Explore India with Southern Oregon University

SOU Democracy Project

Dates

06/22/2024 to 07/03/2024

Trip ID

213855

Inclusions

International airfare
Ground transportation
Intra-city flight(s)
Guide
Embedded Medical Insurance
24/7 Emergency Support
10 Nights
9 Breakfasts
9 Lunchs
9 Dinners

Info Session

Where: SOU Honors College

When: November 29 2023, 1:00 pm

Learn more about this program at our upcoming info session!

India

Delhi - 4 days, 3 nights

Guided sightseeing of New Delhi

Visit Qutab Minar, 72 meters high and one of the perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby, amidst the ruins of the Quwut-ul-Islam Mosque stands the Iron Pillar which has stood vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years; Humayun’s tomb aptly called the predecessor of Taj Mahal; India gate, a war memorial of 30000 soldiers who laid down their lives during the First World War. During the tour drive past the Presidents estate and the Parliament house.

Guided sightseeing of Old Delhi

Old Delhi was built by Shah Jahan during the 17th century and is considered today as an epitome of Indo-Islamic architecture. Savor the sights, smells and sounds of the fabled streets of Old Delhi on Rickshaw. These tours are full of legends and unfold tales of Old Delhi which go back thousands of years. The tour drives past you through Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, dariba kalan, the silver street, kinari bazaar and chandni chowk where you can see the quaint shops with incredible wares.

Agra

Guided Visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra

Renowned the world over due to the fabulous Taj Mahal and is situated on the right bank of the river Yamuna. Agra is a city with a glorious past and has the distinction of being the capital of various ruling dynasties. Built by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory to his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, this is the ultimate tribute to love ever transcribed in architecture. Return to the hotel for the night. Proceed for a visit of the majestic Agra Fort. The magnificent towers, bastions, ramparts, and gateways of the Agra Fort symbolize the stature and power of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Built between 1565 and 1571 AD, it is said that the emperor Shah Jehan, who built the Taj Mahal, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The magnificent fort, though started by Emperor Akbar, was completed by his grandson Shah Jehan. The final resting place of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Akbar's Tomb is situated in Sikandra. An important architectural masterpiece of the Mughal era, it was built between 1605 and 1618. Built entirely out of sandstone and white marble, Emperor Akbar himself oversaw the construction of this tomb until his death. Unlike the other tombs of famous Muslim kings around the world, the Tomb of Akbar faces towards the rising sun instead of Masjid of Mecca. Sikandra is the main tomb is surrounded by a beautiful garden that was designed by Akbar himself. His wife's (Mariam-uz-Zamani Begam) tomb is also located in Sikandra about a kilometre away from Akbar's Tomb. Following Tartary traditions, that state that one must see-through the construction of one's tomb themselves, Akbar lived through the construction of his tomb and built a beautiful garden around.

Bangalore

Guided visit to Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, and MG Road

Lalbagh is one of the most richly diverse Botanical Gardens in South Asia, housing more than thousand varieties of flora, many of which are rare.

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Prakash Chenjeri

Professor of Philosophy - Southern Oregon University

chenjeri@sou.edu

Dr. Prakash Chenjeri is a Professor of Philosophy at Southern Oregon University. His teaching and research focus on political philosophy, scientific literacy in modern democracy, and related areas. He has led study abroad programs for nearly a decade and most recently co-led a previous Democracy Project trip to the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway with Dr. Cherstin Lyon.

Dr. Cherstin Lyon

Professor, Director Southern Oregon University Honors College

lyonc1@sou.edu

Dr. Cherstin Lyon is the Director of the Honors College and a Professor of History at Southern Oregon University. She researches immigration, citizenship, and law as well as public and oral history. She has led study abroad programs in London and co-led a previous Democracy Project trip to the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway with Dr. Chenjeri.

Democracy Project

Funding Your Program

Scholarship Options: WorldStrides offers a variety of scholarships to help make study abroad possible for all students. There are three scholarship opportunities available: Higher Ed Traveler, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Natalie Shea Memorial Scholarships. You can learn more and apply here.
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In the heart of the action

Centrally located hotels in our international destinations free up extra hours for spontaneous exploration and fun.

Hygiene

Masks will be required while indoors and on the motor coach. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the program, including on buses and at hotels. Students will be asked a series of questions daily to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.

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