Himalayan Social Ecology

Note: The Agra tour listed at the end is an additional option for additional cost.  Members not opting can arrange a different trip itinerary.  

W October 8: Gather at O'Hare International Airport, depart for India.
Th October 9: En route to India.  Arrive Delhi early morning, taxi to hotel. 
F October 10: In Delhi, light sightseeing and resting.
Sa October 11: Early morning train to Haridwar, afternoon rest and Ganges walk..
Su October 12: Morning Ganga Puja with Pandit Virendra Kaushik, evening Ganga arati performance.
M October 13: Travel up the Mandakini Valley in the Himalayas to Himalayan Mountain Home Stay (Village Kimana).
T October 14: Local travel in Ukhimath.  Visits to Bholeshvar and Omkareshvar temples; meeting representatives from the Himalayan Village Development Association, a local NGO.
W October 15: Walk to Gupt Kashi to view the Vishvanath Temple, travel by car to Kalimath  to view the Kali temple.   
Th October 16: Day trip to Tungnath (10 km round trip alpine hike from Chopta).  Weather permitting, we will ascend to the summit at Chandrashila.
F October 17: Day trip to Kartik Swami and Tungeshvar temples (longer jeep ride to get there, 6 km round trip walk).
Sa October 18: Visit to Kalishila.
Su October 19: Local walking. visiting, or bird watching, according to preferences. 
M October 20: Return to Haridwar, arrive late afternoon.
T October 21:  Local sightseeing/shopping in Haridwar; evening train back to Delhi. 
W October 22:  Full day excursion to Agra b(Taj, Lunch, Fort, teturn).
Th October 23: Delhi sightseeing (morning) and shopping (afternoon).  Late evening departure for the airport. 
Fr October 24: Arrival in Chicago, journey's end

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