India

Arrive into New Delhi International Airport where you will find your Rustic Pathways leaders waiting for you outside of baggage claim. From the airport you will transport to our base hotel in Delhi. Enjoy the sights and smells of New Delhi, India’s bustling capital city and get to know your Rustic Pathways leaders during a relaxing evening discussion about India and your upcoming adventure!

Have your first informal language lesson and an introduction to Indian culture. Head to the streets for a cultural scavenger hunt, try out some delicious Punjabi food and tour the incredible city of Delhi. Learn about Gandhi at a museum housed in the same building where his life ended, explore Sikh religion at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara and take in the famous India Gate and parliament.

Head to Agra and spend today learning about the Taj Mahal. First learn about how the intricate marble work was inlaid with precious gems, then visit Agra fort to learn about Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Visit Sheroes Cafe (an initiative of “Stop Acid Attacks”) later in the evening to meet and interact with the lovely ladies there.

Today you will visit one of the marvels of the world, the Taj Mahal! Experience the magic of this breathtaking monument at sunrise and watch as the colours shift with the changing light. Learn about the architecture from a local guide and take time to explore the compound. Later in the afternoon drive to the Pink City of Jaipur to continue your North Indian tour.

Explore the Amber Fort and see the secret caves that were used by former royalty to escape when the palace came under attack by invading armies hundreds of years ago. Head to the lac workshop, where you will see how artisans make lac bangles. Try your hand at customising one of these bangles to give to friends or family. Spend the evening getting a cus- tomised mehandi (henna) design on your hand while trying your dance moves with our fabulous Ghoomar dancers – tra- ditional Rajasthani style.

Today you will get a chance to meet an astrologer who can predict your future and will teach you about Indian astrology and Hinduism. In the early afternoon you’ll pack up and head back to Delhi for a solid night of rest before your last full day in India.

As today is your last day in India, it’s the best time to utilise your bargaining skills to pick up your final souvenirs. You will spend the morning in a local market, then head to a resort in South Delhi to relax in a pool and have a final dinner before heading to the airport to catch your flight home.