Welcome to India! Arrive before 2:00 pm and meet your G for Good arrival transfer from the airport. Then join your CEO and group for the evening adventure. After your welcome moment, we'll drive to a traditional Indian cooking class. Learn to make a dish full of flavor and spices, get to know your fellow Solo-ish travellers, then sit down to enjoy your creation together. A G family dinner!
Wake early this morning to beat the crowds of the bustling city of Delhi and head out for a walking tour. Following your amazing CEO, start from the famed India Gate and walk to the impressive President's House. Then head to the Agrasen Bawli Step Well, followed by a South Indian breakfast. Try staples of the cuisine like savory crepes with spiced potato filling, steamed rice cakes and various homemade chutneys. Pass the dishes and spread some laughter! Afterwards, take a tour of Old Delhi, visiting famed spots like Kinnari Bazaar, Jama Masjid and Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, Delhi's most important Sikh temple.
En route to Jaipur, visit Anoothi, another impactful G for Good project led by a cooperative of local women. After an introduction to the organization, try your hand at traditional block printing followed by a refreshing cup of chai and some homemade pakoras. After arriving to Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort and the Panna Meena stepwell in the early evening to avoid the crowds. Dinner tonight will no doubt be spectacular as you dine in royal fashion within the Amber Fort. After dinner, join your group for a special surprise activity together!
As one of the three important destinations of India's Golden Triangle, the old town of Jaipur is a must visit location on anyone's India bucket list. Thankfully today we'll visit some of the most noteworthy spots together. Including a visit to the City Palace Museum, the Jantar Mantar observatory, the Jaipur bazar and the famed Hawa Mahal. This afternoon, we travel in search of India's other famous big cat, the leopard. After arriving to Jhalana, we'll jump in a safari jeep in search of the beautiful cat and other wildlife. Make sure to know your fellow Solo-ish travelers top animal to see so you can make sure they don't miss it. Talk about Solo-ish safari teamwork!
Today is a free day in Jaipur. Like we said, as one of India's most famed destinations, there are a ton of opportunities for fun. Opt to join a cycle tour through the pink city, or choose to visit the Galtaji Temple with your CEO and witness one of the seven holy spring fed tanks where hundreds of pilgrims and even monkeys come to swim. In the evening, opt to visit a cafe that 3 sisters are using to ensure the revival of traditional recipes. You can choose to spend the day alone, or tag along with your CEO & fellow Solo-ish besties for the day.
Start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride to witness an amazing sunrise over Jaipur! What a way to start the day! After breakfast, travel south to one of Rajasthan's hidden gem-the town of Bundi. A place full of stunning architecture, historic sites and caves full of ancient petroglyphs. We'll dive straight into what Bundi has to offer with a guided tour of the incredible Bundi Garh Palace, followed by an orientation walk of the town to return to the hotel.
Spend this morning floating down the Chambal River in search of the endangered gharial, river dolphins, striped hyenas, Indian wolves and crocodiles. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time. Maybe check out the mesmerizing Queen's Stepwell or 84 Pillared cenotaph to see more of Bundi's amazing architecture or visit Thikarda Village, known for its famous pottery.
Ranthambore National Park is arguably the most important and famous nature reserve in all of India. Home to tigers, leopards, crocodiles, and more, we'll have a chance to go on a safari in this diverse Indian forest. After the drive from Bundi to Ranthambore, we'll explore the Ranthambore Fort before a relaxing evening in.
Today we head out in search of the mysterious Bengal tiger. With the opportunity to embark on a morning and an afternoon safari, grab your camera, binoculars and your Solo-ish crew for an epic day with nature.
This morning we head out to the third stop of India's Golden Triangle, Agra, and visit the impressive Abhaneri stepwell en route. Possibly the most visited place in all of India and home of the Agra Fort & the Taj Mahal. Today, after arriving in Agra, we'll visit the beautifully red Agra Fort.
There's no better time to visit this famous ivory-white mausoleum than with the pink and orange reflections of the sunrise. After a tour of the Taj Mahal, drive back to Delhi, ending together where it all began. In the evening, we'll sit down together for a farewell dinner in one of Delhi's iconic restaurants.
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.
