{"id":13038,"date":"2024-08-14T12:14:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=13038"},"modified":"2025-12-08T07:43:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:43:28","slug":"2026-southern-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-southern-india\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Southern India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Asia India Mumbai Jain Temple\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Asia-India-Mumbai-Jain-Temple.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-6a01272c6f4c1 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 853px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-6a01272c6f4c1\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-middle\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSouthern India: Experiencing Kerala\u2019s Nature and Culture\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__desc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>February 7\u201324, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__micronavbutton panel panel-micronavbutton site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"micronavbutton\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t    <div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--top-padding-none site-section__inner--bottom-padding-none micronavbutton\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters\"\n\t     data-depth=\"0\"\n\t     data-name=\"buttons\"\n\t     data-livetext\n\t>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-cranberry\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/destinations\/\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">See our other destinations<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegistration is now closed\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-teal\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"mailto:quiram@stolaf.edu\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid -->\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default site-section site-panel__accordion panel panel-accordion site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"accordion\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"is-style-default site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"is-style-default site-section__title h3\" id=\"led-by-l-deane-lagerquist-professor-emerita-of-religion-and-anne-walter-professor-emerita-of-biology\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Led by L. DeAne Lagerquist, Professor Emerita of Religion, and Anne Walter, Professor Emerita of Biology<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t<figure  class=\"is-style-default c-caption__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default \" alt=\"Asia India tea plantation\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Asia-India-tea-plantation-600x350.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"is-style-default t-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-index=\"0\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage all your senses on a cultural and natural adventure in India! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This itinerary is custom-designed and distinctive to St. Olaf!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the Overview to the right for more information on what we&#8217;ll see, do, and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state of Kerala \u2013 literally land of coconuts, also known as land of spices \u2013 is located on India\u2019s southwestern Malabar Coast. Its varied ecosystem is unique in the biota of the sub-continent; its complex history and contemporary culture distinguish it even in multicultural India. The Western Ghats both separate this area from the interior and provide a notability rich environment for animals such as elephants, monkeys, and many species of birds. Coastal ports have welcomed foreigners, who were attracted by spices, tea, and other resources and who have contributed to the diversity of Kerala\u2019s distinct society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our journey begins in the modern metropolis of Mumbai, followed by a visit to the ancient temple town of Madurai. As we explore Kerala, excursions to nature preserves provide opportunities for bird watching and likely acquaintance with elephants. We also visit museums and historical sites that introduce both traditional Kerala culture and contributions by Portuguese, British, and others. Our appreciation of Kerala\u2019s rich culinary traditions includes visiting a spice plantation, enjoying meals together, and a cooking lesson in coastal Kochi (formerly known as Cochin). Finally our trip concludes with a (house)boat tour\/cruise into the picturesque backwaters for which Kerala is well known.<\/p>\n<p>(Registration for this tour is now closed.)<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tour starts in Mumbai, visits Madurai, Periyar National Park in Thekkady, and Munnar before ending in Kochi\/Cochin. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can view \u2013 and download and print, if you wish \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fqReH1dNBnlVIg7dZY1OUJ6BVtyg4PN4fNm03bC5mIk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the most up-to-date itinerary here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>(A previous note stated that the dates of this tour could shift by about a week as we finalize reservations. The dates listed above and in the itinerary are now confirmed.)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our intention with each tour is to provide an itinerary that introduces you to key elements related to your destination or the educational theme, while also providing some free time for you to pursue your own interests or have some down time. The balance can vary from day to day, and from tour to tour.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get the most out of study travel if you research what to do during your free time. This allows you to reap the benefits of group travel, while also customizing the tour to your interests and activity level. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/how-to-be-an-independent-group-traveler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Be an Independent Group Traveler<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOptional Golden Triangle Extension\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re pleased to offer an optional extension to participants of the main India tour in the The Golden Triangle, so called because of the vast amount of history and culture concentrated in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The schedule for the extension has been added to the end of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fqReH1dNBnlVIg7dZY1OUJ6BVtyg4PN4fNm03bC5mIk\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optional extension price is $1,823 per person, based on double occupancy, with a $125 single supplement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price includes the flight from Kochi to Delhi (which will be booked by our tour operator), ground transportation, accommodations, meals and group activities as listed on the itinerary, gratuities to drivers, guides and at group meals, and the same travel insurance that is included in the main tour price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Current tour registrants should <a href=\"mailto:quiram@stolaf.edu?subject=RSVP for Optional Golden Triangle Extension \">send an email<\/a> <\/b>to the Travel director, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your decision either way: you will or you don\u2019t plan to participate in the optional extension.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13287\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-southern-india\/anne-walter\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Anne-Walter.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1349,1865\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 11 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1714996584&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0059880239520958&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Anne Walter\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Anne-Walter-741x1024.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-medium wp-image-13287\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Anne-Walter-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" \/>Anne Walter graduated from Grinnell College where she majored in Biology. She earned her MSc in Zoology from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology from Duke University Prior to coming to St. Olaf, she had a long-term fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, leading to her first trip to India and research collaboration in Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anne is recently retired after completing 29 years of teaching Biology at St. Olaf. For\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many of those years, she was co-director of the Biology in South India Program, a unique semester program that paired students with various organizations addressing environmental or healthcare issues in South India resulting in dozens and dozens of research projects furthering the work of each hosting organization. In addition to guiding student projects in Tamil Nadu, Anne led the semester-long program in Australia as well as interims in Ecuador focused on biodiversity and in Morocco to address the challenges of water. Each of these programs highlighted the synthesis between people and place, history, culture and policies linked to geography and biology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anne spent nearly a year at Madras Christian College as a Fulbright Lecturer During that year and multiple other trips to the region (including one with DeAne) she traveled extensively primarily in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala but has also explored the geography, architecture, and cultures of Rajasthan, New Delhi and environs, Hyderabad and Lucknow, among other regions. She is very excited to share her love of India, especially Kerala, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13288\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-southern-india\/l-deane-lagerquist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/L-DeAne-Lagerquist.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"641,520\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"L DeAne Lagerquist\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/L-DeAne-Lagerquist.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-medium wp-image-13288\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/L-DeAne-Lagerquist-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" \/>L. DeAne Lagerquist, Professor Emerita of Religion, retired from St. Olaf College in 2022 after 34-years. In addition to the Religion Department, she taught in the Paracollege and the American Conversations program, and led dozens of students in international study courses. After leading St. Olaf\u2019s Global Semester (seven countries on three continents) she was asked where she would return. Her immediate reply: \u201cIndia, because it is not done with me.\u201d Since then she has traveled back several times, including once with Anne Walter. She also developed an on-campus course on Christianity in India and a January study-abroad course on religions of India. India\u2019s long, complex history, its religious diversity, and its rich and varied culture continue to fascinate her and draw her back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Expect and Participant Requirements\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect all your senses to be engaged and to be dazzled by India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement between cities will be by air-conditioned private motor coach. Movement within each city and at cultural\/historic sites will be on foot, requiring a lot of walking and standing, often over uneven ground. You should be capable of walking a mile or more at a time and up to five to seven miles per day, often over uneven terrain, of climbing stairs that may not have handrails, of climbing in and out of various types of transportation, of keeping pace with an active group of travelers on long days of traveling, of dealing with the emotional highs and lows that can occur when experiencing different cultures, and of being a considerate member of the group (prompt, courteous and flexible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any participant who has demonstrated an inability, in the opinion of the tour leader, of keeping up with the group or of safely participating in program activities may be prohibited from participating in certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the tour. Traveling lightly is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels will be tourist class (four-star or superior rating) with private baths, air conditioning, and English-speaking staff.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Pricing, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions and exclusions vary by tour, so please read the following information carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour price is $4,800 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per person, based on double occupancy. A supplement of $464 applies for single occupancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inclusions<\/span>: discussions led by L. DeAne Lagerquist and Anne Walter; full time guide for the duration of the tour; accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities listed in the itinerary; private motor coach transfers; internal flight; non-alcoholic beverages with meals; gratuities for all local guides, drivers, and meals; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/travel-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some limited travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Exclusions<\/span>: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare to and from India is not included<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Participants are solely responsible for all expenses not specifically included in the tour fee. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of excluded expenses are: international airfare; airport transfers; any passport and visa fees; any recommended immunizations or vaccinations; alcoholic beverages; laundry, dry cleaning, phone charges, room service or other items of a personal nature; expenses incurred during free time or non-group activities; and any meals not specifically included on tour itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This schedule is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">based on payments St. Olaf College must make to tour vendors to guarantee group rates. We highly recommend that you purchase additional trip cancellation insurance at the time of registration to recover your payments should you need to withdraw from the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposit due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$500 upon registration<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0$450 if you cancel on or before February 28, 2025. If the deposit is made after February 28, 2025 there is no refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim payment due:\u00a0 $2,000 on March 1, 2025<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 $1,000 if you cancel on or before November 14, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0November 15, 2025<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0None, unless the tour is full and your place can be resold<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellations must be in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-7\" aria-controls=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-7\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"7\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAction Items and Documents\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-header-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-6a01272c71369-content-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"7\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"is-style-default btn\" href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=renxt&amp;formId=61f71f8c-793b-4185-a289-43e1791b1a30&amp;envid=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&amp;zone=usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make a Payment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer<\/b> many of your pre-departure and during-the-tour questions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1pyE8HnKhsed6ZXGf9GOY8ZZyMa2Ie1ySe42N75vlYXY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip Information Sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get information<\/strong> on applying for your e-Tourist Visa with our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17OeZRZEijdcBchDfPPOfVuOPisC-pe158JYcRFgyFWw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entry Requirements<\/a> document.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find something<\/strong> to read or watch on the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RjXyC1x3nGjNTi8kHfK0j1AMDKCmtKC7WKw4jHA37Wc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource List<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closely read<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/174o_kFj2xIZoNkGWZhczZYknPkB1koqA83vIV3g6p7g\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go Letter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review<\/strong>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/180XFh0qodIWp9gp5M4rQ0A8xJbffW-zd1bsr1kdMXYU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yGd2znNnIksOETz584rdE8XXQHCKY9m_N3ZcKKcdhSY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release &amp; Waiver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review <\/strong>the latest information on recommended immunizations: visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your passport<\/strong>: ensure that it has at least 6 months\u2019 validity past the tour end date (or your return date, if you decide to extend your stay overseas) and at least one blank page.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visa is required for visits to India. We will provide tips and suggestions on obtaining your visa at the appropriate time prior to departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Look at<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel.html\">International Travel<\/a> section of the U.S. State Department, including Before You Go, Country Information, While Abroad, and Emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/prepare-for-your-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare for your adventure<\/a> by checking out a variety of resources, including frequently asked questions, general health information, included travel insurance, a safety overview, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>See<\/strong> our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__imagetext panel panel-imagetext site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"imagetext\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters  site-panel__imgtxt-img-right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<figure  class=\"c-image c-image--rect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Animal tiger\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Animal-tiger-820x600.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Animal-tiger-520x300.jpg 520w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Animal-tiger-820x600.jpg 820w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/08\/Animal-tiger-1120x851.jpg 1120w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col site-grid__col-safari-fix\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__imgtxt-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-text\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-text__desc t-content\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"content\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p>Registration for this tour is now closed. 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