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Exploring India EXPLORING INDIA With EMMA PENDERGRASS, ESQ November 3 – 14, 2010 Join your fellow lawyers on a spectacular trip to India. Our travels will take us to the heart of India with its many colorful sights and magical ambiance. From bustling Delhi to the city of Agra to see the sunrise on the Taj Mal, to the “Pink City” Jaipur, to the legendary Taj Lake Palace Hotel on an island in Udaipur, and to Mumbai, you will discover unknown treasures on a twelve (12) day journey in this richly diverse land. Throughout our travels we will enjoy accommodations of the top-rated Taj hotels, dine on local specialties and discover the heart and soul of India in a way you never dream possible. Under the auspices of the Charles Houston Bar Association there will be two (2) legal seminars. An application was submitted to the State Bar of California for approval for MCLE credits. Approval for CLE #1 has been received. Approval for CLE #2 forthcoming. India is an unforgettable panorama of unique places, warm and friendly people. A new dimension in sights and spectacles.... exquisite temples, joyous festivals, artistic crafts... the excitement of each linger forever. The rulers traded by sea with the RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! west, perhaps as long ago as the time of To guarantee your space on the tour a deposit of US$ 500 per person is required Babylon. Their kings patronized learning at the time of making reservation. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. and the fine arts, a rich heritage enjoyed by Insurance, if required must be purchased at the time of deposit. Balance of the inhabitants even today. payment is required 65 days prior to departure. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3100 Ridgeway Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 5M5 CONTACT Phones: 905.820.2344 or Toll Free 1.888.887.9710 EMMA PENDERGRASS 510.865.0906 or [email protected] Day 1, Wednesday November 3, 2010 Arrive Delhi We are met and greeted at Delhi airport and transferred to our hotel. Rooms are protected for immediate arrival. Balance of the day is free for independent activities. This evening we enjoy a welcome group dinner at the hotel. D Overnight at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi www.tajhotels.com Day 2, Thursday November 4, 2010 In Delhi During the morning we embark on a discovery tour of Old & New Delhi. We drive past Red Fort and visit Jama Masjid, built in 1658 during the rule of Shah Jahan (also the builder of Taj Mahal). We will stop at Rajghat, the resting place of Mahatma Ghandhi. In New Delhi we see India Gate, a memorial to first World War, drive past the president’s residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit the 16th century Qutub Minar and the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s Tomb, a truly magnificent monument. The afternoon is at leisure for independent activities. This evening, we meet with a prominent law firm at a reception at their office and later, a great experience as we participate in a cooking demonstration with Komal Taneja, author and food critic, and have dinner thereafter. BD Overnight at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi www.tajhotels.com Day 3, Friday November 5, 2010 In Delhi Today we explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a centre of pilgrimage for thousands from different religions, castes, color and creed. Then we proceed to another historic landmark, the Bahai Temple, built in the shape of a Lotus flower, a marvel of 20th century architecture. “There is one God; mankind is one; the foundations of religion are one" claims the Bahá'í Holy Writings. We enjoy lunch at “Legends of India” Restaurant and the rest of the day is spent in and around Connaught Place Area, a shopping Mecca for local and visitors alike. BL Overnight at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi www.tajhotels.com Day 4, Saturday November 6, 2010 A.M: CLE # 1, then Delhi – Agra (128 Miles / 4hours by road) Morning seminar (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.): "Estate Planning: The Basics Lawyers in all areas of practice should know and the Legislative Changes in Inheritance Taxes that affect the client". This seminar has been approved by the State Bar of California for MCLE credits. We depart for Agra. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch. The afternoon is free for independent activities. In the early evening, our first impression of the world famous Taj Mahal is at sunset where you will see the sunset stain the Taj an exotic shade of orange. This evening we will encounter Sanskritik Natyashala’s (Dance School) “Mohabbat the Taj” (Expression of Love) Show, – a series of plays depicting the saga of love. BLD Overnight at the Tajview Gateway Hotel, Agra www.tajhotels.com Day 5, Sunday November 7, 2010 In Agra For a total different perspective we re-visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj is equally alluring in the relative quiet of early morning hours. Afterwards, on to the Agra Fort, where within its fortified walls are numerous palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas (audience halls), two beautiful mosques, and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, the structure that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal in the later years. B Overnight at the Tajview Gateway Hotel, Agra www.tajhotels.com Day 6, Monday November 8, 2010 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (147 Miles/ 5 Hrs.) We depart for Jaipur, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, a fascinating ghost town. The deserted Red sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. We enjoy our picnic lunch en-route to Jaipur. Upon arrival check-in and the rest of the day at leisure. During the evening we receive a great cultural experience witnessing the ‘Aarti’ Prayer at Birla Mandir before a continental dinner at the hotel. BLD Overnight at the Hotel Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur www.tajhotels.com Day 7, Tuesday November 9, 2010 In Jaipur This morning we visit Amber Fort, one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. We ascend the Fort on Elephant back (subject to availability) or by jeep. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam - the "Hall of Public Audience", Diwan-e-Khas - the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sukh Niwas - private chambers of the queens, and Jai Mandir -"Temple of Victory", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors". During the afternoon we explore Jaipur on a guided tour. Included will be a visit Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds, City Palace and Museum, and Jantar Mantar Observatory, the largest and the best-preserved observatory of its time. This evening’s dinner is with a local family in Haveli (traditional home). BD Overnight at the Hotel Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur www.tajhotels.com Day 8, Wednesday November 10, 2010 Jaipur – Udaipur (by flight) We fly from Jaipur to Udaipur. We are met on arrival and transferred to the stunning Lake Palace Hotel. Check in and enjoy the magnificent surroundings of this palace hotel. During the afternoon we will enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola. This evening is at leisure. Free style dinning as this superb hotel has numerous venues. B Overnight at the Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur www.tajhotels.com Day 9, Thursday November 11, 2010 In Udaipur A guided tour of Udaipur City is on our agenda this morning. Included are visits to the City Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. Our next stop will be the Vintage Collection of Classic Car Museum and the Crystal Gallery. During the afternoon we enjoy a complete shopping experience accompanied by our guide. Tonight’s dinner will be either at Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace or Fateh Prakash Palace. BD Overnight at the Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur www.tajhotels.com Day 10, Friday November 12, 2010 A.M: CLE # 2*, then Udaipur – Mumbai (by flight) Morning seminar (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.): “Police Brutality and How its Violence affects Family” * Approval forthcoming. At noon we depart for the airport and fly to Mumbai where upon arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this – India’s most populous city. B Overnight at the Taj Malahl Palace & Towers, Mumbai www.tajhotels.com Day 11, Saturday November 13, 2010 In Mumbai We begin our guided tour of Mumbai City with a visit to the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the visit of King George V to India in 1911. Then on to The Prince of Wales Museum that houses ancient exhibits of Indian history. A drive past Victoria Terminus, a major landmark of Mumbai designed in Italian Gothic style and one of the finest Railway Stations in the world. We also visit Hanging Gardens and make a final stop at Mani Bhavan, previously the epicenter of Mahatma Gandhi's freedom movement and now a memorial of Gandhi's life. During the afternoon we visit Zaveri Bazaar (jeweler’s market) and then the Crawford Market with our guide. Tonight’s Gala Farwell to India Dinner is reserved at a specialty restaurant. BD Overnight at the Taj Malahl Palace & Towers, Mumbai www.tajhotels.com Day 12, Sunday November 14, 2010 Farewell to India - Homebound The day is at leisure to explore Mumbai. Late check-out is provided this evening (11pm). You will be met and transferred to the airport for your international homebound flights.
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