The Best of India: Treasures of the North and South
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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The first program hotel is available from 2:00pm today for any participants arriving early.
The first program hotel (Suryaa Hotel New Delhi) is available today for early arrivals. Refer to the Arrivals and Ground Transportation sections in your Final Information...
Hotel check-in. The program starts in the early evening with Orientation followed by our Welcome Dinner.
Orientation is at 6:00pm. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and resp...
Inside the Sikh Temple, socks are not allowed and it is obligatory for men and women to cover their heads. Scarves are provided by the temple, but you are welcome to bring your own full-sized scarf.
At the hotel, we will be joined by a local expert to discuss "T...
When visiting Jama Mosque, gowns are provided for females. Shoes and shorts are not allowed inside. To enter the mosque there are around 30-40 steep, wide steps without handrails. Walking sticks are recommended for those who have difficulty walking and climbing. The b...
Two-hour train ride from Delhi to Agra. The visit to Agra Fort involves long periods of standing, walking and a few small steps.
We check out of the hotel and transfer by private motorcoach to the train station. Today we will experience the Indian railway system...
Early morning wake up call, to depart for sunrise at the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal visit involves long periods of standing, walking, and a few small steps. The drive from Agra to Gadoli is approximately 103 miles / 4 hours, with rest stops along the way. Walking around...
Walking approximately half a mile today on mainly flat, level surfaces.
To understand life in an Indian village, we set out in small carts pulled by camels (subject to availability) to a nearby village belonging to the colorful Meena tribal group. The Bhil Meena...
The drive from Gadoli to Jaipur is approximately 63 miles / 3 hours, with rest stops along the way. The afternoon walk through the crowded market is approximately half a mile on uneven ground with some small, stone steps.
After checking out of the Retreat, we de...
Participants will ride in Jeeps to access the main entrance of the Amber Fort. The fort is located on a hill and has several flights of stairs with uneven walkways. Walking around the fort for approximately half a mile.
We will be joined by a local expert for an...
Early morning wake up call. The flight from Jaipur to Bangalore takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. The flight from Bangalore to Mysore takes approximately 50 minutes.
After an early morning check-out from the hotel, we depart for Jaipur airport with a packe...
Shoes need to be removed in Chamundeshwari Temple and Mysore Palace.
This morning we join our Group Leader for an introduction to Indian mythology. Afterwards, we board our motorcoach and set out for the nearby Chamundi Hills where Chamundeshwari Temple is locat...
Shoes need to be removed at the Temple.
We begin our exploration of the south of India in the towns of Somnathpur and Srirangapatnam. Somnathpur is a small village renowned for its splendid and grand Keshava temple, built on an elevated star-shaped platform in H...
The drive from Mysore to Vythiri is approximately 93 miles / 7 - 8 hours, with lunch and rest stops along the way. En route we drive through Bandipur National Park and spice plantations.
After checking out of the hotel, we depart on a full-day drive by motorcoac...
The drive from Vythiri to Calicut is approximately 50 miles / 3.5 hours, with rest stops along the way.
After a restful morning, we depart for Calicut (also known as Kozhikode), near the Coast of Andaman Sea in the state of Kerala. En route we learn more about K...
Walking around Calicut is an easy walk of approximately 1 mile.
We will set out via tuk tuks with our Group Leader and explore the city to learn about its history and importance during the spice trade. We will explore the beaches, lighthouse, colonial buildings,...
Early morning wake-up call. Our train ride begins at around 6am and takes approximately 6.5 hours, followed by a drive of approximately 1 hour to board the boats. Depending on the size of the group, different styles of traditional Keralan houseboats may be used. All w...
Enjoy rural India at its most idyllic.
We enjoy a full day of cruising today. The backwaters in the countryside take us along tranquil waterways and give us a view into rural life. Look out for skiff-fishermen in their cockleshell boats; large flotillas of ducks...
The drive from Thottapally to Kochi is approximately 3 hours with rest stops along the way. Shoes need to be removed at St. Francis Church. Fort Kochi walking exploration is approximately 1 mile, mainly on flat surfaces.
Disembark the houseboats and board a moto...
Participants will leave around midnight tonight to transfer to the airport. The official program end is on Day 21 with departures at 12:30am to the airport for flights home early in the morning (typically departing for the USA around 4:30am). Tonight is a free evening...
Early morning departures at around 12:30am for flights booked by Road Scholar, leaving at around 4:30am. Departure transfers to the airport will be grouped. If leaving later on this day, hotel check-out is at 11:00am. Participants who book their own flights can choose...
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