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KOCHIN, INDIA Arrive: 0800 Friday, 06 March

Onboard: 1800 Thursday, 11 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.

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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

IMPACT Opportunities:

KOC 107-601: Service Visit to Janseva Shishu Bhavan

KOC 102-501: Chendamangalam Village Visit

KOC 120-401: Kumbalanghi Village Visit

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

Table of Contents

Day 1: Friday, March 6 .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

KOC 100-102 HIGHLIGHTS OF COCHIN (Half-Day) .......................................................................................................... 3

KOC 103-102 EXPLORE COCHIN ON BICYCLE (Half-Day) ................................................................................................ 4

KOC 105-103 IMPACT: WELCOME RECEPTION (Evening) ............................................................................................... 4

Day 2: Saturday, March 7 ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

KOC 301-201 TAJ MAHAL - Group A (3 days/2 nights) ................................................................................................... 5

KOC 406-201 JAIPUR AND TAJ MAHAL (4 days/3 nights) ............................................................................................... 6

KOC 501-201 GLORY OF THE GANGES: AGRA AND VARANASI (5 days/4 nights) ......................................................... 8

KOC 502-201 PALACES & PRINCES: JAIPUR, BHARATPUR & TAJ MAHAL (5 days/4 nights) ...................................... 10

KOC 407-201 Sri Lanka – UNESCO World Heritage (4 days/3 nights) ........................................................................ 12

KOC 117-201 IMPACT: MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY (Half-Day) .................................................................................... 13

KOC 116-201 KOCHIN HIGHLIGHTS, TUK TUK & FISHERMAN VILLAGE (Half-Day) ..................................................... 14

Day 3: Sunday, March 8 ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

KOC 303-301 TAJ MAHAL - Group B (3 days/2 nights) ................................................................................................. 14

KOC 411-301 SPIRITUAL INSIGHT WITH YOGA (3 days/2 nights) ................................................................................ 15

KOC 302-301 ECO-TREK MUNNAR (3 days/2 nights) ................................................................................................... 16

KOC 201-301 IMPACT: KERALAN HOMESTAY (2 days/1 night) .................................................................................... 17

KOC 121-301 ALLEPPEY BACKWATER CRUISE (Full-Day) ............................................................................................. 18

KOC 119-302 THE RELIGIOUS ART & ARCHITECTURE OF KOCHIN (Half-Day) ............................................................. 18

Day 4: Monday, March 9 .................................................................................................................................................... 19

KOC 120-401 IMPACT: KUMBALANGHI VILLAGE VISIT & HIGHLIGHTS OF KOCHI (Full-Day) ...................................... 19

KOC 108-401 VILLAGE CRAFT & COUNTRY-SIDE BOATING (Full-Day) .......................................................................... 19

Day 5: Tuesday, March 10 ................................................................................................................................................. 20

KOC 110-501 AYURVEDIC CENTRE (Full-Day) ................................................................................................................ 20

KOC 102-501 IMPACT: CHENDAANGALAM VILLAGE PROGRAM (Full-Day) .................................................................. 20

Day 6: Wednesday, March 11 ............................................................................................................................................ 21

KOC 107-601 IMPACT: JANSEVA SHISHU BHAVAN (Full-Day) ....................................................................................... 21

KOC 106-601 GOURMENT INDULGENCE (Full-Day) ...................................................................................................... 21

KOC 104-601 RELAXING HARBOUR CRUISE (Half-Day) ................................................................................................ 22

Day 1: Friday, March 6 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

SEMS 3500 502 Professor June Cotte International Marketing [Group 2]

SEMS 2500 105 Professor Jens Christiansen Introduction to the Global Economy

SEMS 2500 101 Professor Lili Dong Foundations of International Business

ANTH 2620 101 Professor Caleb Everett Sex, Gender and Culture

SEMS 2500 106 Professor Amber Johnson Interpersonal Communication

ENWR 1559 101 Professor Colleen Kinder Introduction to Creative Writing

PHS 3559 101 Professor Jim Sabin Medical Ethics in a Global Perspective

KOC 100-102 HIGHLIGHTS OF COCHIN 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.

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

short pants for men.

“It was a great way to see the city!” – Katie, SP’14 Voyage

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $22 $21

Child $11 $10

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1300

Return March 6 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church

Chinese Fishing nets

Dutch Palace

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 10

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 180

KOC 103-102 EXPLORE COCHIN 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.


Adult $72 $69

Child $36 $35

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1230

Return March 6 1745

HIGHLIGHTS

Fort Cochin

Indo Portuguese Museum

spice market

Dutch Palace

Jain temple and Siva temple



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 $40 $38

Child $20 $19

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1800

Return March 6 2130

HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional dance program

(Mohiniyattam & Bharatnatyam)

High tea

Mehendi Art

Saree Draping



Day 2: Saturday, March 7 IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.


COURSE # FACULTY DAY 2 - Saturday, 7 March

HIST 3559 101 Professor Jim Huffman Revolutionary Moments

ANTH 3590 101 Professor Walton Johnson Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequality

KOC 301-201 TAJ MAHAL (Group A) 3 days/2 nights


Adult $870 $829

Child $435 $415

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0400 AM

Return March 9 2200

HIGHLIGHTS

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Jama Masjid Mosque and Bangla Sahib

Temple

Mohabbat-the-Taj play



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 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

overnight at the hotel.

Itinerary Day 1: (B, L, D)

Fly to Delhi – breakfast on board

Visit Qutub Minar

Lunch at local restaurant

Sightseeing of Old Delhi

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

Gate, President House

Visit Sikh Temple

Dinner and overnight at hotel

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

KOC 406-201 JAIPUR AND 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 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.


Adult $838 $798

Child $419 $399

TIME

Date Time


Return March 10 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



KOC 406-201 JAIPUR AND TAJ MAHAL 4 days/3 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: (B, L, D)


Visit Qutub Minar


Visit Jama Masjid

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

President House

Visit Sikh Temple


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

Transfer to pier and board Ship

KOC 501-201 GLORY OF THE GANGES: AGRA AND 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 Qutub Minar, you will

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).

The next morning, you will have breakfast on board 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 of Tibetan Studies. 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, 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. After Agra Fort, visit Mother Teresa’s

Charity Home, where orphaned children as well as adults who cannot take care of themselves are given a life of dignity by the

sisters of the Charity Home.

In the evening, enjoy ‘Mohabbat-the-Taj’, a play depicting the true and immortal love of Shah Jahan for his beautiful wife

Mumtaj Mahal for whom the Taj Mahal was built.

The next morning experience a sunrise visit to the exquisite Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast before the drive to

Delhi. You will have lunch on arrival in 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 overnight at the hotel.

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.


Adult $1080 $1029

Child $540 $515

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Qutub

Minar, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Benares Hindu University with a lecture

on Hinduism.

Mother Teresa’s Charity Home.

Places of worship for Sikhs, Buddhist,

Muslim and Hindus.



KOC 501-201 GLORY OF THE GANGES: AGRA AND 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 – visit Central University of Tibetan

Studies, followed by lecture on Budhism by professor.

Lunch at local restaurant in Sarnath museum and ruins

Lecture on Hinduism by professor

Travel by rickshaw to Aarti Ceremony on The Ghats of

Ganges


Day 3: (B, L, D)

Early morning Boat ride on The Ganges

Visit temple, see Hindu ritual and Traditional

Gymnasiums and visit Banaras Hindu University

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Airport to board flight to Agra – lunch on

board - Arrive to Agra

Visit of Agra Fort and Mother Teresa Charity Home

Evening visit ‘Mohabbat-the-Taj’

Check-in at hotel - dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 4: (B, L, D)

Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal

Return to hotel for breakfast


Hotel check-in and lunch

Visit Jama Masjid

Tour of Old Delhi – drive past Red Fort, Rajghat


Day 5: (B)

Fly to Kochin – breakfast on board


KOC 502-201 PALACES & PRINCES: JAIPUR, BHARATPUR & TAJ MAHAL 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

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.


Adult $2540 $2419

Child $1270 $1210

TIME

Date Time



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 MAHAL 5 days/4 nights

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

KOC 407-201 Sri Lanka – UNESCO World Heritage 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.

Upon arrival in Colombo,

embark on this overland UNESCO experience with a drive through the lush Sri

Lankan countryside to the Dambulla Cave Temple. The first of the UNESCO World

Heritage Sites seen on this tour, Dambulla Caves, date back to the 1st Century

BC. It is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed cave paintings and images

of Buddha.

The next day you will discover the traditions and charms of rural Sri Lanka with a

visit to a local village. On arrival in Hiriwaduna, take a nature walk around the

man-made reservoir known locally as a Wawa. Take a catamaran across one of the lake’s tributaries to the farm land where

you can spend some time harvesting the crops with the local farmers. Drive to a local temple where you are able to interact

with the local worshippers and observe the monks in an alms giving ceremony.

Next, you will drive to the second UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Atop a large colossal rock boulder, which

is about 200 meters high, the fortress was in the 5th Century AD and is a complex of buildings, part royal palace and part self-

contained town with the famous Lion Gate, water gardens, boulder garden walls and moats. Marvel at the famous Sigiriya

frescoes, 21 figures of females depicted as rising from the clouds, some of the earliest surviving pictorial art in Sri Lanka. The

poems inscribed on the rock by admirers of the frescoes, and known as the 'Sigiri graffiti,' are among the most ancient texts in

the Sinhalese language.

The next morning, discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle. Sri Lanka’s second capital, Polonnaruwa. This immense

capital is one of history’s most astonishing urban creations, both because of its unusual dimensions and because of the very

special relationship of its buildings with the natural setting.

After lunch, you will head to a research station for the Association for the Conservation of Primate Diversity & the Smithsonian

Primate Biology Program. The Association has received worldwide recognition with its focus to teach people to appreciate and

respect wildlife especially primates and their habitat. Spend time learning about the Toque Macaque and Purple-faced Leaf

Monkey, both endemic to Sri Lanka, as well as the Grey or Hanuman Langur and the Grey Slender Loris. Walk the Associations

monkey trail trying to identify the different species you have just learnt about.

Returning to the hotel enjoy some free time before a farewell evening of entertaining and rhythmic Balia music and dance.

Balia is a form of dance music popular throughout Sri Lanka and India and originated centuries ago among the Afro-Sinhalese

communities.

On the last day, check-out and transfer to Colombo airport and your flight back to Cochin.

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/ .


Adult $942 $897

Child $942 $897

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0545


HIGHLIGHTS

3 of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World

Heritage Sites: Dambulla; Sigiriya; and

Polonnaruwa.

Morning at a local rural village.

Visit to a field research station of the

Association for the Conservation of

Primate Diversity & the Smithsonian

Primate Biology Program



http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

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

Itinerary

Day 1: (L, D)

Fly to Banadaranyake

Drive to Kurunegala

Lunch at a local restaurant

Drive to Dambulla

Visit Dambulla Cave Temples

Drive to Sigiriya

Arrive at hotel and check-in


Day 2: (B, L, D)

Drive to Hiriwaduna

Nature walk around the reservoir

Participate with the harvesting of seasonal vegetables

Drive to local temple and participate giving the monks

alms

Enjoy a Sri Lankan Lunch

Drive to Sigiriya and climb Rock Fortress

Return to the hotel


Day 3: (B, L, D)

Drive to Polonnaruwa

Visit Polonnaruwa site by bicycle

Transfer to local hotel

Enjoy lunch

Drive to the field study research center

Enjoy lecture on primate field study and walk the

monkey trail

Free time at hotel

Balia performance


Day 4: (B)

Transfer to Colombo

Fly to Cochin

Return to the ship

KOC 117-201 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’.

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

meal to the children.


Adult $34 $32

Child $17 $16

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 1000

Return March 7 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Missionaries of Charity



KOC 116-201 KOCHIN HIGHLIGHTS, TUK TUK & FISHERMAN 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 $28 $26

Child $14 $13

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 0900

Return March 7 1230

HIGHLIGHTS

St. Francis Church


Fisherman’s village



Day 3: Sunday, March 8

KOC 303-301 TAJ MAHAL (Group B) 3 days/2 nights


Adult $870 $829

Child $435 $415

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Jama Masjid Mosque and Bangla Sahib

Temple

Mohabbat-the-Taj play



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 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

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.


Adult $733 $698

Child $366 $349

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 0700


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.



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

overnight at the hotel.

“The Taj was amazing – both in the day and at early morning in the garden setting.” – Kathryn, SP’14 Voyage

Itinerary Day 1: (B, L, D)


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)



Fly to Kochin

Transfer to pier to board Ship

KOC 411-301 SPIRITUAL INSIGHT WITH YOGA 3 days/2 nights

Please Note: All meals served will be vegetarian.

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


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 $208 $198

Child $104 $99

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 0800


HIGHLIGHTS

Trekking in Tea plantations at Munnar

Interaction with the village farmers

Camp fire and dinners



KOC 302-301 ECO-TREK MUNNAR 3 days/2 nights

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

KOC 201-301 IMPACT: KERALAN HOMESTAY 2 days/1 night

One of the many fascinating experiences for visitors to Kerala is

without a doubt a Home Stay.

These “homes away from home” allow close interaction with the

host family and the local life style. Tucked away amidst cool

coconut groves, circled by backwaters, or in villages with distinct

characteristics, these homes provide a

relaxing and warm environment.

After check in and lunch at your local

home, head into the backwaters for a

2-hour canoe ride. Enjoy an evening

dinner with the whole group including

some local entertainment before

retiring for the night at your local home.

The next day after breakfast, visit a

local school and a coir factory before

returning to Cochin.


Adult $208 $198

Child $104 $99

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 1000

Return March 9 1330

HIGHLIGHTS

Homestay experience and

understanding of local lifestyles

Interaction with the local family

Cultural program



Itinerary

Day 1: (, D)

Drive to Alleppey and meet homestay families

Lunch with homestay families

Enjoy country canoe ride for two hours

Return to homestay

Enjoy dinner and cultural programming

Overnight with homestay family

Day 2: (B)

Breakfast

Visit local school

Drive back to Pier

En route, visit coir factory

Arrive at pier

KOC 121-301 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 $50 $48

Child $25 $24

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 0830

Return March 8 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise through the backwaters of

Kerala

Witness traditional life style of the

locals

Lunch at a local resort



KOC 119-302 THE RELIGIOUS ART & ARCHITECTURE OF KOCHIN Half-Day


Adult $36 $35

Child $18 $17

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 1330

Return March 8 2000

HIGHLIGHTS

Dutch Palace

Kalarippayattu show at Greenix Theatre

Fusion Dance show at Greenix Theatre

Jewish Synogogue



Kerala has stood at the crossroads of

civilizations for centuries. Phoenicians,

Romans, Chinese, Arab Muslims and

Christian Portuguese have all engaged

in trade along this fertile stretch of the

Malabar Coast, giving it a diverse

religious and artistic history. Begin

with a visit to the Dutch Palace in the

old Jewish quarter of Kochi and see

impressive sixteenth-century murals depicting stories from the ancient Hindu

epics (the Ramayana and Mahabharata). You will also stop at the Jewish

Synagogue.

Next, head to the Greenix Theater to watch a Kalarippayattu performance,

perhaps the oldest martial art form. You will also see a Fusion Dance Show, a

combination of Keralan dance and temple art forms.

Day 4: Monday, March 9

KOC 120-401 IMPACT: KUMBALANGHI VILLAGE VISIT & 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 $63 $60

Child $31 $30

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 1030

Return March 9 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Kumbalanghi Village

Traditional Kerela meal


St. Francis Church



KOC 108-401 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.

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

– Nicole, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $50 $47

Child $25 $24

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 0930

Return March 9 1600

HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional boat cruise

Visit to Vaikom Village

Local lunch



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir

Day 5: Tuesday, March 10 KOC 110-501 AYURVEDIC CENTRE 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.

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

gender.

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

Jason, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $62 $59

Child $31 $29

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 10 1000


HIGHLIGHTS

1 hour session on Ayurveda

Tour of the center

Ayurvedic Lunch



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.

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



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Chendamangalam Village

Traditional local dish served on banana

leaves

Handloom weaving demonstration



http://www.nagarjunaayurveda.com/

http://www.semesteratsea.org/2013/03/19/notes-from-the-field/

Day 6: Wednesday, March 11 IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.


COURSE # FACULTY DAY 6 – Wednesday, 11 March

SEMS 2500 104 Professor Chad Emmett World Geography

KOC 107-601 IMPACT: JANSEVA SHISHU BHAVAN 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.


Adult $52 $49

Child $26 $25

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Janaseva Sisubhavan organization



KOC 106-601 GOURMENT INDULGENCE Full-Day

Nimmy and Paul have been involved

in 'At Home' hospitality for more than

twelve years. Nimmy, a professional

cooking instructor for more than

twenty years, and her stockbroker

husband Paul, belong 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 $58 $55

Child $29 $28

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Cooking demonstration

Traditional Indian Lunch



KOC 104-601 RELAXING HARBOUR 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 $29 $28

Child $14 $14

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Kerala’s famous backwaters



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