered one. Next, take in some of the city’s key landmarks, including the World Heritage-listed historic railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and the bustling Crawford Markets.

Lunch today with be at Leader’s choice restaurant.

Enjoy a post-lunch stroll to the Gateway of India, a monument built to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V, the first British monarch to visit India, followed by a browse of the street market. The rest of the afternoon and the evening are free for your food adventures. Perhaps take high tea at the iconic Taj Hotel or stake out one of the fabulous restaurants in this city which cater for all budgets.

Your group leader will have plenty of suggestions on where to eat the night away!

Gather tonight for the farewell dinner at Mahesh Lunch Home renowned for its authentic coastal cuisine, especially fresh seafood and traditional Mangalorean dishes.

Included Activities:

• Mumbai – Dhobi Ghat
• Mumbai – Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus
• Mumbai – Crawford Market
• Mumbai – Farewell Dinner

Accommodation:

Krishna Palace or similar

Sunday, 15th February 2026

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your India Expedition ends after breakfast this morning. There are no other activities planned for the day, and you can leave the accommodation at the designated check-out time.