Limited to
24
Passengers
Taj Mahal, Agra
Mystical
and
Eternal India
January 12 - 27, 2015 | 16 Days for $4,950
An Exclusive Journey for
University of Arizona Alumni & Friends
Tour Highlight- Republic Day Parade Spectacle in New Delhi on January 26
Featuring: Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Delhi
Dear University of Arizona Alumni and Friends,
We invite you to join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we explore
the sights, tastes and sounds, spirituality, complex history, and mixed
cultures of India. With temperatures averaging 70.5° Fahrenheit, January is
an ideal month for travel to this mystical and eternal land.
As ancient as time itself, the Indian subcontinent was once a region of vast empires and historic trade routes. The land
was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four of the world's major religions
― Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism ― originated here. Its art, architecture, and natural wonders continue to
beckon travelers from all over the world.
Today, India is the most populous democracy in the world. With over 1.2 billion people, it is an emerging leader in
technology development. India offers a remarkable perspective on the intersection between the ancient and the
modern.
Our itinerary starts in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, the next stop is in romantic Udaipur, luring travelers
with its lakes and palaces, followed by the rose-pink city of Jaipur where we will ride an elephant! In Agra we will
behold the splendor of the Taj Mahal – a “poem in marble,” and then witness sacred rituals on the Ganges River in
Varanasi. We will spend our last few days in Delhi where we will see the spectacular Republic Day Parade.
Two private receptions with University of Arizona alumni living in Mumbai and Delhi have been arranged to celebrate
our alma mater. I have personally been working closely with our travel partner to design an engaging and unique
experience ― including accommodations at some of India’s finest hotels.
Space is limited to no more than 24 travelers, so we encourage you to make your reservations now!
Yours in World Travel,
NANCY DARU YAELI, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Campus and Global Partnerships
The University of Arizona Alumni Association
Tucson, Arizona USA
[email protected]
Tel: +1-520-621-9034
P.S. Rest assured that you will enjoy the comfort and
camaraderie of fellow Wildcats throughout your visit to
India – whether it is during programed time or free time at
leisure. I invite you to contact me via email or by phone if
you have any questions about the trip.
RESERVE YOUR INDIA TOUR TODAY!
Mystical and Eternal India with Republic Day Parade
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Varanasi - Ganges River
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR ITINERARY
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Mumbai, the commercial capital of India
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Marvel at the Crystal Gallery at City Palace in Udaipur
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Attend optional yoga or meditation sessions
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Admire the ornate Jain temple at Ranakpur
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Enjoy a thrilling Elephant ride at Amber Fort
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A Bollywood movie experience in Jaipur
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Visit the colorful and vibrant ‘bazaars’ of Jaipur
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Experience the mesmerizing Taj Mahal
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See a private collection of unique embroideries
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Witness the Hindu rituals on river Ganges in Varanasi
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Explore the capital city of New Delhi
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Enjoy a pedi-cab (rickshaw) ride in Old Delhi
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Discover fabulous finds in this Shopper’s Paradise
DAY ITINERARY
HOTEL
RATING
1
Depart U.S. for Delhi
2-4
Mumbai
Trident Nariman Point 4 Star Superior
5-7
Udaipur
Fatehgarh
4 Star Superior
8-9
Jaipur
ITC Rajputana
5 Star
10-11
Agra
ITC Mughal
5 Star
12
Varanasi
Radisson
4 Star
13-15
Delhi
The Grand
5 Star
16
Depart Delhi for U.S.
DELHI
NEPAL
JAIPUR
AGRA
UDAIPUR
VARANASI
INDIA
Air
Drive
MUMBAI
Delhi
Avg. High (°F)
Avg. Low (°F)
Avg. Rain (in)
JAN
70.5
43.3
0.99
FEB
74.7
49.2
0.83
JAN 12 - (Mon): USA/MUMBAI: Depart USA for Mumbai,
India.
JAN 13 - (Tue): ARRIVE MUMBAI- Late evening arrival
into Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. TRIDENT
NARIMAN POINT
JAN 14 - (Wed): MUMBAI- Morning cruise/tour to
Elephanta Caves. The island of Elephanta is about 5 miles
northeast of the jetty overlooking the Gateway of India and
is known for its four rock- cut Hindu temples cut between
5th-8th century. Join University of Arizona Alumni living in
Mumbai for an informal reception prior to dinner. (B, L)
JAN 15 - (Thu): MUMBAI- Morning tour of Mumbai city
visiting the Gateway of India, a 262 feet high gateway
overlooking the sea. We will drive past the Hanging
Gardens, Victoria Railway Station and Crawford Market to
the Flora Fountain, a center of all business activities. Visit
the Gandhi Museum where Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the
Nation, stayed during his visits to Bombay from 1917-34.
We will also visit the Prince of Wales museum and the
not-to-be missed ‘dhobi ghats’ (public laundry). (B, D)
JAN 16 - (Fri): MUMBAI, UDAIPUR- Today, fly to Udaipur
which stands in a valley amid green hills on the banks of the
wide, steel blue Lake Pichola. Morning tour of Udaipur,
visiting the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana.
Amber, jade and colored glass gives the palace a sparkling,
yet ethereal quality. See the Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the
Jagdish Temple. Visit the Crystal Gallery, probably the largest
private collection of crystal in the world. Enjoy a sunset
cruise on Lake Pichola with a visit to the Jagmandir Palace.
(B, L) FATEHGARH
JAN 17 - (Sat): UDAIPUR- Morning excursion to Kumbhalgarh
Fort and the ornate Jain temple at Ranakpur (2 hours drive
each way). The Jain temple at Ranakpur is a 15th century
temple, built in white marble with exquisitely intricate
carvings and unique architectural elegance. The entire
complex is built on over 40,000 sq ft and comprises 29 halls, 5
spires, 20 domes and 420 pillars. The temple is enclosed on all
four sides with a row of 86 chapels. All these architectural
elements are covered with carvings that are so delicate that it
looks like lacework. It is amazing to find that among hundreds
of pillars no two are alike! Late afternoon return to your hotel
with the rest of the day at leisure. (B, L)
JAN 18 - (Sun): UDAIPUR- Today we visit the Monsoon
Palace a hilltop palatial residence in the city overlooking
the lake Fateh Sagar. Our afternoon visit to the local market
includes an Indian music and dance show. (B, D)
JAN 19 - (Mon): UDAIPUR, JAIPUR- Drive to Jaipur,
visiting en route, the Chittorgarh Fort which is a living
testimony to the bravery of the great Rajput rulers.
Jaipur is the rose-pink capital of Rajasthan. Surrounded
on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts and
palaces, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India.
Experience the passion of Indian cinema at local movie
theatre for a short Bollywood movie. (B, D) ITC
RAJPUTANA
JAN 20 - (Tue): JAIPUR- In the morning we visit the Amber
Palace atop an elephant! Tour the City Palace, Jantar Mantar,
an old astronomical observatory and also see the ornate and
elaborate Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. Take a Heritage
walk, a unique way to explore the living traditions of the city.
Explore the exotic and vibrant ‘bazaars’ of Jaipur to sample the
artistic wealth of this region. (B, L)
JAN 21 - (Wed): JAIPUR, AGRA.- Today, drive to Agra,
visiting en route the ornate step-well at Abhaneri and
Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Moghul capital. The earliest
reference to Agra is in the epic ‘The Mahabharat’. Ptolemy,
Alexander the Great’s geographer, also called it Agra. It
was, however, in the medieval period that Agra earned
prominence as a capital city under the Mughals. (B, L, D)
ITC MUGHAL
JAN 22 - (Thu): AGRA- Experience the wonder and beauty
of the iconic Taj Mahal. We also visit Agra Fort and learn
about the arts of this region with visits to two private
collections. (B, D)
JAN 23 - (Fri): AGRA, VARANASI- Morning drive to Delhi
airport to fly to one of the oldest and most fascinating
cities in India, Varanasi. With its array of shrines, temples
and palaces, rising in several tiers from the water’s edge,
Varanasi is the holiest city for Hindus. Witness prayer
ceremonies on a sunset cruise along the Ganges River. (B,
D) RADISSON
JAN 24 - (Sat): VARANASI, DELHI- Enjoy an early morning
boat ride on the Ganges River to witness Hindu rituals. Visit
Sarnath, the site where Lord Buddha preached his first
sermon. Tour of Varanasi city. Later, transfer to the airport to
Jaipur - Elephant Excursion
UA FACULTY HOST
Sudha Ram, Ph.D. is Anheuser-Busch Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Eller College
of Management at the University of
Arizona. She is the university's director
of the Advanced Database Research
Group (ADRG) and INSITE: Center for Business
Intelligence and Analytics. A recognized leader in
research on Big Data Analytics, Dr. Ram is a consultant
to global companies and a frequent presenter at
international conferences on Business Intelligence,
Enterprise Data management and Social Media Analytics.
Dr. Ram received her Ph.D. from the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been at the
University of Arizona since 1985.
A native of Delhi, Dr. Ram is eager to share her love and
passion for India's culture, food and art with you on this
remarkable journey.
fly to Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
Few capitals in the world have as many ancient monuments
as Delhi. (B, D) THE GRAND
JAN 25 - (Sun): DELHI- Morning tour of New Delhi; designed in
1911 by the British, New Delhi is one of the greenest capitals in
the world. Your tour includes visits to the impressive Qutab
Minar, a 237-foot sandstone tower, an impressive monument
built in 1193 and Humayun’s Tomb, a predecessor to the
famous Taj Mahal. Later, visit a Temple of the Sikh, Gurudwara.
Afternoon tour of Old Delhi includes a ‘rickshaw’ (pedi-cab) ride
around Chandni Chowk (old shopping street) visiting the Jama
mosque. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial of the great
Mahatma Gandhi. Tour Akshardham Temple, the largest Hindu
temple complex in the world and discover the Crafts Museum.
Join University of Arizona Alumni living in Delhi for an informal
reception before dinner. (B, L)
JAN 26 - (Mon): DELHI- After breakfast we depart for India’s
Republic day Parade. January 26 is of great historical importance
to the country. India became a republic in 1950 on this day. The
holiday is celebrated everywhere but the main attraction is at
New Delhi, where a spectacular parade consisting of the Armed
Forces, school children and youth, folk dancers and elaborate
floats move down from the impressive President’s House, past
the India Gate onto the historic Red Fort. There are camels,
horses and elaborately decorated elephants. Tonight we
celebrate new experiences- and friendships- at a farewell dinner.
(B, D)
JAN 27 - (Tue): DELHI, HOMEBOUND FLIGHT- Transfer
to the internationl airport to connect to your
homebound flight. (B)
Meet your Tour Manager
Arvind Sharma is a graduate in
history with special interest in
medieval history of India. His
specialty includes the religion and
culture of India. He has worked as a tour
manager for over two decades and has escorted
groups of distinguished guests from the U.S.A.,
U.K. and Europe to various parts of India. With
his knowledge of the country, his friends in the
Indian travel industry combined with his humor,
enthusiasm and friendliness, he makes the ideal
tour leader. He enjoys reading and yoga. Born in
1961, Arvind lives in the outskirts of Delhi with
his wife.
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON
JANUARY 12 - 27, 2015
TOUR PRICES
PER PERSON
SHARING BASIS
Land Only
US$ 4,950
Single room
supplement
US$ 1,695
ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE TRIP
Moderately active: Faster pace, substantial
distances covered, moderate walking and
stair-climbing. Participants should be in
active good health to fully enjoy this tour.
Approximate coach class international airfare Phoenix/Delhi round trip
$1550 per person. Please call 800 373 0388 for arranging your flights.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Air: All internal air coach class within India.
Hotels: Accommodations are provided in deluxe, superior
first class. All have private bathroom facilities. Tour prices
are based on double occupancy in twin-bedded room.
Travelers can request Queen/King or twin-bedded when
reserving their space. All applicable hotel room taxes and
service charges are included.
Meals: are included as indicated by the symbols: (B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. Most hotels offer a
full American buffet breakfast and lunch/dinner buffets
with choices of continental and Indian food.
Tea/coffee/bottled water is included with group meals.
Bottled water is included and available on the coach
throughout the trip.
Transfers: are included as per itinerary for passengers
who arrive and depart on the exact dates and flights of the
tour. Baggage handling for one bag per person. Non-group
transfers can be arranged with our tour operator.
Sightseeing: Comprehensive sightseeing in each city and
entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary are included by
air conditioned motor coach or private automobile with
drivers and English speaking local guides.
Tour Staff: Services of an India expert tour manager are
provided from the first point of arrival until departure.
Arizona Alumni tour representative also accompanies with
a minimum 15 travelers.
Gratuities: On the main tour, all tips to transfer reps,
porters at hotels/airports, and restaurant staff for group
meals are included.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Airfare from your hometown to your gateway city and
return, passport and visa fee, insurance, any meals and
transportation that is not part of the itinerary, foreign
airport taxes, excess baggage charges, additional meals,
gratuities for activities on your own, beverages, laundry,
phone calls, faxes, and any other such items of personal
nature. Customary end of the trip gratuity to your tour
manager is not included. Recommended industry
standard is $7-$8 per person per day.
Rajasthani Women
EXTENSION TO
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON
JANUARY 27 - 31, 2015
LAND ONLY
US$ 1,195
Single room
supplement
US$ 295
JAN 27 - (Tue): DELHI, KATHMANDU- Fly to Kathmandu,
the capital city of Nepal. On arrival transfer to the Hotel.
SOALTEE. (B, D)
JAN 28 - (Wed): KATHMANDU- Tour of Kathmandu city
visiting the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Jagannath
Temple, Kumari Devi’s residence and Swayambhunath
Stupa. Visit the ancient town of Patan and Boudhnath
Stupa. (B, D)
JAN 29 - (Thu): KATHMANDU- Day excursion to the
ancient town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas from Dhulikhel
(view subject to weather conditions). (B, D)
AN 30 - (Fri): KATHMANDU, DELHI, HOMEBOUND- Fly to
Kathmandu and connect your flight to Delhi. Remain in
transit to connect your homebound flight. (B)
JAN 31 - (Sat): DELHI, HOMEBOUND FLIGHT- Arrive home
this afternoon.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
•
Round trip airport transfers
•
Accommodations are provided in mentioned
category hotels
•
Meals as mentioned B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
•
Tours with local English speaking guides
•
Entrance fee to monuments and included features
•
Internal air Delhi/Kathmandu/Delhi in economy class
An exclusive University of Arizona Alumni Association experience to India,
January 12 - 27, 2015
The University of Arizona Alumni Association
Tucson, Arizona USA
Presorted Std.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Anaheim, CA
Permit # 815
RESERVATIONS
A $1000 deposit, along with the completed Trip Registration Form will reserve a space for you. Final payments are due 90 days
prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
If you must cancel your trip, your deposit and all payments will be refunded, less a cancellation fee. If written notice of
cancellation is received more than 90 days prior to departure, the penalty is $350. 89-60 days, 50% penalty, 59-45 days, 75%
penalty, after that 100 % of the tour cost if notice is received within 44 days of departure. Trip no-shows will not receive a
refund. In addition any cancellation levied by the airlines and some other suppliers will also be charged.
Trip cancellation/ interruption insurance is highly recommended.
RESPONSIBILITY- AN IMPORTANT NOTICE
University of Arizona Alumin Association, Worldview Tours and cooperating agencies act only in the capacity of agent for the
participation in all matters relating to transportation and/or all other related travel services and assume no responsibility for
injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service, including but not limited to that resulting directly or
indirectly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, failure
of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulation,
discrepancies or change in transit over which it has no control. Tour plan, program details, tour leadership, costs sequence of
cities visited or even number of nights in each city as advertised can change due to change in logistics at the time of travel.
Prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to provide alternate hotels if mentioned hotels become not
available for any reason. If for any reason beyond our control, scheduled flights or airfares are changed, any increase in airfare
will be collected from tour members, and any decrease will be refunded. The airlines used are not to be held responsible for any
act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board the aircraft. Neither University of Arizona Alumin
Association nor Worldview Tours nor its agents/associates accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the
purchase of a nonrefundable domestic or international ticket to the tour departure cities and return. Baggage and personal
effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. University of Arizona Alumin Association and Worldview Tours
recommends that travelers strongly consider the purchase of trip cancellation/interruption insurance, baggage, medical
expense, medical evacuation, accidental death coverage, and emergency assistance insurance.
RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The undersigned has read carefully the schedule of activities for this tour, as well as the conditions of application and
participation as set forth in the tour brochure, and recognizes and accepts any risks thereof and the conditions set forth therein,
including the refund policy. The undersigned also understands and hereby agrees for and on behalf of himself/herself, his/her
dependents, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under RESPONSIBILITY, above, as
well as in the brochure, and to release and hold harmless University of Arizona Alumin Association, Worldview Tours and any
of their officers, agents, licensees or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death, or for the loss of or
damage to, his/her property however occurring during any portion of, or in relation to, the tour referred to in the brochure and
in other related documents received by the undersigned, such as Tour Bulletins, relating to the program and potential risks.
ARBITRATION
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or the performance there under, including without
limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Lakewood,
California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing.
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