A journey into the lives of women from all parts of Indian society.

Overview

WOMEN OF INDIA travels into diverse communities meeting Indian women from all walks of life. It does so with intelligent and empathetic facilitators who have vast experience in negotiating the complex caste protocols of Indian society. That the women with whom we talk and connect love the experience so deeply is testament to Pragya Gupta and Dr Arunita Banerjee's ability to put these women at ease.

This is not a journey with a treatise to prove or a philosophy to support, it is a journey of connection to another culture. The conversations, the time spent together, the warmth and joy in different cultures finding a moment to connect, that is the point of the journey.

Well, that and exploring some of India's most fascinating and culturally rich places - the Golden City of Jaisalmer, the Blue City of Jodhpur, the spiritual heart of India - Varanasi, while starting and ending in Delhi.

If real travel is a journey into another world, then

WOMEN OF INDIA

is real travel at its most profound, its most joyous and its most human.

Pragya Gupta

Facilitator

Pragya is a woman of many talents and passions: an accomplished theatre actor with The Creative Arts Academy; a poet published internationally; a short film maker with Best Thriller Award from FICCOC.

Beyond that she is Founder of 'BLOOD WARRIORS' - A support group 'by & for' Thalassemia Patients. She is also an active PadSquad Member who spreads awareness of Menstrual Health & Hygiene awareness across Bengal.

Details

GROUP LEADER Pragya Gupta is a woman of many talents and passions: an accomplished theatre actor with The Creative Arts Academy; a poet published internationally; a short film maker with Best Thriller Award from FICCOC. Beyond that she is Founder of 'BLOOD WARRIORS' - A support group 'by & for' Thalassemia Patients. She is also an active PadSquad Member who spreads awareness of Menstrual Health & Hygiene awareness across Bengal.

DATES - GROUP SIZE 9 - 23 February, 2025 15 days Maximum of 12 pax

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Women of India is a moderately active program with some walking required in Varanasi and Jaisalmer. Apart form that, some conversations with different Indian people need guidance from participants to avoid culturally inappropriate questions. As a general rule, questions will be asked at the conclusion of sessions and at the discretion of the facilitator.

STARTING DATE & TIME The tour commences in Delhi at the Golden Haveli at 2 pm on February 9, 2025. The tour concludes after breakfast on Sunday Feb 23 - 2025

ADD-ON TOURS The tour starts in Delhi. If you wish to add tours to Agra or any other Indian location you can contact Nimish at Trail Blazers.

ITINERARY Scroll down for downloadable PDF and flipbook.

TOUR PRICE Price per person (Twin Sharing): USD 6,900 Single Room Supplement (Payable upon booking): USD 2,145 Tour Deposit ( Payable upon booking with balance payable 3 months before departure ): USD 1,725

INCLUSIONS - Programs accompanied by Tour Facilitator, Tour Director plus one other translator/cultural guide plus local specialist guides and cultural interactions in Jaisalmer and Varanasi. - Accommodation on Double/Twin occupancy for 14 nights on bed & breakfast basis. - Meals mentioned in Itinerary. 13 Lunches (Hotels / Local Restaurants) and 14 Dinners at Hotels. - All transfers, excursion & sightseeing by using Ac Deluxe Coach. - Fully curated event that integrates tour theme into the daily itinerary. - Conversations with Bhopa Gypsies. Maganiyar Muslim communities, selected personalities, Sufi priests, Sadhu & Ankara community, tour to Tibetan university, and all other interactions mentioned on itinerary. - Visit to NGO in Jodhpur. - Monuments Entrance Fees. - House boat Ride in Varanasi including musicians. - 4 x Domestic Airfares. Services of TBi’s representatives at Airports. - All currently applicable taxes including Government Service Tax. EXCLUSIONS:- - Alcohol - Laundry bills, telephone calls, Tips, table drinks etc. Travel insurance, visa etc. - Camera fees – still & video. - Flights to and from India - Any other expense which is not mentioned in inclusions.

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