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COCHIN (Kochi), INDIA

Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, 09 March

(Immigration Clearance approximately Noon)

Onboard Time:1800 Monday, 14 March Brief Overview: India is a country that defies all

descriptions, explanations, and generalizations. The only

true thing that one can say about India is that your

experience will be different from whatever it is that you

are expecting. Participants often identify India as the

“turning point” of their voyage. It is a country that takes

them out of their comfort zone, challenges their senses,

and awakens a sense of beauty and appreciation for

humanity that is unparalleled.

Whether you choose to experience the Ganges River

glory by dawn, take in the backwaters of Kerala or study

social entrepreneurship in Bangalore, you will be

surprised by the diversity that exists within one nation.

India is a country that produced one of the greatest non-

violent resistance movements in history, which ended

the British Empire in 1947. Yet during the Partition of

India, the country was divided by inter-religious violence

and bloodshed. In recent years, the Indian economy has

accelerated in the technology sector, and

entrepreneurship is present at almost every level of

society. At the same time, many of its citizens struggle to

survive in conditions of overwhelming poverty.

How will you know which India is real and which is legend? Only by going forth and experiencing it yourself. Get a

glimpse of this inspirational trip in the Student Photo Gallery: India.

Suggested short-cuts to simple planning; Register for the following “bundles” of trips based on your interests.

Exclusives: Active/Adventure:

KOC 502-301 Agra, Jaipur &Bharatpur KOC 103-101 Explore Cochin on a bicycle

KOC 410-201 Guru-G Social Entrepreneurship in Action KOC 302-201 Eco Trek in Munnar

Cultural Highlights: Taste of India:

KOC 105-103 Welcome Reception with Students KOC 106-201 Gourmet Indulgence

KOC 405-203 Mumbai Bollywood Experience KOC 201-301 Keralan Homestay

Impact Opportunities:

KOC 102-301 Chendamangalam Village Program

KOC 107-601 Service Visit: Janseva Shishu Bhavan

India, she now knew, would not be content staying

in the background, was nobody's wallpaper. India,

she had found out, was a place of political intrigue

and economic corruption, a place occupied by real

people with their incessantly human needs, desires,

ambitions, and aspirations, and not the exotic,

spiritual, mysterious entity that was a creation of

the Western imagination.

― ThrityUmrigar, The Weight of Heaven

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IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on the specified day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course.

Field Labs Cochin, INDIA Sunday, 9 March Friday, 14 March

SEMS 2500 502 Professor James Andre

Foundations of International Business

(section 2)

ENWR 2559 501

Professor Natalie

Bakopoulos Travel Writing (Section 1)

PLAN 5500 501 Professor Ellen Bassett Resilient Communities

RELG 1559 502 Professor Grant Hardy Religions of the World [2]

PLCP 3500 102

Professor Lewis

Hinchman Asian Politics

ENSP 3559 502 Professor Dan Kinney Visionaries and Exiles (section 2)

SEMS 3500 110 Professor Andrea Parrot Human Sexuality

SEMS 3500 503

Professor Chandra

Ranade Development Economics [1]

HIST 3559 101

Professor Joyce

Salisbury Medieval Travelers

ANTH 2210 502

Professor Janice

Stockard

Marriage & Family Across Cultures &

Histories

DRAM 1010 502 Professor Andrew Kahn Introduction to World Theater [2]

Day 1: Sunday, March 9

KOC 100-101 HIGHLIGHTS OF COCHIN w/ PROFESSOR TUELLER Half day

Explore the many facets of India’s colonial

past through your tour of Fort Cochin and

Matancherry with history professor James

Tueller. Professor Tueller is a scholar of

Iberian Catholicism and Empire, as aspect

of Cochin you’ll see on this tour. You’ll see

architectural and religious influences from

Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule, and

learn about the history of trade in Kerala.

Starting in Fort Cochin, you will learn about

the history of Christianity in Kerala as you see the St. Francis Church, the first

European Church to be built in India. Then understand ancient trading patterns

between India and China as you view theChinese Fishing Nets, or Cheenavala,

hung mid-air along the coast.

Next, visit the town of Mattancherry to see the Dutch Palace. Built in oriental

style, Mattancherry Palace was originally built by the Portuguese and presented to the king of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma, in

the year 1555 AD.

Imagine yourself as a medieval trader as you walk through the Jewish Street – lined on both sides by picture-postcard houses

and shops selling everything from spices to antiques. At the end of the street you come upon the oldest Jewish Synagogue in

India, built in 1568.

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $22 $20

Child $11 $10

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 1400

Return March 9 1730

HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church

Chinese fishing nets

Dutch Palace

Jewish synagogue

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 15

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 175

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KOC 103-101 EXPLORE COCHIN ON A BICYCLE Half day

The best way to discover the culturally rich city of Cochin is by bike! Pedal the

spice-scented streets of Cochin and take in this historic port city with all your

senses.

Start your adventure at the Indo-Portuguese Museum, and view the artifacts of

the earliest Portuguese Catholic

communities in India. Cycle to the Dutch

Cemetery, the oldest European cemetery

in India, and learn about the Dutch and

English who colonized India during the

17th to 19th centuries.

As you cycle northwards, observe the

large Chinese fishing nets suspended mid-

air, introduced by traders from the court

of Kublai Khan.

Enter the bustling fish market and bazaar, where you’ll find a wealth of tea,

spices, dried fruit and cashew nuts. Breathe in the pungent aroma of ginger,

garlic, cardamom and cloves as you browse the ambling lanes of vendors and their wares.From the bazaar, you will cycle to the

Dutch Palace, where you can admire the beautiful murals of Hindu temple art and sip a cup of chai tea.

As you return to town on your cycle, you can observe the colorful actions of the Dhobis. These traditional laundry men collect

clothes from families in the city and bring them to the waterfront to wash them the traditional way – scrubbing, slapping and

wringing them out by hand on rocks, then hanging them dry in India’s bright sun.


Adult $73 $69

Child $37 $35

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 1130

Return March 9 1645

HIGHLIGHTS

Indo-Portuguese Museum

Tour Cochin by bicycle

View Chinese fishing nets

Cochin’s fish market & bazaar

Dutch Palace


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 13

KOC 105 103 WELCOME RECEPTION Half day


Adult $29 $29

Child $15 $15

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 1800

Return March 9 2130

HIGHLIGHTS

Aarti&Tikka welcome

Mohiniyattam and Bharatnatyam

dances

Mehendi application

Learn Saree draping

Meet Indian University students

South Indian snacks, tea & coffee



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Day 2: Monday, March 10

KOC 116 201 WALKING TOUR & TUKTUK Half day

Explore the cultural heritage of Cochin in this walking tour of Fort Cochin. You’ll

see architectural and religious influences from Portuguese, Dutch, and British

rule, and learn about the history of trade in Kerala.

Starting in Fort Cochin, you will learn about the history of Christianity in Kerala as

you see the St. Francis Church, the first European Church to be built in India.

Then understand ancient trading patterns between India and China as you view

theChinese Fishing Nets, or Cheenavala, hung

mid-air along the coast.

Then you will travel by tuk-tuk (rickshaw) to

visit a fisherman’s village and understand this

traditional occupation from the local

perspective.


Adult $31 $29

Child $16 $14

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 10 1000

Return March 10 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church

Chinese Fishing nets

Fisherman’s village


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 29

KOC 102-301 CHENDAMANGALAM VILLAGE PROGRAM Full day

Traveling in India, you notice how different life here can be from your home. Get a

taste of how 70% of Indians live – in rural villages and traditional communities-

on this trip to Chendamangalam village.

Learn about the state of Kerala’s holistic

rural development program, Kudumbasree.

Started in 1998, their mission is to eradicate

poverty in rural areas through teaching

women skills like organic farming, weaving

and handicrafts. The program’s engagement

strategy is: “Reaching out to families

through women and reaching out to

community through families.” Read some student reflections on the day spent

learning about the Kudumbasree program from women in Chendamangalam

village.

You will be welcomed to the village with traditional tharavadu (family house)

hospitality, includingchendamelam (drums), jasmine garland and sandalwood

chutti (jewelry), and tender coconut water to drink. Then you will view one of the traditional cultural folk dances of Kerala.

Feast on Sadya, a vegetarian meal served on banana leaves.

After lunch, watch handloom weaving by skilled villagers; weaving is a primary source of income for many of the families in the

village. For those who like to try new things, try your hand at preparing the renowned Kerala dish, Appam and fish Mappas.

Explore the winding roads of the village and spend time interacting with the villagers before returning to Cochin.

“I loved it. The people were so friendly and welcoming. It made my India trip even more amazing.” –Victoria, SP ’13 student

Please note: Comfortable, sturdy footwear, long cotton pants and protection from the sun recommended.


Adult $72 $68

Child $36 $34

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Chendamangalam Village

Traditional keralan meal served on

banana leaves

Traditional cultural folk dance

Cooking demo of a Kerala dish


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 68

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KOC 301-201 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP A 3 days/2 nights

Explore one of the seven wonders of the world – the TajMahal – while learning

about northern India’s vibrant history of Mughal emperors, temples and palaces.

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna river, the TajMahal is the famous symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s love for his wife

MumtazMahal.It took 20,000 artisans 22 years to complete this poignant mausoleum that blends subtlety with grandeur.

Visit the haunting ghost palace complex of FatehpurSikri, built and then abandoned by Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16 th

century. Explore the unique chambers built for each of Akbar’s wives – one Hindu, one Muslim, and one Christian – while

learning about the Emperor’s policy of religious tolerance during his legendary reign.

Return to Delhi in order tolearn more about India’s religious diversity through visits to Sikh Temples and the Baha’i Lotus

Temple. Experience the majesty of one the world’s largest democracies at the Presidential Palace and India Gate, where

parades and protests gather at times of national crisis and celebration.

“I was more mesmerized and consumed by its energy than I originally thought.” –Milad, SP ’13 student voyager

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi via Hyderabad

4-hour trip to Agra; dinner en-route at local restaurant

Day 2: (B,L,D)

TajMahal by sunrise

Excursion to FatehpurSirki

Visit to the Agra Fort –(some voyagers prefer this over

Taj)

Road trip to Delhi (4 hours)

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Morning visit to Sikh Temples followed by orientation

drive to Old Delhi & Lotus Temple

Orientation drive to Presidential Palace & India Gate

Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin

Transfer to pier


Adult $795 $765

Child $399 $383

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

TajMahal& Agra Fort FatehpurSikri Sikh Temples & Lotus Temple

Registration Deadline EXTENDED til full


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 58

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KOC 405 203 MUMBAI BOLLYWOOD EXPERIENCE 4 days/3 nights

Do you delight in the drama and spectacle

of musical theater? Does your heart beat to

bhangra-rhythms? Have you dreamed of

living like a mega-film star?

Explore the world of Bollywood cinema at

the heart of the Hindi-film industry in the

vibrant city of Mumbai. Witness all there is

to see of modern India in this dazzling city

of dreams and possibilities.

Learn about the tradition of social activism as

you tour Gandhi’s house. Meet the modern

day entrepreneurs in Dharavi (India’s largest

‘slum’) where you will discover a wide range of

micro-industry: recycling, pottery-making,

embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather

tanning, poppadom-making and many more.

When passing through the residential spaces,

you will undoubtedly feel the sense of community and spirit that exists the area.

After walking through the narrow alleys, you will leave with an enlightened sense

of the purpose and determination that exists in the area. You will also see Dhobi

Ghat, the open-air laundry to which is still popular with the citizens despite the

advent of the modern washing machine! Each morning washing from all over Mumbai is

brought here to be soaped, soaked, boiled, beaten, and thrashed. The next day, after being

aired, pressed, folded and wrapped, the bundles are returned.

Spend your last morning discovering another side to this multi-layered city with a visit to

Kotachiwadi, a bustling residential area belonging to the Coastal community of Christians

from Maharashtra & Goa who have preserved their heritage homes and their culture. In the

narrow street are the picturesque houses built in typical Portuguese style with carved

balconies and small gardens. Stop here for tea at a local home and get a chance to

interact with the residents.

You will end your trip full to the brim with the sights and sounds of Bombay!


Adult $** $986

Child $** $493

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Gandhi’s House, Krishna Temple, Victoria Terminus, Gateway of India

Bollywood Tour & Dance Lesson

Walk through Dharavi & Dhobi Ghats

Kotachiwadi Neighborhood

Registration Deadline: Dec. 15 ** After Dec 15 pricing subject to increase based on airfare.


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 18

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai

Afternoon sightseeing: Gandhi’s House, Krishna

Temple, Victoria Terminus, and Gateway of India

Day 2: (B,L,D)

5-hour Bollywood Experience

Studio tour with live filming

Interactive session on sound mixing and dubbing

Bollywood star homes

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Dharavi Tour

Dhobi Ghats

Bollywood-style Dance Lesson at famous choreographer,

Shaimak Davar’s dance studio

Day 4: (B,L)

Kotachiwadi Tour and chai with local family


CANCELLED

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KOC 501-202 THE GLORY OF THE GANGES: DELHI, AGRA & VARANASI 5 days/4 nights

In Hindu mythology, the river Ganga began

as part of the divine life force. She was

released by Lord Vishnu into the heavenly

abode of Lord Brahma. In a time of great

trial, a king called upon Vishnu to send

Ganga to earth to release the souls of his

sons from the underworld. Ganga was so

powerful that she would have destroyed

the earth, had not Lord Shiva captured the

water in his hair and released her gently

across India. To this day, the river Ganges is a holy and sacred placed for Hindus.

On this overnight you will experience the best of north Indian civilization, religion

and culture as you explore the cities of Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Departing from

Cochin, you will travel to Agra via Delhi and visit the TajMahal. Situated on the

banks of the Yamuna river, the TajMahal is the most famous symbol of love, of

the Emperor Shah Jehan for his wife MumtazMahal.Return to Delhi to see the

Sikh temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and the QutubMinar, a glorious example

of Indo-Islamic architecture of the Mughal period.

With this grounding of India’s history and culture, you will travel to the religious center of India – the holy city of Varanasi on

the River Ganges. Witness the sacred power of Hindu rituals and Buddhist

practices, and listen to the expert perspective from local universities.

Return to Cochin having tasted the spiritual and cultural flavors of India in

your whirlwind journey.

Please Note: In order to allow you to see the maximum number of sites

across three cities, this trip has a good deal of travel. You will take five

flights and two four-hour car rides, so make sure to check your travel

stamina against the itinerary.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

EARLY Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi

Afternoon sightseeing in Delhi

Transfer to Agra by car

Day 2: (B,L,D)

EARLY TajMahal sunrise tour (closed on Friday)

Visit to the Agra Fort and Mother Teresa Charity Home


Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Tour QutubMinar

Transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi

Evening Aarti Ceremony and Hinduism Expert Talk

Day 4: (B,L,D)

EARLY Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges

Traditional Indian Wrestling at Akhara

Banaras Hindu University

Sanarth Buddhist Centre

Central University of Tibetan Studies

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi

Day 5: (B)

EARLY Transfer to Airport for flight to Cochin via Mumbai


Adult $1,068 $997

Child $534 $498

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Agra – Taj Mahal& Agra Fort

Delhi City Tour – Presidential Palace,

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, QutubMinar

Varanasi – Aarti Ceremony, Sunrise on

the Ganges, Hindu & Buddhist studies Registration Deadline EXTENDED til full MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 15

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 68

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KOC 502-201 SAS EXCLUSIVE: AGRA, JAIPUR & BHARATPUR 5 days/4 nights

During this exclusive SAS experience

you will travel like a Maharaja (“great

king”) and stay in luxurious palaces

and villa properties while also

interacting with local villagers for a

hands-on experience of the real

India. Jaipur (City of Victory) founded

in 1727, is the only city in the world

symbolizing the nine divisions of the

Universe through nine rectangular

sectors sub-dividing it. While here, visit Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant or jeep

ride, and see the City Palace and Royal Observatory. Then, on to Bharatpur!

Get a taste of India’s natural diversity at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary by dawn,

where over 230 species of birds make their home throughout the year. Listen for

their calls in the stillness of this National Park, a forest oasis of tranquility. Visit a

village to get a sense of daily life through a visit to a school, co-op and the local

panchayat government.

Wonder at the TajMahal, the famous

symbol of the Emperor Shah Jehan’s love

for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took

20,000 artisans 22 years to complete

this poignant mausoleum that blends

subtlety with grandeur, and a massive overall design with immaculately intricate

execution.

Conclude your trip in the capital city of Delhi where you’ll visit the QutubMinar, a

glorious example of Indo-Islamic architecture of the Mughal period. Reflecting upon the

many sights, sounds, and tastes of your experience in India, you will marvel at the

many wonders held within one nation.

This unforgettable tour is a chance to see the real India – both the world of the former

Maharajas and the simpler lives of its village peoples.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Jaipur via Mumbai

Tour City Palace and Royal Observatory

Overnight at Oberoi Raj Vilas

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Sightseeing of Amber Fort with stop at HawaMahal

4-hour road trip to Bharatpur

Dinner with local folk dance and music

Overnight at LaxmiNiwas Palace

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Dawn visit to Bharatpur bird sanctuary

Local village visit

Day 4: (B,L,D)

Sightseeing of Agra Fort &TajMahal (closed on Fridays)

4-hour return drive to Delhi

Overnight at The Oberoi

Day 5: (B)


Arrive in Cochin and transfer to pier/embark ship


Adult $ 2,399 $2,268

Child $ 1,250 $1,134

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

City Palace, Amber Fort, Royal

Observatory in Jaipur

TajMahal& Agra Fort

Bharatpur bird sanctuary

QutubMinar& Delhi sight-seeing

Overnight in Palace



MAXIMUM CAPACITY 25

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KOC 406 201

KOC 502-201

JAIPUR & TAJ 4 days/3 nights

Enter a new world of the senses as you

explore the historic landscapes of

North India and the various aspects of

this country’s unique cultural,

architectural and natural heritage.

Transfer to Agra by train, and wonder at

the Taj Mahal, the famous symbol of

the Emperor Shah Jehan’s love for his

wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 20,000

artisans 22 years to complete this

poignant mausoleum that blends

subtlety with grandeur, and a massive

overall design with immaculately

intricate execution.

Conclude your trip in the pink city of

Jaipur, the city of victory. Experience

the architecture of the maharajas from

your seat on a majestic elephant at the Amber Fort.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi via Pune

Day 2: (B,L,D)

EARLY transfer to Agra via Shatabdi Express Train

Sightseeing of Agra Fort &Taj Mahal

Drive to Jaipur

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Sightseeing of Amber Fort & Elephant ride

City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Observatory)

Dinner with local folk dance and music

Day 4: (B,L,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin via Mumbai

Arrive in Cochin and transfer to pier/embark ship


Adult $ 858 $822

Child $ 429 $411

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

City Palace, Amber Fort, Royal

Observatory in Jaipur

Taj Mahal& Agra Fort



MAXIMUM CAPACITY 70

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KOC 203-201

KOC 303-301

THE ART OF LIVING 2 days/1 night

In the Yoga Sutras, the word yoga is linked to Samadhi, or concentration,

and has as its goal the cessation of the perturbations of the mind. In India,

yoga is practiced as a combination of spiritual practices, breathing exercises,

and physical postures.

The Art of Living, a self-development program designed by Dr.Hamsapriya, will

introduce you to the holistic practice of yoga, with an emphasis on breathing

exercises and meditation. This trip will challenge you to understand yoga as more

than just exercise for the body, and delve more deeply into the personal, mental

and spiritual aspects of this ancient practice.

A two-day intensive course schedule includes: yoga

postures, breathing exercises of Pranayama and

SudarshanKriya, meditation, and informative

talks.Past participants highly recommend this trip

as a transformative exploration of your inner self.

“I enjoyed it. It was a challenging experience that taught me ways to control my mind and be

more at peace.” –Gabrielle, SP’13 student

Note: Accommodations are triple occupancy and all meals served at the hotel will be

vegetarian.This is a contemplative, low-impact introduction to yoga course.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (B,L,D)

Board coach at pier and transfer to hotel

Morning session followed by hotel lunch

Evening session followed by hotel dinner

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel

Morning session followed by hotel lunch

Evening session followed by hotel dinner

Depart for pier and board ship


Adult $250 $239

Child $125 $120

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

HolisitcYoga practice Self-development expert lessons


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 28

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Day 3: Tuesday, March 11

KOC 117 301 MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY Half-day

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a

drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less

because of that missing drop.” –Mother Theresa

You may think of Mother Theresa’s words when

you take part of this visit to the Missionaries of

Charity center in Cochin. While you may only be

there for a few short hours, make the most of this

opportunity to live her philosophy that “peace begins with a smile”.

The center of the Missionaries of Charity is founded by Mother Theresa in 1950,

in Calcutta, in order to help the ‘poorest of the poor’. Since then, the order has

expanded and now counts 4,500 nuns spread over more than 600 missions

across 133 countries. At the Cochin Center, you’ll meet Sister Cheryl and the nuns and lay people who take care of

the daily needs of severely handicapped children. As you learn about the operation of this facility and share a meal

with the children, take the time to reflect on Mother Theresa’s legacy and your personal ‘drop in the ocean’.


Adult $34 $32

Child $17 $16

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Missionaries of Charity MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 11

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 19

KOC 301-302 TAJ MAHAL – GROUP B 3 days/2 nights

See the TajMahal and learn about

northern India’s vibrant history of Mughal

emperors, temples and palaces.

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna

river, the TajMahal is the most famous

symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s love for

his wife MumtazMahal.It took 20,000

artisans 22 years to complete this

poignant mausoleum that blends subtlety with grandeur.

Visit the haunting ghost palace complex of FatehpurSikri, built and then

abandoned by Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century. Explore the

chambers built for Akbar’s wives– one Hindu, one Muslim, and one Christian –

and learn about the Emperor’s policy of religious tolerance. Returning to Delhi,

you will learn more of India’s religious diversity through visits to Sikh Temples

and the Baha’i Lotus Temple. Experience the majesty of one the world’s largest

democracies at the Presidential Palace and India Gate, where parades and

protests gather at times of national crisis and celebration.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi via Hyderabad

4-hour trip to Agra; dinner en-route at local restaurant

Day 2: (B,L,D)

TajMahal by sunrise (closed on Friday)

Excursion to FatehpurSirki

Visit to the Agra Fort


Day 3: (B,L,D)

Morning visit to Sikh Temples followed by orientation

drive to Old Delhi & Lotus Temple

Orientation drive to Presidential Palace & India Gate


Transfer to pier


Adult $ 795 $765

Child $ 399 $383

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

TajMahal& Agra Fort FatehpurSikri Sikh Temples & Lotus Temple


** After Dec 15 pricing subject to increase based on airfare.


MAXIMUM CAPACITY 58

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KOC 302-301 ECO TREK IN MUNNAR 3 days/2 nights

Trekking at an altitude of 4,750 to

8,890 ft.above sea level, surrounded

by green mountains, lush waterfalls

and picturesque tea gardens, you will

feel why Kerala is known as “God’s

Own Kingdom”.

Explore the hill station of Munnar

located at the confluence of the

Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.

By day, your group will trek in tea plantations

and visit with farmers. At night, re-group by the

campfire and sleep underneath the stars.

Note: This tour will be physically strenuous and

is not recommended for those with limited mobility/endurance. Please wear

sturdy hiking shoes. Students will be provided with a sleeping bags and mattress

of 2 inch thickness (size L 6ft * B 2ft).

“Hiking through some of the most incredible scenery was pretty fantastic.

Camping was a great escape.”

“Suggestions: pack light, bring a rain jacket, bring Pepto, bring sunscreen, bring light snacks, Have FUN!” Spencer, SP ’13

student

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Transfer to Munnar (4.5-hour trip)

Trek through tea gardens

View Kolukkumala Peak and Tamilnadu

Campfire dinner and overnight in tents

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Trek through tea plantation and farms in

local village

At Koviloor, spend time with farmers

Campfire dinner and overnight in tents

Day 3: (B)

Transfer to Cochin


Adult $198 $189

Child $99 $95

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Trekking in Tea plantations at Munnar

Interaction with the farmers at Munnar

Campfire dinners


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KOC 410-301 EXCLUSIVE: GURU-G SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ACTION

4 days/3 nights

The only way to truly democratize

education is to democratize access to

quality teachers. Train a teacher and

you will transform the lives of

hundreds of students. This belief has

led Guru-G to create an innovative

teacher training system. The leaders of

Guru-G sailed on the MV Explorer

Spring 2013 as part of the

Unreasonable at Sea initiative. Guru-G

at sea During this trip, you will learn

about the GURU G initiative in

Bangalore, and then see its implementation in the tribal areas.

Social Entrepreneurship faculty Christine Mahoney will provide additional

academic insights along the way. In an increasingly globalized world many social

problems can no longer be solved within the confines of a single country or by a

single sector. Global health epidemics, poverty, terrorism, environmental

devastation, human rights violations, forced displacement, and human trafficking

all require coordinated action by governments, civil society and the private sector

to overcome. To tackle these problems we need to develop innovative solutions, the people working at the cutting edge to

create smarter solutions and push the fight for social justice forward faster are Social Entrepreneurs. They may be working in

any sector, what sets them apart is a new way of thinking, one characterized by more creative thought processes, more flexible

management styles and more rigorous metrics. This trip will give you the opportunity to meet social entrepreneurs first-hand,

learn about the problems they are working to solve, the challenges they face and the creative problem solving they engage in

to bring about real sustainable change.


Adult $ 774 $ 754

Child $ 387 $ 377

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Guru G Learning Lab &Tribal School

Mysore Palace & Market walk

Srirangapatnam village overnight or

homestay Interaction with local school children

and teachers Elephant feeding camp visit



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ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

EARLY transfer to Bangalore

Afternoon interactive session with GURU G Learning

Lab

Cultural Evening with local hosts and learn about

lifestyle in Indian homes

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Ground transfer to Bandipur

Meet with Implementation Team

Elephant Camp

Please Note: This is an itinerary that includes a great deal

of travel in cities and in remote rural/tribal areas, so please

check your stamina against the itinerary.

Day 3: (B,L,D)

Tribal School Visit

Transfer to Mysore

Mysore Palace and Market Walk

Day 4: (B, L)

Transfer to Bangalore, enroute visit Srirangapatnam

Transfer to Cochin

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Day 4: Wednesday, March 12

KOC 104 401 RELAXING HARBOR CRUISE

The waterways are synonymous

to Kerala. A trip to ‘God’s Own

Country’ would be incomplete

without a ride through the

famous waterways.

You depart the pier by motor

boats for a boat ride on the

waterways surrounding the

Cochin harbour. Kerala’s

network of canals, rivers and

little lakes, is unique to this green and silver state.

The boat ride takes you past the Chinese Fishing Nets and round the Vypeen

Island, Gundu Island Vallarpadam Island, Bolghatty Island (no stop) and Pizhala

Canal. Your cruise provides a glimpse of the famous backwaters of Cochin.


Adult $28 $26

Child $14 $13

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Backwater cruise around Vypeen, Gundu, Vallapadam and Bolghatty Islands

Pizhala Canal MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 15


KOC 201-301 KERALAN HOMESTAY 2 days/1 night

Tucked away in cool coconut groves or

encircled by backwaters, homestays in

Kerala offer you one of best ways to

enjoy and experience the culture,

lifestyle and flavors of the land and its

people.

Begin your trip with an authentic family

lunch, followed by a backwater canoe

ride. In the evening you’ll gather for

dinner and a folklore performance.

Conclude your homestay visit with a stop at a local school to observe Indian

education system. Along the way back to Cochin, stop to see how coconut fibers

are turned into rope and mats at a traditional coir factory

“I was able to see a different part of India, away from the hustle and

bustle.” –Bridget, SP ’13 student

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart pier for Alleppey (2-hour trip)

Check in at homestay and enjoy lunch with family

2-hour country canoe ride on backwaters

Main venue for dinner and cultural program

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast followed by visit to local school

Stop at coir factory en route to Cochin


Adult $137 $129

Child $68 $65

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Homestay experience and

understanding of local lifestyles

Interaction with the local family

Tour of coir factory


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Day 5: Thursday, March 13

KOC 110-501 AYURVEDIC TOUR w/ PROFESSOR CAMPBELL Full Day

NAGARJUNA's full-fledged Ayurvedic Centre

located on the banks of the river Periyar at

Kalady in Kerala, provides a complete range of

Ayurvedic Treatments strictly conforming to the

traditional practices. Join biochemistry professor

Iain Campbell on this exploration of traditional

medicine and treatments.

The surrounding landscape and the aesthetically designed rooms stimulate the

guests to rediscover life in its entirety. Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Centre blends deep

ayurvedic insights with traditional skills to provide a range of remedies based on

preventive, curative, rejuvenating and immunization therapies.

On arrival, you will experience a traditional welcome and then visit the Herbal

Garden, Treatment rooms & pharmacy. Later the Chief physician will give a

lecture on Ayurveda including demonstration of ayurvedic massage. You will be

then served a traditional Keralan ayurvedic vegetarian Lunch in Plantain Leaves before returning to the pier.

“I loved this trip! I really enjoyed learning about other forms of medical treatment and it was very educational!” –

Allie, SP’13


Adult $62 $59

Child $31 $29

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Intro to Ayurveda Medicine & Massage

Visit pharmacy, garden and treatment

rooms


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KOC 118 502 SOS VILLAGE VISIT Half day

At SOS Children's Village, children

of all religions and family

backgrounds live together in

peace, under the care of one

‘Mother’. They are either orphans

or with parents who cannot

support them. During your visit to

SOS Children's Village Alwaye-

Cochin, you will visit some of the

15 family houses, and learn

about the organization’s work.

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery

Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the link between good oral

hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at

www.globalgrins.org.


Adult $47 $45

Child $24 $23

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

SOS Children’s Village Tour MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 25

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Day 6: Friday, March 14

KOC 106-601 GOURMET INDULGENCE: KERALA CUISINE Half day

Nimmy and Paul have been involved in 'At

Home' hospitality for more than twelve

years.Nimmy, a professional cooking

instructor for more than twenty years, and

her stockbroker husband Paul, offer food

and hospitality to foreign guests. Nimmy and

Paul belong to the traditional Syrian

Christian community in Kerala. In keeping

with the tradition of their families they enjoy

having guests and serving good food. Nimmy

conducts cooking classes and teaches guests the nuances of

traditional Kerala recipes.

“I loved the relaxed pace, our welcoming guide and host!” –Megan,

SP ’13 student voyager


Adult $59 $55

Child $30 $28

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Cooking demonstration and home visit


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KOC 107-601 SERVICE VISIT: JANSEVA SHISHUBHAVAN Full day

Every day and night hundreds of children in

India are forced to live in the streets, denied of

their fundamental right to the basic human

necessities of food, shelter and education.

To put an end to this social injustice Mr. Jose

Maveli began the organization

JanasevaSisubhavan. In 1999,

JanasevaSisubhavan started several projects

like Janaseva English Medium School, Janaseva

Boys Home, Janaseva Senior Boys Education

Project and Street India Movement.

The residents welcome the SAS visitors with garlands and a

refreshing tender coconut. Next, visit the center accompanied by the

Matron followed by cultural entertainment by the children. Later enjoy a traditional vegetarian Keralan launch served on

banana leaves, with the children. After lunch, there is time for games and sports, such as volleyball, basketball and cricket.

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading

the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information

about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.


Adult $52 $49

Child $26 $25

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Visit JansevaShishubhavan and interact

with underprivileged children


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KOC 108 601 VILLAGE CRAFT AND COUNTRY SIDE BOATING Full day

Your day begins with a tranquil

backwater cruise in Murinjapuzha.

Along the way, learn about the

traditional handicrafts like pottery,

basket-weaving, and mat-weaving

using local materials like clay and

coconut fibers. Visit the local Khadi

weaving center, a legacy of Gandhi’s

efforts to restore India’s textile

tradition under colonization.

Get a taste of village life in Vaikom when you visit a temple and eat a traditional

lunch served on plantain leaves.


Adult $50 $47

Child $25 $24

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Backwater cruise

Visit to Handicraft &Khadi centers

Vaikom Temple


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