A Special Small Group Tour for Alumni and Friends of Arizona State University
17 days for $5,487 total price from Phoenix($4,595 air & land inclusive plus $892 airline taxes and fees)
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
MYSTICAL INDIAWith RanthamboRe tigeR PReseRve
January 6-22, 2019
Dear ASU Alumni and Friends,
Travel with us on an exciting, distinctive 17-day journey to colorful, mystical India. Enjoy visits to sites steeped in history, with art and architecture that reveal domestic and foreign influences on India’s culture.
Highlights of the tour include the historic districts of Old and New Delhi, one ancient and the other built by the British; Agra, stronghold of the medieval Mughal Empire and home to the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the “pink city” in the princely state of Rajasthan. Enjoy a two-night stay at Ranthambore Tiger Preserve, home to the elusive Bengal tiger. Visit pastoral Kalakho and meet local Meena tribespeople. Finally, explore Varanasi, India’s holiest city, experiencing life along the sacred Ganges. An optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension to beautiful Nepal is also available.
We are pleased to share this departure with alumni and friends of the University of Iowa. Space is limited to just 24 guests in total from both schools, and will fill quickly. Please register today to guarantee your place on this memorable tour of India!
Sincerely,
Christine K. Wilkinson, ’66 B.A.E., ’76 Ph.D. President & CEO, ASU Alumni Association Senior Vice President and Secretary of the University Managing Director, Trustees of ASU
THE ASU RESERVATION FORM: MYSTICAL INDIA
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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Delhi, India
Day 2: Arrive Delhi We arrive in India’s hyperactive capital late in the evening and transfer to our hotel.
Day 3: Delhi After a morning at leisure followed by a briefing about the journey ahead, we set out to discover Old Delhi. Our first stop is Qutb Minar, the 379-step tower dating to 1192. We continue on to Gandhi Smriti, a museum dedicated to the Indian icon; and pass by India Gate, the majestic arch honoring the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died fight-ing along side the British in World War I. Late this afternoon we return to our hotel, where tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner together. B,D
Day 4: Delhi We encounter more of this pulsating city today, beginning at Raj Ghat, the simple black marble slab honoring Mahatma Gandhi. After stop ping for photos at Lal Qila, the Red Fort complex of palaces, we visit a Sikh temple followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon’s sights include the red sand-stone and marble Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque; and the colorful Chandni Chowk market, where we ride rickshaws. Then the remainder of the day is free for further exploration and dinner on our own. B,L
Day 5: Delhi/Jaipur Today we travel by coach to the “pink city” of Jaipur, one of the great cities of the Rajput, with historic forts, palaces, and gardens. We reach our hotel late afternoon. B,L,D
Day 6: Jaipur Our first stop is the stunning Hawa Mahal, the elaborately carved pink sandstone “Palace of the Winds.” We continue on to Amber Fort, built by the Kachhawah Rajputs as their capital from 1037 to 1728; Jantar Mantar, the open-air observatory; and City Palace Museum, housing the magnificent art collections of the Maharajahs of Jaipur. B,L
Day 7: Jaipur/Sanganer This morning we visit the village of Sanganer to see villagers engaging in traditional block printing and handmade paper indus-tries. Later we see local life up close as we explore an outdoor market. Tonight we are dinner guests in the home of a multi-generational Rajasthan family. B,D
mystical indiaWith Ranthambore Tiger Preserve17 days for $5,487 total price from Phoenix($4,595 air & land inclusive plus $892 airline taxes and fees)
M ystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. While staying at excellent hotels, we travel the classic Golden Triangle:
bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, great city of the Rajput. We also search for elusive Bengals at Ranthambore Tiger Preserve, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
Cover photo: Visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO site considered one of the world’s most beautiful buildings.
Avg. High (°F) Jan FebDelhi 70 75Agra 72 77
DestinationAirMotorcoachExtension (air)Entry/Departure
INDIA
JaipurAgra
Varanasi
Delhi
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
RanthamboreNational Park
Kalakho
NEPALKathmandu/
Nagarkot
Small Group Tour Highlights
Tours of Old and New Delhi • Home-hosted dinner with Jaipur family • Magnificent Taj Mahal • Two-night stay at Ranthambore Tiger Preserve • Kalakho tribal home visit • “Pink City” of Jaipur • Holy city of Varanasi • Pilgrimage site of Sarnath temple and museum
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Delhi
2-4 Delhi Taj Diplomatic Deluxe Enclave
5-7 Jaipur Jai Mahal Palace Deluxe
8-9 Ranthambore Taj Sawai First Class Madhopur Lodge
10 Kalakho Dera Village Retreat Not rated
11-12 Agra Courtyard Sup. First Marriott Agra Class
13-15 Varanasi Taj Gateway Sup. First Ganges Class
16 Delhi Hotel Pullman Deluxe New Delhi Aerocity
17 Depart Delhi for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.
Day 8: Jaipur/Ranthambore We travel today to Ranthambore National Park, the former hunting ground of the Maharajah of Jaipur and now a 512- square-mile natural preserve that is home to hundreds of species of birds, reptiles, mammals, and of course, Bengal tigers. This afternoon we take our first wild-life drive through the park. B,L,D
Day 9: Ranthambore We take both morning and afternoon wildlife drives today to see not only wildlife (though tiger and leopard sightings are not guaranteed), but also picturesque ruins of forts and palaces. B,L,D
Day 10: Ranthambore/Kalakho We depart early for Kalakho, where we set out on a village walk to meet local Meena tribespeople in their homes. Tonight we enjoy a traditional folk dance performance. B,L,D
Day 11: Kalakho/Agra En route to Agra, we stop in the ancient village of Abhaneri to see the fortified Chand Baori step well (c. 800), whose 3,500 steps de-scend some 13 stories into the ground. Continuing on, we reach the ancient Mughal stronghold of Agra, where this afternoon we visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, the two-story marble “Baby Taj” that inspired the Taj Mahal. B,D
Day 12: Agra This morning we visit the Taj Mahal, the magnificent tomb built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Then we take an Indian cuisine cooking lesson and enjoy the results for lunch. Later: imposing Agra Fort. B,L
Day 13: Agra/Delhi/Varanasi We depart by coach this morning for Delhi, where we board a late after-noon flight to Varanasi, Hinduism’s holiest city. B,L,D
Visit Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Day 6.
Day 14: Varanasi/Sarnath Before breakfast today, those who wish can join in a private yoga session. Then we visit nearby Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught after achieving enlightenment. One of Buddhism’s four holiest sites, Sarnath draws pilgrims
Your Tour Price Includes
• Air transportation Delhi/Kathmandu, inclusive of airline taxes and fees
• 4 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Kathmandu at Crowne Plaza Soaltee (Superior First Class); 2 nights in Nagarkot at Club Himalaya Nagarkot (Superior First Class)
• 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners• Extensive sightseeing, including Pashupatinath shrine
(UNESCO site); Boudhanath monument; colorful Bhaktapur, “City of Devotees;” Swayambhunath Temple; royal city of Patan; and Kathmandu and environs
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel
porters, and all drivers
January 22-27, 2019
Nepal5 days/4 nights
for $1,195 total priceSingle Supplement: $245
Absorb the beauty of the Himalayan kingdom – and the warmth of its people – on this special journey featuring sacred shrines,
royal cities, and indigenous lifestyles.
Post-Tour Extension
from the world over. We see some of the temples and stupas then tour Sarnath Museum, housing a superb collection of Buddhist artifacts from excava-tions here. Mid-day we return to our hotel; lunch is on our own. Late afternoon we attend a traditional aarti ceremony: as we cruise along the Ganges, we watch as devout Hindus offer their lit lamps to the deities. B,D
Day 15: Varanasi Early this morning we return to the Ganges where Hindu pilgrims perform their
rituals along the ghats (steps) lead-ing to the river. We visit several ghats by boat as we experience for ourselves the spiritual aura of the hallowed Ganges waters. Then we return to our hotel with time to rest before this after-noon’s walking tour and private performance of classical sitar.
Tonight we celebrate our journey at a farewell dinner at our hotel. B,D
Day 16: Varanasi/Delhi We fly this afternoon to Delhi, where the evening is at leisure. B
Day 17: Return to U.S. Very early this morning we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S.
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all
flights within India• 15 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior
First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels• 32 meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your
trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, air-
port and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs: January 6, 2019Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Boston, New York, $4,987
Washington, DC
Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, $5,187 San Francisco, Seattle
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, $5,387 Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Denver, Detroit, $5,487
Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Land Only (transfers not included) $3,795
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $892, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,495. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $4,795 per person in addition to the above costs (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing and a significant amount of walking, as well as some lengthy coach rides. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
For reservations and information, pleasecall Odyssey Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time
“The paTh is The goal.” – MahaTMa gandhi
We visit elaborate Hawa Mahal, “Palace of the Winds.”
We may see Bengal tigers at Ranthambore.
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