Get a glimpse of the real India and meet local families on this amazing vegan food tour in Rajastan. Beyond visiting the famous sights of Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Udaipur City Palace, you'll learn about an animal rescue and sanctuary, traditional art and cook and enjoy vegan food with local families, and much more on this unforgettable journey in this fascinating country.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi/Gurugram
Day 2 & 3: Bharatpur & The Taj Mahal
Day 4 & 5: Kishangarh
Day 6 & 7: Ghanerao Rawla Village
- Detailed Orientation Meeting. Get to know your fellow travelers and adventure leaders, and have your Introduction to Rajasthan’s History, Cultures, and Diversity Presentation.
- First Taste of India on your India vegan group tour – in India, vegan dinner.
Day 2 & 3: Bharatpur & The Taj Mahal
- We’ll go on safari (by bicycle or peddle tri-shaw) with the national park’s best naturalist, and explore the wetlands and learn about the abundant wildlife that calls Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary – a World Heritage Protected Site – their home.
- Take in the majestic and marvelous Taj Mahal! India’s most famous landmark, it earned the prestigious title of being one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Explore the richly historical ghost city and ancient Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri’s architecture is a combination of Islamic, and Hindu elements, as Emperor Akbar was known as one of the most open-minded of the Mughal Emperors. Today, it is listed as World Heritage Site.
- Papads & Beer Tasting. On your India vegan group tour, we’ll sample the many yummy varieties of papad (crispy snack) found in Rajasthan and the refreshing vegan-friendly beers in India.
- Vegan Meals Included Today: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x2), Dinner (x1), and Dinner & Drinks (x1)
Day 4 & 5: Kishangarh
- Morning traditional yoga sessions at the palace (based on the early practice forms of yoga from its birthplace in India).
- Visit the epic Chand Baoli, said to be the deepest and largest step-well in India, dates back over half a millennium.
- Guests of the local community temple where we’ll join in their aarti ceremony (Hindu Ritual), an important part of everyday life in India.
- Stay for 2 nights in palatial rooms that ring of a bygone era at the lakeside Monsoon Palace of the local Royal Family.
- Explore old town Kishangarh and learn about the local way of life and history of the different communities living here.
- A special evening of folk music and dance, followed by a traditional Rajasthani vegan feast!
- Introduction and lesson to India’s most famous sport and favorite national pastime – cricket, and join in with locals to play this most beloved game.
- Explore the formidable Kishangarh Fort, learning about the kingdom’s rich history.
- Cultural Q & A program – we’ll have our “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about India but was Afraid to ASk” Cultural Question and Answer Session.
- Explore and have a special Vegan Lunch on your India vegan group tour at Roopangarh Fort. Built by Maharaja Roop Singh in 1648.
- Join an expert of the region’s arts for our introduction to traditional Rajasthani paintings. What a better place to learn about Rajasthan’s legendary paintings than in the old kingdom that gave birth to the critically acclaimed Kishangarh style of art that become famous throughout the continent including home to its most famous work, Bani Thani, which is heralded by critics as the Mona Lisa of India.
Day 6 & 7: Ghanerao Rawla Village
- Morning traditional yoga sessions at the palace (based on the early practice forms of yoga from its birthplace in India).
- Guests of the Royal Family of Ghanerao at their castle for 2 days where they will share with us their history, culture, way of life, and delicious family recipes, all specially made vegan for us.
- Explore old town Ghanerao and learn about the local way of life and history of the different communities living here.
- On your India vegan group tour, learn about the vital importance agriculture plays in local life, and their fight to keep traditional local organic farming, the livelihood of many communities here, alive, local, and out of the reach of global companies.
- Introduction to the unique architectural concepts of “step-wells” in India that date back to the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC Indus Valley Civilizations.
- Guests of a member of the Royal family of Ghanerao for drinks and snacks, followed by a delicious dinner of the veganized version of local Mertiya Rathore recipes.
- Join kids from the community for a challenging game of Sitolia (a classic cross between cricket and dodgeball).
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Day 8: Saira
Day 9, 10 & 11: Udaipur
Day 12: Back to Delhi/Gurugram
- Morning traditional yoga sessions at the palace (based on the early practice forms of yoga from its birthplace in India).
- Visit the awe-inspiring 15th-century “marble-marvel” Ranakpur Jain Temple that sprawls over 48,000 square feet and has 1,444 pillars each carved differently.
- Hike into the surrounding fields and forests to a nearby Bhil (local tribe) village.
- Local Bhil folk music around the campfire.
- Cultural Culinary Experience. Introduction to Indian-Chinese Cuisine, also known as Indo-Chinese, cuisine. A unique fusion where Chinese spices and cooking methods are adapted to fit the Indian palate. Its origin trace back to the Chinese who settled in Calcutta between the late 1700-1900s.
Day 9, 10 & 11: Udaipur
- Visit an incredible animal rescue that is at the forefront of animal protection in and around Udaipur.
- Visit a bustling local bazaar – veggie and fruit market.
- Join longtime residents of the City of Lakes, as we explore the kingdom’s historical back streets, narrow lanes, and one of the most impressive of India’s palaces, the Royal Palace of the Maharanas of Mewar.
- Cultural culinary experience – a mouth-watering vegan cooking class where we’ll learn to cook up a Rajasthani Feast.
- Boat trip on the peaceful shores of Lake Pichola. Seeing the City of Lakes from the boat offers a totally different perspective of this medieval city with its old palaces and temples cradling the water’s edge.
- Festive traditional dinner party. Join our family on the picturesque rooftop terrace of their home, complete with striking views of the city and royal palace. Enjoy traditional folk music and dance, local snacks, cold beverages, and a delicious Mewar feast for dinner!
Day 12: Back to Delhi/Gurugram
- After a hearty breakfast in our lakeside haveli’s dining hall, you’ll have some time free to do any last-minute shopping or simply relax in the verandah enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.
- Flight from Udaipur to Delhi
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