“This trip was designed for people who like to get to know cultures that have an impact on our view of the world and ourselves. And India, this immense piece of land, sharpens our senses, attention and invites us to a deep inner investigation. It is for people willing to open their hearts and minds to get to know and learn from each other. There is no place like India capable of bringing about significant change with the Truth and Beauty we see around every corner,” she says.
In 2020, the group visited different regions departing from Delhi, “a mix of ancestry and modernity for Rajasthan and from the sands of the Thar desert we flew to the city of Rishikesh, at the foot of the Himalayas. Each of these regions has very particular cultures where the group can appreciate the panorama of the country’s cultural diversity.”
Silvana says that the highlight of this trip was the contact with people in the rural area of the state of Rajasthan. “We were welcomed into their homes and got to know a little about their customs and daily life. The group got in touch with the history of India when visiting palaces and forts, got in touch with spirituality in its many interpretations when visiting temples, monasteries and sanctuaries. They tried the cuisine of different regions of India, rode a jeep, camel, elephant, hiked in the dunes and on the banks of the Ganges River. They participated in Vedic ceremonies and attended Rajasthani folk music and dance performances in a Thar desert camp.”
“From the first meeting, I realized that it would be a very well-planned trip, which was decisive in deciding to do it. Then, throughout the months leading up to the trip, Silvana was very attentive, giving valuable tips and information so that we could organize ourselves and plan everything in advance. During the trip, the assistance was even more present, going beyond tourist information, bringing all the cultural background of the wonderful places we visited. Furthermore, the group spirit was very strong, like a family! We traveled very comfortably and pleasantly, everything went very well! India is an unforgettable, magical, intense place, full of flavors, colors and beautiful sensory, sentimental and spiritual experiences. I came back planning to repeat the trip and explore new places! I miss you already!” Adriana Franscisco, lawyer.s that we passed.”
Marcela do Prado Coelho, a veterinarian, had long wanted to visit India and was traveling in this group. About the trip she says: “This trip exceeded any and all expectations I had. Silvana introduced us to unforgettable places, always making a point of explaining a little about what we would see/learn. As she herself said, India gave me many gifts. I witnessed wedding parties, heard beautiful words from strangers, made friends, took incredible photos, laughed a lot, and was moved throughout the trip. The organization of the trip was excellent! Silvana spared no effort and was always concerned about our accommodation, our health and whether we were ok. I recommend it to everyone and I won’t rule out returning to this charming country, full of wonderful people.”
On a cultural journey to India, in addition to coming into contact with such an impactful culture, in every way, we have the opportunity to make new friends in the travel group and throughout the journey in India. Dulceneia shares that in addition to learning a lot from the “other’s” culture, this was a fun, knowledgeable, and also peaceful trip, to make new friends. I returned home refreshed and ready to plan for the next one. Thank you Silvana, thanks!!!!!!!!!!”
“Tasting the diversity of Indian cuisine is always one of the highlights of my trip. We experience the best of gastronomy in excellent typical restaurants that are always on my radar, because they are an incredible way to also discover the customs and cultures of the different regions of India. ” says Silvana.
“We travel by land and air, and by train is certainly one of the most curious ways to also interact with Indian travellers. The train journey is made to Rishikesh and we always travel in the best class offered by the railway company. They are comfortable and you can appreciate the change of urban and rural scenery of the Indian villages we passed through.”
“This trip was designed for people who like to get to know cultures that have an impact on our view of the world and ourselves. And India, this immense piece of land, sharpens our senses, attention and invites us to a deep inner investigation. It is for people willing to open their hearts and minds to get to know and learn from each other. There is no place like India capable of bringing about significant change with the Truth and Beauty we see around every corner,” she says.
In 2020, the group visited different regions departing from Delhi, “a mix of ancestry and modernity for Rajasthan and from the sands of the Thar desert we flew to the city of Rishikesh, at the foot of the Himalayas. Each of these regions has very particular cultures where the group can appreciate the panorama of the country’s cultural diversity.”
Silvana says that the highlight of this trip was the contact with people in the rural area of the state of Rajasthan. “We were welcomed into their homes and got to know a little about their customs and daily life. The group got in touch with the history of India when visiting palaces and forts, got in touch with spirituality in its many interpretations when visiting temples, monasteries and sanctuaries. They tried the cuisine of different regions of India, rode a jeep, camel, elephant, hiked in the dunes and on the banks of the Ganges River. They participated in Vedic ceremonies and attended Rajasthani folk music and dance performances in a Thar desert camp.”
“From the first meeting, I realized that it would be a very well-planned trip, which was decisive in deciding to do it. Then, throughout the months leading up to the trip, Silvana was very attentive, giving valuable tips and information so that we could organize ourselves and plan everything in advance. During the trip, the assistance was even more present, going beyond tourist information, bringing all the cultural background of the wonderful places we visited. Furthermore, the group spirit was very strong, like a family! We traveled very comfortably and pleasantly, everything went very well! India is an unforgettable, magical, intense place, full of flavors, colors and beautiful sensory, sentimental and spiritual experiences. I came back planning to repeat the trip and explore new places! I miss you already!” Adriana Franscisco, lawyer.s that we passed.”
Marcela do Prado Coelho, a veterinarian, had long wanted to visit India and was traveling in this group. About the trip she says: “This trip exceeded any and all expectations I had. Silvana introduced us to unforgettable places, always making a point of explaining a little about what we would see/learn. As she herself said, India gave me many gifts. I witnessed wedding parties, heard beautiful words from strangers, made friends, took incredible photos, laughed a lot, and was moved throughout the trip. The organization of the trip was excellent! Silvana spared no effort and was always concerned about our accommodation, our health and whether we were ok. I recommend it to everyone and I won’t rule out returning to this charming country, full of wonderful people.”
On a cultural journey to India, in addition to coming into contact with such an impactful culture, in every way, we have the opportunity to make new friends in the travel group and throughout the journey in India. Dulceneia shares that in addition to learning a lot from the “other’s” culture, this was a fun, knowledgeable, and also peaceful trip, to make new friends. I returned home refreshed and ready to plan for the next one. Thank you Silvana, thanks!!!!!!!!!!”
“Tasting the diversity of Indian cuisine is always one of the highlights of my trip. We experience the best of gastronomy in excellent typical restaurants that are always on my radar, because they are an incredible way to also discover the customs and cultures of the different regions of India. ” says Silvana.
“We travel by land and air, and by train is certainly one of the most curious ways to also interact with Indian travellers. The train journey is made to Rishikesh and we always travel in the best class offered by the railway company. They are comfortable and you can appreciate the change of urban and rural scenery of the Indian villages we passed through.”
In 2018\19 we visited different regions departing from Delhi, “also a mix of ancestry and modernity for the Rajasthan desert. From the desert sands we fly to the feet of the cold Himalayas and then land in the easternmost state of India, Orissa. Each region has very particular cultures where the group can appreciate the panorama of this country’s cultural diversity.”
For Valeria Silva, Naturopa, Ayurvedic Therapist and Astrologer from Florianópolis (SC), who participated in this last group, says that she had dreamed of traveling there for some time and “getting to know a little about this intense country through the sensitive and experienced look of Silvana Duarte was an opportunity incredible. The colors, musicality and joy of Rajasthan, the fantastic Taj Mahal, the beauty, silence and introspection of the Tar desert and the Ganges, the religiosity and art in Orissa, the extremes and effervescence in every sense of Delhi... words are few and insufficient to contemplate everything we saw, only experiencing it live and in color. A dive into its flavors, culture, textures, smells, spirituality, ancestry.”
He also states that “this experience was amplified by Silvana's company, bringing an organized itinerary and her personal experience in the complexities and history of this country, making our trip much deeper and richer in details! I have with me now the memory of incredible moments, and the desire to go back there as soon as I can!”
The talented chef from Cozinha do Fim do Mundo, a great lover of Indian culture, also embarked on this journey with Silvana. Valeria Alves, has traveled to India numerous times. Each trip for her is unique and the experience is incomparable. Valéria undertook her last trip with the group in 2018\19. For the undecided or those who think that India is the “end of the world” she leaves a message: “let yourself be carried away by the colors, aromas, flavors and culture of this incredible country. There's only one way to regret it: not going!! You will be in the company of a competent person with a deep knowledge and respect for the ancient culture and tradition of this incredible country.”
Pollyanna She is an appreciator of Indian culture and has long had a desire to visit India, together with her daughter Verena. “A country of contrasts, striking colors and flavors, and unusual aromas, I was surprised at every moment from my arrival in Delhi, the mist of the Taj Mahal, the sunset in the Thar desert, the art in Orissa to the summit of Arati on the banks of the Ganges in fantastic Rishikesh; a trip that, without a doubt, enriched and broadened my outlook on Life.
I will always carry the affection and kindness of the Indian people who made me feel like a Maharani.” She further states that “traveling through India guided by Silvana Duarte’s sensitive and knowledgeable gaze was a unique and indescribable experience, permeated with the purest magic and full of good energy.”
In 2018\19 we visited different regions departing from Delhi, “also a mix of ancestry and modernity for the Rajasthan desert. From the desert sands we fly to the feet of the cold Himalayas and then land in the easternmost state of India, Orissa. Each region has very particular cultures where the group can appreciate the panorama of this country’s cultural diversity.”
For Valeria Silva, Naturopa, Ayurvedic Therapist and Astrologer from Florianópolis (SC), who participated in this last group, says that she had dreamed of traveling there for some time and “getting to know a little about this intense country through the sensitive and experienced look of Silvana Duarte was an opportunity incredible. The colors, musicality and joy of Rajasthan, the fantastic Taj Mahal, the beauty, silence and introspection of the Tar desert and the Ganges, the religiosity and art in Orissa, the extremes and effervescence in every sense of Delhi... words are few and insufficient to contemplate everything we saw, only experiencing it live and in color. A dive into its flavors, culture, textures, smells, spirituality, ancestry.”
He also states that “this experience was amplified by Silvana's company, bringing an organized itinerary and her personal experience in the complexities and history of this country, making our trip much deeper and richer in details! I have with me now the memory of incredible moments, and the desire to go back there as soon as I can!”
The talented chef from Cozinha do Fim do Mundo, a great lover of Indian culture, also embarked on this journey with Silvana.
Valeria Alves, has traveled to India numerous times. Each trip for her is unique and the experience is incomparable. Valéria undertook her last trip with the group in 2018\19. For the undecided or those who think that India is the “end of the world” she leaves a message: “let yourself be carried away by the colors, aromas, flavors and culture of this incredible country. There's only one way to regret it: not going!! You will be in the company of a competent person with a deep knowledge and respect for the ancient culture and tradition of this incredible country.”
Pollyanna She is an appreciator of Indian culture and has long had a desire to visit India, together with her daughter Verena. “A country of contrasts, striking colors and flavors, and unusual aromas, I was surprised at every moment from my arrival in Delhi, the mist of the Taj Mahal, the sunset in the Thar desert, the art in Orissa to the summit of Arati on the banks of the Ganges in fantastic Rishikesh; a trip that, without a doubt, enriched and broadened my outlook on Life.
I will always carry the affection and kindness of the Indian people who made me feel like a Maharani.” She further states that “traveling through India guided by Silvana Duarte’s sensitive and knowledgeable gaze was a unique and indescribable experience, permeated with the purest magic and full of good energy.”