Departure from Paris.

Services and overnight stay on board.

Welcome at the airport
Accommodation : Bed and breakfast
Let's take a first look at India! You'll discover this unique culture by visiting temples, historic sites and taking a stroll around the capital.
We will tell you the story of Mahatma Gandhi and visit the Memorial to this great man who changed the history of India.
Social activities in Delhi :
You will have the opportunity to visit a district of the city accompanied by young guides trained by a local NGO, which also runs orphanages where you can talk and play with the children.

In the early morning, we reach Agra for a visit to the Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love and the jewel of India. You can also admire the Red Fort, before setting off for Jaipur.
On the way, we'll stop at Abhaneri, a fabulous multi-storey well dating back to the 9th century and particularly well preserved.
We arrive in Jaipur in the late afternoon.

Accommodation : Home stay
We will visit the Pink City, the historic centre of Jaipur, and its monuments. We will also visit the outskirts of the capital of Rajasthan to discover the main forts that overlook it.
Our guide will take you on a cultural walk to help you understand the culture and way of life of Jaipur and discover its different districts.
We'll take the time to visit several temples dedicated to the main Hindu gods, and tell you some of the myths of this religion unique to India.
Social activities in Jaipur :
You can meet social workers working in a shanty town, to understand the difficulties faced by the communities and how they can be resolved.
We will also take you to a village where a social enterprise trains and employs women in the carpet industry, to show you this sustainable economic model with a strong social impact.

Accommodation : Home stay
Shekhawati is a rural region to the north of Jaipur. We'll start by visiting the village of Khandela, where you can discover a wealth of traditional crafts, and even try your hand at pottery or bangle-making.
We will then go on to Lohagarh, an important spiritual site for the Hindus and the setting for an essential scene in one of their greatest epics.
You will be staying in Khirod, with a family who run an organic farm and respect Gandhi's philosophy. You can share their daily life, cook with them and discover the history of their ancestors.
We will also visit Nawalgarh, a small town with splendid palaces and dazzling frescoes.
We will then take the road to Jodhpur.

Accommodation : Home stay
Jodhpur has two nicknames, the Blue City, in reference to the colour of the walls of the old houses, and the City of the Sun, due to its incredible exposure. The main monument is the Mehrangarh Fort, with its history and impressive water treatment system.
You will also visit Umaid Bhawan, one of the most beautiful palaces in Rajasthan, and take a stroll through the city's markets.

Accommodation : Home stay
We visit the Fort and the city, with its superb havelis (old palaces) and the magnificent group of Jain temples. We then begin our excursion into the Thar Desert. After visiting several temples, you will enjoy a camel safari through the dunes until sunset. You will spend the night under the stars after enjoying a meal typical of the communities living in the desert.
After a final stroll by the lake and through the bazaars to discover the handicrafts of Jaisalmer, we will set off for Delhi.

Last chance to find souvenirs at Palika Bazaar, an underground market where you'll find everything - but beware, negotiating skills are a must!
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.