Daily Itinerary
Spring 2009 Daily Itinerary
Please note: the below itinerary is planned months in advance and may change due to group interest, health and safety concerns, or other factors beyond the control of Global LAB.
In United States:
Feb 13 - 15: Group orientation in Southfield, MA.
In India:
Feb 15 - 16: Flight to India
Feb 16 - 19: Delhi – Arrival, orientation, introductory language lessons, and visits to key cultural and religious sites in Delhi
Feb 19 – 21: Train to Amritsar, site of the Sikh pilgrimage center the Golden Temple, experience nightly ritual flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah Border, Jallianwalabagh. Train to Pathankot/bus to Dharamsala, Intro to Buddhism and orientation.
Feb 22 – Mar 23: McLeod Ganj First homestays, Hindi language study, ISPs, guest lecture series focusing on study of NonViolence, Buddhism, activism in action, and exile politics, school/museum visits, monastery visits, possible excursions to Tso Padma/Bir/Tashijong.
Mar 24 – Apr 2: Introduction to Buddhism retreat at Tushita Centre
Apr 3 – Apr 5: Agra – visits to Taj Mahal, Keoladeo National Park, Fatehpur Sikri and other important historical sites.
Apr 6 - 26: Jaipur – Second Homestay, Inquiry into NonViolence in ancient traditions such as Jainism, Hinduism, Islam, speakers and field trips on green design, sustainability, and traditional craft design. Independent Study Projects, possible village homestays and visits to other Rajasthani cities, Hindi Language study, local NGO visits.
Apr 27 – May 5: Arrival in Leh, Ladakh, acclimatization, and introduction to Ladakh; Ladakhi language lessons and walking tours of Leh Old Town and Shanti Stupa; day excursions to Thiksay and Shey Gompas; visit to Hemis Gompa and nearby hermitages; visit at SECMOL; guest speakers to include local political figures, intellectuals, religious leaders from both Buddhist and Muslim communities, and youth activists. Ladakh Homestays in Domkhar Village, group service project, possible language study.
May 6 – 12: Student-organized portion in Ladakh: Trek to a spectacular high mountain location.
May 13 - 15: Final Days in Delhi
May 15: Flight to USA