India

Mar 6 - Mar 17, 2027

INCLUSIONS: airport transfers, all accommodations, private transportation, private guides, meals as listed, all monument entry fees, Kolkata tour, coordination of two days with WIF, block printing session, one way flight Kolkata to Varanasi, ghat boat tour, Old Town walking tour, dinner with Harshit and family, visit to Sarnath, one way flight Varanasi to Jaipur, tour of Jaipur, Pink Ladies Tuktuk tour, Tour of Amer with Fort, visit to Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan Royal cremation grounds, visit to Amer Stepwell, visit to Bar Palladio, national park entry fees, jeep safaris, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 900 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 3,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 30,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,800,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

Pricing

$5,399 per person based on double occupancy

$6,899 per person based on single occupancy

Deposits of $1,000 due with registration along with passport copies

Payments of $1,500 due February 1, 2026

Payments of $1,500 due July 1, 2026

Final balances due October 1, 2026 along with flights and travel insurance information

Send passports, flights, and travel insurance to trips@experiencethevillage.com.

Itinerary

March 6 – Arrival to Kolkata International Airport. Meet your Village Experience guide and check into hotel for the evening.

March 7 – Explore Kolkata today with stops at two beautiful Jain Temples, the Potter’s Village, and Mother Teresa’s home. Stop for lunch. Then, enjoy artisan shopping at FAB India. (B)

March 8 – International Women’s Day! Spend today at Nijuloy House interacting with the Vocational Skills Training program we support through Women’s Interlink Foundation. Enjoy a homemade lunch prepared by the hospitality unit. Participate in a block printing session with the artisans. Learn about the new elderly care home being built onsite. In the early evening, visit one of the red light district drop-in centers to learn more about the intense work being done to combat trafficking and abuse. (B,L)

March 9 – Spend today at Child Care Home and visit one of the street kids drop-in centers in the city run by Women’s Interlink Foundation. Learn all about the programs offered to the kids including yoga and karate. Lunch onsite. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Yoga session with Emily Mariola in the evening. (B,L)

March 10 – Late morning flight to Varanasi. Check into hotel with views of the Ganges River. Dinner and tea at Harshit’s house with his family in the old town. (B,D)

March 11 – Ghat tour by boat in the morning. Learn about the rituals and ceremonies that make Varanasi the most holy city in Hinduism. Stop for lunch. Walking tour of Old Town in the afternoon. Yoga session with Emily Mariola in the evening. (B)

March 12 – Check out of hotel and head to the Buddhist site of Sarnath. This is the location where Buddha delivered his first sermon around 528 BC. Afternoon flight to Jaipur. Check into hotel. (B)

March 13 – Morning Yoga session with Emily Mariola. Tour of City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Patrika Gate in the morning. Stop for lunch. Afternoon Tuktuk shopping tour for artisan, handmade goods with the Pink Ladies of Jaipur. This amazing organization employs women drivers to create employment and opportunity. Return to hotel in afternoon. (B)

March 14 – Morning tour of Amber Palace at Amer Fort. Then visit the Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan Royal cremation grounds, the city of Amer, and the Amer Stepwell. Drinks and early dinner at Bar Palladio. (B)

March 15 – Morning drive to Rathambore National Park. Check into hotel in time for lunch. Afternoon jeep safari to go in search of the stunning Bengal Tiger, sloth bear, leopard and more. (B,L,D).

March 16 – Early morning jeep safari. Yoga session with Emily Mariola. Free time at hotel. You can choose to do a village visit, artisan workshop, or relax by the pool. Afternoon jeep safari. (B,L,D)

March 17 – Morning drive to New Delhi to connect to international flights home. We can book an airport hotel if you need to fly out the next morning. (B)

Pre-Trip

Inclusions: airport transfers, 5 star accommodations, private transportation, private guides, meals as listed, New Delhi Tour, visit to Sheroe’s Hangout, tour of Baby Taj, tour of Agra Fort, tour of Taj Mahal, all entry fees, one way flight to Kolkata, and all bank/wire processing fees.

Pricing (based on 4 passengers):

$1,550 double occupancy

$1,950 single occupancy

Payment due August 1, 2026.

Itinerary

March 3 – Arrive to New Delhi International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and check into hotel for the evening.

March 4 – Visit the sites of Delhi today including Jamaa Masjid, India Gate, Humayan’s Tomb, and Qutab Minar. Stop for lunch. Return to hotel in the afternoon. (B)

March 5 – Morning drive to Agra. Head to Sheroe’s Hangout for lunch and to support their amazing cause of empowering women effected by acid attacks. In the afternoon, visit the Baby Taj (tomb of I’timad ud Daulah) and the Agra Fort. Check into hotel for the evening. (B,L)

March 6 – Sunrise tour of the beautiful Taj Mahal, known as one of the greatest love stories of all time. After breakfast, drive back to New Delhi to catch flight to Kolkata. Meet the group at the hotel. (B)

Flight Reservations

Flights for Main Trip Only:

Arrival: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata

Departure: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi

Flights for Main Trip and Pre-Trip:

Arrival and Departure: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.

Recommendations for India include:

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Required Documents for India

1) Passport is required.

2) Visa is required and must be obtained ahead of time. Apply online for an e-Tourist Visa: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

3) Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.

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