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13 DAY
Real, life changing travel
For girls 18+ years
INDIA 2012
TRAVEL INDIA
Girlosophy Travel
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WELCOME
Rajasthani
Musicians, Agra
Girlosophy, in collaboration with World
Travel Professionals, is very proud to
present a special trip through India, to be
offered in 2012 for the first time.
We will be taking a lucky group of
girlosophers on a magical trip through the
jewel of the Far East, learning photography,
visiting conservation projects, experiencing
Indian hospitality and engaging with
desert communities along the way.
For more information on this amazing opportunity
to join Anthea Paul and the Girlosophy Crew on the
trip of a lifetime, please see details below.
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Travel Itinerary
A natural draw for photographers since the
invention of the camera, incredible India is rich
pickings for those who like their visual stimulation.
And here at Girlosophy, we’ve fallen hard for
her charms. How can anyone resist the colour,
glamour, mayhem and fun of the greatest shopping
bazaar in the world. That’s right, shopping and
photography and yoga and palaces and tigers
and luxurious tents and movies and temples and
elephants and… basically everything that makes
our Girlo heart chakras spin at full rotation!
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Pricing and Inclusions
pg 13
Tour Schedule
But you will have to register quickly to be
on our team. Our trips close for bookings
at the end of February, 2012.
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GUIDE CONTENTS
All Photography
by Anthea Paul
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Day 01
TRAVEL TO INDIA
11.15AM (SYDNEY)
Flight to Delhi
10.10PM (DELHI)
Welcome to Delhi!
FLIGHT DETAILS
Sydney to Delhi
Airport
Sydney Airport
Depart
Sydney 11.15am
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Flight #
SQ232/SQ408
Arrive
Delhi 10.10pm
Transfer
to hotel Le Meridien
‘The world is the body;
Delhi is its soul…’
This is how a 19th century poet
described the city that has been so
many things to so many different
people. To the weary travellers on the
ancient silk route it was the first plain
after crossing the Himalayan Mountains
with the promise of shelter, food and
business opportunities. One of the
major gateways to the sub-continent
of India, Delhi remains a magnet
for travellers in the 21st Century.
Sophisticated and dignified, yet rich
with the traditions of the old India,
Delhi is the epicentre of action in the
world’s largest democracy and the
new emerging superpower of Asia.
We begin our Indian odyssey in one
of the world’s busiest and craziest
cities, to cue you in visually to the
wonder of what lies ahead. It all
starts right here, right now!
Graffitti Wall
Delhi
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On our arrival at Delhi airport, you
will be met and transferred to our
accommodation at Le Meridien Hotel.
Girlo Travel Note
Hotel General Info: Le Meridien
hotel is situated two kilometres
from Rashtrapati Bhawan –
the home of the President of
India, the Presidential Palace,
Parliament House, and Connaught
Place. This city centre hotel is
set amidst the most alluring
shopping and entertainment
districts in New Delhi.
End of Day 01
Overnight at hotel Le Meridien
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Day 02
DISCOVERING DELHI
3:00PM
Shopping
10.00AM
Welcome Brunch at Le Meridien
After a cruisy start to our day, we will
have a healthy brunch at Le Meridien,
after which you’ll have time to get
organised for your first day out in Delhi!
1.00PM
Depart for National Gallery
of Modern Art in Delhi
The Gallery was established with the
objective of promoting modern art
in India. Its treasures span miniature
paintings to modernist interpretations
and an impressive photography archive.
After our lunch let’s check out at the
vendors outside the elegant (and
seriously jetset!) Imperial Hotel; then
it’s a quick a hop to Central Cottage
Industries Emporium, the single
largest showcase of traditional Indian
art and crafts. Not to be missed!
If you still want more we can head
over to Khan Market. This is an
expat hangout, and is flocked to
by those in the know for fashion,
gorgeous (and reasonably-priced!)
gold and silver jewellery, handmade
paper products and sunglasses.
5.00PM
A Special Welcome by Girlosophy at
a private function within the hotel.
Slideshow and Video Presentation:
‘Ways of Seeing – An evening
of visual art and culture’
Introducing… India! We will give
you an introduction to photography.
Inspiring you is the essence and spirit
of the Girlosophy ethos: by learning
new ways of seeing, you’ll get the
most out of your trip. You will come to
understand India – and perhaps a great
deal more! – through your own eyes.
7:00PM
Dinner
A delicious buffet dinner will be
prepared and available for you
to eat during the session.
Entertainment
Bollywood Dance Troupe
performance
After our presentation, it’s time to kick
your heels up… This is your opportunity
to become a Bollywood Star! We have
a dance troupe who will be joining us
to teach us a few Bollywood Dance
steps. The dancers will also bring
some costumes, show us how to wear
a sari and how to apply the wonderfully
theatrical Indian Bollywood make up.
End of Day 02
Overnight at hotel Le Meridien
Garland
Making, Delhi
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Day 03
DISCOVERING DELHI
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(residence of President of India)
12.30PM -1:00PM
One of Delhi’s fashionable restaurants
Veda is a popular hotspot to eat in Delhi.
6.00AM
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here that the constitution of
independent India was drafted.
Delhi Flower Markets & Creative
Photography Workshop
(From Girlo Optional Menu)
This morning we’re going (early!) to
the visually splendid flower markets
of Delhi. For this outing we will
leave the hotel by 0600 hours. The
flower markets are located a short
10 minute drive from the hotel.
Girlo Travel Note
The Delhi Flower Markets is a
wholesale market where retailers
come and purchase their flowers to
sell all over the city. This is one of the
most colourful places to shoot – but
we have to get there early to capture
the action! There is a wide variety
of flowers on offer and some serious
negotiations will be taking place…
that means plenty of opportunity
for some great images! With a
workshop presented by Girlosophy,
we’ll cover some pro portrait tips
and how to manage getting a
clear shot in a busy environment.
8.30AM
Breakfast at Le Meridien
After a healthy breakfast, you’ll
have time to refresh and get
organised for our big day out.
10.00AM
Day Tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
We meet in the lobby of the hotel
for our outing today, a tour of New
Delhi. The day unfolds as follows:
Activity 01
Auto Rickshaw Ride
A very ‘local’ feel of the city our auto
rickshaw ride creates an authentic
experience. We’ll see a number of
landmarks of this teeming city including:
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Arch: the scene of many famous
films and historical events
From the India Gate we travel on Delhi’s
new pride and joy – its Metro city rail
system. We exit from the station into
a completely different world: the hub
that is Old Delhi. Our transportation
will be lined up in the parking lot,
waiting for us: cycle rickshaws!
Activity 02.
Rickshaw Tour Organized Chaos
a unique tour of Old Delhi on
Cycle Rickshaws. You’ll see:
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and majestic fort:
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street in the walled city is a
photographer’s dream
Arrive for lunch at Veda
2:30PM
Birla Mandir Temple –
Connaught Place
Located in the heart of the shopping
district is one of the most highly
decorative Hindu temples in Delhi,
Birla Mandir is a gorgeous temple
dedicated to Vishnu and his consort
Lakshmi. An excellent example
of Orissan-style architecture, the
temple contains a profusion of
idols, deities and sculptures.
4:00PM
Return to Hotel
We will return to the hotel late
afternoon. You will have time
to yourself prior to dinner.
Girlo Travel Note
The essence of Old Delhi is one
of its most populated areas.
This centuries old marketplace
is found along myriad narrow
alleyways. Jewellers, spice
merchants, food vendors, money
lenders, shopping arcades and
homes are all here in vibrant
proximity to each other. Cosy!
Activity 03.
Raj Ghat
Where India’s most famous political
activist Mahatma Gandhi was cremated,
and the site of his eternal flame.
Peaceful and beautiful, Ghandi’s tomb
with its surrounding grounds is a site
that never fails to move all who visit it.
7:00PM
Dinner and a Movie
Dinner tonight is in the hotel’s
restaurant. Following our delicious
meal, we’ll have a private function
room to ourselves where we will have
an informal discussion about anything
and everything from the day’s events.
A ‘show n tell’ and finally a movie night
with screening of a film hand-picked by
Girlosophy for your viewing pleasure!
End of Day 03
Overnight at hotel Le Meridien
Activity 04.
Creative Photography Workshop
While at Raj Ghat we will conduct a
workshop focusing on building your
photographic skills. In each of our
workshops we’ll impart tips that will help
you create a unique portfolio of images.
From here we head to our
lunch destination on Rajnath.
Stained Glass
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Day 04
DELHI TO AGRA
TRAIN DETAILS
Delhi to Agra
5.00am
6.00am
Depart Hotel
Train Departs
snack packs provided
8.10am
Arrive in Agra
Welcome to Agra
Girlo Travel Note
Agra city is a virtual gateway to a
world of discovery and the setting
for the rise of three great Mughal
monarchs - Akbar, Jehangir and
Shah Jehan, all of whom lavished
love and riches on this fabled city.
Their collective efforts created one
of the greatest centres of art, culture,
learning and commerce. Our trip
to the heart of Rajasthan begins…
8.30AM
Agra
We will meet our local guides at the
station and then transfer to our hotel
for breakfast. After breakfast, we will
have time to freshen up in our rooms
before heading out for the day.
10:00AM
3.30PM
The Great Red Fort of Agra
High Tea and The Taj Mahal at Sunset
The Agra Fort’s construction was started
by Emperor Akbar in 1565 when he
was just 23 years of age. Within the fort
are several fascinating buildings – the
Pearl Mosque built of marble, the Hall
of Public Audiences, the Hall of Private
Audiences where the famous “Peacock
Throne” was kept, the Octagonal
Tower, the Jehangir Palace built by
Akbar for his son Jehangir and the
Khas Mahal, a beautiful white marble
structure used as a private palace.
We will be visiting a traditional Indian
home (Haveli) for late afternoon
High Tea. One of the formal
British traditions to have survived
independence, indulging in high
tea is an Indian favourite and it is
always beautifully done! At the
home of our gracious hosts, you
can participate in a demonstration
of cooking – and eating! – delicious
Indian gourmet snacks and sweet
treats to fuel up for our sunset tour.
Next up we visit The Kohinoor, the
place to see some of the finest
Rajput embroidery and jewellery
in the world. Be dazzled by these
magnificent gemstones and textiles
from Rajasthan’s imperial past.
After our ‘high tea’ we will drive to
one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of
the World’, the majestic Taj Mahal.
1.00PM
Lunch is at The Trident, Agra.
After lunch, we will check-in to
our rooms at our hotel for our
stay in Agra, at The Trident.
Girlo Travel Note
The Trident is set amidst beautiful
gardens, fountains, landscaped
central courtyards, and is built
of red stone reminiscent of the
Mughal era. The Hotel is literally,
a stone’s throw away from one
of the new Seven Wonders of
the World, the Taj Mahal.
You will have some time to relax
this afternoon and explore the
hotel, prior to our afternoon tour.
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Girlo Travel Note
Often described as the most
extravagant monument ever built
for love, ‘The Taj’ took 22 years to
be built by Shah Jehan in memory
of his beloved wife. In total around
20,000 craftsmen and labourers
worked on The Taj, which is
amazingly graceful and provides
spectacular visuals from almost any
angle. Breathtakingly beautiful.
… and to market, to market!
You will also have the opportunity
to visit some of the fabulous market
stalls in the surrounding village at the
security entrance to the Taj Mahal. We
love a good souvenir here at Girlo and
this location has some real treasures!
(Snowdome of the Taj? Check).
Note: Remember to bring
a little spending money…
7.30PM
Dinner at Hotel Trident
Following our visit to the Taj Mahal, we
head back to our hotel for dinner where
you will have a room credit* to spend at
the hotel restaurant or on room service
if you’d like to veg out in your own room.
You can enjoy the hotel amenities and
‘get in’ to the vibe of grand India.
End of Day 04
Overnight at Hotel Trident, Agra
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Day 05
AGRA TO RANTHAMBORE
7.00AM
Yoga and Meditation
(From Girlo Optional Menu)
This morning’s yoga session will be
held in the peaceful grounds of The
Trident. Mats will be provided.
8.30-9.00AM
Q&A Session over Breakfast
We will meet for breakfast where
you will have time to ask questions
and talk to the Girlosophy staff.
10.00AM
Leave Agra
Leave for our road trip to Ranthambore
12.30PM
Lunch
Lunch in Elegance of an Ancestral
Home in Chandra Mahal Haveli
We continue our journey towards
Ranthambore, taking some time
out for lunch at a special location.
We will drive up to the lunch spot
on tractors, so we get to enjoy the
fields and farm-lands of the area.
Lunch will be at Chandra Mahal
Haveli situated in Peharsar village.
The haveli (a traditional decorated
Indian residence) has amazing views,
a central courtyard with a marble
fountain, and numerous balconies.
After lunch, we will be hosting
a “Kids with Camera Workshop”
with the local school.
Girlo Travel Note
Another part of our ‘giving back’
and responsible traveller ethos, you
will experience India through the
eyes of the local children and interact
with them in pre-allocated groups.
Teaching them how to use the
cameras we have supplied you with,
we will break into groups. From this
experience we will then compile a
book which will serve as a memento
for both the children and for us.
After our workshop, we will leave
for the train station at nearby Kota
Janshatabadi for our train to Sawai.
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TRAIN DETAILS
Kota Janshatabadi to Sawai
3.50pm
Train Departs
6.02pm
Train Arrives
6:02PM
Welcome to Ranthambore!
Famous for its tigers! Over the
last decade, as a result of strict
preservation, tigers have become
more and more active during the
day. More than any other sanctuary
in India, tigers are encountered here
in daylight. This park also has a large
population of panthers, the second
largest predators of the national park.
Marsh crocodiles are also visible in
and around the lakes. Other predators
in Ranthambore include hyenas,
jackals and jungle cats. Ranthambore
also has great viewing of Sloth bears,
Caracal, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai (Blue
Bull), wild boar, Indian gazelles, Indian
hare, mongoose and Monitor lizards.
On arrival in Sawai, we will meet
our guide and go on to our
hotel, the Hotel Nahargarh .
Girlo Travel Note
The Hotel Nahargarh lies nestled
at the foothills of the oldest
mountain chain in the world, the
Aravali Range neighbouring the
Ranthambore National Park.
The hotel looms large over the
undulating terrain of Ranthambore,
and is a great example of classic
Rajasthani architecture.
7:30PM
Dinner and Movie Night
Following dinner, we have a special
screening of an Indian film, handpicked
by Girlosophy for your enjoyment.
End of Day 05
Overnight at Hotel Nahargarh
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Day 06
RANTHAMBORE
Safari Day! It’s an early start to
catch a tiger, so we will give you
a snack to keep you going on the
Jeep ride through the park.
12.00PM
4:00PM
Lunch is at the hotel
Return to the Hotel
After the safari we return to our hotel
2.00PM
Lunch
Jungle Safari in the
Ranthambore National Park.
5:00PM
7.00AM
Safari
Jungle Safari in the Ranthambore
National Park in a Canter (3 hours). After
the safari we head back for breakfast.
10:00AM
Breakfast at the Hotel
Rest of the morning at leisure. This
hotel offers a range of activities and
amenities and there will be time
to have a dip in the pool and enjoy
being in this gorgeous location.
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Why not take a quick dip in the pool
prior to getting ready for dinner or join
us for an evening yoga session... Bliss!
Girlo Travel Note
It is recommended to avoid
bright coloured clothing on game
drives. Beige, brown and green
are standard colours that are
recommended. The hotel will
provide warm wraps as evenings
and early mornings will be cold.
Yoga and Meditation
(From Girlo Optional Menu)
6:30PM
Pre Dinner Drink
7:00PM
BBQ Dinner at the Hotel
End of Day 06
Overnight at Hotel Nahargarh
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Day 07
AGRA TO SAMODE
Once again, it’s an early start
for our safari so snacks will be
provided to keep you going.
7.00AM
Safari
Jungle Safari in the Ranthambore
National Park. After the safari
we return for breakfast.
10:00AM
Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel
11.00AM
Ranthambore to Samode
(approx 225 kms / 5 hours)
Girlo Travel Note
Historically used by the Samode
family for private retreats, Samode
Bagh is idyllic and unusual, more
haven than hotel. Be charmed
by the lush abundance of trees,
plants, flowers in a sanctuary
set amidst fountains, waterways
and pavilions, as you sit out
under luxurious canopied tented
ceilings and verandahs, you
will enjoy one of the most famed
settings in the whole of India.
Afternoon Chillout
The reminder of the afternoon is free
to relax at Samode Bagh, or meet
with a group and take in some of the
local sights. You can take a nature
walk, meditate, swim in the exotic
pool, or rejuvenate with a massage,
prior to getting ready for dinner.
Optional Extra.
02.00PM
Spa Treatment
Lunch
Lunch packs will be provided for the trip.
06.30PM
AFTERNOON
As we weave our way across low
hills towards Samode, we are in
for an evening of royal splendour
at the Samode Palace.
Samode Bagh
We arrive at the hotel Samode
Bagh and check–in. On arrival at
Samode we check in at Samode
Bagh which is our special Raj tent
style accommodation for tonight.
The Magic of Samode –
A Night with Girlosophy
Girlo Travel Note
Samode Palace is one of the most
famous and beautiful heritage
hotels in India. Brimming with
atmosphere and style, Tatler
Magazine put Samode Palace in
its special issue Tatler’s 101 Best
Hotels calling it: “By far the hippest
heritage hotel in Jaipur”. Soak up
the atmosphere of the Rajhastan
desert in the true ambience that
the Maharajahs and their royal
courts have enjoyed for centuries.
As the sun sets, a majestic spectacle
awaits us. We approach the Palace
from below, entering the formidable
iron studded gates of the main entrance
and rising to the main haveli, which is
illuminated with hundreds of lights.
Serenaded by musicians playing the
shehnai (a traditional Indian musical
instrument), we will be presented with
fresh garlands of flowers and enjoy a
special tikka ceremony. As the stars
appear in the night sky, we enter the
spectacular Sheesh Mahal (Hall of
Mirrors) for our ‘Welcome Drinks’. For
this event we are received by our host, a
member of the Royal family of Samode.
Following the royal welcome,
we watch the famous Rajasthani
dancers and as we are having the
banquet, we will be entertained
by some local folk musicians.
After all the dining and dancing, we
return to the Samode Bagh luxury tents.
Late Night Movie
We will be screening a movie
that has been chosen for you
by Girlosophy. For this a
special screening tent will be
created so you can relax in
your PJs to watch the film.
End of Day 07
Overnight at hotel Samode Bagh
(Special tent accommodation)
Palace Door Panel,
Jaipur
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Day 08
SAMODE TO JAIPUR
6:30 - 09:30AM
Breakfast
Breakfast is at the hotel, Samode Bagh.
have authentic Mendhi hand and foot
henna tattoos which are traditional
(and temporary!) decorations for Indian
women and which enhance any outfit.
(No need to think before this ink!)
Tonight’s accommodation will be in
the Samode Palace for the evening
(we check-in here in the afternoon).
2:00PM
Samode to Jaipur
9:30AM
A Jeep Drive through Samode Village
Jeeps await to take us on a safari to
nearby rural villages. Here we will
experience traditional Indian village
hospitality as the honoured guests
of the fiercely proud Rajasthanis
and residents of Samode Village.
Village Highlights include
š Visit real homes and interact with the
local people, be shown around the
charming and atmospheric village.
š Shopping within Samode Village
– buy bangles, bindis, and other
items from local convenience
stores and textiles stalls.
š The opportunity to take
photographs while being shown
a window into the hearts and
souls of the Rajistani people.
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We drive from Samode to Jaipur
(approx. 1 hour road trip)
Girlo Travel Note
Jaipur is the bustling capital of
Rajasthan and is called the “Pink
City”, for by law, all the buildings in
the old city must be painted a deep
saffron-pink. The city is known
for its arts and crafts: jewellery,
enamel work, hand-painted fabrics
and stone sculptures. Jaipur is an
extraordinarily colourful place.
Women glide past in brilliant
red and orange head coverings
and sweeping skirts, and men
in their equally vivid turbans
and upturned moustaches.
Jaipur is simply visual feast.
12.30PM
3.00PM (APPROX)
Lunch at a Local Farm
Explore Jalpur
Lunch today is served in a delightful
grove of trees in the middle of a farm.
It’s rustic and classic Rajhastan! We’ll
have an opportunity to relax while we’re
at the farm as well as witness Indian
craftsman who will display traditional
Indian handicrafts. You’ll be able to see
how bangles, pottery, paintings, etc
are made by these incredibly skilled
artisans– and of course there is the
potential to take great action pictures
and portraits. We will also witness fresh
Indian bread being made and one of
our favourites the “lassi” (a completely
delicious beverage made from yogurt
also known as ‘the Indian smoothie’.)
This afternoon we will explore
Jaipur, taking in the following
iconic locations and landmarks:
Local Entertainment
š L
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little boutique is where Liz Hurley,
Kate Moss and the stylish set go
shopping for authentic Rajhastani
jewellery. The Gem Palace is one
of the high-end shops in Jaipur,
but they also have items with more
affordable prices. The family that runs
š A traditional palm reading by a palmist
š Snake – charmer
š Live puppet show
š Music played by local musicians.
Beauty Bonus
You will also have the opportunity to
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The largest single pieces of silver in
the world are found here, according
the Guinness Book of World Records.
You will have the opportunity to
shop – vendors selling a variety
of items can be found outside the
entrance to The Observatory.
š F
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view and photograph the
spectacular façade from the
bazaar while we are shopping.
this landmark store in Jaipur exhibit
their rare and precious artefacts in
museums and exhibitions worldwide
and several are on display in-store.
š @W_fkhJ[nj_b[iI^ef – Before we
return to the Hotel, you will get
measured in store for a Salwar
Kameez. An evergreen fashion
classic, the Salwar Kameez outfit
is the essence of ‘Boho chic’. It
consists of a pretty Indian tunic
top and pants, and the cost of both
the fabric and the production of
your outfit is included in your travel
package. Simply indispensible
when travelling throughout Asia and
you’ll have it for years to come!
Afternoon Activity
Jaipur - Photography Workshop
We will be having a photography
workshop this afternoon on our tour.
5:30PM
Hotel check-in: Jai Mahal Palace
Uur ‘home away from home’ in
Jaipur for the next few days.
Girlo Travel Note
Set amidst 18 acres of beautifully
landscaped Moghul gardens, this
incomparable Palace dates back
to 1745 A.D. A masterpiece in the
Indo Saracenic style of architecture,
it blends spotlight-grabbing
opulence with tantalizing comforts
that transport guests to a world
of Rajasthani magnificence.
It is located downtown, close
to the main shopping centre
and historical monuments.
7:00PM
Dinner is at local Restaurant
across the road from our hotel.
End of Day 08
Overnight at Hotel Jai Mahal
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Day 09
JAIPUR
6.30-10.00AM
Breakfast
Breakfast is at the hotel.
10.00AM
Depart
Depart the Hotel for the
Amber Fort Citadel
Girlo Travel Note
The Amber Fort is one of the most
visited of the Jaipur destinations,
situated on the top of a desert cape
in the hills on the outskirts of the
city of Jaipur. An architectural
masterpiece, the Amber Palace (as
it is also referred to) is a stunning
location, made for photography.
Just a few of the highlights: The
fort entrance, The Sun Gate, the
exquisite Sheesh Mahal (Mirror
Palace) and the small but fabulous
Sila Devi Temple dedicated to
the Goddess Sila, also known
as Kali or Durga. We will ride
to the top of the Fort by Jeep.
11.15AM
Girlo Travel Note
More than one hundred elephants
get cared for every day in the
Elephant Village by their Mahouts.
The elephants have been a
traditional part of the ceremonies
and historical moments at the
Amber Palace throughout the
centuries. In a move to protect and
improve the living conditions of
the elephants, the Government
of Rajasthan has allotted thirty
hectares of land incorporating
stable blocks for each of the
elephants. A large man-made
lake has been created where the
elephants can swim, play and
be thoroughly washed down
after a day in the heat and dust.
The Elephant Village Program
has been created to give special
care to the elephants and to both
educate and help their mahouts.
1:00PM
Depart
Depart the Elephant Village
4:00PM
Optional Activity - Spa Treatment
(From Girlo Optional Menu)
Jai Mahal Palace Hotel Spa offers
luxurious massage therapies
by trained professionals in
beautifully ambient spa rooms.
7:00PM
Bohemian Barbeque Dinner
at the Majestic Lotus Pond
Tonight’s dining experience
has been arranged in the
magnificent Lotus Pond area of
the Jai Mahal Palace. Dressed
in your tailored Salwar Kameez
for our Girlosophy ‘Boho Chic’
dinner, we’ll enjoy our barbecue
feast, surrounded by traditional
Rajasthani musicians and dancers.
Join in on the dancing and
festivities or figure out how to use
your flash to capture colourful
high-octane action shots!
End of Day 09
Overnight at Hotel Jai Mahal Palace
1:30PM
Lunch
Lunch is at the hotel
Amber Fort Citadel
We meet at The Sun Gate where we will
gather with the Mahouts (the elephant
guides) and the elephants in preparation
for their departure from the Amber
Fort back to the Elephant Village.
2:30PM
An Elephant Extravaganza
– The Elephant Village
You will wander through Old Jaipur
and the bazaars which are an
experience in itself. Brimming with
colour, they are noisy and happily
chaotic and you can buy just about
anything here. The most interesting
bazaars lie within the Pink City
quarter. The best way to tackle
them is perhaps by first taking a
slow ‘drive-by’ in a cycle rickshaw
and then coming back to the
sections you find most interesting
to haggle for that perfect scarf
or bag. Vibrant and Pulsating!
We have a unique opportunity to
visit the Elephant Village which
is India’s first – and the world’s
third – elephant village.
Witness the art of Textile, carpet
weaving, blue pottery and paper
making - A cycle rickshaw ride
through Jaipur’s Bazaars!
We head back to the hotel where
you will have the remainder
of the afternoon at leisure.
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Day 10
SAMODE TO JAIPUR
6.30-7.30AM
Breakfast
Breakfast is at the hotel
8.00AM
Drive to Rohet
Drive to Rohet enroute we stop for
a quick visit and lunch at Pushkar.
11.00AM
12.30PM
Pushkar – The Abode Of Lord Brahama
(Stop for 1 hour)
Packed Lunch
The sister city of Ajmer, Pushkar is
just 11 kms from Ajmer. Pushkar is
a picturesque town by the side of
the beautiful Pushkar Lake with its
many bathing ghats and temples.
The city is considered by Hindus to
be one of the most sacred places
in India with an amazing temple.
On the road to Rohet.
4.30PM
Arrival and check-in at Rohet Garh
Picturesque Rohet Garh is a classified
Heritage Hotel with a strong equestrian
culture in the heart of a wilderness
setting. If you like your horses and your
history, this one’s definitely for you!
Dinner at the hotel (own expense)
End of Day 10
Overnight at Rohet Garh
Indian Farm Girls
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Day 11
JAIPUR
6.30-8.00AM
Breakfast
Breakfast is at the hotel.
9.00AM
Jodhpur City
We set out on our tour of Jodhpur City.
š Jodhpur: The Blue City
at the edge of the Desert
š Mehrangarh Fort
š Jodhpur’s Markets on
Rickshaws – Shopping
12.30PM
Lunch is at Taj Hari Mahal Palace
After lunch we return to Rohet,
enroute visit the carpet weavers
and other local artisans in their
homes. Great photo op!
Bridal Mendhi,
Udaipur
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2.00PM
4:30PM
Safari through Rohet
Royal Picnic
A Safari through the villages of
the World’s first Environmentalists
and Photography Workshop.
Be it in jeeps, on camel or on horse,
the Royal Picnic is a wonderful
tradition that Rohet Garh is famous
for. Set in a surprise location
somewhere with a beautiful
view, we’ll get to experience an
outdoor picnic dinner, Indianstyle. It’s ‘Girlo meets Out of
India’ – the perfect way to spend
our last evening in Rajasthan.
Girlo Travel Note
Our host is a relation of the
royal family of Jodhpur who will
take us on a Jeep Safari to the
Bishnoi villages. The Bishnois are
often referred to as ‘The world’s
first environmentalists’ for the
care and protection they insist
upon for the wildlife and other
animals in their region and with
the land on which they live.
You will also have an opportunity
to try your hand at blocked textiles
with the local village ladies.
Following our safari, we
head back to our hotel.
Special Movie Night
Following dinner, we have a
final get-together for visual art
and photography discussion.
A ‘Show ‘n Tell’ of objects plus,
another special screening of a
great movie, rounds off the night.
End of Day 11
Overnight at Hotel Rohet Garh
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13
Day 12/13
ROHET TO DELHI
7:00AM
FLIGHT DETAILS
FLIGHT DETAILS
Rohet to Delhi
Sydney to Delhi
Yoga & Meditation
(From Girlo Optional Menu)
Depart
Hotel Rohet Garh
Airport
Delhi Airport
Our final yoga session will be
held in the elegant grounds of the
hotel. Mats will be provided.
Airport
Rohet Airport
Depart
Delhi 11.25pm
Depart
Rohet 3.30pm
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Flight #
SQ407/SQ211
Flight #
TBC
Arrive
Sydney 06.55pm
Arrive
Delhi 06.55pm
8:30AM
Breakfast at Hotel Rohet Garh
š Horse riding by arrangement with hotel
š Swimming
š Bike riding
š Bird watching
š Culinary workshop at Rashmi
Singh’s kitchen in Hotel Rohet Garh
We will check out of the hotel early
this afternoon, prior to transferring
to Rohet airport for our flight to Delhi.
Our Indian journey is at an
end, but our friendship and
our memories are forever.
Thank you for being with us.
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“I came to your shore as a stranger,
I lived in your house as a guest,
I leave the door as a friend...”
Rabindranath Tagore
Barefoot Pilgrims,
Taj Mahal, Agra
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13
DAY
PRICING &
INCLUSIONS
FLIGHTS
š Singapore Airlines return economy
class airfares from Sydney to Delhi.
š Indian Airlines one way economy
class airfares from Jodhpur to Delhi
š Visa
ACCOMMODATION
(BASED ON TWIN SHARE)
š 3 nights Le Meridien Hotel Delhi
š 1 night Trident Hotel Agra
š Sunset Tour of Taj Mahal and
High Tea at Indian Home
š Village Lunch at Peharsar
š Photography Workshop at Raj
Ghat (Ghandi Memorial)
š Day Tour – The City Palace, Palace
of Winds and the Gem Palace
š Photography Workshop at Taj Mahal
š Measured for our own Indian Outfit
š Photography Workshop
at The City Palace
š The Bazaars of Old Jaipur Tour
š Safari through the Village of the
World’s first environmentalists.
š 1 night Samode Bagh (Luxury Tents)
š Rail fare for Delhi – Agra sector
š 2 nights Jai Mahal Palace
š Porterage at airports, railway
stations and hotels.
GIVING BACK
š Kids with Cameras – Peharsar
Village School
š Samode – Local community work
helping to clear fields (Optional)
TOURS
š National Gallery of Modern Art
š Old and New Delhi Tour including
visit to Cottage Industries
š Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial)
š The Great Fort of Agra
š Girlosophy Banquet and
Party at Samode Palace
š Movie Night - Delhi
š Bohemian BBQ / Night at
Hotel Rohet Garh, Rohet
š Jeep safari in Samode.
š Snacks provided on longer journeys
š Movie Night in Delhi
š Metro and rickshaw ride in Delhi.
š Lunch and Dinner – as per itinerary
š Water included on transfers
š Bollywood Dance Lesson
š Movie Night - Ramthambore
š Rickshaw ride to Taj Mahal in Agra.
š Mineral water + soft drinks
with all lunches + dinners.
ENTERTAINMENT
š One Local English speaking
guide for visits as per itinerary.
š Breakfast Daily
š All meals throughout the trip as per the
above itinerary on fixed menu basis.
š Photography Workshop in Rohet
š Tour of Jodhpur City
š Transport in one air-conditioned
45 Seater Volvo coach.
MEALS
š Fine Art Workshop
š Three Game Drives in Ranthambore
š 2 nights Hotel Nahargarh
š 2 night Rohet Garh Hotel
EDUCATIONAL
TOUR HOSTED
š Tour Hosted by Anthea
Paul & Geraldine Mills
GIRLOSOPHY TRAVEL
& GIFT PACK INCLUSIONS
(RETAIL VALUE OF $300)
š Girlosophy Moleskine Trip Journal
CONSERVATION
š Lomo Camera Plus Film
š Elephant washing &
maintenance in Agra
š 3 roles of film included with Camera
š Safari through Environmentalist Village
š Salwar Kameez (Individually tailored
traditional outfit, made in India)
š Ticket Wallet includes luggage tags
and all travel related information
Total
$6,260
There is an optional menu of activities available at
extra cost for registrants on the trips, these additional
items are contained within the registration pages.
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PER PERSON (ALL INCLUSIVE)
$4,535.00
PER PERSON (LAND ONLY)
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DAY
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TOUR SCHEDULE
PART 01
DAY/DATE
LOCATION
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
EVENING
DAY 01
Sydney
> Delhi
š 11.15am SQ232
SYD/SIN
š In flight
š In flight
š 10.10pm Arrive
into Delhi
š Transfer to hotel
š Overnight Le Meridien
DAY 02
Delhi
š Welcome
Brunch at hotel
š Depart for
National Gallery
š Shopping –
Cottage
Industries
š Slideshow /
Dinner/ Bollywood
Performance
š Overnight Le Meridien
DAY 03
Delhi
š Delhi Flower
Market
š Breakfast at hotel
š Day tour of
New & Old Delhi
š Lunch at Veda
š Birla Mandir
Temple
š Dinner & Movie
š Overnight Le Meridien
DAY 04
Delhi
> Agra
š Train to Agra
š Breakfast at
Hotel Agra
š The Great
Red Fort
š Lunch at Trident
š High Tea &
The Taj Mahal
at Sunset
š Dinner at Hotel
š Overnight
- Trident
DAY 05
Agra
> Ranthambore
š Yoga
š Q&A Breakfast
š Lunch at hotel
š Jungle Safari
š Yoga Session
š BBQ Dinner
š Overnight –
Hotel Nahargarh
DAY 06
Ranthambore
š Jungle Safari
š Breakfast
š Lunch at Hotel
š Jungle Safari
š Yoga Session
š BBQ Dinner
š Overnight –
Hotel Nahargarh
DAY 07
Ranthambore
> Samode
š Jungle Safari
š Breakfast
š On road
to Samode
š Arrive into
Samode
š Spa
š Girlo Function at
Samode Palace
š Overnight –
Samode Bagh
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DAY
20
TOUR SCHEDULE
PART 02
DAY/DATE
LOCATION
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
EVENING
DAY 08
Samode
> Jaipur
š Samode Village
in Jeeps
š Lunch at
local Farm
š Pink City Workshop
š Dinner at local
restaurant
š Overnight –
Jai Mahal Palace
DAY 09
Jaipur
š Breakfast
š Elephant Village
š Lunch at hotel
š Old Jaipur –
Textiles etc
š Dinner at Hotel
š Overnight Jai Mahal Palace
DAY 10
Jaipur
> Pushkar - Rohet
š Breakfast
š Pushkar
š Lunch at
Pushkar Resort
š Rohet Garh
š Dinner at hotel
š Overnight –
Hotel Rohet Garh
DAY 11
Rohet
> Jodhpur - Rohet
š Breakfast
š Jodhpur City
š Lunch at Taj Hari
Mahal Palace
š Safari through
Village of the
World’s first
Environmentalists
š Dinner at hotel
š Overnight –
Hotel Rohet Garh
DAY 12
Rohet
> Delhi
š Breakfast
š Morning at
leisure
š Lunch at leisure
š 5.55pm –
Flight to Delhi
š 11.25pm –
Flight from
Delhi > Australia
DAY 13
In Flight
š In flight
š In flight
š 6.55pm Arrive
into SYD
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