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FE AT UR ING THE PUSHK A R CA MEL FA IR

October 24 to November 6, 2014

a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

Classic India

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HighlightsB E H O L D the iconic and incomparable Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.

W AT C H for more than 300 species of birds and exotic animals at Keoladeo Ghana National Park near Bharatpur.

V I S I T the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur and view its collection of 18th-century measuring instruments designed to track astronomical events.

Early western explorers to India

returned to their countries with tales of ceremonies

in golden temples, women draped in brilliant silks,

and forests teeming with wild tigers, majestic

elephants and exotic birds. Stories of this varied

and colorful land still capture our imagination today.

On this classic journey, we visit the highlights of the

Indian subcontinent, including the annual camel fair

in Pushkar, a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and

people. Traveling in India, even in Stanford style, can

be demanding. Yet for hardy travelers eager to learn

about a multifaceted culture very different from our

own, this can be the trip of a lifetime. Join us!

BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

COVER: TAJ MAHAL

CITY PALACE, JAIPUR

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 & 25DEPART U.S. / DELHI, INDIADepart on independent, over-night flights to Delhi. Upon arrival on Saturday, transfer to our hotel. THE OBEROI NEW DELHI

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26DELHIGather for a welcome orienta-tion and introductory lecture this morning. Tour the British colo-nial city of New Delhi, with visits to Rashtrapati Bhawan, now the residence of India’s president; the India Gate memorial; Hu-mayun’s Tomb; and the Qutub Minar, a towering 13th-century pillar. Enjoy a welcome recep-tion and dinner this evening. THE OBEROI NEW DELHI (B,L,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27DELHIThis morning explore Old Delhi, the seat of power for Mughal India in the 12th century. Drive past the Red Fort and visit Jama Masjid, the largestmosque in India. Then explore bustling Chandni Chowk market and Raj Ghat, where Mahatma

Gandhi was cremated. THE

OBEROI NEW DELHI (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28DELHI / AGRAJourney overland to Agra, stopping en route at Sikandra, site of the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra, check in to our hotel, then pay an unforgettable sunset visit to the Taj Mahal, one of India’s most enduring symbols and one of the world’s great architectural triumphs. OBEROI AMARVILAS (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29AGRARevisit the Taj Mahal in the stillness of the early morning to see the sun’s low rays play over the palace’s lacy white walls. Built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his queen, Mumtaz Mahal, this monument to love is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Later, visit 16th-cen-tury Agra Fort, constructed by Emperor Akbar. This afternoon is free for independent activities. OBEROI AMARVILAS (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30AGRA / BHARATPUROur first stop today is Fatehpur

Sikri, a perfectly preserved im-perial capital that was captured and then mysteriously aban-doned in 1586. Continue to our hotel in Bharatpur. After lunch enjoy a relaxing cycle rickshaw tour through Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Originally a pri-vate hunting preserve, the park is now one of the world’s best birding stations and a wintering spot for more than 300 species of birds. THE BAGH (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31BHARATPURThis morning return to Keoladeo Ghana National Park for another opportunity for bird watching. Enjoy lunch after a cooking demonstration of traditional northern Indian cuisine. Later, drive to the pleasure palaces of Deeg, built by Banda Singh in the 1700s and renowned for their decorative fountains. This evening enjoy a performance of traditional north Indian dance by local students. THE BAGH (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1BHARATPUR / PUSHKARTransfer overland from Bharat-pur to the rose-pink city of Jai-pur, where we pause for lunch before continuing to Pushkar in

Delhi

AgraBharatpur

Khajuraho

Varanasi

JaipurPushkar

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Varanasi

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the desert of Rajasthan. Many ashrams and temples surround the sacred lake of this major pilgrimage site. Upon arrival, settle in to our deluxe tents. THAR DELUXE TENTED CAMP (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2PUSHKARRise in the pre-dawn light for an optional tour of Pushkar Fair-grounds on camelback. From this unique perspective enjoy views of the surrounding plain and observe fairgoers and their livestock awakening. Spend the remainder of the day touring the fair, where desert tribesmen have traded camels, cattle and horses for centuries. Camel races vie for our attention with musicians, magicians and lively bazaars. THAR DELUXE TENTED CAMP

(B,L,D)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3PUSHKAR / JAIPURAfter breakfast drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Lunch is followed by a tour of Jaipur’s vast City Palace, which now houses a museum of rare manuscripts, paintings and an armory. Visit the 18th-century Jantar Mantar observatory and view its 90-foot-high sundial, one of 20 monumental measur-

ing instruments. Also make a photo stop at the ornate Palace of the Winds. TRIDENT HOTEL (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4JAIPURVisit the Amber Fort, perched on a high plateau overlooking a lake. Inside the fortifications, climb up and down various stairways and vaulted passage-ways through the palace and its numerous courtyards. In the afternoon walk through the old city of Jaipur to take in its lively flower and vegetable markets. Gather for a festive farewell re-ception and dinner this evening. TRIDENT HOTEL (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5JAIPUR / DELHIAfter breakfast drive to Delhi and check in to individual day rooms at our airport hotel. Late this evening transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S. RADISSON BLU PLAZA

DELHI—DAYROOMS (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6U.S.Continue on international flights to the U.S., connecting in Europe or Asia, arriving home the same day.

AMBER FORT, JAIPUR

Optional Post-trip Extension Khajuraho and VaranasiNOVEMBER 6 TO 10 (4 ADDIT IONAL DAYS )

Continue our exploration of northern India with a spiritual journey to two places with great religious significance in Indian culture. Explore the Khajuraho Group of Monu-ments, which contains the largest grouping of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, several of which are famous for their erotic sculptures. Continue to Varanasi, the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism and one of India’s oldest. Attend a traditional ceremony on the banks of the Ganges, and observe as pilgrims gather to make offerings and cleanse themselves in the river’s sacred waters. Details and pricing will be provided to confirmed participants.

D A T E S :October 24 to November 6, 2014 (14 days)

S I Z ELimited to 38 participants

C O S T *$8,995 per person, double occupancy$11,495 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

I N C L U D E D9 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations, 2 nights of deluxe private tent accommodations in Pushkar, and use of individual dayrooms at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi on 11/5 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on all excursions Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters for all group activi-ties All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling between the Delhi airport and our group hotels Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materi-als, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs

Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/inter-ruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T S International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Lufthansa Airlines from San Francisco to Delhi is approximately $1,600 as of January 2014 and is subject to change without notice.

W H A T T O E X P E C TWe consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain. In several instances, such as temples and palaces, shoes must be removed before entering; stairs are plentiful and often do not have handrails. Travel in India can be time-consuming and unpredictable. All of our travel between destinations is via motorcoach. Roads in India are often bumpy and unpaved, and several of our coach rides last from four to six hours. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Trip Information

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold your space on this program. An additional $200-per-person deposit is required to hold space for the optional Khajuraho and Varanasi post-trip extension. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation

insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person

engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket connected with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in January 2014 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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T I M D U A N E , ’ 8 2 , M S ’ 8 3 , P H D ’ 8 9 , is a professor of environmental studies at UC-Santa Cruz and an attorney with more than three decades of professional experience in the fields of energy, land use and environmental policy. The first lecture he attended as a freshman at Stanford was by Gil Masters on climate change, and, by the following summer, he was working in the nascent solar energy industry to try to do something about it. He has been studying and working to resolve complex energy, environmental and resource management problems in the 35 years that have passed since that first lecture and is considered a leading expert on “greening the grid” and the regulatory challenges of renewable energy development.

Professor Duane has advised the U.S. Agency for International Development and the governments of Japan, Indonesia and Pakistan on water and power systems planning and management. In 1989 he worked with the Water and Power Development Authority in Pakistan on the country’s resource schemes. During our program, Professor Duane will lecture on the Indian subcontinent’s environmental resources; comparisons and contrasts between the Mughal and British systems and how they shaped the Indian landscape; and the potential impacts of climate change on India’s economy and international relations, with special focus on the desert, the camels and the herders who keep them.

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