India: Celebrating Women, Culture & Community during Holi

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Join Global Family Travels’ Founder, Jennifer Spatz, and her inspiring partners on an inspiring 12-day journey through India, coincides with the colorful festival of Holi and shines a spotlight on organizations leading change for women and communities.

From connecting with Breakthrough Trust in Delhi, which works to end gender-based violence, to visiting Ahaana in Vrindavan, which supports widows through compassion and opportunity, the trip highlights empowerment in action. In Agra, travelers will engage with the courageous women of Sheroes Café—acid attack survivors who have transformed pain into strength—and explore leadership pathways through the Shalini Fellowship. In Jaipur, a visit to Ladli reveals how vulnerable girls are empowered through education, vocational training, and creative expression.   

Alongside these meaningful encounters, participants will marvel at the Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s royal palaces, and other cultural treasures. The northern itinerary comes alive with pre-Holi and Holi celebrations, immersing travelers in India’s vibrant traditions of color, community, and renewal. The journey then continues south to Bangalore, where visits to the Kiran Anjali Project, Baale Mane, and Parikrma showcase the transformative power of education for marginalized girls. Blending cultural discovery with community engagement, this adventure offers an intimate look at India’s resilience and the vital role of women in shaping its future.

Celebrating Women, Culture & Community Highlights:

Special Experiences – Cooking demo and dinner with a Rajput family, rickshaw ride in Delhi, jeep ride in Jaipur 

Expert Guidance – Nanda Metha (trip facilitator), Alexandra Collier Pittle (Executive Director, Kiran Anjali Project, during site visits), and Jennifer Spatz (CEO, Global Family Travels, for North India program) 

This unique journey offers more than sightseeing—it’s a chance to celebrate women’s courage, engage with communities, and experience the joy of Holi in India. 

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*this tour has multiple departure dates

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