Unscripted India: A Journey Woven with Purpose, People & Places.
Indo Asia Tours | 17. November 2025
Itinerary:
This unique program blends travel and volunteering, offering participants the chance to explore India’s rich cultural heritage while contributing to grassroots community projects. Beginning in Delhi and moving into the peaceful villages of Hunar Garh, where you connect with the community through cultural exchanges and guided reflections. The journey then unfolds across Ranakpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, and Agra- revealing ancient temples, royal palaces, serene lakes, finally revealing the timeless grandeur of the Taj Mahal. The experience concludes in Delhi with an impactful Walk led by former street children.
Day 01: Arrive at Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rooms will be available from 1400 Hrs.
DELHI – It has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many times, the city was built, destroyed, and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, several Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi / Udaipur (Flight) / Hunar Garh (drive)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, drive to Hunar Garh.
At Hunar Garh, get introduced to the Anganwadi Project, which focuses on the education and care of children aged 0–6 years. These centres are managed and supported by the childcare centres run by the government of India Government of India, operating for about four hours each day. Children receive nutritious meal, engage in basic learning activities like counting and recitation, play games, and participate in programs that support their overall development. Each centre usually has around 15–40 registered children.
You will also attend a presentation and short film highlighting the NGO’s work in these villages, followed by a briefing on ground rules.
In the evening, enjoy a guided village walk.
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 03: Preparation for Volunteering Services
After breakfast, begin the day with orientation and preparation activities:
- Lecture: Connecting the Dots – Understanding Sustainable Development Goals, the development sector, community engagement & Overview of village administration.
- Introduction to the upcoming 8-day volunteering program, including planning and task allocation, followed by an evening session for review and preparation for the days ahead.
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 04 - 06: Volunteering
Each day begins early with a light breakfast. Participants will be transferred to their respective Anganwadi centres, where they will assist in cleaning and help in preparing the mid-day meal. They will have the same meal along with the children.
Other tasks at the centres include:
- Beautification of the centres by making posters, mobiles, and creative materials.
- Assisting children with finger painting, counting, and other learning activities.
- Lecture: Adolescents and Reproductive Health
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 07: A Day for Introspection
Today is the day to sit back and take time for reflection, group work, writing and presentations of learning.
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 08 - 10: Volunteering
After breakfast, return to their respective Anganwadi and continue work as before.
Post lunch
Lecture – What is development communication & patriarchy and impact.
Note post lunch activities will also include:
- Visiting the homes of children, interacting with parents
- Learning local dances, songs and traditional cooking
- Local site seeing
- Tractor rides
- Observing work at the farm
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 11: A Day for Introspection
Today is the day to sit back and take time for reflection, group work, writing and presentations of learning.
Dinner and overnight stay in a basic dormitory accommodation.
Day 12: Hunar Garh / Ranakpur / Udaipur (Drive)
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur.
Ranakpur It is one of the five main holy places of the Jain sect and known for its intricately carved Jain temples.
After visiting Ranakpur, continue drive to Udaipur.
Udaipur, the "City of Lakes" and known as the “Venice of the East” was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich heritage, and serene surroundings, including the Aravalli Hills, lush greenery, and scenic lakes.
On arrival in Udaipur, transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy visit of Udaipur including City Palace and Sahelion ki bari, the 'garden of the maidens' that recalls the lifestyle of the ladies of the court.
Afternoon is reserved for a visit to Apna Jatan, a local NGO which strives to empower the youth by giving them a platform where they can freely express their concerns.
Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola, past the islands of Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, ends this eventful day.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Udaipur / Jaipur (Flight)
After breakfast drive to airport to board flight for Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The fascinating capital of the marvelous state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, thanks to the colour of its buildings. It was built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur
After breakfast, an excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort. En route, make a photo stop at the palace of winds, the Hawa Mahal.
In the afternoon, visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur / Agra (Approx 234 Kms / 05 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon visit the epitome of love, Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal (It remains closed on Fridays). Afterwards visit Agra Fort, considered one of the largest fortifications in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Agra / Delhi (Approx 210 Kms / 04 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
In the afternoon visit Agra Fort, considered one of the largest fortifications in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Delhi
After breakfast enjoy visit of Delhi including following:
Salaam Baalak Walk
The Salaam Baalak Walk is a unique two-hour guided tour led by former street children of Delhi, now trained as local guides through the Trust. These young guides are adolescents who have been fully trained as local guides and are eager to enhance their communication and speaking skills.
Later drive past the Govt. Buildings with a photo stop at the India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war.
Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, which is considered the forerunner of the famous Taj Mahal and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Delhi Departure
In time transfer to the International Airport to board Flight back home / onward destination.
Room will be available till 1200 Hrs.
Included services:
- Double room on sharing basis and in dormitory during the.
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
- All transfers and sightseeing using air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of English/Language speaking local guides for the sightseeing.
- Monument entrance fee as per the program.
- Currently applicable taxes.
- Volunteering programs as per the program.
Recommended travel period:
October to March
Excluded services:
- Any airfares / airport taxes.
- Any meals not mentioned in the program.
- Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone charges etc.
- Any new tax imposed by the Government.
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