JOIN US FOR A CULTURAL COLOURS AND TEXTILE TOUR OF INDIA
Welcome on our especially curated, limited number, Spirit of India pilgrimage. Meet with some of India’s most respected textile artisans in breathtaking places. You will learn about their much revered textile practices in workshops and demonstrations. These long held traditions are unique to each of the regions we travel to, along with local foods, beautiful hand-crafts, rites, rituals and hidden gems.
Embark on our journey in the Marigold Express (our private coach) from Delhi to Jaipur Rajasthan, via Agra, to visit the iconic Taj Mahal for sunrise. In the pink city of Jaipur, learn the art of Indigo dyeing and Bagru block-print, visit Amber Fort, royal palaces, spice and flower markets, art and ceramic studio’s, and temples. Meander through the alleyways of the old city bazaars.
Our travels take us to Udaipur, the Venice of the East, nestled on Lake Pitchola, walk through the old city bazaars and lunch at the original exotic Marigold Hotel. The we travel to the blue city of Jodhpur, then onto the living art gallery of Mandawa for a night and then to the holy city of Varamasi on the Gangies for 2 nights before our return to Delhi for our last evening, shared farewell dinner. We will drop you at the airport next day for departure home.
We greatly look forward to hosting you in celebration, shared connection and immersion into a taste of India’s most fascinating places, ancient landscapes, holi festival, sacred temples, sumptuous cuisine, a thousand gods, the holy cows, its rich tapestry, and mostly her people, both in reverence and respect of its vibrant and diverse cultural traditions.
ITINERARY
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DAY 1 - MARCH 10 Arrival DELHI
We will meet you at Delhi airport, transfer to hotel for welcome gathering, introductions, shared dinner and tour briefing. Accom: traditional Haveli style - complimentary breakfast
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DAY 2 -MARCH 11 to AGRA
PROGRAM
9:30AM: Shared breakfast, local site seeing, visit bustling Chandni Chowk markets in the old city, Lodhi Gardens, travel to Agra to catch the sunsetting on the Taj Mahal.
Accom: Comfortable 4 star - complimentary breakfast, shared lunch/dinner -
DAY 3 - MARCH 12 AGRA to JAIPUR
PROGRAM:
Sunrise: Experience the radiant colours of a guided tour for sunrise on the majestic Taj Mahal. Back to the hotel for breakfast, check out and travel to Jaipur.
Accom: traditional Haveli style - complimentary breakfast, shared lunch/dinner -
DAY 4 - MARCH 13 JAIPUR
PROGRAM: JAIPUR CITY TOUR, STEP-WELL, AMBER FORT
9:30AM: An introductory cultural tour through the old city, Wind Palace, Amber Fort, Lake Palace, and Stepwell. Delicious shared lunch, tuk tuk shopping adventures, or if you like, enjoy a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.
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DAY 5 - MARCH 14 JAIPUR
PROGRAM: INDIGO DYEING & BAGRU PRINT WORKSHOP
9:30AM: Spend the day with Jaipur’s renowned indigo master, learn esteemed techniques in plant and block printing traditions. A complimentary workshop with all materials supplied, where you get to keep your beautiful scarf/sarong creations. Visit old city markets, shopping, local site seeing. shared lunch/dinner
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DAY 6 - MARCH 15 JAIPUR to UDAIPUR
PROGRAM: 7am Early departure from Jaipur to Udaipur, a 6 hour journey which will take you through the highway rural villages of Rajasthan to the original Hotel Marigold for lunch. Arrive in Udaipur and stroll through the old city streets for shared dinner. Accom: By the Lake - complimentary breakfast, shared lunch/dinner
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DAY 7 - MARCH 16 UDAIPUR
PROGRAM: 9:30AM: A morning walk through the old city, visiting temples, City Palace. Then all aboard the Marigold Express for a tour of the city outskirts followed by a Lake Pichola boat cruise. Evening walking tour of old city. Shared lunch/dinner.
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DAY 8 - MARCH 17 UDAIPUR
PROGRAM: 9:30
A day of relaxation Start the day with a Botanical Garden walk. In the afternoon learn the art of Indian cooking with a local family using Indian spices and delicious veg ingredients. After which we will enjoy a shared dinner. -
Day 9 - MARCH 18 UDAIPUR to JODPHUR
PROGRAM:
Travel from Udaipur to the stunning blue city of Jodphur, a place of lavish royal palaces, old city markets, fortresses, step well, old blue city streets. Shared lunch/dinner -
Day 10 - MARCH 19 JODHPUR
PROGRAM: MEHRANGARH FORT, OLD CITY TOUR
9.30am A full day tour of the stunning blue city of Jodphur, our day starts with a tour of Mehrangarh Fort, high on a hill, constructed by red sandstone in 1459 by Rao Jodha. Take in the sights and sounds of the old city markets, taste the local favourite sweet Jalebi, sip refreshing saffron tea or browse through the textiles shops and wander the maze of alleyways. Accom:Traditional Haveli style, Shared lunch/dinner -
Day 11 - MARCH 20 JODHPUR to MANDAWA
PROGRAM: 8:30AM: Depart Jodphur to Mandawa in the Shekhawati region for an overnight stay, best known for its unique fusion of resplendent hand painted Rajput and Islamic frescos and fascinating architecture. Join in the Holi colours festival celebrations. Accom: Traditional Haveli style, Shared lunch/dinner
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Day 12 - MARCH 21 MANDAWA to DELHI to VARANASI
PROGRAM: 8:00AM Travel to Delhi and catch a flight to Varanasi, an ancient holy city on the sacred Ganges River, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. also known as Banaras, Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Accom: Traditional Haveli style, Shared lunch/dinner
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Day 13-MARCH22 VARANASI
PROGRAM: Tour of Varanasi, an ancient holy city on the sacred Ganges River, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. also known as Banaras, Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Accom: Traditional Haveli style, Shared lunch/dinner
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Day 14 - MARCH 23 VARANASI to DELHI
PROGRAM: 9:00AM: Return flight to Delhi for a final farewell dinner: Accom: 4 star Hotel, Shared lunch/dinner
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Day 15- MARCH 24 FAREWELL
PROGRAM: AIRPORT - We accompany you to the airport of catch your flight home 3 hours prior to departure time.
What our travellers say.
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Kate and family- Melbourne
We had the most amazing and memorable trip with Richi and Di as our guides for a 14 day family holiday. Richi and Di made sure that every day was packed with fascinating activities, including natural dyeing, silversmithing, visiting palaces and exploring the old markets (where they know how to find everything!) We heard so many stories from history and mythology and felt like we were travelling with old friends. Highly
recommended -
Lara- Sunshine Coast
Our boutique textile tour in India was nothing short of magical—a perfect fusion of culture and creativity, offering us an intimate look at India’s centuries-old textile traditions, guided by our passionate local guide Richi and Di. The journey took us across vibrant regions—each with its own textile story to tell. We wandered through sun-drenched villages where natural dyeing,
block printing and weaving were passed down through generations.
Watching expert artisans hand-carve wooden blocks or meticulously knot fabric was mesmerizing. We even got to try our hand at block printing
and dyeing our own scarves—an unexpectedly joyful, color-streaked memory.
Accommodations in stunning heritage havelis were amazing! We dined on delicious meals on rooftops and in cafes, and benefited from the intimate and local knowledge of our tour guides for all the best eating spots. Exploring local bazaars with a new appreciation for the textiles we’d learned about, it was easy to return home with not only suitcases full of fabric but hearts full of stories to tell. -
Deborah M - NZ
My sisters and I had an amazing time in India and had the added pleasure of being shown around by Richi and Di. We visited places that if we had been on our own would never have had the privilege of seeing. They also took exceptionally good care of us with delicious lassies, home cooked kichiri and just a kind word. I would highly recommend Geeta tours, we loved all of the experiences we had.
