International Interdisciplinary Conference
Self, Identity and Culture: East and West
6-9 January 2009
Kolkata, India
   
   
"Encounter India" Trips
Pre-Conference Trip (Complete)
December 29, 2008 – January 5, 2009
India is a vast mosaic of different cultures, religions and languages offering an unparalleled wealth of experience. The seven day trip includes guided tours of museums, galleries, temples, historical and archaeological sites and educational institutions. The group will see the Taj Mahal, ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic architecture, the Gandhi Memorial, etc. An orientation session is planned on arrival to acquaint participants with main topics on Hindu/Buddhist society, culture, and religion. There would also be two workshops for participants on yoga/holistic medicine and music and dances of India. The trip starts from New York (JFK) on December 29, 2008 and ends in Calcutta on January 5, 2009.
During their visit to India, the following features are characteristic of our tour groups.
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Highly trained guides and experienced group leaders.
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A series of lecture/discussions on topics related to the history and culture of the people encountered.
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Opportunities to meet and talk with Buddhist and Hindu teachers who reside in the places we will visit.
Trip Includes:
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Round-trip air fare from New York to India
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Airport-Hotel Transfer
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Inside travel in India (transportation featured in tour - bus, train, mini-bus, jeep, boat etc.)
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Overnight Accommodation during trip (double occupancy)
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Sight Seeing and English Speaking Tour Guides
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Entrance fees
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Administrative fees.
Cost: $3,600
Payment Information:
1. Non-refundable deposit of $400.00 to hold your booking. Deadline: August 28, 2008
2. 1st installment $2,000. Deadline: September 20, 2008
Balance and final payment: $1,200.00. Deadline: October 15, 2008
Ticket will be mailed to you on: December 10, 25, 2008
Click here to download travel information form for the complete pre-conference trip.
SIPR acts only in the capacity of tour promoter and its cooperating agencies act mainly to arrange transportation or other services provided by independent owners and contractors during the tour. SIPR is not liable in any way for any loss, injury or damage to any person or property occurring during the course of the tour or en route to or from the tour location. You must arrange for your travel insurance.
Payments from overseas and Canadian Members:
Because of the rising cost in collection fees, India Travel can only accept checks drawn on a United States bank in US dollars. If you are unable to send a check drawn on a US bank in US dollars, the agency will accept International Postal Money orders in US dollars.
Cancellation Fee (for trip):
After October 2, 2008 -- $600
After November 2, 2008 -- $1,100
After December 4, 2008 - $2,000
Pre-Conference Trip (Land Only)
December 29, 2008 – January 5, 2009
India is a vast mosaic of different cultures, religions and languages offering an unparalleled wealth of experience. The trip includes guided tours of museums, galleries, temples, historical and archaeological sites and educational institutions. The group will see the Taj Mahal, ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic architecture, the Gandhi Memorial, etc. An orientation session is planned on arrival to acquaint participants with main topics on Hindu/Buddhist society, culture, and religion. There would also be two workshops for participants on yoga/holistic medicine and music and dances of India. The trip starts from New York (JFK) on December 29, 2008 and ends in Calcutta on January 5, 2009. The participant must join on December 30th in New Delhi (International Airport) for the trip. International flight arrives late evening. We will take you to the hotel on your arrival on December 30, 2008.
During their visit to India, the following features are characteristic of our tour groups.
-
Highly trained guides and experienced group leaders.
-
A series of lecture/discussions on topics related to the history and culture of the people encountered.
-
Opportunities to meet and talk with Buddhist and Hindu teachers who reside in the places we will
visit.
Trip Includes:
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Airport-Hotel Transfer (New Delhi, India)
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Inside travel in India (transportation featured in tour - bus, train, mini-bus, jeep, boat etc.)
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Overnight Accommodation (double occupancy)
-
Sight Seeing and English Speaking Tour Guides
-
Entrance fees
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Administrative fees.
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cost of seminar en route
Cost: $1,800
Payment Information:
1. Non-refundable deposit of $400.00 to hold your booking. Deadline: September 20, 2008
2. Payment of $1,400 by October 15, 2008
SIPR acts only in the capacity of tour promoter and its cooperating agencies act mainly to arrange transportation or other services provided by independent owners and contractors during the tour. SIPR is not liable in any way for any loss, injury or damage to any person or property occurring during the course of the tour or en route to or from the tour location. You must arrange for your travel insurance.
Click here to download travel information form for the land only pre-conference trip.
Payments from overseas and Canadian Members:
Because of the rising cost in collection fees, India Travel can only accept checks drawn on a United States bank in US dollars. If you are unable to send a check drawn on a US bank in US dollars, the agency will accept International Postal Money orders in US dollars.
Cancellation Fee (for trip):
After November 2, 2008 -- $600
After December 4, 2008--$700
Post-Conference Trip (Land Only)
January 9, 2009 – January 15, 2009)
Post-Conference Trip begins on January 9, 2009 and in Kolkata and ends in Madras on January 15, 2009. The post-conference trip will include visit to Konark, Bhubaneswer, Madras, Mahaballipuram. In Konarak we will visit a magnificent sun temple. The temple constructed by Narasinha Deva of the Ganga Dynasty, was built in the mid-13th century. In Bhubaneswar, we will visit the capital of Orissa, Known as the "temple city of India", there are innumerable ancient temples of typical Orian architecture. We will also visit Khandagiri and Udyagiri hills and caves. In Madras we will visit famous temples, the Burma Bazar, the National Art gallery and the Government Museum which stores a vast collection of the best South India bronzes and archeological remnants of the Amaravati Buddhist Stupa. Trip to Mahaballipuram will give show us the earliest known examples of the Dravidian architecture.
During their visit to India, the following features are characteristic of our tour groups.
-
Highly trained guides and experienced group leaders.
-
A series of lecture/discussions on topics related to the history and culture of the people encountered.
-
Opportunities to meet and talk with Buddhist and Hindu teachers who reside in the places we will visit.
Trip Includes:
-
Airport-Hotel Transfer (Calcutta)
-
Inside travel in India (transportation featured in tour-bus, train, mini-bus, jeep, boat etc.)
-
Overnight Accommodation (double occupancy)
-
Sight Seeing and English Speaking Tour Guides
-
Entrance fees
-
Administrative fees
-
Orientation seminar
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2 workshops en route
Cost: $1,800
Payment Information:
1. Non-refundable deposit of $400 to hold your booking. Deadline: September 20, 2008
2. Payment $1,400. Deadline: October 20, 2008
SIPR acts only in the capacity of tour promoter and its cooperating agencies act mainly to arrange transportation or other services provided by independent owners and contractors during the tour. SIPR is not liable in any way for any loss, injury or damage to any person or property occurring during the course of the tour or en route to or from the tour location.
Payment from overseas and Canadian Members:
Because of the rising cost in collection fees, India Travel can only accept checks drawn on a United States bank in US dollars. If you are unable to send a check drawn on a US bank in US dollars, the travel agency will accept International Postal Money orders in US dollars.
Click here to download travel information form for the land only post-conference trip.
Your check should be payable to India Travel and mailed with this form to:
Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti, P.O. Box M, Bethany, West Virginia 26032, USA
Cancellation Fee (for trip):
After November 2nd, 2008-- $600
After December 2nd, 2008-- $800
The Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion
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on 4 June 2008
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