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North and South - Ancient and Modern
An Authentic Travel Experience
Led by Dr. Mukul Pandya
January 31 - February 13, 2009 |
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| Explore
India for what it was thousands of years ago and what it is today |
| From lavish princely India, to the opulence of
the Mughal Empire, the colonial legacy of the British Raj and
the vibrant life of modern India, you travel through Indian history
and culture as only Journeys of the Mind can take you. Discover
the splendors of the north as India reveals her wonders and secrets.
Travel across landscapes laden with sumptuous palaces, dotted
with ancient temples, guarded by massive forts, and graced with
unparalleled magnificence. Our journey continues to the textile
capitol of Gujarat, then South to experience the vibrant, burgeoning
city of Mumbai and the ancient religious archaeological wonder – the
Caves of Elephanta. |
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| Rural
life captures the essence of India - Journeys offers a great opportunity |
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Let other tourists frequent the lofty splendors and silk-lined
opulence of Rajasthan’s five-star resorts, which tend to
keep the country and its people at arm's length. Journeys
takes you off-the-beaten-track when possible, to quiet rural areas
where meticulously restored palaces and estates of merchants offer
a retreat into an authentic environment. You will experience India's
natural beauty, witness firsthand local village life, birding
and wildlife, nature trails, working farms and plantations, and
mingle with an amazing cross section of local people; making those
rare human connections. |
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| Special
features |
- Expert lectures
- Architectural walk of Mumbai’s British Period
- Heritage walk of the “pols” of Aurangabad
- Jeep safaris that reveal rural Rajasthan
- The Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset
- Elephant safari thru a local village and meeting with a
Mahout
- Visits to small village temples and craft centers
- Viewing of a Bollywood movie
- Private collections and museums
- Mingle with a cross-section of Indians
- Optional extension to Aurangabad, Cochin and Kerala or Ranthambore
Game Reserve
- Comprehensive price includes all meals - in hotels on an
a-la-carte basis with your choice of restaurants
- All tips except for your tour leader
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