India and the Himalayas
12 Day Shakti Community Collaboration - From: $4,360
India
Trip Summary
During this program have an authentic "underfoot" experience that provides a shapshot of rural life in the Himalayan Mountains of north India. Considering you their honored guest, the locals are keen to share their way of life with you while you contribute some of your time to their basic needs. Contrast the rural experience to the majesty and opulence of the Taj Mahal and the cities of Delhi and Jaipur for a taste of this country's extreme diversity.
Highlights
- Walk through small mountain villages with beautiful scenery
- Get to know local people by performing volunteer work in their small communities
- Stay in comfortably renovated small village houses
- See the incomparable Taj Mahal
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $4,360 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Delhi, India
Arrive Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Lodging: The Claridges
Day 2
Delhi, India
Spend a full day exploring Old and New Delhi before boarding an overnight sleeper train to Kathgodam.
Lodging: Overnight Train- First Class Sleeper
Days 3 - 4
Deora, India
This morning the train arrives in Kathgodam where you continue by road to the Kumaon region to begin the village walk. Walk about five and a half miles through various villages to reach Deora. Spend a day doing volunteer work in the community such as trash collecting or harvesting.
Lodging: Deora Village House
Days 5 - 6
Jwalabanj, India
Depart Deora on foot for the village of Jwalabanj about 10 miles away. Option to drive part of the way. Spend a day doing volunteer work around the village, possibly teaching at a local school or helping a family with daily duties.
Lodging: Jwalabanj Village House
Day 7
Jwalabanj, India
Take in a sunrise view of the Himalayas before walking to visit the 8th century Jageshwar temple. Later drive to Kathgodam train station to board an overnight train to Delhi.
Lodging: Overnight Train- First Class Sleeper
Day 8
Delhi, India
Arrive Delhi early this morning off the train and transfer immediately to your hotel. Optional afternoon tour to the Akshardham temple complex and the Lotus Temple.
Lodging: The Claridges
Day 9
Agra, India
Drive to Agra and see the Agra Fort and the incredible Taj Mahal.
Lodging: Gateway Hotel Fatehabad
Days 10 - 11
Jaipur, India
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise before driving to Jaipur. En-route visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Spend a full day exploring Jaipur including the Amber Fort and City Palace.
Lodging: Samode Palace
Day 12
Delhi, India
Drive to Delhi airport to connect with your international departing flight.
Lodging: Trident Hotel- day room
Destinations
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