India 2012
Regal India: Rail Journey through Rajasthan, October 21-November 2
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with MIT Professor Emeritus Samuel Jay Keyser
13 days/11 nights
Overnights
• 1 night aloft
• 2 nights in Delhi
• 1 night in Jaipur
• 5 nights aboard Palace on Wheels
• 1 night in Bharatpur
• 1 night in Agra
Physical Activity Rating: Level 2
Travel partners: exclusive to the MIT community
Maximum group size: 23 travelers
Trip Brochure (PDF)
Traveling in the comfort of the newly renovated Palace on Wheels train is a classic way to experience the bygone era of royal Maharajas and the best way to visit Rajasthan’s remote and legendary cities. This itinerary highlights the rich cultural, natural, and historical jewels of Northern India: Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Ranthambore and Keoladeo Ghana National Parks. Learn about Mughal empires, visit majestic forts and palaces, experience diverse cultures, and marvel at the vibrant colors contrasted against the desert landscape. Experience the Hindu festival of Dussehra, celebrated with performances of the Ramlila epic—the legendary triumph of Lord Rama over the demon-king Ravana and the rescue of Rama’s abducted wife, Sita—along with fairs, parades, and bonfires.
If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.
