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SUMMARY:Mystical India
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to travel with alumni and friends from January 3-19\, 2027\, on a special seventeen-day small-group journey through Northern India’s Golden Triangle. This exclusive experience invites you to explore a land rich in history\, art\, and architecture—where diverse cultural influences have shaped India’s vibrant heritage. \nBegin in Delhi\, to discover the contrasts between Old Delhi’s ancient streets and New Delhi’s British-built grandeur. Continue to Jaipur\, the “Pink City” of Rajasthan\, for three nights immersed in royal splendor. In Agra\, marvel at the legacy of the Mughal Empire and the breathtaking Taj Mahal. Venture into Ranthambore National Park for thrilling game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger\, and visit the pastoral village of Gadoli to meet Meena tribespeople in their homes. Then\, journey to Varanasi\, Hinduism’s holiest city\, to witness life along the sacred Ganges. Experience a traditional aarti ceremony\, observe pilgrims performing age-old rituals\, and visit Sarnath\, the revered Buddhist pilgrimage site. For those seeking even more adventure\, an optional 6-day/4-night post-tour extension to the Himalayas offers the chance to discover the serene beauty of Nepal. \nShared with a cosponsoring alumni association\, and limited to just 24 participants\, space is sure to fill quickly. Please contact Georgetown Travel Society at 866-525-8664 or GeorgetownTravelSociety@Georgetown.edu for more details and to reserve your place today. \nPlease Click for e-brochure\nDates and Rates:\nDestination(s):  India \nPrice Range: \nTour package only  $5\,895 per person (excluding international airfare)*\nAir-inclusive from $7\,187 total price from Boston or New York ($6\,295 air & land inclusive plus $892 airline taxes and fees) * Please see brochure or contact us for rates from other cities. \nA limited number of single rooms are available on a request basis for an additional supplement of $1\,695 per person. \n*All rates are per person based upon double occupancy. Airfare from other cities is available. Airline taxes\, fuel surcharges\, and departure fees are subject to change until final payment is made. Please see the brochure or contact us for more information. \nTrip Type: Land & Air \nTrip Status: Confirmed & Open for Reservations. Request a reservation today! \nItinerary: \nDay 1: Depart U.S. for Delhi\, India \nFly from the US on overnight flights to Delhi\, India\n \nDay 2: Arrive Delhi \nWe arrive in India’s hyperactive capital late evening and transfer to our hotel. \nDay 3: Delhi \nAfter a morning at leisure followed by a briefing about the journey ahead\, we set out to discover Old Delhi. Our first stop is Qutb Minar\, the 379-step tower dating to 1192. We continue on to Gandhi Smriti\, a museum dedicated to the Indian icon; and pass by India Gate\, the majestic arch honoring the 90\,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting alongside the British in World War I. Late this afternoon we return to our hotel\, where tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner together. B\,D \nDay 4: Delhi \nWe encounter more of this pulsating city today\, beginning at Raj Ghat\, the simple black marble slab honoring Mahatma Gandhi. After stopping for photos at Lal Qila\, the Red Fort complex of palaces\, we visit a Sikh temple followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon’s sights include the red sandstone and marble Jama Masjid\, India’s largest mosque; and the colorful Chandni Chowk market\, where we ride rickshaws. Then the remainder of the day is free for further exploration and dinner on our own. B\,L \nDay 5: Delhi/Jaipur \nToday we travel by coach to the “pink city” of Jaipur\, one of the great cities of the Rajput\, with historic forts\, palaces\, and gardens. We reach our hotel late afternoon. B\,L\,D \nDay 6: Jaipur \nOur first stop is the stunning Hawa Mahal\, the elaborately carved pink sandstone “Palace of the Winds.” We continue on to Amber Fort\, built by the Kachhawah Rajputs as their capital from 1037 to 1728; Jantar Mantar\, the open-air observatory; and City Palace Museum\, housing the magnificent art collections of the Maharajahs of Jaipur. B\,L \nDay 7: Jaipur/Sanganer \nThis morning we visit the village of Sanganer to see traditional block printing and handmade paper industries. Later we see local life up close as we explore an outdoor market. Tonight we are dinner guests in the home of a multi-generational Rajasthan family. B\,D \nDay 8: Jaipur/Ranthambore \nWe travel today to Ranthambore National Park\, the former hunting ground of the Maharajah of Jaipur and now a 512-square-mile natural preserve that is home to hundreds of species of birds\, reptiles\, mammals\, and of course\, Bengal tigers. This afternoon we take our first game drive through the park. B\,L\,D \nDay 9: Ranthambore \nWe take both morning and afternoon game drives today to see not only game (though tiger and leopard sightings are not guaranteed)\, but also picturesque ruins of forts and palaces. B\,L\,D \nDay 10: Ranthambore/Kalakho \nWe depart early for Kalakho\, where we set out on a village walk to meet local Meena tribespeople in their homes. Tonight we enjoy a traditional folk dance performance. B\,L\,D \nDay 11: Kalakho/Agra \nEn route to Agra\, we stop in the ancient village of Abhaneri to see the fortified Chand Baori step well (c. 800)\, whose 3\,500 steps descend some 13 stories into the ground. Continuing on\, we reach the ancient Mughal stronghold of Agra\, where this afternoon we visit Itimad-ud-Daulah\, the two-story marble “Baby Taj” that inspired the Taj Mahal. B\,D \nDay 12: Agra \nThis morning we visit the Taj Mahal\, the magnificent tomb built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Then we take an Indian cuisine cooking lesson and enjoy the results for lunch. Later: imposing Agra Fort. B\,L \nDay 13: Agra/Delhi/Varanasi \nWe depart by coach this morning for Delhi\, where we board a late afternoon flight to Varanasi\, Hinduism’s holiest city. B\,L\,D \nDay 14: Varanasi/Sarnath \nBefore breakfast today\, those who wish can join in a private yoga session. Then we visit nearby Sarnath\, where the Buddha first taught after achieving enlightenment. One of Buddhism’s four holiest sites\, Sarnath draws pilgrims from the world over. We see some of the temples and stupas then tour Sarnath Museum\, housing a superb collection of Buddhist artifacts from excavations here. Late afternoon we attend a traditional aarti ceremony: as we cruise along the Ganges\, we watch as devout Hindus offer their lit lamps to the deities. B\,D \nDay 15: Varanasi \nEarly this morning we return to the Ganges where Hindu pilgrims perform their rituals along the ghats (steps) leading to the river. We visit several ghats by boat as we experience for ourselves the spiritual aura of the hallowed Ganges waters. Then we return to our hotel with time to rest before this afternoon’s walking tour and private performance of classical sitar. Tonight we celebrate our journey at a farewell dinner at our hotel. B\,D \nDay 16: Varanasi/Delhi \nWe fly this afternoon to Delhi\, where the evening is at leisure. B \nDay 17: Return to U.S. \nVery early this morning we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S. \nB = Breakfast included    L = Lunch included    D = Dinner included \nPlease Note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing and considerable walking\, as well as some lengthy coach rides. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest. \nIncluded Features:    \n\nRound-trip air transportation from listed cities for air-inclusive particpants\nAll flights within India\n15 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe\, Superior First Class\, First Class\, and unrated hotels\n32 meals: 14 breakfasts\, 8 lunches\, 10 dinners\nExtensive sightseeing as described\, including all entrance fees\nServices of professional Tour Directors and local guides throughout\nPrivate motorcoach transportation throughout your trip\nLuggage handling for one bag per person\nGratuities for local guides\, dining room servers\, Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights within itinerary\n\nWhat’s not included:\nTaxes; passport\, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness\, trip cancellation\, and baggage insurance; excess baggage charges on aircraft; transfers and baggage handling to/from hotel on day of arrival and/or departure if you have booked as a “land only” participant or if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals\, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section of the program brochure.
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