Exclusive Study Tour to
India

Study trip from 9 November to 18 November 2026
. Registration deadline: 7 September 2026

• Departure from Vienna at 09:45
• Stopover in Zurich

• Arrival in Delhi at 00:15
• After completing immigration formalities, you’ll be met at the airport by your local, German-speaking tour guide
• Transfer to the accommodation and check-in; some time to get a few hours’ sleep
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Tour of Old Delhi and a visit to the large spice market
• Rickshaw ride and visit to the Qutab Minar
• At a height of approximately 72.5 metres, the Qutab Minar in Delhi is the tallest brick minaret in the world and an outstanding example of early Indo-Islamic architecture
• Visit to the Azadpur Mandi
• The Azadpur Mandi in North Delhi is the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Asia. It was founded in 1977 and now serves as a national distribution centre for agricultural produce from across India
• Dinner and overnight stay in Delhi

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Journey towards Mandawa
• Visit to a mustard plantation
• A visit to the fields offers an insight into the livelihoods of local farmers who grow mustard for grain and oil
• Visit to a millet farm Often sown
  using traditional drill-sowing methods, millet requires little water or fertiliser and is well adapted to dry conditions
• Tour of the famous havelis of Mandawa
• Mandawa in Rajasthan is famous for its more than 90 historic, richly painted havelis dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. These magnificent merchant’s houses, often described as ‘open-air galleries’, are renowned for their detailed frescoes depicting religious scenes and local stories with British influences
• Introduction to irrigation in rural India
• Dinner and overnight stay in Mandawa

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Journey to Bikaner
• Enjoy the picturesque countryside and take the opportunity to visit small farms along the way and meet local farmers
• Visit to a camel farm
• Around 70 per cent of camel breeding in India takes place in the desert state of Rajasthan. It is a traditional heritage of the Raika nomads, with dromedaries serving as pack animals, draught animals and livestock (for milk and wool). Despite its cultural significance, the camel population is in decline due to mechanisation and shrinking grazing lands. The camel breeding farm in Bikaner is an important centre for research and breeding
• Evening tour of Junagarh Fort
• Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is an impressive fortress built in the 16th century which, unlike most forts in Rajasthan, is situated on the flatlands rather than on a hill. It is renowned for its architectural diversity, ornate palaces, temples and pavilions, all adorned with red sandstone and marble
• Dinner and overnight stay in Bikaner

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit to the Anaj Mandi
• The Anaj Mandi (grain market) in Bikaner, Rajasthan, is a major trading centre for agricultural produce in the region (peanuts, cereals and seeds). It serves as a central hub where local farmers sell their harvests. It is a vital hub for the agricultural economy and food supply of the city of Bikaner
• Visit to Swami Keshwanand
  Agricultural University Research focuses on the development of drought-resistant plant varieties and sustainable farming methods for the desert region
• In the afternoon, a visit to Amala Isabgol
• an organic farm known for producing medicinal and digestive products made from caraway, psyllium, wheat and barley
• Visit to an olive and pomegranate farm
• Innovative fruit growing, adapted to the harsh desert conditions
• In the evening, a folk dance performance with a traditional dinner
• Overnight stay in Bikaner

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departure for Jaipur
• En route, visit to a rose farm
• Gain an insight into the production of rose oil and perfume
  , as well as gulkand – a traditional Ayurvedic preserve
• Dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur

• Breakfast at the hotel
• City tour of Jaipur
  Jaipur, known as the ‘Pink City’, is the capital of Rajasthan and a key part of India’s famous Golden Triangle. The city captivates visitors with its unique 18th-century architecture, lively bazaars and a blend of royal history and modern bustle
• Visit to the Hawa Mahal (‘Palace of the Winds’)
  This iconic, five-storey building made of pink sandstone was built in 1799 and resembles a honeycomb
• Tour of ‘Amber Fort’
  The fort, built of red sandstone and white marble, impressively blends Hindu and Islamic architectural styles
• Visit to the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory
  . The Jantar Mantar is a fascinating open-air observatory that combines the history of technology with monumental architecture for visitors
• Opportunity to shop at local markets
• Participation in a traditional prayer ceremony
• As dusk falls over Jaipur, the Birla Temple, built of white marble, is transformed into a place full of magic. The evening Aarti is far more than just a prayer – it is a feast for the senses and a deep immersion in Indian spirituality
• Dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Journey towards Agra
• En route, visit to a sugarcane farm
  India is one of the world’s largest producers of sugarcane, just behind Brazil, with an output of over 21 million tonnes. The plant has been cultivated there since the 5th century BC and has a long tradition. One important product is jaggery (gur), a traditional, unrefined whole-cane sugar that is consumed throughout the subcontinent
• Tour of Agra Fort
• Agra Fort, also known as the ‘Red Fort’, is an imposing fortress of the Mughal Empire and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. It is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna and offers spectacular views of the nearby Taj Mahal
• Later, a visit to the famous Taj Mahal
  The Taj Mahal in Agra is an ivory-white marble mausoleum and is regarded as one of the most significant masterpieces of Mughal architecture. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• Dinner and overnight stay in Agra

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Return journey to Delhi
• Free time
• Airport transfer and check-in
• Departure from Delhi at 01:55 (stopover in Munich)

• Arrival in Vienna at 09:05