Join WorldCrafts director Andrea Mullins for a fair trade tour to visit WorldCrafts artisans in India.
Tourists will be able to meet the skilled artisans and tour the work sites for seven WorldCrafts artisan groups: Noah's Ark,
Noorjahan Enterprises, Sewa Ashram, Ergon Handcrafts, Freeset, Love Calcutta Arts, and ConneXions. They will also experience the
breath taking beauty of India as they visit four beautiful cities.
A first-class tour with a sense of mission!
This 12-day tour, March 4-15, 2013 has limited space so make your reservations soon!
The detailed itinerary/brochure provides all the information about the
life-changing experiences for tourists as well as the logistical information and costs.
Please fill out the registration form and contact
Dehoney Travel (Russell Cherry) at russell@dehoneytravel.com or (800) 325-6708 for more information and to secure your spot.
Listen to a podcast by WorldCrafts director and tour leader, Andrea Mullins about the
tour and a podcast by someone who is going on the tour about why they are going.
Tentative Intinerary
March 4
Depart from USA on flight to Delhi
March 5
Arrive in Delhi and welcome dinner
Stay at Hilton New Delhi Noida Mayur Vihar Hotel in Delhi.
March 6
Explore Old and New Delhi. Some sites include Raj Ghat- last resting place of
Mahatma Gandi; Red Fort- citadel built of red stone; Jama Masgid- one of the largest mosques in India; cycle-rickshaw ride in
one of Delhi's main markets; India Gate- 42 meter high stone Arch of Triumph; Parliament House; Humayuns Tomb- red sandstone
structure considered to be predecessor of Taj Mahal.
Stay at Hilton New Delhi Noida Mayur Vihar Hotel in Delhi.
March 7
Excursion to Mroadabad to visit WorldCrafts artisan
Noah's Ark. Noah's Ark works with about 49 artisan groups involving approximately 500 artisans.
Stay at Hilton New Delhi Noida Mayur Vihar Hotel in Delhi.
March 8
Meet with leadership of WorldCrafts artisan group,
Noorjahan Enterprises. Noorjahan Enterprises is bringing light to
Muslim women of India by mobilizing natural gifts for sustainable development.
Travel to the site of one of WorldCrafts newest artisan group,
Sewa Ashram. Sewa Ashram is a project of Delhi House Society that has been
reaching the poorest of the poor in Delhi India for more than thirteen years.
Stay at Hilton New Delhi Noida Mayur Vihar Hotel in Delhi.
March 9
Travel to Agra via rail and explore the city. Visit Agra Fort, an inner
paradise consisting of a number of exquisite buildings.
Stay at Radisson Hotel Agra
March 10
Visit Taj Mahal- sheer poetry in marble, majesty, and magnificence unveiled.
Depart for the Pink City of Jaipur, stopping enroute to see Fatephur Sikri.
Fatephur Sikri is a deserted city with breathtaking architectural grandeur.
Continue driving to Bharatpur arriving at Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel by
lunch. Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird parks in the world.
Continue driving to Jaipur, arriving Hotel Trident in the afternoon.
March 11
Excursion to Amber Fort where tourists can enjoy elephant rides from the
bottom of the Amber Fort to the hilltop. From the hilltop you can see beautiful views of Maota Lake.
Visit one of WorldCrafts newest artisan groups,
Ergon Handicrafts. This group makes a range of stationary products and seeks
to empower women with job skills, income, and confidence through employment in fair trade, with all products created from handmade
cotton papers.
Visit Hawa Mahal, a five-story monument, the most recognized monument of Jaipur
and City Palace, a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture that houses a seven-story Chandra Mahal in the center.
Conclude the day by visiting Jantar Mantar, the Astronomical Observatory.
Overnight stay at Hotel Trident.
March 12
Fly to Kolkata, the former capital of British India.
Visit the city of Kolkata including Victoria Memorial, a monumental grand
structure with exquisite gardens constructed as a memorial to the queen; St. Paul's Cathedral; and visit Mother Teresa's tomb
within the Sisters of Chairty's Motherhouse.
Stay at Hotel Oberi Grand.
March 13
Visit WorldCrafts artisan group
Freeset, a fair trade business offering employment to women trapped in
Kolkata's sex trade. Located in Sonagacchi, the largest, most infamous sex district in Kolkata where within a few
square miles more than 10,000 women stand in selling their bodies to thousands of men who visit daily.
Visit WorldCrafts artisan group
Love Calcutta Arts, which is brining freedom to young girls who would
otherwise be at risk of abuse. Because of the girls work making beautiful quality cards and bags, they are able to experience
economic freedom and rebuild their sense of self worth.
Stay at Hotel Oberi Grand.
March 14
Visit WorldCrafts artisan group ConneXions, where young women from the slums receive job training and job opportunities.
Fly back to the USA.
March 15
Arrive back in USA and continue to hometowns.
