Available Excursions for HyderabadView India Excursions in a larger map Excursions may not be available for all programs and sessions. BidarOn this day trip to the former capital of two different kingdoms, participants see the massive domed Bahmani Tombs, final resting place of the sultans of the region. Another site that students see is Bidar Fort, a fifteenth-century administrative center for the city with phenomenal architecture... Read More Burgula VillageOn this day trip to Burgula Village, you will have the opportunity to observe a day in the life of a rural South Indian village. During your day in Burgula, you will interact with members of village government, local artisans and weavers, and learn first-hand about traditional South Indian... Read More MumbaiAs the country's most populous city, Mumbai is a must-see in India. Students see both the affluent and indigent parts of the city, as well as famous historic sites such as the Elephant Caves. Mumbai is also home to some beautiful beaches and extravagant bazaars, both of which students visit on... Read More New DelhiIndia's capital city and the northern point of the country's famed "golden triangle", Delhi is an ideal introduction to the complexities of Indian society. Participants explore both New Delhi and the Delhi area, seeing such sites as the India Gate, the Lotus Temple, and Hamayun's Tomb before... Read More PondicherryOptional for some or all sessions Known for having the most accessible and clean beaches in India, Pondicherry is a great place for students to fit in some relaxation time. In Auroville, an "experimental township" similar to an ecovillage, students will be exposed to non-traditional ways of thinking. Students will also get a... Read More Taj Mahal (Agra) and JaipurThe southeastern point of India's famed "Golden Triangle", Agra is home to the magnificant Taj Mahal. Built by Mughal Sultan Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, This nearly 600 ft tall white marble structure was completed around 1653. The Taj mahal became a UNESCO world... Read More |