Women in India: Immersion in Holi and Traditions
New Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi
Special group for women in an immersive and transformative experience, revealing the richness of Indian culture in every detail, with the celebration of the famous Holi Festival, the festival of colors.
Day 1 (01/03/2026): New Delhi
Arrival in New Delhi, reception at the airport by the local representative and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
New Delhi, the capital and third largest city in India, offers visitors a variety of cultural activities. Its history, monuments, museums, art galleries, gardens and shows mark the capital of India as a destination that unites the modern with the traditional.
Day 2 (02/03/2026): NEW DELHI
After breakfast, visit Old Delhi, with a visit to the Red Fort, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, passing through narrow streets lined with shops, giving the feeling of shopping in Old Delhi. Next, visit the Jama Mosque, the largest mosque in India, and the Sikhs' temple, also known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Walk through the Lodhi Gardens that house the tomb of Mohammed Shah, by Sikandar Khan Lodi, Shisha Gumbad, and Bada Gumbad. Continue to Dilli Haat, an open-air craft bazaar that displays arts and crafts from different Indian states, and finally, free time at Khan Market, a popular local market with shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and kiosks.
Return to the hotel.
Optional activity suggestion (not included):
- Transfer to the Klap bar at Khan Market for cocktail.
Day 3 (03/03/2026): New Delhi/Udaipur
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Excursion to the government buildings: Rashtrapati Bhavan (residence of the President of India), the Parliament and the Gate of India (Arc of Triumph).
Next, visit Gandhi Smriti (also called Birla House), the place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life, Shahpur Jat, with boutiques and designer stores, and Qutub Minar, a 72-meter tower built by India's first Muslim ruler.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for boarding a flight to Udaipur. Arrival and transfer to the hotel, for accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.
Later, “Holika Dahan” celebration at Jagdish Chowk, the first day of the popular Indian color festival, Holi.
DAY 4 (04/03/2026): Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, celebrating the Holi color festival in Jagdish Chowk with local residents, the festival is celebrated by throwing water and colored powder at each other.
After the festival, celebrate Holi with different traditional foods with a local family.
Return to the hotel and the rest of the day free for independent activities.
The festival experience includes:
- Welcome non-alcoholic beverage;
- Herbal dyes;
- Pistols and water balloons;
- Lunch (without drinks);
- Typical clothing to celebrate the festival;
- Traditional turbans.
DAY 5 (05/03/2026): Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the City Palace, a palace and museum complex located on the east shore of Lake Pichola, the Jagdish Temple, a temple dedicated to God Vishnu, Lake Fateh Sagar, and the Saheliyon-ki-Bari, also known as the Ladies' Garden.
In the afternoon, walk starting from Chandpole to the Clock Tower, visiting the Great Vegetable Market. Then, boat ride on Lake Pichola with a visit to the Jag Mandir Palace, followed by a live cultural show in Dharohar.
Return to the hotel.
Optional activity suggestion (not included):
- Dine at El Restaurante UPRE, located on the shores of Lake Pichola with panoramic views of the Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat, City Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, and Sajjangarh Fort.
DAY 6 (06/03/2026): UDAIPUR - JAIPUR
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Regular transfer to the train station for boarding a train bound for Jaipur.
Arrival and regular transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the afternoon, visit Patrika Gate, one of the most photographed places in Jaipur, and Birla Temple to watch the nightly religious worship ritual, the Aarti ceremony.
Return to the hotel.
Optional activity suggestion (not included):
- Dinner at the Palladio Bar, located in the Narain Niwas Palace complex. Inspired by Café Florian and Harry's Bar in Venice and named after the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.
DAY 7 (07/03/2026): JAIPUR
After breakfast, tour to Amber Fort, a romantic palace of the Kachwaha dynasty, which ruled the region between the 8th and 12th centuries. Then, visit the Anokhi Manual Printing Museum, the Jal Mahal, a palace
in the middle of Lake Man Sagar in the city of Jaipur, and the City Palace, which brings together architectural influences from Rajasthani and Mughal cultures. Photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds”.
Soon after, a visit to the NGO Praveenlata Sansthan, an organization focused on child welfare, women's empowerment, and rural development.
Continuation of the tour with “Pink Rickshaw”, an initiative of ACCESS Development Services, which offers employment opportunities for 200 low-income women in Jaipur. Possibility to visit Jaipur's bazaars to discover the local artistic wealth, such as the Bapu Bazar, specialized in fabrics, and the Johari Bazar, known for its jewelry.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 8 (08/03/2026): JAIPUR - AGRA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, regular transfer of about 6 hours to Agra, stopping on the way to visit Abhaneri to see the Chand Baori stepped well.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Arrival and accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the evening, one-hour yoga class practicing Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana in the Taj Mahal garden with a yoga instructor in English.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 9 (09/03/2026): AGRA
At dawn, visit the Taj Mahal with photographer. This monument was built in 1653 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite queen, Mumtaz Mahal.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Visit to Agra Fort, a fortress on the banks of the Yamuna River, built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Then, exclusive Indian cooking class with home-cooked lunch (no drinks).
In the afternoon, visit Mother Teresa's Ashram, where Mother Teresa lived and worked. There are his grave, a small museum with personal objects and his preserved room.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 10 (10/03/2026): AGRA - VARANASI
Very early, regular transfer to the train station to board a train bound for Varanasi.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
In the afternoon, visit the old part of the city, where the ghats are located, pavilions that descend to the sacred Ganges River, to stroll through the bazaars and attend prayer ceremonies.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 11 (11/03/2026): VARANASI/NEW DELHI In
the morning, boat ride with instrumental music on the Ganges River, followed by a yoga session near Ganga Chat with a yoga teacher in English.
Continuation of the tour, with a passage through Manikarnika Ghat to the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, followed by a walk through the old city of Varanasi.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, and its museum. Opportunity to participate in a one-hour meditation session with a Buddhist monk (subject to availability).
Regular airport transfer for boarding a flight to New Delhi.
Arrival and regular transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
DAY 12 (12/03/2026): New Delhi
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Regular transfer to New Delhi airport.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in New Delhi, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Udaipur, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Jaipur, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Agra, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Varanasi, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in New Delhi, with breakfast;
- Air-conditioned business class train ticket between Adaipur/Jaipur and Agra/Varanasi (subject to availability);
- Regular airport/hotel/airport transfers with assistance in Spanish;
- Regular tours, with a guide in Spanish, according to the itinerary;
- Cooking class with a local family in Agra;
- Yoga sessions, with an instructor in English, according to the itinerary;
- Escort guide from arrival in New Delhi (day 1) to departure from New Delhi (day 12)
- Typical clothes to celebrate Holi in Adaipur;
- 04 lunches (without drinks) according to the itinerary;
- Admission to the attractions, according to the itinerary;
- Free Wi-Fi on transfers in Delhi, Adaipur, Jaipur, and Agra;
- Travel kit.
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and India;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Anticipated arrival time (early check-in);
- Extension of departure time (late check-out);
- Meals not mentioned as included.
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Gratuities;
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of USD 10 to USD 30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
Amounts indicated in foreign currency should be considered the quotation published on our site on the day of payment.
| terrestrial part prices, per person, starting at | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| superior category Start: 01/03/2026, IN NEW DELHI | End: 12/03/2026, IN NEW DELHI for reservations requested by 10/01/2026 |
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| City | Hotel | Room | Includes | Double | Triple | Individual |
| New Delhi | The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa | Superior Room | Breakfast | 3,557 | 3,297 | 4,997 |
| Udaipur | Fateh Garh by Fateh Collection | Renaissance Room | Breakfast | |||
| Jaipur | Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre, an IHG Hotel | Standard Room | Breakfast | |||
| Agra | Grand Mercure Agra | Superior Room | Breakfast | |||
| Varanasi | DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi | Deluxe Room | Breakfast | |||
| New Delhi | Novotel New Delhi Aerocity | Standard Room | Breakfast | |||
| ADDITIONAL/ OPTIONAL, PER PERSON, STARTING FROM | |
|---|---|
| Services | Valor |
| Supplement for half board (including 11 dinners, without drinks, at the hotels hosted). | 460 |
| Domestic airfare between New Delhi/Udaipur, in economy class. | 378 |
| Domestic air ticket between Varanasi/New Delhi, in economy class. | 378 |
Additional Information:
- Exclusive exit for women.
- Group outings follow an established schedule. Voluntary changes by the traveler to the itinerary or to accommodations are not allowed. The local operator reserves the right to make modifications to better accommodate the group's experience.
- Amounts subject to change without notice and subject to availability and confirmation upon reservation request.
