We will spend several days at the world-famous Vandana Shiva Center north of Delhi, and meet with Dr. Shiva, one of the pioneers of people-based economic and social models. A physicist by profession, Dr. Shiva's many books about successful challenges to corporate domination of agriculture and the seeds of life have won her global recognition and praise.

We will visit the state of Rajasthanto to enjoy the architectural marvels in Udaipur and Jaipur, as well as to experience the inspiring work of non-profit, community-based organizations like Aajeevika. This two-week trip to India will be rounded out by visits to the major sites in New Delhi, including those dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and, the jewel in the crown, the fabled Taj Mahal.

Program Highlights:

• Tour starts and ends in India's capital, New Delhi.
• Visit major religious, cultural and historic sites of New and Old Delhi, including the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial and Cremation Ground), the Gandhi National Museum, the Jama Masjid (The Universal Mosque), and The Red Fort.
• Later visit the Qutab Minar, the Emperor Humayun's Tomb, and the India Gate.
• Engage in discussions about India's political history, present and future directions.
• Take the Shatabdi Express train north to Dehra Dun to spend a few days at the Dr. Vandana Shiva Centre, named for and founded by the famous physicist to counter corporate-dominated Globalization.
• Travel to the state of Rajasthan and the Lake City of Udaipur, known as The Venice of India. In addition to touring important sites, spend a day with Aajeevika -- working on the issue of skills and livelihoods in the rural context--which coordinates urban and rural poverty alleviation projects.
• Visit Anokhi museum and meet the staff to understand the context of micro economic models supporting local skills.
• Continue to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Tour the city, including the Agra Fort, a standing testimony in red sandstone to the glory of the Great Mughals.
• At sunset, visit the famous Taj Mahal, poetry in marble and a symbol of eternal love.
• Return to Delhi. Visit an organization which works with children who live on the streets and with women and children from slum communities.
• See a performance by Dance of India, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
• Last day will be free for shopping, sightseeing, and packing.

Cost: $2550 from New Delhi

Price Includes:

• All accommodations in 3 star and above hotels. Price is for shared double room - we can usually pair you up with a roommate. Please add $400 for a single room.
• All in-country transportation (train and private tour bus)
• Three meals per day
• Tour leaders and guides
• All program activities and translation
• All entrance fees
• Preparatory reading materials
• Global Exchange membership
• Personal meetings to suit your
• particular interests (as
• available).
• Price does not include: international airfare, tips, optional donations and personal expenses.

How to Register:

In some cases, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income applicants.

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