SouthSouthern to Serendiband

aboard the Island Sky • March 24–April 7, 2017 With Diederik Vandewalle, Associate Professor of Government Study Leaders

Diederik (Dirk) Vandewalle DearAlumni, Parents, and Friends of (PhD Columbia, 1988) is Associate Professor of Dartmouth: Government at Dartmouth College, former chair of its We invite you to join Dartmouth professor Professor Diederik Asian and Middle Eastern Vandewalle aboard the all-suite cruise ship Island Sky, for a Studies program, and Adjunct Associate visit to three of India’s southern states, each with something Professor at the Amos Tuck School of special to offer, and Sri Lanka, a little gem of an island once Business. His research and teaching focus on known as Serendib. comparative economic development in emerging economies and economic reform in During this 11-night voyage from Chennai to Mumbai, the Arab Gulf states, North Africa, and Asia. visit the stunning rock-cut shore temples of Mamallapuram; He is the author or editor of several works on Trivandrum’s Napier Museum, a city landmark with its Libya and North Africa, and is currently Gothic roof and minarets; the tiny Paradesi Synagogue, beautifully appointed with hand-painted blue willow floor tiles, in Kochi; Soans Farm, a center for innovative agriculture; the imposing Basilica of Bom Jesus, the final resting place of St. in ; and the lush backwaters of . Also enjoy an exciting, colorful performance of Kathakali, a stylized classical Indian dance- drama, and opportunities to sample Southern India’s distinctive cuisine, flavored by a unique blend of spices, coconut, and rosewater.

And then there’s Serendib, known today as Sri Lanka and the inspiration behind the word “serendipity.” From the ruins of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to Bundala National Park, a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, and the , which houses one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics, Sri Lanka offers much that is both unexpected and fascinating.

An optional pre-cruise extension to the massive and wildly colorful Temple of the Fish-Eyed Goddess in Madurai and an optional post-cruise extension to the incredible rock-hewn caves of Ajanta and Ellora are available to round out this exotic experience.

The Island Sky comfortably accommodates just 96 guests, and we are co-sponsoring this cruise with several other organizations. Call today to reserve your place on this remarkable experience in Southern India and Sri Lanka.

Warm regards from Hanover,

Robin K. Albing T’81 Mary Ann R. Hunt A’14 Director Assistant Director Alumni Lifelong Alumni Lifelong Learning and Travel Learning and Travel

www.alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel

COVER: BACK COVER: SHORE TEMPLE, MAHABALIPURAM writing a manuscript on the economic Martha Crenshaw is a senior fellow at Michael Golay is a professor in the MIT emergence and prospects of the Arab Gulf two prestigious, international-focused Nuclear Science and Engineering Department, countries. He has written numerous articles institutions at Stanford University: the where he focuses on problems of energy and on economic development issues in the Arab Center for International Security and the environment, particularly those of nuclear world, and is the recipient of two regional Cooperation, and the Freeman Spogli power and responses to climate change. He Fulbright research awards and a Social Institute for International Studies. Her is active internationally in energy-related Science Research Council Award for research primary areas of interest are international research, educational and advisory service, in Morocco and Yemen. He was political conflict and, in particular, political violence. as well as media commentary. During the advisor to the first UN special representatives She has also been a speaker for the U.S. State program, he will discuss the dominating roles in Libya in the spring of 2011, and was field Department, including in India and Sri of rapidly developing countries in driving director of the Carter Center's observation Lanka. She will discuss the conflict between global climate change, and their policies team in Libya in 2014. He has led two and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka, which led concerning using energy technologies that do Dartmouth Alumni trips to India and over a at one point to Indian military intervention, not emit greenhouse gases. dozen other destinations. On this departure as well as India’s place in the world. he will discuss contemporary issues including economic growth and national identity.

Observe the gentleness and compassion exhibited by the resident pachyderms toward newly orphaned youngsters at Sri Lanka’s Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH, LANGURS, BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK

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GATEWAY OF INDIA, MUMBAI

Itinerary kings of Sri Lanka. Kandy has UNESCO b World Heritage designation as the site of Bundala National Park the Temple of the Tooth, where one of Home b Chennai, India WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Buddhism’s most sacred relics is housed. FRIDAY, MARCH 24 & SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Explore Bundala National Park, an En route to the temple, which is part of the Depart home on an overnight flight to important wintering ground for migratory royal palace complex, visit the Pinnawala Chennai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel water birds. Bundala harbors nearly two Elephant Orphanage, where the largest herd for check-in. TAJ COROMANDEL hundred species of birds, including the of captive Asian elephants in the world is greater flamingo, which migrates in large nurtured and protected. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Chennai flocks. Started as a wildlife sanctuary in SUNDAY, MARCH 26 1969, Bundala was reclassified as a national Today visit Mamallapuram, an ancient seaport park in 1993 and designated a UNESCO Trivandrum, India SATURDAY, APRIL 1 and home to the Group of Monuments at Man and Biosphere Reserve in 2005. In Built on seven hills, Trivandrum is a city of Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage addition to abundant birdlife, park residents pagoda-shaped buildings, red-tile roofs, and site. Picturesquely situated between beach include Asian elephants, langurs, jackal, narrow winding lanes. View the exterior of and lagoon are chariot-shaped temples, cave leopards, mongooses, wild boars, and Padmanabha Swami Temple, an intricate fusion sanctuaries, giant open-air rock reliefs, and the ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) spotted deer. of indigenous Kerala and Dravidian styles and Shore Temple, embellished with thousands the richest Hindu temple in the world. Visit of sculptures dedicated to Lord . the Kuthira Malika palace, constructed of Carved mainly out of granite, these are the teakwood, rosewood, marble, and granite and oldest existing examples of Dravidian (South THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Delve into Galle’s colonial past at the Galle renowned for the 122 horses carved into the Indian) architecture. Return to Chennai for Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and wooden wall brackets supporting the southern embarkation. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) extensively fortified by the Dutch in the roof. Also explore the Napier Museum, which 17th century. A UNESCO World Heritage houses a rare collection of archaeological At Sea site, the fort resembles a walled town and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient MONDAY, MARCH 27 complete with a rectangular grid of streets, ornaments, ivory carvings, and a temple chariot. Relax and enjoy the onboard lecture program as Dutch colonial-style houses adorned with ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Island Sky cruises to Sri Lanka. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) gables and verandas, historic churches and mosques, and commercial and government buildings. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Kochi , Sri Lanka SUNDAY, APRIL 2 TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Kochi was an important spice trading center Explore the 12th-century ruins of what was once on the west coast of India as early as the 14th the magnificent walled capital of Polonnaruwa. FRIDAY, MARCH 31 century, and the main seat of Portuguese A UNESCO World Heritage site, Sri Lanka’s Dock in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s largest city India until 1530. It is still an active port, as magnificent medieval capital is surrounded by and commercial capital. Choose to explore well as a significant center for technology lush greenery that provides habitat for monkeys the city’s colonial byways and visit the and industry. Visit the Portuguese/Dutch and many species of birds. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Gangaramaya Temple or take a full-day , which has a series of trip to Kandy, the last capital of the ancient remarkable murals painted on its wooden LANGURS, BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK Optional Extensions Ajanta/Ellora Caves Mumbai Bay of Bengal Madurai MARCH 22–25, 2017  Cruise from Chennai GOA

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Mangalore Chennai Polunnarua TAMILNADU Madurai Kochi KERALA Kandy Explore the geographical and religious Trivandrum center of Madurai, a massive Hindu temple Colombo complex dedicated to Meenakshi (above),   the “fish-eyed goddess.” Its fourteen elongated pyramidal towers swarm with Indian Ocean Hambantota Bundala thousands of garishly colored figures of National Park Galle gods, demons, and animals, while inside walls. Cruise priests perform rituals at multiple shrines, through the and worshipers seeking favors from the gods Portuguese overseas province status until “backwaters,” a network of canals, lakes, pay their respects. Also visit the Thirumalai 1974. In , where Catholic priests and lagoons, on a traditional houseboat for Nayak Palace; erected in 1636 by King rather than Portuguese conquistadors ruled a peek at traditional, rural lifestyles. In the Thirumalai Nayak, it is a classic fusion of the day, a complex of churches, monasteries, evening enjoy a spellbinding Kathakali dance Dravidian and Rajput styles. (2B,2L,1D). and convents were built to emulate performance on board. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) RATES: $1,795 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY; European Renaissance styles. Visit the $2,285 PER PERSON, SINGLE OCCUPANCY. AIRFARE Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World FOR INTERNAL FLIGHTS: APPROXIMATELY $250 PER Kochi Heritage site, which contains the silver PERSON, SUBJECT TO CHANGE. MONDAY, APRIL 3 casket of St. Francis Xavier, and then explore The graceful, cantilevered the State Archaeological Museum, housed along the shoreline of Kochi are the legacy in the convent potion of the church of St. Aurangabad of a centuries-old fishing custom now more Francis of Assisi. Its collections of portraits, (Ajanta and Ellora) dependent on tourism than fish. Visit St. wooden sculptures, architectural fragments, APRIL 6–10, 20157 Francis Church, the oldest European church and ephemera highlight the Portuguese in India and the original resting place of period in Goa. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Portuguese explore Vasco da Gama, and the tiny Paradesi Synagogue, with its handpainted, blue-willow floor tiles. Spend time walking Mumbai through the Jewish quarter of Kochi before THURSDAY–FRIDAY, APRIL 6–7 Disembark in Mumbai and travel past the returning to the ship. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Gateway of India and along the famous Marine Drive. Catch glimpses of two very Mangalore efficient and uniquely Indian systems: the Aurangabad is best known as the gateway TUESDAY, APRIL 4 dabbah wallahs delivering lunches to offices to the rock-hewn caves of Ajanta and At renowned Soans Farm, learn about its throughout the city, and the dhobi wallahs Ellora, both UNESCO World Heritage innovative agricultural techniques and taste (laundrymen) at their outdoor laundry. Visit sites. Carved from volcanic lava cliffs by some of the pineapples and other produce Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s headquarters for 17 Buddhist monks, the Ajanta caves are grown here. Continue to Moodabidri to years and now a museum dedicated to his adorned with sculptures and frescoes see the 15th-century thousand-pillared memory, and the contemporary Prince of dating back to the 2nd century B.C. Jain temple, and in Karkala marvel at the Wales Museum, Mumbai’s finest Victorian The Ellora caves (above) comprise an monolithic statue of Bhagawan Bahubali, a building, crowned with Moorish domes. impressive complex of shrines representing much-revered figure by adherents of the Jain This afternoon, relax in day rooms at the the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism, religion. ISLAND SKY (B,L,D) Orchid Mumbai Hotel before transferring and Jainism. Cut into a hillside, the caves to the airport for flights home, arriving on date from approximately A.D. 600 to April 7. (B,L) A.D. 1000. (B,3L,3D). Goa RATES: $2,490 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 $3,180 PER PERSON, SINGLE OCCUPANCY. AIRFARE Goa was the capital of Portugal’s eastern FOR INTERNAL FLIGHTS: APPROXIMATELY $250 PER empire for 400 years, and then enjoyed PERSON, SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Magellan Deck Cabin Island Sky Originally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2013, the Island Sky accommodates all guests in LIDO 57 outside suites, each with SUNDECK sea views, a sitting room area, flat-screen TV, safe, Program Rates, mini-refrigerator, and an per person en suite, marble-appointed bathroom with robe, slippers, CATEGORY & DECK DOUBLE SINGLE and hair dryer. Several suites have private balconies. EXPLORER DECK A MAGELLAN $11,995 $17,995 Spacious and finely decorated 226 sq. ft., portholes (3 in cabin 250, 2 in cabin 252) public areas include a large lounge and elegant bar and B MAGELLAN $12,995 $19,495 a library. The dining room 230 sq. ft., portholes (2, 3, or 4, depending on cabin) ERIKSON DECK accommodates everyone at one COLUMBUS seating, and house wine, beer, C $14,495 $21,745 and soft drinks are included 217–264 sq. ft., windows (1 or 2 depending on cabin) at lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi D MARCO POLO $14,995 — access is available throughout MARCO POLO DECK the vessel (at additional cost 225 sq. ft., window and dependent upon satellite E MARCO POLO $16,495 — reception). The ship amenities also include a hairdresser, 242 sq. ft., forward and side windows onboard clinic and doctor, COLUMBUS DECK F ERIKSON $17,995 — elevator serving all passenger 225 sq. ft., sliding glass door, private balcony decks, and two sun decks, one with a bar. The Island Sky G EXPLORER $18,995 — is served by 75 experienced 237 sq. ft., sliding glass door, private balcony officers and crew. MAGELLAN DECK

Program Rates Include Air Arrangements U.S. domestic and international airfare is A full program of briefings, lectures, and presentations by not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class study leaders and local guides • All accommodations and airfare from New York to Chennai, India, with return from meals as specified in the itinerary • All excursions, including Mumbai, is approximately $1,500 per person as of March 2016 entrance fees, as specified in the itinerary • Transfers on group and is subject to change without notice. Information about arrival and departure days • Baggage handling • Gratuities to making flight arrangements will be sent to all participants. porters, guides, drivers, and ship’s crew for all group activities • Port fees and embarkation taxes • Wine, beer, and soft drinks A Note about Costs Tour costs are based upon current fuel with all lunches and dinners on board Island Sky • Soft drinks prices, taxes, tariffs, and a minimum number of participants. and Indian beer with all group meals off the ship • Welcome While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed and farewell wine receptions • Bottled water on excursions • prices, they are subject to change. If there are significant Complete packet of pre-departure information • Professional changes, details and costs will be advised prior to departure. tour manager throughout General Information Reservation Form

What to Expect These tropical climes are humid, with daytime highs ranging from the mid 80s to the mid 90s F, and a slight chance of rain in Sri Lanka. The pace of this program is moderately active, with some early-morning departures and long motorcoach SouthernSouth India to Serendiband Sri Lanka drives (two hours+), and walking up to two miles at one or two sites, on occasion over uneven terrain, while exploring ashore. Participants aboard Island Sky • March 24–April 7, 2017 must be in good health and able to keep up with the group without assistance from tour staff. To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person, payable to Criterion Program Rates Do Not Include U.S. domestic and international Travel, to: 145 Forest Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301. For more airfare • Passport and visa fees • Medical expenses and information or to reserve by phone, please call (888) 328- immunizations • Trip cancellation/interruption and baggage 2089 or (650) 328-2089, or email [email protected]. insurance • Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled Contact Information tour • Excess-baggage charges • Meals not specified in the itinerary; dishes and beverages not part of the included meals • Alcohol or soft NAME #1 (AS IT APPEARS ON PASSPORT) CLASS YEAR drinks except where indicated as included • Transfers not on main program or extension arrival and departure days • Personal items NAME #2 (AS IT APPEARS ON PASSPORT) CLASS YEAR such as room service; email, telephone, and fax charges; and other items of a personal nature ADDRESS

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South to Serendib Southern India and Sri Lanka

March 24–April 7, 2017

Highlights VISIT five UNESCO World Heritage sites: NAVIGATE aboard a traditional houseboat The rock-cut temples of Mamallapuram; through the backwaters of Kerala, a vast ENJOY 11 nights aboard the privately the Basilica of Bom Jesus; the ruins of network of canals, lakes, and lagoons. chartered Island Sky, traditional in style but Polonnaruwa; Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth; contemporary in operation, with the highest and the Old Town of Galle. WITNESS a spellbinding performance of safety standards and all-weather cruising Kathakali, a classical Indian dance-drama ability, spacious suites, and topnotch service. EXPLORE Sri Lanka’s Bundala National Noted for elaborate costumes, refined Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. gestures, and raga-based music.