Intrepid Travel has launched an initiative to empower Indian women in the holy city of Varanasi to enter the male-dominated rickshaw touring trade.
The scheme enables women to enter the male-dominated rickshaw touring trade (Credit: Intrepid Travel)
Intrepid’s charity arm, the Intrepid Foundation, has invested £28,000 in the Holy City Rickshaw Programme, which will train women in Varanasi to drive e-rickshaws and help them build financial independence.
Ten female-led electric rickshaw tours will be incorporated into six of Intrepid’s Indian itineraries, including its 10-day North India Highlights and the 15-day Real Delhi to Kathmandu itineraries.
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