{"id":58547,"date":"2022-12-29T01:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=58547"},"modified":"2025-03-22T01:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:40:30","slug":"what-its-like-on-a-womens-expedition-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/what-its-like-on-a-womens-expedition-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What it\u2019s like on a Women\u2019s Expedition in India\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t recall exactly which night it was on our Women\u2019s Expedition through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/india\">India<\/a> that I heard the story, but I can tell you I will never forget about Pad Man.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tour leader Anjali leaned in across the dinner table, as she often did after our plates had been cleared and the male wait staff had exited the scene. And she began to tell us about how expensive menstrual products are in her country, and how one Indian man revolutionised the industry by inventing a low-cost sanitary pad machine and made them available to rural and low-income communities. There\u2019s even a Bollywood movie about him on Netflix, she said: <em>Pad Man<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I signed up for this Intrepid trip, I was excited for the chance learn about Indian women and their lives. Because in previous travels to countries where traditional gender roles persist, like Morocco or Egypt, I found it difficult to talk to local women. And when I did, it was certainly not about intimate private matters. So to have a real conversation about women\u2019s health care was unexpected and meaningful. I know it would not have happened had I been alone, or in mixed company.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling on a women-only group tour was like no other trip I\u2019ve ever done. Authentic interaction with local women was just the beginning. Every day was an opportunity to feel empowered, joyful and grateful for seeing India up close in a way I never could on my own.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here then are six reasons why I loved my <a href=\"\/india\/india-womens-expedition-151122\">Women\u2019s Expedition to India<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Dinner-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety in numbers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no sugar coating that India doesn\u2019t have the best reputation as a destination for women. And while I\u2019m confident plenty of that is fear mongering from people who have never even been there, it\u2019s also a country I hadn\u2019t considered visiting as a solo traveller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were a group of five, plus our tour leader. And I can say I felt as safe in their company as anywhere I\u2019ve been. Whether crossing streets through chaotic traffic, navigating crowded markets or taking public transportation, we looked out for each other. And, much like a school of fish or a cycling peloton, as a group we were stronger together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleepover under the stars<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our overnight camp in the Thar Desert was one of the most memorable nights I\u2019ve ever had \u2013 not just travelling, but in life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a perfect sunset over the sand dunes and a home-made meal we were treated to live music and a traditional Kalbeliya dance performance by bonfire. As the women dancers twirled like serpents, their bejewelled clothing glinting in the flames, we were invited to join them. What exhilaration! To dance barefoot in the desert with my travel mates, spinning and laughing and holding hands. I could barely keep up with the twirling, but it made me so happy, as though any worries I\u2019d been carrying shook themselves off to get lost forever in the grains of sand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What could be better than all that? For me it was staying up together, crossed-legged on our camp cots, or tucked under warm blankets, telling stories. With no light but the stars above, we could ask delicate questions about things we\u2019d seen here. (How could one learn about the Sati, women who threw themselves onto their husband\u2019s funeral pyres, without having follow-up questions?) We also shared our own secrets from back home late into the night, like a high-school sleepover.&nbsp; An experience worth the 17-hour train ride!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.-India-Womens-Group-Diwali-Rangoli-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning from locals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing I learned the most about India on this trip is how little I knew about India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How could I have lived this much life and not heard of <em>rangoli<\/em>? These gorgeous mandala-like artworks are created from flower petals or coloured chalk and bring good luck to the home. In the small town of Nimaj, we joined local women and their children in decorating the entranceway of our heritage homestay. They were kind to teach us how to work with the chalk to paint a peacock \u2013 the national bird of India \u2013 and to not laugh at the huge mess I made trying to keep within the lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the vibrant city of Jaipur, we visited a local family for a cooking demonstration. Again, how did I go my life without knowing about the power of mango powder? Discovering new Indian foods was a highlight of this trip and learning from an Indian chef was something I won\u2019t soon forget. (Especially since she gifted us with copies of her recipe book.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s so easy to rush from one famous monument to the next snapping pictures, especially in a country as rich in history as India. But these moments of listening and learning from local women are too big to fit on a postcard. Because our group was exclusively women, we had the opportunity to visit homes and interact with Indian women of all ages, to be reminded that despite differences in language, religion and customs, we are much more alike than not. I will remain forever grateful for this access, this privilege.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shopping for good<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not suggesting that shopping is a gendered activity. But I am saying it was a lot of fun for me to browse for textiles, clothing and jewellery with travel mates who are equally excited about finding the perfect colour and will give me a straight answer to \u201cshould I buy this?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had the chance to visit several co-operatives that directly support rural women artists and craftspeople with fair wages. While it might take a few more years for the shops themselves to be run by women, there was a genuine sense of doing good with our purchases. And I think our whole group would agree that, when in doubt, get the scarf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.-India-Womens-Group-Taj.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"58574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.-India-Womens-Group-Taj.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.-India-Womens-Group-Taj.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.-India-Womens-Group-Taj-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.-India-Womens-Group-Delhi-Metro-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"58573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.-India-Womens-Group-Delhi-Metro-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.-India-Womens-Group-Delhi-Metro-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.-India-Womens-Group-Delhi-Metro-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A leader who breaks the mold<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in the travel industry is not a typical job for women in India. Which is just one of many reasons why it was so great to meet our tour leader Anjali. Like a growing number of women working for Intrepid in India, she\u2019s breaking with tradition and helping to create a more inclusive environment for women visiting this country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides turning me on to <em>Pad Man<\/em> (a pretty fun movie!), Anjali kept us safe, had the best food recommendations and surprised us with mangosteens. Most importantly, she patiently tackled all our tough questions, and shared her life stories with us. I have a deeper understanding of India because of her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confidantes and camaraderie<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly, the other women I travelled with are amazing. We were three Australians, an American by way of Colombia and me, Canadian. We are different ages, at different stages in our relationships and careers. And we had the best time together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a solo female traveller I know that joining a group trip can be a bit nerve-wracking. In my experience, it\u2019s always worth the leap of faith. This was my first time travelling with a group of just women, and the level of camaraderie I felt wasn\u2019t just a bonus, it was everything. There\u2019s nobody else I\u2019d rather take those long train rides or dance in the desert with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dictionary definition of expedition is \u201ca journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose.\u201d To me the important word there is \u201cpeople.\u201d Of course, I will never forget the splendour of the Taj Mahal, the pleasure of paneer or the beauty of a Kalbeliya dance, but the real treasure of my trip to India was the people I met there. 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