10-Nights Classic India with Tiger Reserve, a Women-Only Tour

10 nights from: $3,450

Classic India With Tiger Reserve Women-Only
Uncover the enduring legacy of India’s maharajas on a journey through Rajasthan: a land of walled cities, palatial forts and timeless traditions. With likeminded women by your side, travel in style from Delhi to Udaipur, you’ll stand in awe before the Taj Mahal at sunrise, seek out tigers in Sariska Tiger Reserve and explore Jaipur’s Pink City by e-rickshaw with pioneering women drivers on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Delve deeper into India’s living heritage as you learn the art of Rajasthani cuisine with Shrimati Usha Kumari in her ancestral haveli, and join international folk dancer Vijay Laxmi Ji for a private studio visit and dance session. With immersive cultural moments, regional cuisine and handpicked heritage stays, this tour brings you up close and personal with the stories, and the women, shaping India’s regal heartland.

Dining Summary

• 8 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

• Jaipur: Visit the Albert Hall Museum, Rajasthan’s oldest state museum, housed in a grand Indo-Saracenic building completed in 1887. Its extensive collection includes miniature paintings, textiles, sculptures and artifacts from across India. Originally envisioned as a center for industrial arts, the museum reflects Jaipur’s role as a patron of artistry and cultural exchange.
• Jaipur: Discover Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features one of the world’s largest stone sundials and a series of monumental instruments designed to measure celestial movements with remarkable precision. It stands as a testament to Jaipur’s scientific curiosity and architectural ingenuity.

• Delhi: Embark on a culinary adventure as you savor the bold and aromatic flavors of traditional North Indian cuisine at a local restaurant. Toast the adventure ahead with a glass of wine or locally brewed beer as you get to know your Travel Director and fellow guests - a delicious start to your journey through India.
• Jaipur: Dine outdoors at a private rural estate once used by Jaipur’s nobility for hunting retreats. Surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, enjoy Indian specialties prepared with seasonal ingredients. Lanterns and traditional furnishings reflect the region’s heritage, while the setting offers an opportunity to experience the rural landscape as Rajasthan’s royals once did.
• Deogarh: Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a former royal retreat surrounded by orchards and fields. Ingredients are sourced from the palace’s organic farm, which also provides employment for nearby communities. Seasonal produce and traditional recipes reflect the agricultural heritage of the region, served in a setting that blends rural charm with princely history.
• Udaipur: Gather with your Travel Director and fellow guests for dinner overlooking the waters of Lake Pichola. As Udaipur’s lakeside palaces light up at dusk, enjoy regional cuisine in a setting that and raise a toast to your journey through Rajasthan and the stories you’ve shared along the way.

• Jaipur: Visit the Albert Hall Museum, Rajasthan’s oldest state museum, housed in a grand Indo-Saracenic building completed in 1887. Its extensive collection includes miniature paintings, textiles, sculptures and artifacts from across India. Originally envisioned as a center for industrial arts, the museum reflects Jaipur’s role as a patron of artistry and cultural exchange.
• Jaipur: Discover Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features one of the world’s largest stone sundials and a series of monumental instruments designed to measure celestial movements with remarkable precision. It stands as a testament to Jaipur’s scientific curiosity and architectural ingenuity.

• Agra: Walk through Kachhpura village, where vibrant murals illustrate scenes from the Ramayana, India’s ancient epic chronicling the life of Prince Rama and the triumph of good over evil. Discover local projects focused on sustainable farming and water conservation. The walk ends at Mehtab Bagh, the Moonlight Garden aligned across the river from the Taj Mahal, where you’ll enjoy pakoras and tea with one of the city’s most iconic views.
• Sariska Tiger Reserve: Observe a local chef as they prepare regional specialties using traditional Rajasthani techniques. The demonstration highlights the use of aromatic spices and cooking methods rooted in desert traditions, with recipes often adapted to seasonal ingredients and centuries-old practices passed down through families.

• Jaipur: Experience Jaipur’s walled city by custom-designed e-rickshaw, driven by women trained through a pioneering initiative that provides aspirational livelihoods to those from low-income households. As you journey through the old city’s historic quarters, take in its signature architecture, including the intricate facade of the Palace of the Winds. Your experience directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

• Delhi: Explore the tangled lanes of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw. Commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th-century, this historic market remains a hub of trade and tradition. The ride offers a front-row seat to daily life, passing spice stalls, textile shops, temples and tea vendors. Continue past the Red Fort’s imposing walls and visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
• New Delhi: Visit one of Delhi’s most prominent Sikh temples, built at the site associated with Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru. Known for its golden dome and community kit
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