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New Lifescapes of Gandhi Tour 2015

December 01, 2015 - December 15, 2015

Day 01 (1st December): Arrive Mumbai, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the

primary international airport in Mumbai, India. The

Airport's IATA code – "BOM", is derived from

Bombay, Mumbai's former name. The airport is

South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of

passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in

terms of international passenger traffic and the

second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic.

Upon arrival at

Mumbai

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, proceed to

immigration, customs clearance and luggage collection.

Continue to the exit where you will be met and transferred

to The Ramee Guestline Juhu Hotel, check-in after 2:00

pm.

We will have the opportunity to walk the streets of

Mumbai and drive through the more modern city, seeing

the Taj Hotel, the Gateway of India, the University of

Mumbai, and the Court House. You can see the British influence in the architectural design

which displays a mini-version of Big Ben in a part

of the Court House structure. We catch the sun

setting down over the Arabian Sea.

Mumbai is the capital of the Indian state of

Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India,

and the fourth most populous city in the world, with

a total metropolitan area population of

approximately 20.5 million.

Mumbai lies on India’s west coast with a deep natural harbor. The seven islands that came to

constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies.

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For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being

ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. Mumbai lies at

the mouth of the Ulhas River on the western coast of India, in the coastal region known as the

Konkan. It sits on Salsette Island, partially shared with the Thane district. Mumbai is bounded

by the Arabian Sea to the west.

Weather - The Climate of Mumbai is a tropical wet and dry. Mumbai's climate can be best

described as moderate temperatures with high level of humidity. Its coastal nature and tropical

location ensures moderate temperatures throughout the year, average of 27.2 °C or 81 F and

average precipitation of 242.2 cm (95.35 inches). The temperatures in average about 30 °C or

86 F in summer and 18 °C or 64.4 in winter. Mumbai's experiences 4 distinct seasons winter:

(December–Feb); Summer: (March–May); Monsoon (June–Sep) and Post Monsoon (Oct–Dec).

Meals Included: Dinner at 7:30 - 9:00 pm. The group will meet Dr. Arun Gandhi and Tushar

Gandhi over an Indian buffet dinner at the hotel with over- night stay.

Accommodation: The Ramee Guestline Juhu Hotel

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 late

December but average around 18.2 °C or 64.8 F.

Humidity is low in December.

LifeScapes of Gandhi Tour December 1 to December 15, 2015

Cost - US$4820.00 per person sharing a room.

Tour itinerary does not include airfare.

This is an English speaking tour.

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Day 02 (2nd December): Mumbai / Pune

We will enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel and after

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 Hotel 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 of Quit India in 1942,

Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba, and his

secretary Mahadev Desai were imprisoned at the Palace from August 9, 1942 to May 6, 1944.

Mahadev and Kasturba passed away while in captivity at the Aga Khan palace and their

samadhis are located on the campus. Situated near the River Mula, the palace is a simple

memorial to Gandhi and his life.

Accommodations: Hotel HYATT Pune

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Ramee Guestline Juhu + Lunch & Dinner will be at

the local restaurant in Pune.

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

Weather: Winter begins in November; November in particular and is referred to as the Rosy

Cold. The temperatures fluctuate between 28 °C (82 °F) to evening temperature below 10

°C (50 °F) for most of December and January, and can drop to 5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F).

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Day 03 (3rd December): Pune / Mumbai / Porbandar

After an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will

drive to Mumbai domestic airport to board the flight

to Porbandar. On arrival at Porbandar Airport, the

group will be met and transferred to the Hotel

Harmony and then Visit the Kirti Mandir, the

ancestral home of Bapu (MK Gandhi) and Ba

(Kusturba).

The Kirti Mandir: Porbandar is very well known as

the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. It is the memorial

temple built in memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.

The ancestral house of the Gandhi family, where Mahatma

Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 is just adjacent to the

Kirti Mandir. The height of the temple is 79 feet

symbolizing Gandhi's 79 years of life. Kirti Mandir

symbolizes the religious integration of six religions of the

world, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Muslim and Christian

demonstrating Gandhi's respect toward all religions.

We will participate in the evening prayers at the Kirti

Mandir. If time permits, a trip to the Porbandar sea shore

at sunset.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel HYATT Pune

+ Lunch on the flight + Buffet dinner at the Hotel in

Porbandar. Kathiwadi Folk dance show subject to

availability.

Accommodations: Hotel Harmony

Travel: Pune-Mumbai (By VOLVO Bus – Approx 4 hrs drive) and Mumbai- Porbandar (By Jet

Airways # 9W 3403 - 1:25 PM / 3:40 PM)

Weather: December is the winter season in the city of Porbandar and is the best time to

visit. Temperatures fluctuate between 36°C (96.8 °F) and ten degrees 10°C (50 °F) in the

evening.

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Day 04 (4th December): Porbandar / Rajkot

After breakfast at the hotel, we will re-visit the Kirti

Mandir (residence of Bapuji). In India you will hear

Mahatma Gandhi referred to as Bapu or Bapuji,or Father

of the Nation.

Later, the group will drive to Rajkot by bus, on the way

pass through Kutiyana the town adjacent to Porbandar

that gave the clan its family name Gandhi,

‘Grocers’). Once we arrive in Rajkot, we will check into

the Imperial Palace Hotel.

Rajkot is where MK Gandhi attended high school in

1883. Rajkot was formerly the capital of the state of

Saurastra which is in Gujarat.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Porbandar Hotel

+ Lunch at the midway restaurant + Buffet dinner at the Imperial Palace Rajkot.

Cultural program or lecture with Arun Gandhi + Tushar Gandhi

Travel By: (By Deluxe Bus) – Approx 4/ 5 hrs drive)

Accommodations: Imperial Palace Rajkot

Weather: December average temperatures range between 29°C (84 °F) to 12°C (54°F), with low

humidity.

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Day 05 (5th December) : Rajkot Gandhi's Childhood

After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we will

visit the Kaba Gandhi no Delo, which means Gandhi's

House, Gandhi’s father’s home, and Gandhi's

childhood home. The house is typical of homes built in

1880 and now is a museum called Gandhi Smirti not to

be confused with Gandhi Smirti in New

Delhi. Currently classes for young girls to learn sewing

and embroidery are offered on the premises.

Visit to the Rashtriya Shala

Rashtriya Shala. "During the period of the non-violent movement to liberate India from British

Rule, Mahatma Gandhi birthed the novel idea of non-cooperation. Gandhi directed the people

to boycott the government, including judiciary and educational institutions. During the same

time Bapu (as the people of India referred to him) started the educational institution Gujarat

Vidyapith in Ahmedabad and the Rastriya Shala began in Rajkot."

Visit to the Alfred High School

Mohandas Gandhi completed his schooling from

Alfred High School. After India gained its

independence the name his high school was

changed from Alfred High School to "Mohandas

Gandhi High School." Mohandas Gandhi is also

known as, MK Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi and Bapu.

Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast, lunch and dinner

at the Imperial Palace Rajkot.

Accommodations: Imperial Palace Rajkot

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Day 06 (6th December): Rajkot Kahdi Cooperative

After breakfast at the hotel, a full day visit to the Kahdi Cooperative in Rajkot.

In India, khadi is not just a cloth, it is a

whole movement started by

Gandhi.The Khadi Movement aimed at

boycotting foreign goods and promoting

Indian goods, thereby improving India's

economy. Mahatma Gandhi began

promoting the spinning of khādī for rural

self-employment and self-reliance (instead

of using cloth manufactured industrially in

Britain) in 1920s India, thus making khadi

an integral part and icon of

the Swadeshi movement.

In Bardoli 1921 through to 1922, Gandhi, launched a protest movement against various policies

initiated by the British Government. In India's history this protest movement by Gandhi is

known as Bardoli Satyagraha. This was a movement of the local farmers and in its memory the

Swaraj Ashram was established.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Imperial Palace Rajkot.

Accommodations: Imperial Palace Rajkot

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Day 07 (7th December): Ahmedabad Sabarmati Ashram

Arrive Ahmedabad at 6:30 AM - Early check-in will be

subject to availability of the day

Upon arrival at the Ahmedabad Railway Station the

group will be transferred to the Pride Hotel where we

will enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, we will visit the

Sabarmati Ashram and Manav Sadhana an NGO based

in the Gandhi Ashram. "Manav Sadhanda is dedicated

to the upliftment of the under privileged through

love."

Manav Sadhana - In 1990, a team of young 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.

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.

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Hundreds of visitors, both foreigners and

locals, with curiosity and feelings of

devotion arrive 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 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.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad + Lunch at Manav Sadhana +

Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant in Ahmedabad.

Accommodations: Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad

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Day 08 (8th December): Gujarat Vidyapeeth

We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the

hotel. After breakfast, we visit the Gujarat

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 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-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

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

The education system of 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

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.

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

Dinner at local restaurant and debrief with Dr. Arun Gandhi.

Accommodations: Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad

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Day 09 (9th December): Ahmedabad / Surat / Bardoli

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 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

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 .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. His creations like 'Hari Lila 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 ecstasy of man's power of imagination and

harmonious integration in multifaceted social structures and systems.

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Visit Jami Masjid In Maneck Chawk – A. D.

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 to walk see the shopkeepers

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. 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.

(optional)

After breakfast, the group will drive to Surat by bus to visit Bardoli on the way visit the Ashram

where Gandhi and Sardar Patel stayed and led the Farmers in anti tax agitation, look at the

activities of the ashram, and proceed to Surat.

Accommodations: The Gateway, Surat

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Packed lunch from hotel for

the bus ride + Buffet dinner at the hotel in Surat.

Travel by: (Deluxe (VOLVO) Bus – 5/ 6 hrs drive)

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Day 10 (10th December) : Surat / Dandi & Valsad

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, the group

will drive to Dandi and Valsad by bus.

Stopping at Matvad the group will walk the last 5

kilometers (3 miles) to Dandi retracing the

footsteps of Bapu and the 80 handpicked

satyagrahis who accompanied him from

Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the epic 241

mile Salt March Satyagraha.

Then from Dandi drive to Dharasana and visit the

site of the raid on the Government Salt Depto.

Dandi is a small village in the Jalalpore district, Gujarat, India. It is located on the coast of the

Arabian Sea near the city of Navsari. It shot into worldwide prominence in 1930 when Mahatma

Gandhi selected it to be the place for the Salt Satyagraha. He marched from Ahmedabad to

Dandi with some of his followers to protest against the imposition of a tax on salt. See the place

the Salt March ended, see the camp site at Karadi and the Gandhi Smriti railway station, visit

Dharasana Salt Works memorial. The Saifee Villa Museum, established in memory of this

march, houses artifacts and pictures that exhibit Gandhi’s life and achievements is another

prominent attraction of the destination.

Valsad is bounded by Navsari District (located at a distance of 16 km from Dandi). On the east,

the district is surrounded by the Dang District, while to the west lies the Arabian Sea. The

history of Valsad can be traced back to the time when the Parsis first entered India from Sanjan

Port. From here, they marched into the different areas of the country.

Later, the group will drive back to Surat and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Lord Plaza Surat + Packed lunch from the hotel + Buffet

dinner at the hotel in Surat.

Accommodations: The Gateway, Surat

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Day 11 (11th December): Surat/ Mumbai

After early breakfast at the hotel, the group will

drive to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai we will

visit the Hanging Gardens situated over the

Arabian Sea and later onto the Hotel West End

or Hotel Ritz for buffet dinner, wash and change

(no rooms).

At 7:15 PM, the group will be transferred to the

Mumbai Railway Station to board our overnight

sleeper train the "Duronto Express" to Nagpur

at 20:15 hours.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the

Gateway Hotel + Packed lunch on board the bus to Mumbai. Dinner at hotel in Mumbai

Travel by: Surat-Mumbai by Volvo Bus; Mumbai-Nagpur (via overnight sleeper train the

Duronto Express, departing at 20:15 hrs)

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Day 12 (12th December): Arrive Nagpur

Sevagram Ashram

Legacy of Love narration by Arun Gandhi

Upon arrival at Nagpur railway station, the group will be met and

transferred to the Pride Hotel where we will enjoy a buffet

breakfast.

The group will drive to Wardha to visit Sevagram Ashram for photo

opportunities and where Arun Gandhi will narrate his "Legacy of

Love" stories firsthand about the period of time he lived and served

with his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi at this very location as a

young boy.

At 3:30 we go to see the activities at Bajaj Wadi and by 5:00 PM we

leave for Nagpur. We arrive Nagpur around 7:00- 7:30 PM and will

have dinner with overnight stay.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Pride Hotel Nagpur +

Packed lunch from hotel + Buffet dinner at the hotel in Nagpur.

Accommodations: Pride Hotel Nagpur

Legacy Of Love: My Education In The Path Of Nonviolence

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Day 13 (13th December): Nagpur / Mumbai / Delhi

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Late

morning, the group will be

transferred to Nagpur airport to

board the flight to New Delhi via

Mumbai. Upon arrival at the Delhi

airport, the group will be met and

transferred to the Suryaa Hotel.

Accomodations: Suryaa Hotel

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at

the Pride Hotel Nagpur + Lunch on the flight + Dinner at the local restaurant in New Delhi.

Travel by: (Indigo Flight – 13:25 hrs / 17:55 hours )

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Day 14 (14th December): New Delhi

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit Gandhi Smriti housed in the Old Birla

House. Post lunch visit Raj Ghat and National Gandhi Museum, and if time permits visit

the Qutab Minar.

Delhi, 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 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 Tushar

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 assassin-

ation and then to the National Gandhi

Museum which showcases the life and principles of

Bapu.

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 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.

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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.

Preserved at Gandhi Smriti are the rooms where Mahatma Gandhi lived and the prayer ground

where he held a mass 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.

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

Dinner at the Yum Yum Tree (Chinese restaurant).

Accommodations: Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi

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

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Day 15 (15th December): New Delhi Departure

Travel participants who are taking the optional Agra Trip, will stay on overnight in New Delhi at

the Suryaa Hotel. Buffet dinner included.

Taj Mahal, India - http://www.airpano.ru/files/Taj-Mahal-India/2-3

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

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Day 15 (15th December): Trip to Agra Taj Mahal

After an 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 a local restaurant. Later,

the group will drive to Delhi International

Airport to board flight back home. No

dinner this evening.

Visit the Taj Mahal. With its incredible lacy

white grandeur the Taj Mahal is perhaps

the most perfect architectural 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 incomparable 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 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 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, Shah

Jehan, 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

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like a pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the 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 of the great 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 300 years.

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

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 Agra.

Taj Mahal, India - http://www.airpano.ru/files/Taj-Mahal-India/2-3

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at local restaurant in Agra and no

dinner schedule this evening as part of the tour.

Weather: Agra December temperature varies from -2°C or 28.4 F to 31°C or 87.8 F.

NOTE: for those who are joining Agra Trip: International flight tickets should be booked for

December 16, 2015, early morning flight.

End of Tour

NOTE: As per the hotel policy check-in is at 2 PM and check out is at 12 PM

Regarding Domestic Flight Tickets within India : We need the complete names (as per the

passport) before 120 days, so that we can purchase/ issue the flight tickets, to avoid the

increase in airfare.

Regarding Train Tickets within India: We need the complete names with the passport

numbers, gender & ages before 120 days, so that we can purchase/ issue the train tickets, to

avoid any wait-listed status. Train bookings opens 120 days (4 months) before the date of

travel.

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List of hotels and contact info for

LifeScapes of Gandhi Tour

December 1, 2015 – December 14, 2015

Ramee Guestline Juhu, Mumbai from Dec 01 to 02, 2015 (1 night)

462, A B Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai -

Tel : +91-22-66935555, 65705555

Fax : +91-22-26202821, 26703344

http://www.rameehotels.com/guestline

The Hyatt Pune, Pune from Dec 02 to 03, 2015 (1 night)

Hyatt Regency Pune

Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road

Pune, India, 411014

Tel: +91 20 6645 1234

Fax: +91 20 6645 1235

Email: pune.regency@hyatt.com

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

Hotel Harmony, Porbandar from Dec 03 to 04, 2015 (1 night)

HOTEL HARMONY

Old Fuwara, M. G. Road,

Porbandar - 360 575 (Gujarat) INDIA.

Ph: +91-286-2244230, 2244231

Fax:+91-286-2244229

Email: hotelharmony@yahoo.com.au, or info_pbr@hotelharmony.co.in

web: http://www.hotelharmony.co.in/porbandar/home.html

Grand Bhagwati Rajkot from Dec 04 to 07, 2015 (3 nights)

Opp. Drive-in Cinema, Kalawad Road,

Rajkot-360005, Gujarat, India.

Ph: 0281 2783344

M: 990 990 55 18

Fax: 0281 2783411

http://www.thegrandbhagwati.com/rajkot/rajkot.aspx?htl=3

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The Park Plaza Ahmedabad from Dec 07 to 9, 2015 (2 nights)

Park Plaza, Ahmedabad

FP 581, Purshottam Mavlankar Marg, Opposite Gujarat College

Ellisbridge Ahmedabad,

Gujarat 380006, India

+91 79 4050 5050

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

The Gateway, Surat from Dec 9 to 11, 2015 (2 nights)

The Gateway Hotel Athwalines Surat

Ambika Nietan

Surat Dumas Road

Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India.

Ph: 91 261 6697000

Fax: 91 261 2227294

Email: gateway.surat@tajhotels.com Web: http://www.thegatewayhotels.com/athwalinessurat/overview.aspx

The Pride Hotel, Nagpur from Dec 12 to 13, 2015 (1 nights)

Opp. Airport Wardha Road,

Nagpur - 440025, India.

Phone +91-712-2291102 / 06 and +91-712-6622555

Fax +91-712-2290440

Email: centralreservations@pridehotel.com Web: http://www.pridehotel.com/nagpur-hotels/

The Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi from Dec 13 to 15, 2015 (2 nights)

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: res.mgr@thesuryaa.com

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

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LifeScapes of Gandhi Tour Included Meals

1. December 1 Meals Included: Buffet Dinner at the Ramee Guestline Juhu Mumbai

2. December 2 Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel Ramee Guestline Juhu + Lunch & Dinner will be at the

local restaurant in Pune.

3. December 3 Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel Ista Pune + Lunch on the flight + Buffet Dinner at the

Hotel in Porbandar.

4. December 4, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Porbandar Hotel + Lunch at the midway restaurant +

Buffet Dinner at the Imperial Palace Rajkot.

5. December 5, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Imperial Palace Rajkot.

6. December 6, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Imperial Palace Rajkot

7. December 7, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Cama Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at Manav Sadhana +

Dinner at the hotel / restaurant in Ahmedabad.

8. December 8, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Lunch at the Kochrab Ashram +

Dinner at the hotel / restaurant in Ahmedabad.

9. December 9, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Park Plaza Ahmedabad + Packed Lunch from hotel for the

bus ride + Buffet Dinner at the hotel in Surat.

10. December 10, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Lord Plaza Surat + Packed Lunch from the hotel + Buffet

Dinner at the hotel in Surat.

11. December 11, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Gateway Hotel + Packed Lunch on board the bus to

Mumbai. Dinner at hotel in Mumbai

12. December 12, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Pride Hotel Nagpur + Packed Lunch from hotel + Buffet

Dinner at the hotel in Nagpur.

13. December 13, Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at the Pride Hotel Nagpur + Lunch on the flight + Dinner at the

local restaurant in Delhi.

14. December 14, Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at The Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the Chor Bizarre restaurant +

Dinner at the Yum Yum Tree (Chinese restaurant).

15. December 15, Agra Option: Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast at The Suryaa Hotel + Lunch at the local

restaurant in Agra and no dinner on this evening.

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LifeScapes of Gandhi Tour prices include the following:

Hotel accommodations

MEALS - breakfast, lunch and dinner

All transfers, sightseeing tours, land transportation & vehicle at the disposal as per the tour program by AC VOLVO

bus. In Nagpur & New Delhi, we will provide AC Deluxe Bus for the local use.

Meeting Assistance services at the Mumbai & New Delhi airports as per the program.

Services of accompanying tour escort for the entire tour program in addition to Arun and Tushar Gandhi

Entrance fees at the monuments & museums as per the tour program.

Lectures by Arun and Tushar Gandhi

Porter age at the railway stations during the tour.

Train Fares for 2nd AC Sleeper Class for Mumbai/ Nagpur sector only.

Air Fares for Economy Class for Mumbai/ Porbandar + Nagpur/ New Delhi sectors.

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%.

LifeScapes of Gandhi Tour prices DO NOT include the following:

Any International Airfares mentioned in the program.

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

Personal expenses like telephone calls, laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for the cameras/video camera at the

monuments / museums etc.

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 disasters, wars etc.

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

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

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NOTE - TRAIN BOOKINGS OPEN 120 DAYS IN ADVANCE. We need the complete names with the

passport numbers, gender and ages 120 days in advance so that we can purchase and issue the train

tickets and to avoid being wait listed.

NOTE – Domestic Flight Tickets: We need the complete names (as per the passport) 120 days

before in order to purchase flight tickets within India.

NOTE: Hotel policy check-in is at 2 pm and check out is at 12 pm.

NOTE: Train Fares: 2nd AC Sleeper Class

NOTE: The check-in time at the international airport in India is at least 3 hours before the flight and not

before 4 hours. You will be turned away and they check your tickets. The international tickets should be booked for December 16 early morning flights.

OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT TRIP TO AGRA

1. December 14th – Dinner at Suryaa Hotel. Overnight stay in New Dehli.

2. December 15th – Buffet breakfast at the Suryaa Hotel, New Delhi. Lunch at local restaurant in

Agra. Dinner not included.

Optional Agra Trip Includes (December 15): · Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis at the Suryaa Hotel, Delhi + breakfast.

· 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 local restaurant in Agra. · 02 bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the tour.

· All current prevailing taxes on hotels, transport and government service tax 3.09%.

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

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Lifescapes of Gandhi Tour Weather Forecasts for month of December

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 late December but average around 18.2 °C

or 64.8 F. Humidity is low in December

Pune: Winter begins in November; November in particular and is referred to as the Rosy

Cold. The temperatures fluctuate between 28 °C (82 °F) to evening temperature below 10

°C (50 °F) for most of December and January, and can drop to 5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F).

Porbandar: December is the winter season in the city of Porbandar and is the best time to

visit. Temperatures fluctuate between 36°C (96.8 °F) and ten degrees 10°C (50 °F) in the

evening.

Rajkot: December average temperatures range between 29°C (84 °F) to 12°C (54°F), with low

humidity.

Ahmedabad: December the average temperature in Ahmedabad 29°C (85°F). The minimum average

temperature in December is 13°C (55 °F). There is an average of 10 hours of sunshine a day in the

month of December.

Surat: December the average temperature in Surat 29°C (85°F). The minimum average temperature in

December is 15°C (60 °F).

Nagpur: December the average temperature in Nagpur 28°C (82°F). The minimum average

temperature in December is 13°C (55 °F).

New Delhi: December averages a high of 23°C (73°F) to the average low of 8°C (47°F)

Agra: December averages a high of 20°C (75°F) to the average low of 9°C (49°F)