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COCHIN (KOCHI), INDIA Arrive: 0800 Saturday, 27 February

Onboard: 1700 Thursday, 3 March

Brief Overview: India is one of the

oldest civilizations in the world,

dating back to 3,000 BC. It is also,

currently, one of the largest and

most populous countries in the

world, as well as the point of origin

for four of the world’s major

religions: Hinduism, Buddhism,

Jainism, and Sikhism. India prides

itself on being the world’s largest

democracy, having gained its

independence in the 1940s under

the peaceful leadership of Mahatma

Ghandi. It is an extremely diverse

country, with vast differences in

geography, climate, culture,

language and ethnicity. As it opens

up to a globalized world, India

retains a depth of history and

intensity of culture that make it an extraordinary destination. SAS voyagers often identify India as the “turning point” of

the world voyage. It is a country that takes them out of their comfort zone, challenges their senses, and awakens a sense

of beauty and appreciation for humanity that is unparalleled. While in India, visit the bustling city of Delhi, witness the

splendor of the Taj Mahal, and float down the River Ganges, experiencing a centuries-old religious practice. Pilgrims line

the banks of the river at dawn each day to immerse themselves in the holy waters and pray to release their souls from the

cycle of rebirth. Closer to Cochin, you can explore the backwaters of Kerala, spend a day in a local village or visit an

Ayurveda center as a means to a healthy lifestyle. India is an unforgettable experience, regardless of where your travels

take you. This enigma of a country will leave you longing for more. Kochi or Cochin, it’s a wonderful place to explore!

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Field program highlights by category:

Cultural Highlights:

KOC 105-103: Welcome Reception with Students

KOC 411-301: Spiritual Insight through Yoga

KOC 305-301: Rotary Homestay

IMPACT Opportunities:

KOC 107-601: Service Visit to Janseva Shishu Bhavan

KOC 102-501: Chendamangalam Village Visit

KOC 120-401: Kumbalanghi Village Visit

KOC 405-103 Kranti Workshop with Mumbai Highlights

Active/Adventure:

KOC 103-102 Explore Cochin on Bicycle

KOC 302-301 Eco-trek in Munnar

Taste of India:

KOC 106-601: Gourmet Indulgence

KOC 201-301 Keralan Homestay

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Table of Contents Day 1: Saturday, February 27 ............................................................................................................................................... 3

KOC 103-101 Explore Kochi on Bicycle ............................................................................................................................... 3

KOC 100-101 Highlights of Kochi ........................................................................................................................................ 4

KOC 116-101 Kochi Highlights, Tuk Tuk & Fisherman’s Village .......................................................................................... 4

KOC 120-101 IMPACT: Kumbalanghi Village & Highlights of Kochi .................................................................................... 5

KOC 105-103 IMPACT: Welcome Reception ....................................................................................................................... 5

KOC 405-103 IMPACT: Kranti Workshop with Mumbai Highlights ..................................................................................... 6

Day 2: Sunday, February 28.................................................................................................................................................. 7

KOC 106-201 Gourmet Indulgence ..................................................................................................................................... 7

KOC 121-201 Alleppey Backwater Cruise ........................................................................................................................... 7

KOC 110-201 Ayurvedic Center ........................................................................................................................................... 8

KOC 406-201 Jaipur & Taj Mahal ........................................................................................................................................ 8

KOC 501-201 Glory of the Ganges: Agra & Varanasi ........................................................................................................ 10

KOC 502-201 Palaces & Princes: Jaipur, Bharatpur & Taj Majal ....................................................................................... 11

KOC 407-201 Sri Lanka – UNESCO World Heritage Site .................................................................................................... 13

Day 3: Monday, February 29 .............................................................................................................................................. 14

KOC 117-301 IMPACT: Missionaries of Charity ................................................................................................................. 14

KOC 301-301 & 302 Taj Mahal (Groups A & B) ................................................................................................................. 14

KOC 302-301 Eco-Trek Munnar......................................................................................................................................... 16

KOC 411-301 Spiritual Insight with Yoga .......................................................................................................................... 17

KOC 305-301 Rotary Homestay......................................................................................................................................... 18

Day 4: Tuesday, March 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 18

KOC 122-401 Alleppey Backwater Cruise ......................................................................................................................... 18

Day 5: Wednesday, March 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 19

KOC 102-501 IMPACT: Chendamangalam Village Program .............................................................................................. 19

Day 6: Thursday, March 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 20

KOC 104-601 Relaxing Harbor Cruise ................................................................................................................................ 20

KOC 108-601 Village Craft & Country-side Boating .......................................................................................................... 20

KOC 107-601 IMPACT: Janseva Shishubhavan .................................................................................................................. 21

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Day 1: Saturday, February 27 IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE # FACULTY DAY 1 – Saturday, February 27

MUSI 2570 502 Professor Mark Brill Global Music [Group 2]

ANTH 1010 502 Professor Colleen Cohen Introduction to Anthropology [Group 2]

ENMC 3559 101 Professor Jennifer Green-Lewis Women’s Literature Around the World

KOC 103-101 Explore Kochi on Bicycle Half-Day

The best way to discover the

culturally rich city of Kochi is by

bike! Start your adventure at the

Indo-Portuguese Museum, and

view the artifacts that showcase

the history of India’s earliest

Portuguese Catholic communities.

Next, cycle to the Dutch Cemetery,

the oldest European cemetery in

India, and learn about the Dutch

and English migrants who settled

in India during the 17th to 19th

centuries.

Continue your way north towards the port, and see the large, suspended Chinese

fishing nets, introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Along the coast,

you’ll pass the bustling fish market and Kochi’s main bazaar, where you’ll find tea,

spices, dried fruit, garlic and cashew nuts. Breathe in the pungent aroma of ginger,

cardamom and cloves, and wander the streets to browse the various goods on sale.

Then cycle to the Dutch Palace, and admire the beautiful murals depicting Hindu temple art. Sip a cup of chai tea while you

enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Hop back on your bike and cycle along the coast toward the center of town. Get a glimpse of

the life of the dhobis, a caste group found in India who specializes in washing clothes.

This guided bike tour provides a stress-free yet adventurous way to navigate Kochi. Your comprehensive bike tour will highlight

Kochi’s colonial past and cosmopolitan present. Traveling in a small group with a maximum of 12 people ensures you’ll have

an intimate and unique experience.

It is HOT and you will want to bring extra water.

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $76 $69

Child $38 $35

TIME

Date Time

Depart February 27 1230

Return February 27 1745

HIGHLIGHTS

Fort Cochin

Indo Portuguese Museum

spice market

Dutch Palace

Jain temple and Siva temple

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 11

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 14

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KOC 100-101 Highlights of Kochi Half-Day

Explore the many facets of

India’s colonial past

through your tour of Fort

Cochin and Matancherry.

You will see architectural

and religious influences

from Portuguese, Dutch,

and British rule, and also

learn about the history of

the Jewish community in

Kochi.

Begin with a visit to the town of Mattancherry to see the Dutch Palace. Designed

in oriental style, Mattancherry Palace was originally built by the Portuguese and

presented to the king of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma, in the year 1555 AD.

Imagine yourself as a medieval trader as you walk through the Jewish Street –

lined on both sides by picture-postcard houses and shops selling everything from spices to antiques. At the end of the street

you come upon the oldest Jewish Synagogue in India, built in 1568.Next, you will head to Fort Cochin to learn about the history

of Christianity in Kerala as you see St. Francis Church, the first European Church to be built in India. Then understand ancient

trading patterns between India and China as you view the Chinese Fishing Nets, or Cheenavala, hung mid-air along the coast.

“I learned quite a bit about religion, the princesses, Queens and Kings from the 16th century.” - Sp’15 Voyager

Read this article by a student about playing chess in Kochin.

Please Note: Moderate and decent clothing is required, No sleeveless dress for ladies and a scarf/shawl is mandatory. No short pants for

men.


Adult $22 $18

Child $11 $9

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church

Chinese Fishing nets

Dutch Palace



KOC 116-101 Kochi Highlights, Tuk Tuk & Fisherman’s Village Half-Day

This program provides the

opportunity to see the

highlights of Cochin and

also to learn about the

history of fishing in the

area, including a visit to a

local fisherman village.

Cochin is home to some of

the oldest European

architecture in India and

has been a significant

settlement ever since

Cochin Harbor was discovered.

Begin with a visit to the Fort Cochin area to see the St. Francis Church, the first

European Church to be built in India. The history of this Church reflects the

colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the 15th to 20th Centuries. You will also see Chinese Fishing Nets, a

unique symbol of centuries old Chinese influence on this coast. Next, enjoy a Tuk Tuk (rickshaw) ride to a local village where

you have the opportunity to interact with the fishermen and learn about their daily activities.

“I loved the variety! Between the Church and the fisherman’s village there was so much to see!” – Ashley, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $33 $26

Child $17 $13

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church


Fisherman’s village



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KOC 120-101 IMPACT: Kumbalanghi Village & Highlights of Kochi Full-Day

Travel to nearby Kumbalanghi

village and board the

traditional country canoes for

a short trip through the

serene backwaters. View

daily life on the water, such

as veeshu vala (fishing with

conical nets) and padal (fish

trapping in coconut tree

leaves). Disembark and take

a walk through the village and

witness crab-catching, fish-

flipping, and coir-making (traditional rope made from coconut palm fiber). Then,

enjoy a traditional lunch. The venue overlooks the picturesque Chinese fishing

nets. After lunch, travel by auto rickshaw through narrow village lanes to the

coach parking area to re-board your motor coach.

End the day by viewing the highlights of the port city before returning to the ship. Cochin is one of India’s largest ports, a major

naval base and the headquarters of the Southern Command of the Indian Navy. As part of the main trade route between

Europe and China, the city reflects the characteristics of past visitors. The city boasts the oldest church in India, winding

streets crammed with 500-year-old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, and a Jewish community whose

roots date back to the Diaspora, a 16th-century synagogue, and a palace built by the Portuguese and given to the Raja of

Cochin.


Adult $76 $69

Child $38 $35

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Kumbalanghi Village

Traditional Kerela meal


St. Francis Church



KOC 105-103 IMPACT: Welcome Reception Evening

Blessed with

a profusion of

swaying

coconut

palms,

panoramic

sights, and

picturesque

landscapes,

Kerala is

ideally

positioned

along the

southwestern

coast of

India, wedged

between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. It is surrounded by

Karnataka on the northeast, Tamil Nadu on the east, and the Arabian Sea on the

west.

At the venue you will be welcomed with traditional Aarti and Tikka. It is a great

time to meet other students from universities in Kerala and people from

different walks of life. In the evening you will witness a dance performance on Mohiniyattam and Bharatnatyam - a traditional

South Indian dance from Kerala. You will also enjoy high tea with South Indian snacks.

“I was able to talk with students from India…It was really cool to discuss similarities + differences between our educations.” –

Kimberlee, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $29 $29

Child $15 $15

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Aarti & Tikka welcome

Mohiniyattam and Bharatnatyam

dances

Mehendi application

Learn Saree draping

Meet Indian University students

South Indian snacks, tea & coffee

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 80

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 244

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KOC 405-103 IMPACT: Kranti Workshop in Mumbai

4 days/3 nights

Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of

Maharashtra and the financial, commercial

and entertainment capital of India. Participants

in this program will experience Mumbai

through the eyes of women and girls who are

living at the Kranti house. Two young women

from Kranti house sailed on the Spring 2015

voyage.

Participants will spend 3.5 days engaging in

various activities with this NGO that empowers

girls from the red-light district to become

agents of social change. Activities include

interactive sessions with women that are sex

workers and victims of child trafficking, group

work projects (For example, one group to work

on an income generation plan, one to help make the Kranti home more

environmentally sustainable), hear guest speakers, and Q & A. Both days the group

will have lunch prepared by the Kranti moms. On both nights there is free time after

dinner and the possibility for a night out with the Kranti girls to see a movie, play or hear local music. A drive-through “tour” of

the Red-light area. During this time, students will remain in taxis while driving through the area but must be aware that taking

photos or having cameras visible is a safety risk - many journalists have had their taxis blocked, cameras snatched, etc. While

the Kranti girls and staff would be with students at all times in the red-light area, students must understand these risks.

Please NOTE: Participants will stay overnight at the Kranti house. The accommodations are simple – a mattress with a

sleeping bag. Participants will need to bring their own sleeping bags. There are 4 bathrooms in the house. The house is

conveniently located with Starbucks 1.5 km away, a rickshaw ride of 30 rupees. Mumbai is a great place for students -

cheap, fun, and exciting! This includes spas, nightclubs, hookah bars, etc. However since the students will be staying in space

shared with Kranti girls, students CAN NOT consume alcohol during their entire stay. We have planned for a midnight return

time, and students must abide by this in order for Kranti to avoid conflict with our neighbors.

** This program is now finalized. Please register via your MyPassport account.

Visit Kranti’s Website for more Information


Adult $650 $750

Child Not appropriate for children

$ TIME

Date Time


Return March 1 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Kranti Workshop – NGO that empowers girls to become agents of social change

Red-Light “tour” in taxi

Interaction with Kranti moms and girls

Work projects to promote sustainability and enterprise



Itinerary

Day 1: (L)

Fly to Mumbai – breakfast on board

Arrive at Kranti House for initial introductions

Orientation, workshops and activities

Possible visit to Mani Bhavan (Ghandi Museum)

Dinner out and overnight at house

Day 2: (B, L )

Breakfast at Kranti House

Visit Kranti & engage in Planned Activities

Lunch at Kranti house

Red Light district in taxi

Return to Kranti for interactive session

Dinner out or cook dinner with Kranti women

Possible evening activity with Kranti girls

Day 3: (B, L )


Visit Kranti & engage in group assignment

Guest Lecture

Lunch at Kranti House

Return to Kranti for interactive session/ Q & A

Dinner out and overnight at house

Day 4: (B, L)


Fly to Kochin

Arrive in Kochin

Transfer to pier and board Ship

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.

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Day 2: Sunday, February 28 KOC 106-201 Gourmet Indulgence Full-Day

Nimmy Paul has been involved in 'At Home'

hospitality for more than twelve years. Nimmy, a

professional cooking instructor for more than

twenty years, belongs to traditional Syrian

Christian community in Kerala. In keeping with

the tradition of their families, they enjoy having

guests and serving good food. You will receive a

cooking demonstration on 2 to 3 recipes, enjoy a

traditional vegetarian lunch

and visit with the family.

“Food was great! Free recipe packet was a nice bonus.” – Andrew, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $69 $59

Child $35 $30

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Cooking demonstration

Traditional Indian Lunch



KOC 121-201 Alleppey Backwater Cruise Full-Day

A visit to this region of

India would be

incomplete without a

leisurely backwater cruise

through the famous

backwaters, a narrow

maze of canals

synonymous with Kerala

and Alleppey. Located 63

kilometers south of

Cochin, this “Venice of

the East” is a verdant

area surrounded by coconut plantations. This two-hour journey provides insight

into the traditional life of those who live along the banks of the canals. Enjoy

lunch at a local resort before returning to the ship.


Adult $55 $48

Child $28 $24

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise through the backwaters of

Kerala

Witness traditional life style of the

locals

Lunch at a local resort



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KOC 110-201 Ayurvedic Center Full-Day

Nagarjuna’s Ayurvedic Center

on the banks of the river

Periyar at Kalady in Kerala

provides a complete range of

ayurvedic treatments strictly

conforming to the traditional

practices. The surrounding

landscape and the

aesthetically designed rooms

stimulate the guests to

rediscover life in its entirety.

Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Center

blends deep ayurvedic

insights with traditional skills to provide a range of remedies based on

preventive, curative, rejuvenating and immunization therapies.

On arrival, you will experience a traditional welcome and then visit the herbal garden, treatment rooms and the pharmacy.

Later the Chief physician will give a lecture on Ayurveda including a demonstration of ayurvedic massage. You will then be

served a traditional Keralan ayurvedic vegetarian lunch in plantain leaves.

“This is a great trip for anyone looking for an authentic Indian cultural experience and interested in alternative medicine.” -

Jason, SP’14 Voyage

Please Note: Demo on Ayurveda is at the center’s discretion as the massages are given by and shown to with the same gender.


Adult $72 $69

Child $36 $35

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

1 hour session on Ayurveda

Tour of the center

Ayurvedic Lunch



KOC 406-201 Jaipur & Taj Mahal 4 days/3 nights

Here is your opportunity to see

not only Agra and the Taj Mahal

but also Jaipur the “pink city”

and Delhi. Jaipur, or the City of

Victory, was founded by

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in

1727. It is the only city in the

world symbolizing the nine

divisions of the Universe through

nine rectangular sectors sub-

dividing it. Situated on the banks

of the Yamuna River, the Taj

Mahal is the famous symbol of

Emperor Shah Jehan’s love for his wife Mumatz Mahal. It took 20,000 artisans

22 years to complete this poignant mausoleum with its superb inlay work in

marble and soapstone. Delhi is a near perfect blend of the ancient and the

modern and is seamlessly divided in two parts: Old Delhi designed by the

Mughals and New Delhi designed during English rule and also known as

“Lyutens” Delhi.

After an early morning flight, arrive in Delhi and visit the famous minaret of Delhi, Qutub Minar. The soaring conical tower is an

exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to Old Delhi to visit

the resplendent “mosque of Friday” Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Other sites you will see in Old Delhi include the

Red Fort and Raj Ghat. During your orientation tour of New Delhi you will drive past some of the magnificent monuments

designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lyutens, such as India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan (President Palace). In the evening visit


Adult $869 $828

Child $435 $414

TIME

Date Time

Depart February 28 0330 AM

Return March 2 1900

HIGHLIGHTS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Taj

Mahal and Agra Fort

Amber Fort, City Palace and Royal

Observatory in Jaipur

Rajasthani folk dances

Old and New Delhi



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KOC 406-201 Jaipur & Taj Mahal 4 days/3 nights

the Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, the most prominent Sikh

house of worship in Delhi. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel.

The next morning, take an early express train to Agra and upon arrival

proceed to your hotel for breakfast. Next, you will visit the exquisite Taj

Mahal followed by Agra Fort, an impressive city within a city. It was here

that Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb, and from a

marble balcony, Jahan watched the continuing construction of his Taj

Mahal until his death. Enjoy lunch at a hotel in Agra before departing

for the 5 hour ride to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you will have dinner and

overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, visit the Amber Fort and take an exciting elephant ride

up to the fort. Amber Fort, set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture made in

red sand stone and white marble. After lunch, visit The City Palace, a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani

architecture. You will also visit Jantar Mantar, or the Royal Astronomical Observatory. In the evening, enjoy dinner with

Rajasthani Folk Dances and experience Rajput hospitality at the enchanting Narayan Niwas Palace.

“I enjoyed the free time given at the market in Jaipur, the elephant ride and the info the guide provided at each stop.” – Sp’15

Voyager

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Itinerary

Day 1: (B, L, D)

Fly to Delhi – breakfast on board

Visit Qutub Minar

Lunch at local restaurant

Visit Jama Masjid

Sightseeing of Old Delhi – Red Fort, Rajghat, India Gate,

President House

Visit Sikh Temple

Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Take train to Agra

Check-in at hotel and breakfast

Visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Lunch in hotel

Depart by coach to Jaipur

Check-in at hotel


Day 3: (B, L, D)

Visit Amber Fort - enjoy elephant ride

Lunch in local restaurant

City tour - City Palace and Jantar Mantar (royal observatory)

Dinner with Rajasthani Folk Dances at Narayan Niwas Palace

Overnight at hotel

Day 4: (B, L)

Fly to Kochin via Mumbai – breakfast and lunch on

board flights

Arrive in Kochin


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KOC 501-201 Glory of the Ganges: Agra & Varanasi 5 days/4 nights

On this overnight you will

experience the best of

north Indian civilization,

religion and culture as

you explore the cities of

Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.

After an early morning

flight to Delhi via Mumbai,

embark on sightseeing

tour of Delhi. First, you will

visit the famous minaret

of Delhi, Qutub Minar. The

soaring conical tower is

an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. After enjoy lunch at a

local restaurant and then drive past some magnificent monuments designed by a

leading British architect, Sir Edwin Landseer Lyutens, such as the India Gate and

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President Palace). In the evening visit Gurdwara Bangla

Sahib - the most prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi. The temple is a grand

sight. The sacred pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar", contains

water considered holy by Sikhs and is known as "Amrit".

The next morning, you will have breakfast at your hotel and leave on your flight to Varanasi. Your first stop is Sarnath, a major

Buddhist center where Bodhgaya, Buddha, the 'Awakened One', delivered his first sermon. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant in

Sarnath. After lunch, attend a lecture on Hinduism at Banaras Hindu University. In the evening leave by rickshaw to witness

the enchanting “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats of the Holy

Ganges with a Hindu professor. Aarti, is a Hindu religious ritual

of worship in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified

butter) is offered to one or more deities. Return to the hotel for

dinner and overnight.

Wake up early to enjoy a boat ride on the holiest of holy rivers,

the Ganges. Hindu pilgrims come to bath in the sacred “Ganga”

to wash away their sins facing the rising sun. You will also visit

an Akhara - Traditional Indian Gymnasium, where wrestlers live

and train together following strict rules on everything from what

they can eat to what they can do in their spare time. Return to

the hotel for breakfast before your flight to Agra. On arrival,

Group A participants will head out for a visit of the impressive

Agra Fort, where an elderly Emperor Shah Jahan, imprisoned by his son, watched from a distance the fulfillment of his life’s

dream, the building of the Taj Mahal. Participants in Group B will go directly to the Taj Mahal for an afternoon/evening visit.

The next morning Group A will have a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal while Group B has a sunrise visit to Agra Fort. Return to the

hotel for breakfast before the drive to Delhi. You will have a packed lunch on the way to Delhi and then precede for a tour of

Old Delhi beginning with the resplendent “mosque of Friday”, Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India. You will also

drive past the Red Fort and Raj Ghat, a memorial to Father of the Nation Mahatama Gandhi. That evening, enjoy dinner and


Please Note: In order to allow you to see the maximum number of sites across three cities, this trip has a good deal of travel.

You will take five flights and two five-hour car rides, so make sure to check your travel stamina against the itinerary.

Check out the Photo Gallery: Sacred River & Stunning Monuments.


Standard Accommodations

Adult $1,080 $1,029

$ 540 $ 515

TIME

Date Time


Return March 3 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Qutub

Minar, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Benares Hindu University with a lecture

on Hinduism.

Places of worship for Sikhs, Buddhist,

Muslim and Hindus.


MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 70 (35 per group)

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KOC 501-201 Glory of the Ganges: Agra & Varanasi 5 days/4 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: (B, L, D)

Fly to Delhi via Mumbai– breakfast and lunch on board flights

Check-in to hotel and lunch

Visit Qutub Minar – drive past India Gate, President Palace

Evening visit to Sikh Temple


Day 2: (B, L, D)

Fly to Varanasi – breakfast on board

Hotel check-in

Excursion to Sarnath

Lunch at local restaurant in Sarnath

Lecture on Hinduism at Banaras Hindu University

Travel by rickshaw to Aarti Ceremony on The Ghats of Ganges


Day 3: (B, L, D)

0445 AM Early morning Boat ride on The Ganges

Visit temple, see Hindu ritual and Traditional Gymnasiums

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Airport to board flight to Agra – lunch on board -

Arrive to Agra

Visit of Agra Fort (Group A)

Evening visit to Taj Majal (Group B)

Check-in at hotel - dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 4: (B, L, D)

0530 AM Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal (Group A)

0600 visit Taj Mahal (Group A)

0820 Return to hotel for breakfast

Morning visit to Agra Fort (Group B)

Drive to Delhi (aprox. 5 hrs)

Hotel check-in

Lunch at a local restaurant

Visit Jama Masjid

Tour of Old Delhi – drive past Red Fort, Rajghat


Day 5: (B)

0500 AM Fly to Kochin – breakfast on board


KOC 502-201 Palaces & Princes: Jaipur, Bharatpur & Taj Majal 5 days/4 nights

This program provides a

unique opportunity to stay and

dine in premier heritage

properties providing a glimpse

into the luxurious lifestyles of

India’s legendary Rajput

princes. You will stay in the

Oberoi Rajvilas, an idyllic

retreat situated on 32 acres of

lush gardens, flowering trees

and cascading fountains; the

Laxmi Vilas Palace, formerly a

royal residence for the family of Raja Raghunath Singhji; and the Oberoi

Amarvilas, the leading luxury hotel in Agra offering the best view of the Taj Mahal.

After a morning flight, you will have lunch on arrival at Jaipur. Your first stop is the

City Palace, a palace complex full of treasures and a delightful blend of Mughal

and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Next, visit Jantar Mantar or the Royal

Astronomical Observatory. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Surya Mahal featuring

a selection of dishes from around the world, many of which are prepared from

fresh produce straight from the garden at the hotel.Awake for a morning visit to

Amber Fort and an exciting elephant ride up to the fort. Amber Fort, set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend

of Hindu and Mughal architecture made in red sand stone and white marble. Next is lunch at the Suvarna Mahal at the hotel

Taj Rambagh Palace. In the afternoon, drive to Bharatpur and enjoy some free time before evening dinner with Rajasthani folk

dance and music at Laxmi Vilas Palace.

On your third day arise for an early morning visit by rickshaw ride to Keoladeo National Park with a Naturalist. Keoladeo is a

famous bird sanctuary where thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come during the

winter season. Return to the hotel for breakfast before a visit to a local village to meet with the local Panchayat (village


Adult $2,540 $2,419

Child $1,270 $1,210

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HIGHLIGHTS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Qutub

Minar, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, The Royal

Observatory and The Keoladeo National

Park

Indo-Islamic, Mughal and Neo-Classical

architecture in Delhi Agra and Jaipur

Rajasthani folk dance and Music with

Dinner in Bharatpur



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KOC 502-201 Palaces & Princes: Jaipur, Bharatpur & Taj Majal 5 days/4 nights

Governing body), stop at an elementary school and walk through the fields to visit a

co-operative society run by local entrepreneurs. After lunch at the hotel, drive to

Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, proceed to Agra Fort where the elderly Emperor Shah

Jahan, imprisoned by his son, watched from a distance the fulfillment of his life’s

dream, the building of the Taj Mahal. In the evening enjoy dinner at Bellevue

restaurant at the Oberoi Amarvilas hotel, featuring international and Indian cuisine.

In the early morning, proceed for a sunrise visit of the exquisite Taj Mahal and then

return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Delhi and on arrival enjoy

lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the famous minaret of Delhi, Qutub Minar.

The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan

architecture. After Qutub visit proceed for an orientation tour of “Lyutens” Delhi -

named after the leading British architect Sir Edwin Landseer Lyutens. Drive past

some of magnificent monuments designed by him such as India Gate and Viceroy's House, now known as the Rashtrapati

Bhavan (President Palace). In the evening, enjoy dinner at Threesixty with its show kitchens such as Sushi station, a Yakitori

grill, a wood fired oven for Mediterranean fare and a contemporary Tandoor.

Please Note: There is a dress code at the Suvarna Mahal hotel restaurant at the Taj Rambagh Palace. Classy, formal attire is

required, no shorts or flip-flops.

“This trip was absolutely amazing and worth every penny!” - Sp’15 Voyager

Itinerary

Day 1: (B, L, D)

Fly to Mumbai – breakfast on board

Arrive in Delhi and fly to Jaipur

Arrive in Jaipur and lunch in local restaurant

Visit City Palace and Royal Observatory

Hotel check-in and dinner

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel

Visit Amber Fort – enjoy elephant ride and climb the fort

Lunch at Taj Rambagh Palace

Drive to Bharatpur

Hotel check-in

Dinner with local folk dance and music show

Overnight at hotel

Day 3: (B, L, D)

Early morning visit to Bharatpur bird sanctuary with

anthropologist

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy jeep ride through the village and country-side, visit the

local school and co-operative society

Lunch at hotel

Drive to Agra

Upon arrival, visit Agra Fort

Free time

Hotel check-in and dinner

Day 4: (B, L, D)

Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal

Breakfast at hotel

Drive to Delhi

Hotel check-in and lunch

Visit Qutub Minar

Tour of Delhi – India Gate, President Palace


Day 5: (B)

Fly to Kochin

Transport to pier and board Ship

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KOC 407-201 Sri Lanka – UNESCO World Heritage Site 4 days/3 nights

Here is a unique opportunity

to explore three of Sri

Lanka’s seven UNESCO

World Heritage Sites:

Dambulla with its acclaimed

frescos; Sigiriya and the

1200 steps to the top

providing amazing views over

the Sri Lankan countryside;

and Polonnaruwa the ancient capital.

In the heart of Sri Lanka the extraordinary site of Sigiriya – the ‘Lion Mountain’, is

considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. The lofty rock

dominating the neighbouring plateau consists of an ancient castle used by King

Kasyapa as a hideout in the 5th century from his brother who sought vengeance..

Polonnaruwa, the famous medieval capital of Ceylon.Polonnaruwa became Sri

Lanka’s royal medieval capital in 1073 and remained Sri Lanka’s capital until the

late 13th century. Today, the ancient city’s ruins remain in remarkably good

repair with its great ruins of palaces, treasuries, meeting halls and temples.

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo

and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka wildlife

department in a 25 acre coconut property near the Maha Oya river. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford

care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungle. As of 2003, there were 65 elephants. The orphanage

is very popular and visited daily by many Sri Lankan and foreign tourists. The main attraction is clearly to observe the bathing

elephants from the tall river bank as it allows visitors to observe the herd interacting socially, bathing and playing.

Please Note: This exclusive trip is expressly designed for lifelong learners and

others who have already been to India. This trip requires a Sri Lankan visa. The Sri

Lankan visa must be purchased in advance for all nationalities and can easily be

done on line at www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/. Order of activities subject to change.

Itinerary

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Colombo

Drive to Dambulla & visit Cave

temples via steep climb

Lunch at a local restaurant

Safari at Minneriya National Park

(wild elephant habitat)

Dinner and overnight at hotel in

Sigiriya

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Drive to medieval capital of Polonnaruwa

Visit museum & explore area via bicycle

Local lunch

Spend approx. 2.5 hours at Sigiriya Rock

Fortress

Return to the hotel


Day 3: (B, L, D)

After breakfast, drive (~2.5h) to

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

~2 hours at “orphanage”

Local lunch

Evening cultural show and visit

Temple of the Tooth (time permitting)


Day 4: (B, L)

Depart early for airport (0530)

Lunch on airplane

Arrive Cochin and go through airport

customs

Transfer to ship


Adult $1024 $975

Child $942 $897

TIME

Date Time


Return March 2 1715

HIGHLIGHTS

3 of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World

Heritage Sites: Dambulla Cave Temples;

Sigiriya Rock Fortress; and

Polonnaruwa

Cycling tour

Visit to an elephant orphanage

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT:12


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Day 3: Monday, February 29

KOC 117-301 IMPACT: Missionaries of Charity Half-Day

“We ourselves feel that

what we are doing is

just a drop in the ocean.

But the ocean would be

less because of that

missing drop.”

–Mother Theresa

You may think of

Mother Theresa’s words

when you take part in

this visit to the

Missionaries of Charity Center in Cochin. While you may only be there for a few

short hours, make the most of this opportunity to live her philosophy that “peace

begins with a smile”. The center of the Missionaries of Charity was founded by

Mother Theresa in 1950, in Calcutta, in order to help the ‘poorest of the poor’.

Since then, the order has expanded and now counts 4,500 nuns spread over more than 600 missions across 133 countries.

At the Cochin Center, you’ll meet Sister Cheryl and the nuns and lay people who take care of the daily needs of severely

handicapped children. As you learn about the operation of this facility and share a meal with the children, take the time to

reflect on Mother Theresa’s legacy and your personal ‘drop in the ocean’.

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about

the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at

www.globalgrins.org.

Please Note: Participants will engage in the memorable experience of helping serve the noon-time meal to the children.


Adult $35 $33

Child $18 $17

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Missionaries of Charity

Global Grins delivery squad



KOC 301-301 & 302 Taj Mahal (Groups A & B) 3 days/2 nights


Adult $870 $829

Child $435 $415

TIME – Group A

Date Time


Return March 2 2200

TIME – Group B

Date Time


Return March 2 2200

HIGHLIGHTS

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Jama Masjid Mosque and Bangla Sahib

Temple

Mohabbat-the-Taj play


MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 35 per group

Explore one of the seven

wonders of the world, the

Taj Mahal, while also

having the opportunity to

visit Delhi. Situated on

the banks of the Yamuna

River, the Taj Mahal is the

famous symbol of

Emperor Shah Jehan’s

love for his wife Mumatz

Mahal. It took 20,000

artisans 22 years to

complete this poignant

mausoleum with its

superb inlay work in

marble and soapstone. Delhi is a near perfect blend of the ancient and the

modern and is seamlessly divided in two parts: Old Delhi designed by the

Mughals and New Delhi designed during English rule and also known as

“Lyutens” Delhi.

After an early morning flight, arrive in Delhi and visit the famous minaret of Delhi,

Qutub Minar. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to Old Delhi to

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visit the resplendent “mosque of Friday” Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Other sites you will see in Old Delhi include

the Red Fort and Raj Ghat. During your orientation tour of New Delhi you will drive past some of magnificent monuments

designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lyutens such as India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan (President Palace). In the evening visit

the Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, the most prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi. Enjoy dinner and overnight at

the hotel.

The next morning, head to Agra and upon arrival check in at your hotel before having lunch. In the afternoon visit the

impressive Agra Fort, a city within a city with the Diwan-i-Am or the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of

Private Audiences and many more. Continue your adventure with the exquisite Taj Mahal. In the evening enjoy ‘Mohabbat-the-

Taj’, a play depicting the true and immortal love of Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal, his beautiful wife. You will have dinner and


Itinerary Day 1: (B, L, D)

Fly to Delhi – breakfast on board

Visit Qutub Minar


Sightseeing of Old Delhi

Orientation Tour - Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Rajghat, India Gate,

President House

Visit Sikh Temple


Day 2: (B, L, D)

Drive to Agra

Check-in at hotel and lunch

Visit Agra Fort and Taj Majal

Theatrical show Mohabbat-the-Taj


Day 3: (B, L)

Drive to Delhi (aprox. 5 hrs)


Fly to Kochin

Transfer to pier to board Ship

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KOC 302-301 Eco-Trek Munnar 3 days/2 nights

Trekking in South India at an

altitude of 4,750 to 8,890

feet is really an amazing

experience. Munnar, a hill

station on the Western

Ghats of Kerala, is a

paradise on earth

throughout the year.

Munnar means "three

rivers", referring to the

town's strategic location at

the confluence of the

Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni

and Kundaly rivers. With its lush green landscape, Munnar is an ideal destination

for hiking, dinner by campfire and sleeping in tents.

Upon arrival in Munnar, enjoy lunch at Tea County Munnar before hiking through

tea gardens to the Top station camp site. Enjoy views of Kolukkumala peak, the

highest peak in the world where tea is grown, and Tamilnadu, a neighboring state. Relax in the evening with a campfire dinner

and sleep under the stars in tents.

The next morning after breakfast, trek through the tea plantation and the vegetable farming areas to a local village called

Koviloor where you will have an opportunity to interact with the village farmers. After spending time with at the village, transfer

by jeep to back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

On the last day, return to Cochin after breakfast.

Please Note: The tents are Alpine shaped tents and can accommodate 2 persons with a mattress of 2 inch thickness.

Mosquito nets are not required, but you may wish to carry mosquito repellent.

“The views were amazing…I loved being in tents, under the stars…” – Kyle, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $238 $227

Child $119 $113

TIME

Date Time


Return March 2 1200

HIGHLIGHTS

Trekking in Tea plantations at Munnar

Interaction with the village farmers

Camp fire and dinners



Itinerary

Day 1: (L, D)

Travel to Munnar

Lunch at Tea County in Munnar

Trek through tea gardens (3 hrs)

Proceed to Top station camp site

View of Kolukkumala, the highest tea grown in the world

Dinner and camp fire

Overnight in tents

Day 2: (B, L, D)

Breakfast

Trek through tea plantation and vegetable farms

Meet local farmers and villagers

Enjoy picnic lunch

Visit Koviloor village

Return by Jeep to camp at Top station

Dinner and camp fire

Overnight in tents

Day 3: (B)

Breakfast

Return to Kochin

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KOC 411-301 Spiritual Insight with Yoga 3 days/2 nights

This program provides the opportunity to experience the real “Art of Living”

through yoga at the Isha Yoga Center.

The Isha Yoga Center, founded under the aegis of the Isha Foundation, is located

on 150 acres of lush land at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains.

Surrounded by thick forests, it is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, a reserve forest

with abundant wildlife. Created as a powerful sthana (a center for inner growth),

this popular destination attracts people from all parts of the world and is unique in its offering of all the four major paths of

yoga - gnana(knowledge), karma (action), kriya (energy), and bhakthi (devotion).

After arrival and check in at the Nalanda Cottages, you will visit two temples: Dhyalinga yogic and Linga Bhairavi. Next, attend

a session on sound and a session with the guru followed by a vegetarian Sattvick dinner. The next morning, wake up early for a

Hata yoga session before enjoying breakfast with local villagers. The next two days will be spent with school visits, free time

for relaxation or shopping, more yoga and meditation sessions and vegetarian meals. You will return very relaxed and

refreshed to Cochin.

“I learned about handling stress and calming my mind in stressful situations, such as preparing for exams in class.”- Sp’15

Voyager

Please Note: All meals served will be vegetarian.


Adult $733 $698

Child $366 $349

TIME

Date Time


Return March 2 1200

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to two important temples.

Interactive session with the Guru

Yoga and meditation sessions daily

Rural school visit and opportunity to

interact with children and serve them

food.



Itinerary

Day 1: (D)

Drive to Coimbatore

Check-in at Nalanda Cottages

Visit Dhyalinga yoic and Linga Bhairavi Temple

Session on Offering of Sound

Session with guru

Dinner

Video on deeper aspects of life

Day 2: (B, D)

Hata yoga session

Breakfast with villagers

Visit Isha Vidhya rural school

Visit Spanda Hall & Adiyogi Alayam Hall

Free time

Hata yoga session

Dinner

Special pooja

Day 3: (B, D)

Hata yoga session

Breakfast

Nada Aradhana (offering of sound)

Initiation into Aumkar meditation

Visit Isha Home school

Free time

Hata yoga session

Dinner

Isha Kriya Meditation

Day 4: (B)

Breakfast

Depart ashram and drive back to Kochin


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KOC 305-301 Rotary Homestay 3 days/2 nights

ISE is working to confirm a homestay

and community interaction through the

Kerala District Rotary Chapter. This has

been very popular in Chennai, and we

are excited to offer it this year for the

first time. Stay tuned!

If you are interested, please complete

the Expression of Interest form here.

You will be contacted as more

information is available.


Adult ~$95 $

Child N/A $

TIME

Date Time


Return March 2 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Homestay with a family

Local interaction



Day 4: Tuesday, March 1 KOC 122-401 Alleppey Backwater Cruise SMALL GROUP Full-Day

Gather a small group of

friends (6-8 people) to do

a special one-day

backwater boat cruise.

You will not be able to

register for this until you

are ON the ship AND until

you have a full group of

people. If you are

interested, please

complete the Expression

of Interest form here.

Participants in this special activity will enjoy lunch on the boat courtesy of the

houseboat staff. This is a special experience not to be missed.


Adult $69 $57

Child $35 $29

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 1 0830

Return March 1 1830

HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise through the backwaters of

Kerala

Traditional life style of the locals

Lunch on the boat

Small group size


MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 8

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Day 5: Wednesday, March 2 KOC 102-501 IMPACT: Chendamangalam Village Program Full-Day

Traveling in India, you notice how different life here can be from your home. Get a

taste of how 70% of Indians live – in rural villages and traditional communities-

on this trip to Chendamangalam village. Learn about the state of Kerala’s holistic

rural development program, Kudumbasree. Started in 1998, their mission is to

eradicate poverty in rural areas through teaching women skills like organic

farming, weaving and handicrafts. Read some student reflections on the day

spent learning about the Kudumbasree program from women in

Chendamangalam village. This is an amazing opportunity to “go local.”

You will be welcomed to the village with traditional tharavadu (family

house) hospitality, including chenda melam (drums), jasmine garland

and sandalwood chutti (jewelry), and tender coconut water to drink.

Then you will have a cooking demonstration where you can participate if

you choose before feasting on Sadya, a vegetarian meal served on

banana leaves. After lunch, watch handloom weaving by skilled

villagers; weaving is a primary source of income for many of the families

in the village. Explore the winding roads of the village and spend time

interacting with the villagers and sipping lime tea before returning to

Cochin.

“The host was very personable and welcoming. I felt as if I was coming home.” –Natalie, SP’14 Voyage

Please Note: Comfortable, sturdy footwear, long cotton pants and protection from the sun recommended.


Adult $71 $68

Child $36 $34

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 2 1000

Return March 2 1800

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Chendamangalam Village

Traditional local dish served on banana

leaves

Handloom weaving demonstration



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Day 6: Thursday, March 3 IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE # FACULTY DAY 1 - Friday, 06 March

HIST 3559 101 Professor Derrik Alridge The Civil Rights Movement and Education in Global Context

MDST 3700 101 Professor Linda Gradstein Newswriting II

PPOL 3235 101 Professor Rick Mayes International Public Policy

ANTH 3590 502 Professor Annapurna Pandey Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective

ANTH 3240 101 Professor Triloki Pandey Anthropology of Food

SEMS 3500 103 Professor Chandra Ranade International Trade: Theory and Policy

HIST 3559 102 Professor Maria Luise Wagner The West and the World

KOC 104-601 Relaxing Harbor Cruise Half-Day

A trip to ‘God’s Own Country’

would be incomplete without a

ride through the famous

waterways. You depart the pier by

motor boat for a ride on the

waterways surrounding the Cochin

harbor. Kerala’s network of

canals, rivers and little lakes, is

unique to this green and silver

state. The boat ride takes you

past the Chinese fishing nets and

around Vypeen Island, Gundu

Island Vallarpadam Island, Bolghatty Island and Pizhala Canal, providing a glimpse

of the famous backwaters of Cochin.

“It was relaxing and saw a pod of dolphins.” – Bethann, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $33 $29

Child $17 $15

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 3 1000

Return March 3 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Kerala’s famous backwaters



KOC 108-601 Village Craft & Country-side Boating Full-Day

Life in the villages of Kerala

moves at an amazingly slow

rate. The locals engage in

fishing, farming, jute making

and handicrafts.

Upon arrival you will board

traditional, non-mechanized

boats for a short backwater

cruise to an island where you

can see many artisans at work

engaged in coir making, stone cutting, basket making, weaving and pottery

making. Next, you will visit the Khadi Weaving Center and Vaikom Temple before

enjoying a traditional lunch served on plantain leaves – a perennial favorite!

“I love this field program. I have a whole new respect for the people living here.”

– Nicole, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $59 $49

Child $25 $24

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 3 0930

Return March 3 1600

HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional boat cruise

Visit to Vaikom Village

Local lunch on plantain leaves – a

favorite!



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KOC 107-601 IMPACT: Janseva Shishubhavan Full-Day

Every day, thousands of children

in India are forced to live in the

streets, denied of their

fundamental right to food,

shelter and education and

subjected to physical abuse and

exploitations. To put an end to

this social injustice, Mr. Jose

Maveli founded the Janaseva

Sisubhavan organization in

1996 to save and protect these

street children. His first step was

to provide scholarships and educational materials to the children from poor

families and then, in 1997, the organization started to give out lunch to about

300 children. The project spread to several schools and in time more than 600

students were given food every day.Upon arrival, tour the center accompanied by

the Matron followed by cultural entertainment by the children. Later, enjoy a

traditional vegetarian Kerala lunch, with the children, served on banana leaves.

After lunch, there will be time for games and sports with the children such as volley ball and basketball.

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word

about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins

can be found at www.globalgrins.org.


Adult $52 $49

Child $26 $25

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 3 0930

Return March 3 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Janaseva Sisubhavan organization



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