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X INDIA: EAST TO WEST X

Renowned & Unexpected Sites from Delhi to Mumbai X February 7 to 23, 2016

X I N D I A : E A S T T O W E S T X

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PROGRAM RATE $12,950 (per person, double occupancy)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,985

RATE INCLUDES X Fifteen nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily, twelve lunches, and nine dinners; beer / wine with dinners; coffee / tea and bottled water with all meals

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events X Airport / hotel / airport group transfers X Internal Economy Class airfare: Delhi / Varanasi /

Kolkata / Hyderabad / Mumbai / Aurangabad / Mumbai

X Taxes and service; porterage for one suitcase per personX Gratuities to local guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and India; passport and visa fees; alcoholic beverages other than beer / wine at dinners; optional Agra prelude: personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

India, with her five millennia of history, is home to an astonishing array of cultures, languages, rituals, and faiths. Next February, when the monsoons have ended and summer has not yet begun, please join us on an exploration of this evocative country, visiting the treasures of four religions and numerous empires along the way. This unique itinerary takes us beyond India’s palaces, museums, and temples to observe the lives of the locals.

We are delighted that Christopher Noey, General Manager of Creative Production in the Digital Media Department, will be leading this program. A specialist in South Asian art, Mr. Noey has taught courses in Asian and Islamic art. Most recently, he led Travel with the Met programs to northern India and the Persian Gulf to great acclaim.

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTSX� The celebrated monuments of Delhi, including the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Lodi Gardens,

and the National Museum X� Varanasi, Hinduism’s holiest place of worship, to witness a sacred ritual on the Ganges X� Kolkata’s cultural landmarks—the Indian Museum (arguably the best in the country), Mullick

Marble Museum, and the Victoria Memorial, built by flamboyant viceroy Lord Curzon

X� The mosques, palaces, and museums of Hyderabad, ruled by the fabulously wealthy NizamsX� A day devoted to the UNESCO-recognized Ajanta Caves and their ancient frescoes on

Buddhist themes X� A morning exploring the Ellora Caves,

carved from solid rock by Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monks

X� An opportunity to observe Mumbai’s dabbawalas (deliverymen) transport home-cooked lunches to over 100,000 customers, using a low-tech system that has been in operation for more than 100 years

We hope you will join us.

Sincerely,

Nina McN. Diefenbach Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Christopher Noey is an art historian, curator, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. He has produced films for PBS, Bravo, and a number of not-for-profit organizations. As General Manager of Creative Production at The Metropolitan

Museum of Art, he has specialized in video instal-lations for a diverse array of exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, and the recently opened galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia. A specialist in South Asian art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and at the City College of New York. X

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O P T I O N A L A G R A P R E L U D E February 4 to 8, 2016

Agra is home to the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal. Early risers will want to visit this magnificent site at sunrise, and those who wish may return for a viewing in the late afternoon light. Other highlights include the abandoned 16th-century city of Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar; and the exquisite tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, built by Empress Nur Jahan. Accommodations for two nights are at the elegant Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel, offering splendid views of the nearby Taj Mahal from your private balcony.

PRELUDE RATE $2,595 per person. Single supplement $1,475. Includes one night at the Trident Gurgaon near Delhi and two nights at the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra; buffet breakfast daily, three lunches and one dinner; touring as per the itinerary.

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NEW YORK X�DELHISunday & Monday, February 7 & 8

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. Arrive in the late evening on Monday and transfer to the Leela Hotel.

DELHITuesday, February 9

Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital of seven empires, and there are traces of its Hindu, Muslim, and British builders throughout the city. Today, the city consists of the 17th- to 19th-century Old Delhi and the newer sections constructed from 1913 to 1931 under the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This morning we explore Old Delhi, including the impressive Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Following lunch, see Humayun’s Tomb, a prototype of Indian garden tombs, and the 13th-century Qtub Minar, the world’s tallest minaret. Gather this evening for welcome remarks by Christopher Noey, followed by dinner.

DELHIWednesday, February 10

Begin the day with a visit to the National Museum, housing an excellent collection of Indian sculpture and paintings. After lunch in the famed Lodi Gardens, continue to the National Museum of Modern Art, to view its fine collections. The museum opened in 1954 in a former residence of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The evening is at leisure.

KOLKATASaturday, February 13

Begin the day at the Indian Museum, arguably the best in the country. See the remains of the 3rd-century B.C. Buddhist stupa of Barhut, as well as sculptures from almost every Indian school of art. The museum’s collection of Mughal and Rajput paintings will be opened especially for us (pending confirmation). Following a traditional Bengali lunch, drive along the Hooghly River to see the timeless activities that take place there every day. View the architectural highlights of 18th- and 19th-century Kolkata and the Victoria Memorial, Lord Curzon’s homage to the British Raj. Continue to Kalighat Kali Temple, dedicated to Kali, patron goddess of Kolkata. The balance of the day is at leisure.

DELHI X VARANASIThursday, February 11

Depart on a morning flight to Varanasi, the Hindu holy city on the Ganges River. Upon arrival, transfer to the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, drive to Sarnath for a visit to the Archeological Museum to see the sandstone sculpture collection. Prior to dinner, you may wish to witness an evening Hindu Prayer Ceremony on the Ganges, a moving ritual that has been observed for centuries.

HYDERABADTuesday, February 16

Following a morning lecture, tour the four-towered 16th-century Arch of Charminar, the richly ornamented Mecca Masjid, and the Chowmalla Palace. After lunch, visit the Salar Jung Museum whose 18th-century furniture and paintings, superb Mughal paintings, and world-famous arms, are a curious blend of East and West. Dinner is in the hotel’s historic Gol Bungalow.

HYDERABADWednesday, February 17

See the Golconda Fort, a major outpost in the 12th and 13th centuries. Already mentioned by Marco Polo in 1291, Golconda reached the height of its power from 1550 to 1580 under Ibrahim Qutb Shah. Nearby is a vast royal necropolis set in a formal garden, where many generations of Qutb Shahi tombs are located. Following lunch, the remainder of the day is unscheduled for independent touring and to enjoy the amenities of our hotel. An optional afternoon visit is arranged to the Purani Haveli Museum, which recently opened to the public. Formerly a palace, the museum houses the extensive collection of clothing and accessories of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. You may also wish to have a tour of our hotel, a meticulously restored former palace.

KOLKATASunday, February 14

This morning visit the ornate Mullick Marble Museum, an impressive palace built in the mid-19th century for a wealthy local merchant. Its collections blend exceptional Indian pieces with entertaining Victorian English paintings and sculpture. The afternoon is reserved for a private visit. Return to the hotel for dinner.

KOLKATA X HYDERABADMonday, February 15

After a leisurely breakfast, drive to the airport for the early afternoon flight to Hyderabad. Upon arrival, transfer to the beautifully restored Taj Faluknama Palace Hotel for a three-night stay. Experience the hotel’s Sufi Qawwali performance this evening prior to dinner.

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AURANGABADFriday, February 19

The focus of our day is the Ajanta Caves, famous for their magnificent tempera wall paintings. Carved out of a horse-shoe-shaped cliff by Buddhist monks from about 200 B.C. to 650 A.D., the caves contain amazingly vivid and well-preserved artwork. A picnic lunch will be provided. Return to the hotel for dinner.

AURANGABAD X MUMBAISaturday, February 20

Spend the morning at the Ellora Caves, a wonder of ancient sculptural art with ornate carved pillars and figures, created out of solid rock by Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monks between the 7th and 12th centuries. Most impressive is the Kailasa Temple—three million cubic feet of stone was chiseled away to create this monolithic structure that is meant to replicate the mountain abode of the god Shiva. We will also see the Daultabad Fort. Drive to the airport in the late afternoon for the short flight to Mumbai. Continue to the historic Taj Mahal Palace hotel. The balance of the evening is at leisure.

MUMBAISunday, February 21

On a morning cruise to the Elephanta Cave Temple, see the huge triple-head of Shiva, one of the greatest masterpieces of sculpture. The afternoon is at leisure; arrangements will be made for those who wish to participate in a Dharavi tour of Mumbai’s slum district or go shopping. Gather for farewell remarks and dinner at a nearby restaurant.

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MUMBAI X NEW YORKMonday & Tuesday, February 22 & 23

A morning tour includes a stop at the Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s famous open-air laundry service, and then the bustling Church Gate Railway station to see the intricate lunch delivery system performed by dabbawalas (deliverymen), featured in the recent movie The Lunchbox. Conclude at the Prince of Wales Museum, built to commemorate King George V’s first visit to India in 1905. View the outstanding collection of Indian sculptures and Mughal miniatures. Following lunch, the balance of the day is at leisure and rooms are reserved until our transfer to the airport. Depart Mumbai on a late-night flight to New York, arriving early Tuesday morning. X

Varanasi on the Ganges

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VARANASI X KOLKATAFriday, February 12

An important place of pilgrimage, Varanasi regularly draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred Ganges is a daily ritual. Rise early for a boat ride on the river at dawn. Following breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the Benares Hindu University to see its collection of fine paintings and sculpture. Later in the afternoon depart on a flight to Kolkata with dinner served on board. Upon arrival, transfer to The Oberoi Grand hotel.

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

HYDERABAD X AURANGABADThursday, February 18

Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Mumbai. While waiting for the connecting flight to Aurangabad, there will be time for lunch and a brief visit to the Sri Siddhivinayak Temple (the temple of Lord Ganesha). Arrive in Aurangabad in the late afternoon and transfer to the Vivanta by Taj Hotel. Attend a lecture prior to dinner.

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