Gandhi Legacy-Tour-2014-2015

Gandhi Legacy Tour 2014

December 29, 201

December 29

Chhatrapati Shivaji International

international airport in Mumbai

– “BOM”, is derived from Bombay,

The airport is South Asia’s second

passenger traffic and the busiest

international passenger traffic and

of overall passenger traffic.

Upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivajit,

immigration, customs clearance

met and transferred to The Ramee

is the capital of the Indian state of

the most populous city in India, and

populous city in the world, with

area population of approximately

Mumbai lies on the west coast of

natural harbor. The seven islands

constitute Mumbai India were home

of fishing colonies. For centuries,

under the control of successive indigenous

before being ceded to the Portuguese

Gandhi Legacy Tour 2014 - 2015

December 29, 2014 - January 14, 2015

December 29: Arrive Mumbai India

International Airport is the primary

India. The Airport’s IATA code

Bombay, Mumbai’s former name.

second busiest airport in terms of

busiest airport in India in terms of

and the second busiest in terms

Shivajit, you will proceed to

and luggage collection. Continue to the exit where

Ramee Guest line Juhu Hotel, check-in after 2:00 pm.

We will have the opportunity to walk the streets

India and drive through the more modern city,

Hotel, the Gateway of India, the University of

the Court House. You can see the British influence

architectural design which displays a mini-version

Ben clock in a part of the Court House structure.

the sun setting down over the Arabian Sea.

Mumbai formerly

known as Bombay,

of Maharashtra. It is

and the fourth most

a total metropolitan

approximately 20.5 million.

of India and has a deep

islands that came to

home to communities

centuries, the islands were

indigenous empires

Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India

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where you will be

pm.

streets of Mumbai

city, seeing the Taj

of Mumbai, and

influence in the

version of the Big

structure. We catch

India Company.

Mumbai lies at the mouth of the

known as the Konkan. It sits on Salsette

is bounded by the Arabian Sea to

Meals Included: Dinner at 7:30 –

Gandhi over an Indian buffet dinner

Accommodation: The Ramee Guestline Juhu Hotel

December - The day highs hover

December do not fall below 18 °C

between 28–31 °C or 82.4-87.8 F.

average around 18.2 °C or 64.8 F.

Gandhi Legacy

Cost –US$3

Tour

This

the Ulhas River on the western coast of India, in the

Salsette Island, partially shared with the Thane district.

to the west.

– 9:00 pm. The group will meet Dr. Arun Gandhi

dinner at the hotel with over night stay.

The Ramee Guestline Juhu Hotel

Weather - The Climate of Mumbai India

wet and dry climate. Mumbai’s climate

best described as moderate temperatures

level of humidity. Its coastal nature

location ensures moderate temperatures

the year, average of 27.2 °C or 81 F

precipitation of 242.2 cm (95.35 inches).

temperatures in average about 30 °C

summer and 18 °C or 64.4 in winter.

experiences 4 distinct seasons Winter:

Feb); Summer: (March–May); Monsoon

and Post Monsoon (Oct–Dec).

hover around 32.0 °C or 89.6 F. The nights in the beginning

°C or 64.4 F. By late December the day temperature

F. The nights may dip to 12 °C or 53.6 F in late December

F. Humidity is low in December.

Legacy Tour December 29, 2014 to January 13, 2015

US$3750.00 per person sharing a room.

Tour itinerary does not include airfare.

This is an English Speaking Tour.

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the coastal region

district. Mumbai

Gandhi and Tushar

India is a tropical

climate can be

temperatures with high

and tropical

temperatures throughout

F and average

inches). The

°C or 86 F in

winter. Mumbai’s

Winter: (December–

Monsoon (June–Sep)

beginning of

temperature ranges

December but

December 30

Buffet breakfast at the Ramee Guestline

then the group will check out of

the bus for Women’s India Trust

(“WIT”) Changing lives in a changing

have a group orientation on the

Visit to Women's India Trust: WIT

by training less privileged and unskilled

Mumbai to stitch sari petticoats

serve the region. WIT has helped

develop skills and earn a regular

changed their lives and the lives

At 3:30 PM, the group will drive

dinner at the Sayaji Hotel. After dinner,

in Kolhapur, we will check into the

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast

Dinner at the Sayaji Hotel Pune.

Travel by: (By VOLVO Bus – Approx

December 30: Mumbai / Pune / Kolhapur

Guestline Juhu and

the hotel and board

Trust Panvel

changing world. We will

way to WIT.

WIT is an NGO started

unskilled women in

in a slum village to

helped many women to

regular income; this has

of their families. WIT empowers women to live

They established a daycare center

women working with WIT such

bring their children with them and

and educated simultaneously. They

deny women who want their children

school there even if they are outside

region. The women either come

WIT making various textile crafts

women are able to work from home

paid by the piece so they are motiv

work fast as well as doing quality

to Kolhapur by Volvo Bus and enroute we will stop

dinner, we will continue our drive onto Kolhapur.

the Hotel Raysons Regency.

breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu + Lunch at WIT Panvel

Approx 7 / 8 hrs drive)

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live with dignity.

center for the

such that they can

and they be fed

They do not

children to go to

outside that

come into work at

crafts and some

home and are

motivated to

quality work.

stop in Pune for

Kolhapur. Upon arrival

Panvel + Buffet

Upon arrival at the Kolhapur Rayson Regency Hotel

and enjoy a breakfast buffet. Today, you

migrant workers’ camps; see brickyard sites and learn of the

issues relating to child labor. After discontinuing child labor

practices at the brickyard sites, AVANI

teaching locations for the children where students convene in

makeshift tent schools. After lunch, visit the site for the AVANI

Residential School Gandhi Center for Learning.

to the brick owners. AVANI staff exp

tents at the brickyard locations.

Following these visits, we will stop at the AVANI

Residential Home where 37 children reside. These

children have been removed from work sites or

vulnerable situations and now attend government

schools. The Residential Home provides food,

accommodations, health and psychological

support for these children. Many of

are first generation learners.

Buffet dinner at the hotel followed by

Dr. Arun Gandhi.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency

Kolhapur. Packed Lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and

a fruit juice) from Kolhapur Hotel. Buffet Dinner at the Hotel Rayson Regency.

December 31: Kolhapur AVANI

Rayson Regency Hotel, check in

breakfast buffet. Today, you will visit various

migrant workers’ camps; see brickyard sites and learn of the

relating to child labor. After discontinuing child labor

AVANI has established

teaching locations for the children where students convene in

After lunch, visit the site for the AVANI

Residential School Gandhi Center for Learning.

AVANI is a small and extremely devoted team

directed by Anuradha Bhosale,

wipe out child labor in the brickyard worksites

near Kolhapur, India.

Nomadic families migrate to these brickyards

for a period from October-May each year and

live in very small dwellings without proper

nourishment and clothing. All family

including young children, work for the brick

kilns mainly paying the interest on loans owed

brick owners. AVANI staff exposes child exploitation and provide teaching in makeshift

Following these visits, we will stop at the AVANI

Residential Home where 37 children reside. These

have been removed from work sites or

situations and now attend government

Residential Home provides food,

accommodations, health and psychological

support for these children. Many of the children

Buffet dinner at the hotel followed by a lecture by

Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency

Packed Lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and

apur Hotel. Buffet Dinner at the Hotel Rayson Regency.

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AVANI is a small and extremely devoted team

, determined to

in the brickyard worksites

Nomadic families migrate to these brickyards

May each year and

live in very small dwellings without proper

nourishment and clothing. All family members,

including young children, work for the brick

kilns mainly paying the interest on loans owed

oses child exploitation and provide teaching in makeshift

Packed Lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and

Accommodation: Rayson Regency

Weather: Kolhapur daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F.

During summers maximum temperature never seen to exceed 38°C or 100.4 F and generally

maximum lies in the band 33°C or 91.4 F to 35°C or 95 F. Minimum during this season are

around 24°C or 75.2 F to 26°C or 78.8 F. Monsoons offer medium rainfall with an atmospheric

temperature of 23°C or 73.4 F to 30°C or 86 F. Kolhapur winters are during the months

November to February and has a very pleasant climate during winters. The temperature lies

around 14°C or 57.2 F to 30°C or 86 F during this period.

We will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast,

the group will drive to

debrief about the history, the tour, our

further bonding as a group.

HYATT Pune

We will visit the

monument of India’s freedom movement.

of Quit I

his secretary

August 9, 1942 to May 6, 1944.

Mahadev and Kasturba passed away while in captivity at

the Aga Khan Palace and their samadhi burials are located

on the campus. Aga Khan is situated near the River Mula,

the palace is a memorial to Gandhi and his life.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Raysons

Regency Kolhapur + Packed lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls

with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and a fruit

juice) from Kolhapur Hotel for the bus ride + Buffet dinner

at the local restaurant in Pune and overnight stay.

Travel by: (By VOLVO Bus – Approx 4 hrs drive)

Rayson Regency

Kolhapur daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F.

maximum temperature never seen to exceed 38°C or 100.4 F and generally



rature of 23°C or 73.4 F to 30°C or 86 F. Kolhapur winters are during the months


around 14°C or 57.2 F to 30°C or 86 F during this period.

January 01: Kolhapur / Pune


the group will drive to Pune. We will engage in considerations and

debrief about the history, the tour, our visits while on the bus

further bonding as a group. Arrive and check into the

HYATT Pune formerly known as ISTA Pune.

We will visit the Aga Khan Palace in Pune which is a national

monument of India’s freedom movement. Following the launch

Quit India movement in 1942, Gandhi, his wife

his secretary Mahadev Desai were imprisoned at the Palace f

August 9, 1942 to May 6, 1944.

Mahadev and Kasturba passed away while in captivity at

Palace and their samadhi burials are located

on the campus. Aga Khan is situated near the River Mula,

the palace is a memorial to Gandhi and his life.

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Raysons

Regency Kolhapur + Packed lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls

/ boiled egg, potato wafers and a fruit

juice) from Kolhapur Hotel for the bus ride + Buffet dinner

at the local restaurant in Pune and overnight stay.

Approx 4 hrs drive)

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Kolhapur daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F.

maximum temperature never seen to exceed 38°C or 100.4 F and generally



rature of 23°C or 73.4 F to 30°C or 86 F. Kolhapur winters are during the months



. We will engage in considerations and

visits while on the bus

Arrive and check into the Hotel

n Pune which is a national

Following the launch

his wife Kasturba, and

at the Palace from

January 02

Being in charge of their own businesses, the women at

and are able to earn a living and support their families. In

and enrichment opportunities designed to help the artisans overcome

financial obstacles.

Empowered with independence and self

And they find the courage, with the support of their cooperative member

they believe in. Asserting themselves

children in school and out of early marriages, thus

at the Marketplace/share. Leave for

Visit Mani Bhavan: Bapu’s transit home in Mumbai. Tour the museum and view authentic short

film screening featuring Gandhi himself followed by lecture by Dr. Arun Gandhi.

Mani Bhavan a simple old-style, two storied

building on Laburnum Road,

Mumbai. Whenever Gandhi was in Mumbai,

between 1917 to 1934, he stayed at this home

which is now converted into the museum and an

adjacent research center. In 1955 Mani Bhavan

was dedicated as a memorial to Gandhi and to the

very important activities of great significance he

initiated from that place. Mani Bhavan is

January 02: Pune / Mumbai

We start our day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel.

After early breakfast, the group will drive to Mumbai,

arrive and proceed to the MarketPlace/

MarketPlace: SHARE Handwork of India is an innovative

fair trade, not-for-profit organization which combines

the experience of running a business with a variety of

support programs designed to effect real, meaningful,

and lasting change in the lives of low-income women in

India. Handwork of India works with 480 artisans who

are organized into 14 independent co-operatives which

produce high-quality women's apparel and home decor.

their own businesses, the women at Handwork of India learn valuable skills

and are able to earn a living and support their families. In addition, programs offer educational

t opportunities designed to help the artisans overcome personal, cultural and

Empowered with independence and self-confidence, these women become agents of change.

courage, with the support of their cooperative members, to fight for what

they believe in. Asserting themselves as decision-makers in their families, they have kept their

children in school and out of early marriages, thus ensuring them a better future.

at the Marketplace/share. Leave for Mani Bhavan by 2:30 pm

Bapu’s transit home in Mumbai. Tour the museum and view authentic short

Gandhi himself followed by lecture by Dr. Arun Gandhi.

style, two storied

Gandhi was in Mumbai,

between 1917 to 1934, he stayed at this home

which is now converted into the museum and an

1955 Mani Bhavan

ed as a memorial to Gandhi and to the

very important activities of great significance he

Mani Bhavan is

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uffet breakfast at the hotel.

After early breakfast, the group will drive to Mumbai,

/SHARE.

Handwork of India is an innovative

profit organization which combines

running a business with a variety of

support programs designed to effect real, meaningful,

income women in

with 480 artisans who

operatives which

quality women's apparel and home decor.

learn valuable skills

addition, programs offer educational

personal, cultural and

confidence, these women become agents of change.

s, to fight for what

makers in their families, they have kept their

ensuring them a better future. Lunch will be

Bapu’s transit home in Mumbai. Tour the museum and view authentic short

Gandhi himself followed by lecture by Dr. Arun Gandhi.

recognized as a Research Institute

and Rural Development by Universi

Mumbai and its people played a very prominent part in India’s unique struggle for freedom.

Gandhi was rightly proud of its patriotic and cosmopolitan citizens. Mani Bhavan is one of the

few important places hallowed by Mahatma Gandhi's close

modest two-story building in the comparatively quiet locality called Gamdevi. It served as

Gandhi's Bombay head-quarters for about 17 long and eventful years. It belonged to Sri

Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, who was Gandhi's

from Mani Bhavan that Gandhi initiated Civil Disobedience through: Satyagraha (Gandhi’s non

violent resistance); Khilafat (the Muslim branch of resistance that would join with Gandhi);

Swadeshi (awareness of violence and the boycott of abusive industries), and Khadi (self

sustenance through homespun threads of wool, silk or cotton in lieu of manufactured

garments).

Mani Bhavan has a story to tell as it housed Gandhi occasionally during the times when he grew

in stature and strength, from a queer type of an agitator to a world figure by successfully

introducing satyagraha (individual as well as mass) as a new and effective weapon to fight all

evil and injustice. It gives an idea of the dynamism of the great Mahatma

shaping himself and the nation, along the uncharted path of non

rule and to all evil.

See the room that Gandhi occupied in its

original setting, its picture gallery, the library

hall and the terrace where he was arrested on

January 4, 1932. The Mani Bhavan library

consists of around 50,000 books & periodicals

in reference and lending sections. The room

contains books on and by Gandhi, Gandhian

thoughts, freedom movements and allied

subjects. The library boasts of many out of

print books.

Arun and Tushar take you into a private

auditorium on the first floor to watch a

documentary film with Gandhi of his speeches

and then enjoy a discussion among our group and more wonderful leelas from Arun and

Tushar.

recognized as a Research Institute preparing students for Ph.D. degree in Gandhian Thought

and Rural Development by University of Bombay.



few important places hallowed by Mahatma Gandhi's close association. Mani Bhavan is a

story building in the comparatively quiet locality called Gamdevi. It served as

quarters for about 17 long and eventful years. It belonged to Sri

Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, who was Gandhi's friend and host during that period. It was

from Mani Bhavan that Gandhi initiated Civil Disobedience through: Satyagraha (Gandhi’s non


ence and the boycott of abusive industries), and Khadi (self



ature and strength, from a queer type of an agitator to a world figure by successfully


It gives an idea of the dynamism of the great Mahatma even while he was

shaping himself and the nation, along the uncharted path of non-violent resistance to foreign

See the room that Gandhi occupied in its

picture gallery, the library

he was arrested on

The Mani Bhavan library

consists of around 50,000 books & periodicals

in reference and lending sections. The room

contains books on and by Gandhi, Gandhian

thoughts, freedom movements and allied

oasts of many out of

Arun and Tushar take you into a private

auditorium on the first floor to watch a

documentary film with Gandhi of his speeches


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preparing students for Ph.D. degree in Gandhian Thought



Mani Bhavan is a

story building in the comparatively quiet locality called Gamdevi. It served as

quarters for about 17 long and eventful years. It belonged to Sri

friend and host during that period. It was

from Mani Bhavan that Gandhi initiated Civil Disobedience through: Satyagraha (Gandhi’s non-


ence and the boycott of abusive industries), and Khadi (self



ature and strength, from a queer type of an agitator to a world figure by successfully


even while he was

violent resistance to foreign


View “The Terrace” where a bronze plaque with an inscription now marks the place of the tent

in which Gandhi was arrested in January, 1932. He used to sleep and hold his prayers on this

terrace.

Dinner will be at the Hotel West End/ Ritz Mumbai. After dinner

to the Mumbai railway station to board the train Gujarat Mail to Ahmedabad at 9:45 PM. This is

the train route Gandhi himself would make on a regular basis which is on an overnight sleeper

train.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel HYATT Pune + Lunch at the Marketplace, Mumbai

+ Dinner at Hotel West End/ Ritz Mumbai.

Travel by: (VOLVO Bus – Approx 4 hrs drive) Mumbai / Ahmedabad (Overnight Train Gujarat

Mail at 9:45 PM)

Weather: January - January is the coolest mon

minimum being 16.4 °C or 61.5 F and mean daily maximum being 30.6 °C or 87.1 F. The weather

is generally mild and pleasant with daytime highs of around 27 °C or 81 F and night

around 17 °C or 62.6 F. The nightly lows may vary between 10 °C or 50 F and 20 °C or 68 F.

Chilly northern winds during the day make the city seem cooler than it really is. Generally clear

skies, with some smog – especially in the early morning

nights relatively humid. January is also associated with the

their leaves.

January 03: Ahmedabad Sabarmati Ashram

“The Terrace” where a bronze plaque with an inscription now marks the place of the tent


Dinner will be at the Hotel West End/ Ritz Mumbai. After dinner, the group will be transferred



fast at the Hotel HYATT Pune + Lunch at the Marketplace, Mumbai

+ Dinner at Hotel West End/ Ritz Mumbai.

Approx 4 hrs drive) Mumbai / Ahmedabad (Overnight Train Gujarat

January is the coolest month of the year for Mumbai with mean daily


is generally mild and pleasant with daytime highs of around 27 °C or 81 F and night

he nightly lows may vary between 10 °C or 50 F and 20 °C or 68 F.


especially in the early morning – are the norm. The days are dry, th

nights relatively humid. January is also associated with the deciduous trees in the city shedding

January 03: Ahmedabad Sabarmati Ashram

Arrive Ahmedabad at 6:30 AM - Early check

subject to availability of the day.

Upon arrival at the Ahmedabad Railway Station the

group will be transferred to the Park Plaza Hotel. We will

enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast

we will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and

an NGO based in the Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad,

dedicated to the upliftment of the underprivileged

through love.”

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“The Terrace” where a bronze plaque with an inscription now marks the place of the tent


, the group will be transferred



fast at the Hotel HYATT Pune + Lunch at the Marketplace, Mumbai

Approx 4 hrs drive) Mumbai / Ahmedabad (Overnight Train Gujarat

th of the year for Mumbai with mean daily


is generally mild and pleasant with daytime highs of around 27 °C or 81 F and night-time lows of

he nightly lows may vary between 10 °C or 50 F and 20 °C or 68 F.


are the norm. The days are dry, the

trees in the city shedding

Early check-in will be

at the Ahmedabad Railway Station the

group will be transferred to the Park Plaza Hotel. We will

enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast

“Manav Sadhna,

an NGO based in the Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad, is

the underprivileged

Manav Sadhana - In 1990, a team

volunteers, inspired by Gandhian values, began

gathering under the branches of a tree in the Gandhi

Ashram every Saturday to play with street children.

They provided the children with a nutritional meal

and taught them about basic hygiene by cutting their

nails and bathing them. This activity quickly came

together into a full time endeavor working to

brighten the future of underprivileged children.

Today, from a quiet corner in the Gandhi Ashram, Manav Sadhna serves more than 8000

children and women through more than 35 projects. We also indirectly touch the lives of many

more individuals through our healthcare and educational support projects. The projects are

created based on the needs and participation of the community.

preserve and propagate the legacy of the Mahatma.

Hundreds of visitors, both foreigners and locals, with curiosity and feelings of devotion arrive

here and feel inspired and enliven

than half a million visit here every year. The

Sabarmati Ashram is a source of inspiration

for the present generation, and will serve as

such for the generations to come. Indeed,

Gandhi’s ideals will serve as a beacon light for

all generations. The Ashram has stood witness

to many important happenings, happenings

which were instrumental in shaping the

Karmavir Mohandas into the Mahatma and

the Father of the Nation.

In 1990, a team of young

volunteers, inspired by Gandhian values, began

of a tree in the Gandhi

Ashram every Saturday to play with street children.

They provided the children with a nutritional meal

and taught them about basic hygiene by cutting their

nails and bathing them. This activity quickly came

endeavor working to

brighten the future of underprivileged children.



ividuals through our healthcare and educational support projects. The projects are

created based on the needs and participation of the community.

Sabarmati Ashram - True, indeed, that

wherever Gandhi stopped has become a place

of pilgrimage and wherever he roamed has

become a sanctified place. The Sabarmati

Ashram in Ahmedabad, so named after the

holy river Sabarmati, situated on the river’s

banks is such an example. This site no longer

functions as a working ashram but as a

museum and an institution whose aim is to

preserve and propagate the legacy of the Mahatma.


here and feel inspired and enlivened. More

than half a million visit here every year. The

Sabarmati Ashram is a source of inspiration

for the present generation, and will serve as

such for the generations to come. Indeed,

Gandhi’s ideals will serve as a beacon light for

e Ashram has stood witness

to many important happenings, happenings

which were instrumental in shaping the

Karmavir Mohandas into the Mahatma and

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ividuals through our healthcare and educational support projects. The projects are

True, indeed, that

Gandhi stopped has become a place

of pilgrimage and wherever he roamed has

become a sanctified place. The Sabarmati

Ashram in Ahmedabad, so named after the

holy river Sabarmati, situated on the river’s

banks is such an example. This site no longer

s as a working ashram but as a

museum and an institution whose aim is to


Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at Manav Sadh

Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant in Ahmedabad.

Accommodation: Park Plaza Hotel

Weather: Ahmedabad has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit

Ahmedabad is from October to March.

cool climate. It is very pleasant and good for all tourist activities. October to March months are

cool with pleasant atmosphere and perfect for outings and participation

January temperature varies from 12°C or 53.6 F to 28°C or 82.4 F.

January 04

conduct of all movements connected with the regeneration of country in accordance with the

ideals taught and lived by MK Gandhi. The guiding principles are:

• Adherence to truth and non

• Participation in productive work with a sense of dignity of labour

• Acceptance of equality of religions

• Priority for the need of villages dwellers in all curricula and

• Use of mother-tongue as a medium of instructions.

The education system of Gujarat Vidyapith

residential life, social service, community

field studies, hand spinning and training in craft work.

Vidyapith is to conduct experiments in various fields of education with a view to develop the

application of Gandhian thought and way in all aspects of education.

Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at Manav Sadh

Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant in Ahmedabad.

Park Plaza Hotel

Ahmedabad has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit

hmedabad is from October to March. Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy


cool with pleasant atmosphere and perfect for outings and participation in celebrations.


January 04: Ahmedabad Gujarat Vidyapeeth

We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the

hotel. After breakfast, we visit the

Vidyapeeth, tour the campus and then engage

in student interaction.

Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by MK Gandhi

October 18, 1920. The Institute provides a

higher education with a blend of courses

teaching nursery to doctorate classes. The

main objective is to develop workers of

character, skill, culture and dedication for the


and lived by MK Gandhi. The guiding principles are:

Adherence to truth and non-violence

Participation in productive work with a sense of dignity of labour

Acceptance of equality of religions

Priority for the need of villages dwellers in all curricula and

tongue as a medium of instructions.

Gujarat Vidyapith includes regular participation in community work,

residential life, social service, community prayers, simple and self reliant living, study tours and

field studies, hand spinning and training in craft work. The chief concern of the Gujarat


f Gandhian thought and way in all aspects of education.

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Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at Manav Sadhana +

Ahmedabad has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit

Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy


in celebrations.

We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the

hotel. After breakfast, we visit the Gujarat

tour the campus and then engage

Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by MK Gandhi

The Institute provides a

a blend of courses

teaching nursery to doctorate classes. The

main objective is to develop workers of

character, skill, culture and dedication for the


regular participation in community work,

prayers, simple and self reliant living, study tours and

The chief concern of the Gujarat


Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad +

Dinner at the Kochrab Ashram and debrief with Dr. Arun Gandhi.

January 05

organized sector. They are the unprotected labour force of our country. Constituting 93% of the

labour force, these are workers of the unorganized sector.

more than 94% are in the unorganized sector. However

their work is not counted and hence remains invisible.

Ahmedabad

Located on the banks of River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is

the largest city in the whole state of Gujarat. From

the year 1960 to 1970, it served as the capital city of

Gujarat. However, later on, the capital was shifted to

the Gandjhinagar City. It was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is owing to this

reason that, sometimes, it is also referred to as the city of Ahmed Shah.

Ahmedabad is the hub of trade and commerce in Gujarat. The

commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes the

important travel destination in India. Besides being home to a

number of im

majestic monuments, which remind us of the great historical and

cultural past

Ahmedabad was incorporated into the Bombay Presidency during

the British rule but remained the most

Gujarat region. Over a period of time, Ahmedabad established

itself as the home of the

Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at Gujarat Vidyapeeth +

and debrief with Dr. Arun Gandhi.

January 05: Ahmedabad and SEWA

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit

Ahmedabad City Center and SEWA India (Self

Women's Association of India). SEWA is an organization

of poor, self-employed women workers. These are women

who earn a living through their own labor or small

businesses.

SEWA India women do not obtain regular salaried

employment with welfare benefits like workers in the


ers of the unorganized sector. Of the female labour force in India,

more than 94% are in the unorganized sector. However

their work is not counted and hence remains invisible.

Located on the banks of River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is

city in the whole state of Gujarat. From

year 1960 to 1970, it served as the capital city of

Gujarat. However, later on, the capital was shifted to

Gandjhinagar City. It was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is owing to this

sometimes, it is also referred to as the city of Ahmed Shah.


commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes the


number of important industries, Ahmedabad also has a number of


cultural past of the city.


the British rule but remained the most important city


itself as the home of the textile industry and earned the nickname

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Lunch at Gujarat Vidyapeeth +

After breakfast, visit

Self-Employed

SEWA is an organization

employed women workers. These are women

labor or small

do not obtain regular salaried

employment with welfare benefits like workers in the


Of the female labour force in India,

Gandjhinagar City. It was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah. It is owing to this


commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes the city an


Ahmedabad also has a number of



important city in the


textile industry and earned the nickname

of "the Manchester of the East." A rising centre of higher education,

scientific industries, Ahmedabad continues to remain one of the important cultural

commercial centers of western India.

In the late afternoon lecture by Tushar Gandhi

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at the SEWA +

Dinner will be at an authentic Gujarati restaurant (Vishala).

January 6: Ahmedabad City Walk

bicycles and motorcycles as we wal

Visit the Kavi Dalpatram Memorial

Dalpatram was born into a Brahmin

family which was rich in Vedic knowledge

and culture. He had powerful analytical

and intellectual skills enabled him to

continuously uphold his integrity and

humanitarianism, well supported by his

wit and humor.

He grew from a budding poet at twelve,

to a full flowered genius in his lifetime.

His prolific library career spanned 60

books and 25 awards and included

drama, poems, songs, essays and articles.

of "the Manchester of the East." A rising centre of higher education, information technology and

Ahmedabad continues to remain one of the important cultural

commercial centers of western India.

In the late afternoon lecture by Tushar Gandhi

Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at the SEWA +

authentic Gujarati restaurant (Vishala).

January 6: Ahmedabad City Walk

Ahmedabad Heritage Walking Tour:

morning, before breakfast, enjoy a heritage

walking tour in the old city of Ahmedabad.

how the women compensate who are in the city

where they might not have access to a river or

lake to wash their clothes. Visit a Muslim

Mosque in session, a Jain Temple in morning

session, cows sitting relaxing outside the Jain

Temples. Walk among the camels, elephants,

bicycles and motorcycles as we walk from temple, to mosque to temple.

Visit the Kavi Dalpatram Memorial - Kavi

born into a Brahmin

family which was rich in Vedic knowledge

werful analytical

and intellectual skills enabled him to

continuously uphold his integrity and

humanitarianism, well supported by his

He grew from a budding poet at twelve,

to a full flowered genius in his lifetime.

er spanned 60

books and 25 awards and included

drama, poems, songs, essays and articles.

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information technology and

Ahmedabad continues to remain one of the important cultural and

Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at the SEWA +

Ahmedabad Heritage Walking Tour: Early

morning, before breakfast, enjoy a heritage

walking tour in the old city of Ahmedabad. See

how the women compensate who are in the city

they might not have access to a river or

Visit a Muslim

Mosque in session, a Jain Temple in morning

session, cows sitting relaxing outside the Jain

Walk among the camels, elephants,

He utilized his liberty skills to bring about changes in society. His vivid imagination, rich

imaginary, simple language and humor endeared him to his readers.

Amrut' brings peace and goodwill into disturbed minds: "Kutch Garbawadi" sensitively aims for

creating awareness among women. "Mithyabhiman" and "Laxmi" are satires on human ego and

pride. His other publications include works on the

harmonious integration in multifaceted social structures and systems.

opening up their shops. See produce, tobacco products, malas, foodstuffs, textiles, flowers;

vendors open as the city is beginning to come to life for the day.

among the street traffic. Move through the street shops and then pick up a ric

the full India driving experience.

(optional)

Rest of the day will be at leisure.

Late afternoon, the group will be transferred to Ahmedabad railway station to board the

train Swarna

Raj Express at 5:25 PM. Overnight on board traveling as

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch at the Park Plaza + Packed dinner (Paratha or

Roti rolls with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and a fruit juice) for the train journey.

Accommodation: Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer

Train: Swarna Raj Express


imaginary, simple language and humor endeared him to his readers. His creations like 'Hari Lila



pride. His other publications include works on the ecstasy of man's power of imagination and

harmonious integration in multifaceted social structures and systems.

Visit Jami Masjid In Maneck Chawk

1423 This mosque was built in 1423 by Sultan

Ahmed Shah, (1411-1442). The founder of

Ahmedabad. Its open court is 87,096 square

feet in the area and its prayer hall contains

256 pillars and 76 pilasters. The Tree of Life is

carved at the opening of the Mosque.

As you continue the Ahmedabad Heritage

Walking Tour you will see the shopkeepers

See produce, tobacco products, malas, foodstuffs, textiles, flowers;

vendors open as the city is beginning to come to life for the day. See elephants and camels

among the street traffic. Move through the street shops and then pick up a rickshaw taxi, for

the full India driving experience.

Rest of the day will be at leisure.


at 5:25 PM. Overnight on board traveling as Gandhi traveled

Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch at the Park Plaza + Packed dinner (Paratha or


Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer

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eations like 'Hari Lila



ecstasy of man's power of imagination and

Visit Jami Masjid In Maneck Chawk – A. D.

This mosque was built in 1423 by Sultan

The founder of

Its open court is 87,096 square

feet in the area and its prayer hall contains

The Tree of Life is

carved at the opening of the Mosque.

Ahmedabad Heritage

you will see the shopkeepers

See produce, tobacco products, malas, foodstuffs, textiles, flowers;

See elephants and camels

kshaw taxi, for


Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch at the Park Plaza + Packed dinner (Paratha or


January 07

Arrive Ajmer at 00:55 AM - Upon arrival at the Ajmer

railway station, the group will be transferred to the

Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer. Buffet breakfast at the hotel,

and then a full day visit to the Barefoot College

India.

Established in 1972, Barefoot College

government organization that has been providing

basic services and solutions to problems in rural

communities, with the objective of making them self

sufficient and sustainable. These ‘Barefoot College

India solutions’ can be broadly categor

rural handicrafts, people’s action, communication, women’s empowerment and wasteland

development.

January 07: Ajmer and Barefoot College India

Upon arrival at the Ajmer

railway station, the group will be transferred to the

Hotel, Ajmer. Buffet breakfast at the hotel,

Barefoot College

Established in 1972, Barefoot College India is a non-

government organization that has been providing

services and solutions to problems in rural

communities, with the objective of making them self-

sustainable. These ‘Barefoot College

India solutions’ can be broadly categorized into solar energy, water, education, health


Barefoot College India believes that for any rural

development activity to be successful and sustainable, it

must be based in the village as well as managed and

owned by those whom it serves. Therefore, all Barefoot

initiatives whether social, political or economic, are

planned and implemented by a network of rural men and

women who are known as ‘Barefoot Professionals’.

Rural men and women irrespective of age, who are

barely literate or not at all, and have no hope of getting

even the lowest government job, are being trained to

work as day and night school teachers, doctors,

midwives, dentists, health workers, balsevikas, solar

engineers, solar cooker engineers, water drillers, hand

pump mechanics, architects, artisans, designers, masons,

communicators, water testers, phone operators,

blacksmiths, carpenters, computer instructors,

accountants and kabaad-se-jugaad professionals.

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water, education, health care,


at for any rural

development activity to be successful and sustainable, it

the village as well as managed and

owned by those whom it serves. Therefore, all Barefoot

social, political or economic, are

nted by a network of rural men and

known as ‘Barefoot Professionals’.

Rural men and women irrespective of age, who are

barely literate or not at all, and have no hope of getting

the lowest government job, are being trained to

and night school teachers, doctors,

dentists, health workers, balsevikas, solar

engineers, solar cooker engineers, water drillers, hand

mechanics, architects, artisans, designers, masons,

communicators, water testers, phone operators,

carpenters, computer instructors,

jugaad professionals.

With little guidance, encouragement and space to grow and exhibit their talent and abilities,

people who have been considered ‘very ordinary’ and written off by socie

extraordinary things that defy description.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel Ajmer + Lunch at the Barefoot College,

Tilonia + Buffet dinner at the Mansingh Hotel Ajmer.

Accommodation: Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer

Weather: Ajmer has a desert type climate.

or 71.6 F.

January 08

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit

the Ajmer Sharif Dargha of Kwaja Moin

Chishti (will arrange auto-rickshaws to visit Ajmer

Sharif Dargah), a Sufi saint revered by people

affiliated to various religions. Later, the group will

drive to Delhi by Volvo bus. Arrive and check into

the Suryaa Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the

hotel.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Mansingh

Ajmer + Packed Lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with

subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and a

fruit juice) from hotel for the bus ride + Buffet

dinner at the hotel in Delhi.

Accommodation: Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi

Travel by: (VOLVO bus – Approx 7 / 8 hrs drive)


been considered ‘very ordinary’ and written off by society, are doing

extraordinary things that defy description.

Buffet breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel Ajmer + Lunch at the Barefoot College,

Tilonia + Buffet dinner at the Mansingh Hotel Ajmer.

Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer

Ajmer has a desert type climate. January temperature varies from 5°C or 41 F to 22°C

January 08: Ajmer Sharif Dargah / Delhi

at the hotel. After breakfast, visit

of Kwaja Moin-ud-din

rickshaws to visit Ajmer

Sharif Dargah), a Sufi saint revered by people

various religions. Later, the group will

drive to Delhi by Volvo bus. Arrive and check into

Dinner and overnight stay at the

Buffet breakfast at the Mansingh

Ajmer + Packed Lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with

paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and a

fruit juice) from hotel for the bus ride + Buffet

Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi

prox 7 / 8 hrs drive)

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ty, are doing

Buffet breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel Ajmer + Lunch at the Barefoot College,

January temperature varies from 5°C or 41 F to 22°C

January 09: New Delhi and Gandhi Smriti

Museum which showcases the life and

In the afternoon, visit to the Gandhi Smriti

housed in the Old Birla House on 5, Tees

January Marg, New Delhi, is the sacred place

where Mahatma Gandhi's epic life ended on

30 January 1948. Mahatma Gandhi had lived

in this house from 9 September 1947 to 30

January 1948. Thus, the hallowed house

treasures many memories of the last 144

days of his life. The Old Birla House was

acquired by the Government of India in 1971

and was converted into a National Memorial

of the Father of the Nation and was opened

to the public on August 15, 1973.

January 09: New Delhi and Gandhi Smriti

Delhi, the Empress of Indian cities has a fascinating history

and a stimulating present. She has often been

desolate. But she could not be despoiled of the incomparable

situation that marks her for the metropolis of a Great Empire.

The capital of India, Delhi has been the seat of power of a

number of dynasties – the Rajputs, the Afghans, the Turks

and the Mughals who continued their imperial line until the

British. Scattered over are surviving ruins, remnants of

mighty edifices, tombs of warriors and saints, which in

an impressive sense of magnificence are memorials not of a

single city but of supplanted nations.

After breakfast, visit the Raj Ghat with Arun and

Gandhi. This is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a beautiful

sacred black marble platform that marks the spot of

Mahatma Gandhi's cremation one day after

his assassination and then to the National Gandhi

which showcases the life and principles of Bapu.

Gandhi Smriti,

housed in the Old Birla House on 5, Tees

g, New Delhi, is the sacred place

Mahatma Gandhi's epic life ended on

30 January 1948. Mahatma Gandhi had lived

September 1947 to 30

hallowed house

treasures many memories of the last 144

The Old Birla House was

acquired by the Government of India in 1971

National Memorial

of the Father of the Nation and was opened

to the public on August 15, 1973.

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, the Empress of Indian cities has a fascinating history

and a stimulating present. She has often been sacked and

desolate. But she could not be despoiled of the incomparable

metropolis of a Great Empire.

ia, Delhi has been the seat of power of a

the Rajputs, the Afghans, the Turks

and the Mughals who continued their imperial line until the

Scattered over are surviving ruins, remnants of

saints, which in

impressive sense of magnificence are memorials not of a

with Arun and Tushar

memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a beautiful

platform that marks the spot of

National Gandhi

Preserved at Gandhi Smriti are the rooms where Mahatma Gandhi liv

where he held a mass congregation every evening. It was here where assassin’s bullets felled

Gandhiji. The building and the landscape

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Ho

Dinner at the Yum Yum Tree (Chinese restaurant).

Accommodation: Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi

Weather: New Delhi January temperature varies from

January 10

Hotel + Packed lunch (Paratha or Roti rolls with subzi, paneer / boiled egg, potato wafers and a

fruit juice) for the bus ride + Buffet dinner at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun.

Accommodation: Madhuban Hotel

are the rooms where Mahatma Gandhi lived and the prayer ground

congregation every evening. It was here where assassin’s bullets felled

Gandhiji. The building and the landscape have been preserved as they were in those days.

: Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the Chor Bizarre restaurant +

Dinner at the Yum Yum Tree (Chinese restaurant).

Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi

: New Delhi January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 10°C or 50 F.

January 10: New Delhi to Dehradun

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast,

the group will drive to Dehradun via deluxe

Volvo bus. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.

Lunch at a midway restaurant. Dinner at the

hotel.

Travel time: 7 hours

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa


fruit juice) for the bus ride + Buffet dinner at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun.

Madhuban Hotel

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ed and the prayer ground

congregation every evening. It was here where assassin’s bullets felled

have been preserved as they were in those days.

tel + Lunch at the Chor Bizarre restaurant +

2°C or 35.6 F to 10°C or 50 F.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast,

the group will drive to Dehradun via deluxe

Upon arrival, check into the hotel.

Lunch at a midway restaurant. Dinner at the

Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa


January 11:

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a full day visit to the

See also: Video - Bill Moyers talks with Dr. Shiva

Navdanya “nine seads”

(symbolizing protection of

biological and cultural diversity)

and also the “new gift” (for seed

as commons, based on the right

to save and share seeds. In

today’s context of biological

and ecological destruction, seed

savers are the true givers of

seed. This gift or “dana” of

Navadhanyas (nine seeds) is the

ultimate gift – it is a gift of life,

of heritage and continuity. Conserving seed is conserving biodiversity,

the seed and its utilization, conserving culture, conserving sustainability.

Navdanya at Vandana Shiva Center

across 16 states in India. They have helped

trained over 500,000 farmers in seed and food

past two decades, and helped setup the largest direct

the country.

Navdanya is a women centered movement

diversity.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Organic lunch at Navdanya Farm +

Buffet dinner at the Hotel Madhuban.

Accommodation: Madhuban Hotel

Weather: Dehradun January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 12°C or 53.6 F

January 11: Dehradun and Vandana Shiva

After breakfast, embark on a full day visit to the Navdanya Farm (Dr. Vandana Shiva Center)

talks with Dr. Shiva

biological and cultural diversity)

gift” (for seed

commons, based on the right

ecological destruction, seed

the

of heritage and continuity. Conserving seed is conserving biodiversity, conserving knowled

the seed and its utilization, conserving culture, conserving sustainability.

Vandana Shiva Center is a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread

across 16 states in India. They have helped set up 65 community seed banks across

trained over 500,000 farmers in seed and food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture over the

past two decades, and helped setup the largest direct marketing, fair trade organic network in

Navdanya is a women centered movement for the protection of biological and cultural

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Organic lunch at Navdanya Farm +

Buffet dinner at the Hotel Madhuban.

Madhuban Hotel

Weather: Dehradun January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 12°C or 53.6 F

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Dr. Vandana Shiva Center)

conserving knowledge of

is a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread

set up 65 community seed banks across the country,

sovereignty and sustainable agriculture over the

marketing, fair trade organic network in

for the protection of biological and cultural

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Organic lunch at Navdanya Farm +

Weather: Dehradun January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 12°C or 53.6 F.

January 12: Dehradun to New Delhi

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites,

Sahibabad + Buffet dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi.

(By VOLVO Bus – Approx 6 / 7 hrs drive)

NOTE: The the check-in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before.

The international air tickets should be booked for late

early morning flights on Sunday the 13th, 2014.

enter the airport 4 hours before your flight time.

Jan 12 - Overnight at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi for those traveli

January 12: Dehradun to New Delhi

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the

group will drive to New Delhi by bus. Buffet lunch

at the Country Inn & Suites, Sahibabad (en route).

After lunch, the group will drive to the Suryaa

Hotel, New Delhi. From the hotel, participants will

be transferred to the Delhi International Airport to

board the flight home at the appropriate

(those who are not taking the Agra Taj Mahal

option).

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites,

uffet dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi.

Approx 6 / 7 hrs drive) Delhi Departure

in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before.

international air tickets should be booked for late evening flights on January 12th, 2014 or

flights on Sunday the 13th, 2014. India airports do not allow you to check

enter the airport 4 hours before your flight time.

Overnight at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi for those traveling onto Agra.

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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the

group will drive to New Delhi by bus. Buffet lunch

at the Country Inn & Suites, Sahibabad (en route).

After lunch, the group will drive to the Suryaa

Hotel, New Delhi. From the hotel, participants will

transferred to the Delhi International Airport to

appropriate time

(those who are not taking the Agra Taj Mahal

Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites,

in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before.

evening flights on January 12th, 2014 or

India airports do not allow you to check-in or

.

January 12 : Optional Trip to Agra

Travel participants who are taking the Agra Trip option will stay overnight in Delhi at the Suryaa

Taj Mahal, India - http://www.airpano.ru/files/Taj

Weather: Agra January temperature varies from

average coolest month. The subzero temperature levels

January 12 : Optional Trip to Agra


Hotel.

Buffet dinner at the hotel.

http://www.airpano.ru/files/Taj-Mahal-India/2

Agra January temperature varies from -2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F. January is the

average coolest month. The subzero temperature levels are common during nights

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India/2-3

2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F. January is the

are common during nights.

January 13: Agra and the Taj Mahal

In summary, after early breakfast at the hotel, the

group will leave for Agra by bus (approx 4 hrs

drive, one way). Arrive Agra and proceed to the

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Lunch will be at the local

restaurant. Later, the group will drive to Delhi

International Airport to board the flight to back

home. No dinner this evening

.NOTE: for those who are joining Agra Trip:

International tickets should be booked f

14, 2014, early morning flight.

mission accomplished by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and

grandson Shah Jehan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosques

and audience halls contained within

blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.

Agra, the city known for the famous monument of love

Shah Jehan, constructed Taj Mahal. It is said he built this monument in the me

beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The

rosy glow of dawn or sunset, appearing like a

January 13: Agra and the Taj Mahal

In summary, after early breakfast at the hotel, the

bus (approx 4 hrs

drive, one way). Arrive Agra and proceed to the

Lunch will be at the local

restaurant. Later, the group will drive to Delhi

International Airport to board the flight to back

for those who are joining Agra Trip:

International tickets should be booked for January

Visit the Taj Mahal. With its incredible

lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is

perhaps the most perfect

monument in the world. To the poet

Tagore it was a `tear on the face of

eternity'. In memory of his wife the great

Mughal emperor Shah Jehan constructed

this most extravagant and

monument built for love. Amazingly

graceful from any angle, it is the close up

detail, which is really astounding.

Agra Fort is situated on the banks of the

River Yamuna, another monumental

by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and

this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosques

and audience halls contained within its massive wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of

blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.

Agra, the city known for the famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal. The Mughal Emperor,

constructed Taj Mahal. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his

beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of the day - blushing in the

rosy glow of dawn or sunset, appearing like a pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the

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With its incredible

lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is

perhaps the most perfect architectural

world. To the poet

Tagore it was a `tear on the face of

his wife the great

Mughal emperor Shah Jehan constructed

this most extravagant and incomparable

monument built for love. Amazingly

graceful from any angle, it is the close up

which is really astounding.

is situated on the banks of the

ver Yamuna, another monumental

by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and

this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosques

ve wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of

the Taj Mahal. The Mughal Emperor,

mory of his

blushing in the

pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the

pools of the garden. Perhaps the most moving view of

Agra Fort further along the river Yamuna.

In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnes

it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during

this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality, which is still

reflected in whatever monuments remain in

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the local restaurant in Agra +

No dinner this evening.

Weather: Agra January temperature varies from

pools of the garden. Perhaps the most moving view of the Taj is from an octagonal tower in the

Agra Fort further along the river Yamuna.

There are very few cities in the world that can

match the history and heritage of Agra.

Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi,

Agra is the single most famous tourist

destination of India. Situated on the west bank

of River Yamuna, Agra is a part o

Norther Indian plains. The architectural

splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious

monuments of medieval India built by great

Mughals who ruled India for more than

years.

In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and

this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during

contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality, which is still

ts remain in Agra.

Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the local restaurant in Agra +

Agra January temperature varies from -2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F.

End of Tour

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is from an octagonal tower in the

There are very few cities in the world that can

match the history and heritage of Agra.

204 km south of Delhi,

Agra is the single most famous tourist

destination of India. Situated on the west bank

River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the great

Norther Indian plains. The architectural

reflected in the glorious

monuments of medieval India built by great

Mughals who ruled India for more than 300

sed a frenzied building activity and

this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during

contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality, which is still

Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the local restaurant in Agra +

2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F.

Mumbai: December, the day highs hover around 32.0 °C or 89.6 F. The nights in the beginning of

December do not fall below 18 °C or 64.4 F. By late December the day temperature ranges between 28

31 °C or 82.4-87.8 F. The nights may dip to 12 °C or 53.6 F in

or 64.8 F. Humidity is low in December

Kolhapur: daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F. During summers

maximum temperature never seen to exceed 38°C or 100.4 F and generally maxim

33°C or 91.4 F to 35°C or 95 F. Minimum during this season are around 24°C or 75.2 F to 26°C or 78.8 F.

Monsoons offer medium rainfall with an atmospheric temperature of 23°C or 73.4 F to 30°C or 86 F.

Kolhapur winters are during the mo

winters. The temperature lies around 14°C or 57.2 F to 30°C or 86 F during this period.

Mumbai: January is the coolest month of the year for Mumbai with mean daily minimum being 16.4 °C

or 61.5 F and mean daily maximum being 30.6 °C or 87.1 F. The weather is generally mild and pleasant

with daytime highs of around 27 °C or 81 F and night

lows may vary between 10 °C or 50 F and 20 °C or 68 F. C

city seem cooler than it really is. Generally clear skies, with some smog

– are the norm. The days are dry, the nights relatively humid. January is also associated with the

deciduous trees in the city shedding their leaves.

Ahmedabad: January has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit Ahmedabad is

from October to March. Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy cool climate. It is very

pleasant and good for all tourist activities. October to March months are cool with pleasant atmosphere

and perfect for outings and participation in celebrations.

F to 28°C or 82.4 F.

Ajmer: January has a desert type climate.

New Delhi: January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 10°C or 50 F.

Dehradun: January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 12°C or 53.6 F.

Agra: January temperature varies from

month. The subzero temperature levels are common during nights.

Weather Forecasts

December, the day highs hover around 32.0 °C or 89.6 F. The nights in the beginning of

December do not fall below 18 °C or 64.4 F. By late December the day temperature ranges between 28

87.8 F. The nights may dip to 12 °C or 53.6 F in late December but average around 18.2 °C

or 64.8 F. Humidity is low in December

daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F. During summers

maximum temperature never seen to exceed 38°C or 100.4 F and generally maximum lies in the band



Kolhapur winters are during the months November to February and has a very pleasant climate during

winters. The temperature lies around 14°C or 57.2 F to 30°C or 86 F during this period.

January is the coolest month of the year for Mumbai with mean daily minimum being 16.4 °C

61.5 F and mean daily maximum being 30.6 °C or 87.1 F. The weather is generally mild and pleasant

with daytime highs of around 27 °C or 81 F and night-time lows of around 17 °C or 62.6 F. The nightly

lows may vary between 10 °C or 50 F and 20 °C or 68 F. Chilly northern winds during the day make the

city seem cooler than it really is. Generally clear skies, with some smog – especially in the early morning

are the norm. The days are dry, the nights relatively humid. January is also associated with the

duous trees in the city shedding their leaves.

January has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit Ahmedabad is

Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy cool climate. It is very

t and good for all tourist activities. October to March months are cool with pleasant atmosphere

and perfect for outings and participation in celebrations. January temperature varies from 12°C or 53.6

climate. January temperature varies from 5°C or 41 F to 22°C or 71.6 F.

January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 10°C or 50 F.


es from -2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F. January is the average coolest

month. The subzero temperature levels are common during nights.

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December, the day highs hover around 32.0 °C or 89.6 F. The nights in the beginning of

December do not fall below 18 °C or 64.4 F. By late December the day temperature ranges between 28–

late December but average around 18.2 °C

daily average temperature ranges between 14°C or 57.2 F to 35°C or 95 F. During summers

um lies in the band



nths November to February and has a very pleasant climate during

January is the coolest month of the year for Mumbai with mean daily minimum being 16.4 °C

61.5 F and mean daily maximum being 30.6 °C or 87.1 F. The weather is generally mild and pleasant

time lows of around 17 °C or 62.6 F. The nightly

hilly northern winds during the day make the

especially in the early morning

are the norm. The days are dry, the nights relatively humid. January is also associated with the

January has a warm dry climate, except for rainy seasons. Best time to visit Ahmedabad is

Winters (November to February) offer a mild windy cool climate. It is very

t and good for all tourist activities. October to March months are cool with pleasant atmosphere

January temperature varies from 12°C or 53.6

January temperature varies from 5°C or 41 F to 22°C or 71.6 F.

2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F. January is the average coolest

List of hotels and contact info for Gandhi Legacy Tour December 29, 201

Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai from Dec 29

462, A B Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai

Tel : +91-22-66935555, 65705555

Fax : +91-22-26202821, 26703344

http://www.rameehotels.com/guestline

Hotel Raysons Regency Kolhapur

New Shahupuri, Near S.T. Stand, Kolhapur

Tel : +91-231-6681333, 2655633

Fax : +91-231-6682333

http://raysonsregency.com/about

Hyatt Regency Pune from January 1

Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road

Pune, India, 411014

Tel: +91 20 6645 1234

Fax: +91 20 6645 1235

Email: [email protected]

http://pune.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Park Plaza, Ahmedabad from January 3

FP 581, Purshottam Mavlankar Marg, Opposite Gujarat College

Ellisbridge Ahmedabad,

Gujarat 380006, India

+91 79 4050 5050

www.parkplaza.com/ahmedabad

Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer Jan 6-8, 201

Vaishali Nagar, Ajmer - 305001 (INDIA)

Tel. (91-145)2425702, 2425855, +91

Fax:(91-145) 2425858

E-mail: [email protected]

List of hotels and contact info for Gandhi Legacy Tour December 29, 2014 – Jan 12, 201

ai from Dec 29-30, 2014 (1 night)

462, A B Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai -

66935555, 65705555

26202821, 26703344

http://www.rameehotels.com/guestline

gency Kolhapur from Dec 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015 ((2 days)

New Shahupuri, Near S.T. Stand, Kolhapur

6681333, 2655633

http://raysonsregency.com/about-kolhapur.html

from January 1-2, 2015 (1 night)

[email protected]

http://pune.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Ahmedabad from January 3-6, 2015 (3 nights)

FP 581, Purshottam Mavlankar Marg, Opposite Gujarat College

www.parkplaza.com/ahmedabad-gujarat-hotel-in-380006/indahmb

8, 2015 (2 nights)

305001 (INDIA)

145)2425702, 2425855, +91-145-2425956

[email protected]

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Jan 12, 2015:

http://www.mansinghhotels.com/ajmer.aspx

The Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi from Jan 8

Mr. Greesh Bindra

Vice President & General Manager

New Friends Colony

New Delhi 110025

T: +91 (0) 11 2683 5070 F: +91 (0) 11 2683 5071

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.thesuryaa.com/photogallery.asp

Hotel Madhuban Dehradun from Jan 10

97, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand,

Tel : +91-135-749990-94

Fax : +91-135-744094

http://www.madhubanhotels.com/madhuban_website/about_hotel.html

mansinghhotels.com/ajmer.aspx

from Jan 8-9, 2015 (2 nights)

Vice President & General Manager

T: +91 (0) 11 2683 5070 F: +91 (0) 11 2683 5071

http://www.thesuryaa.com/photogallery.asp

Hotel Madhuban Dehradun from Jan 10 -12, 2015 (2 nights)

248001, Uttarakhand, India

http://www.madhubanhotels.com/madhuban_website/about_hotel.html

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Gandhi Legacy Tour Included Meals

1. December 29th – Buffet Dinner at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai.

2. December 30th – Breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai. Lunch at WIT and dinner at the

Sayaji Hotel in Pune.

3. December 31st – Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch via Rayson R

Kolhapur. Buffet Dinner at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur.

4. January 01st – Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch at the hotel. Buffet Dinner at local restaurant in Pune.

5. January 02nd – Buffet Breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu MumMarketplace/share. Dinner at the Hotel West End/Ritz Mumbai.

6. January 03rd – Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the Sabarmati Ashram

Sadhana. Dinner at the local restaurant in Ahmedabad.

7. January 04th –Breakfast at Park P

local restaurant.

8. January 05th - Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the SEWA. Dinner at the Vishala (Gujarati restaurant).

9. January 06th - Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Buffet Lunch(Swarna Raj Express to Ajmer).

10. January 07th – Buffet Breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer. Lunch at the Barefoot College.

Buffet Dinner at the Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer.

11. January 08th – Buffet Breakfast at the Mansingh

Delhi. Buffet dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi.

12. January 09th – Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel. Lunch at the local restaurant. Dinner at the

Chor Bizzare restaurant.

13. January 10th – Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Pakced lunch (en route to Dehradun by Bus). Buffet Dinner at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun.

14. January 11th – Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun. Lunch at the Navdanya Farm,

Dehradun, India at the foothills of the Himalayas. Buffet Dinner at the Madhuban Hotel,

Dehradun.

15. January 12th – Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Dehradun. Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites Sahibabad, Buffet Dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Dehli.

Gandhi Legacy Tour Included Meals

Buffet Dinner at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai.

Breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai. Lunch at WIT and dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch via Rayson R

Kolhapur. Buffet Dinner at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur.

Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch at the hotel. Buffet Dinner at local restaurant in Pune.

Buffet Breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai. Lunch at the Marketplace/share. Dinner at the Hotel West End/Ritz Mumbai.

Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the Sabarmati Ashram

Sadhana. Dinner at the local restaurant in Ahmedabad.

Breakfast at Park Plaza Ahmedabad. Lunch at Kochrab Ashram and dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the SEWA. Dinner at the Vishala

Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Buffet Lunch at the Park Plazainner on the train (Swarna Raj Express to Ajmer).

Buffet Breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer. Lunch at the Barefoot College.

Buffet Dinner at the Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer.

Buffet Breakfast at the Mansingh, Ajmer. Packed lunch for the journey to New

Delhi. Buffet dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi.

Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel. Lunch at the local restaurant. Dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Pakced lunch (en route to Dehradun by Bus). Buffet Dinner at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun.

Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun. Lunch at the Navdanya Farm,

the foothills of the Himalayas. Buffet Dinner at the Madhuban Hotel,

Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Dehradun. Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites Sahibabad, Buffet Dinner at the Suryaa Hotel, New Dehli.

END OF TOUR

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Breakfast at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai. Lunch at WIT and dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch via Rayson Regency,

Buffet Breakfast at the Rayson Regency Kolhapur. Lunch at the hotel. Buffet

bai. Lunch at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the Sabarmati Ashram-Manav

laza Ahmedabad. Lunch at Kochrab Ashram and dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza. Lunch at the SEWA. Dinner at the Vishala

at the Park Plazainner on the train

Buffet Breakfast at the Mansingh Hotel, Ajmer. Lunch at the Barefoot College.

, Ajmer. Packed lunch for the journey to New

Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel. Lunch at the local restaurant. Dinner at the

Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Pakced lunch (en route to

Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Hotel, Dehradun. Lunch at the Navdanya Farm,

the foothills of the Himalayas. Buffet Dinner at the Madhuban Hotel,

Buffet Breakfast at the Madhuban Dehradun. Lunch at the Country Inn & Suites

NOTE: As the check in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before, the

international tickets should be booked for January 13, 201

OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT TRIP TO AGRA

1. January 13th – Dinner at Suryaa Hotel. Overnigh2. January 14th – Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Lunch at local restaurant in Agra.

NO DINNER

Optional Agra Trip Includes (JAN 13 to 14, 2015

· Hotel accommodation on Twin sharing basis at the Suryaa Hotel, Delhi o· Land transportation from Delhi to Agra and back

· Services of Accompanying Tour Escort · Entrance Fees at the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort in Agra.

· Lunch at the local restaurant in Agra.

· 02 Bottle of Mineral Water Per Person,· All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.

NOTE: International tickets should be booked for January 14, 201

NOTE: Regarding train tickets, we need the complete names with passport numbers, gender and ages

120 before tour starts so that we can purchase and issue train tickets in a group .

1. TRAIN BOOKINGS OPEN 120 DAYS IN ADVANCE2. Train Fares for 2nd AC Sleeper

3. 02 Bottle of Mineral Water Per Person, Per Day during the tour.

4. All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.5. All the airport pick-ups in Mumbai and airport drops in New Delhi are included in the package

We recommend arriving one day before the tour begins. Supplement prices for early and late departures for Mumbai and New Delhi hotels will be arranged by request.

As the check in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before, the

international tickets should be booked for January 13, 2015 Early Morning flights.

OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT TRIP TO AGRA

Dinner at Suryaa Hotel. Overnight stay in New Dehli. Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Lunch at local restaurant in Agra.

rip Includes (JAN 13 to 14, 2015) :

· Hotel accommodation on Twin sharing basis at the Suryaa Hotel, Delhi on room + breakfast basis. · Land transportation from Delhi to Agra and back

· Services of Accompanying Tour Escort · Entrance Fees at the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort in Agra.

· Lunch at the local restaurant in Agra.

· 02 Bottle of Mineral Water Per Person, Per Day during the tour. · All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.

International tickets should be booked for January 14, 2015 Early Morning flight

Regarding train tickets, we need the complete names with passport numbers, gender and ages 120 before tour starts so that we can purchase and issue train tickets in a group .

TRAIN BOOKINGS OPEN 120 DAYS IN ADVANCE Train Fares for 2nd AC Sleeper Class

02 Bottle of Mineral Water Per Person, Per Day during the tour.

All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.ups in Mumbai and airport drops in New Delhi are included in the package

commend arriving one day before the tour begins. Supplement prices for early and late departures for Mumbai and New Delhi hotels will be arranged by request.

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As the check in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before, the

Buffet Breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Lunch at local restaurant in Agra.

n room + breakfast basis.

Early Morning flight

Regarding train tickets, we need the complete names with passport numbers, gender and ages 120 before tour starts so that we can purchase and issue train tickets in a group .

All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%. ups in Mumbai and airport drops in New Delhi are included in the package

commend arriving one day before the tour begins. Supplement prices for early and late departures for Mumbai and New Delhi hotels will be arranged by request.

Our prices include the following for Gandhian Legacy Tour:

Arun and Tushar Gandhi leading,

Hotel accommodation: Double/Twin sharing basis on room + breakfast.

All transfers, sightseeing tours, land transportation & vehicle per itinerary.

Meeting assistance services at the Mumbai airport + Ahmedabad & Ajmer railway stations

Services of accompanying Tour Guide (Alok Tiwari).

Entrance fees at the monuments & museums as per itinerary.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the tour it

Porterage at the railway stations during the tour.

Train fares for 2nd AC Sleeper Class for Mumbai/ Ahmedabad + Ahmedabad/ Ajmer sectors only.

02 bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the tour.

All currently prevailing taxes on the

Our prices DO NOT include the following:

Any meetings, lectures, dialogues, honorarium outside tour itinerary.

Any room category or meals apart from the ones mentioned in t

Any early check-in/late check-out will be subject to the room availability of the day, at any of the hotel.

Any personal expenses like telephone call, laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for cameras/video camera at

Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our

control such as airline & railway delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions (mechanical breakdown) and other

conditions like sickness, natural d

Liability insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.

Any tips to drivers, airport, hotel staff or local guides.

Our prices include the following for Gandhian Legacy Tour:

Arun and Tushar Gandhi leading, sharing history, stories and lectures on Gandhi family history.




Services of accompanying Tour Guide (Alok Tiwari).

Entrance fees at the monuments & museums as per itinerary.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the tour itinerary

Porterage at the railway stations during the tour.


02 bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the tour.

All currently prevailing taxes on the hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.

Our prices DO NOT include the following:

Any meetings, lectures, dialogues, honorarium outside tour itinerary.

Airfare and Travel Insurance

Any room category or meals apart from the ones mentioned in tour itinerary.

out will be subject to the room availability of the day, at any of the hotel.


monuments and museums.



conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars etc.


Any tips to drivers, airport, hotel staff or local guides.

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sharing history, stories and lectures on Gandhi family history.





hotels, transport and Govt. service tax 3.09%.

our itinerary.

out will be subject to the room availability of the day, at any of the hotel.



