MUGHAL EMPERORS, RAJPUT PRINCES Enchanting Palaces, and Intricately Carved Temples, North India Has Much to Offer Both the First-Time U.S

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT JODHPUR February 11 to 14, 2013 1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, u u With the holiest of cities for Hindus and one of the most famous buildings in the world, PRSRT STD MUGHAL EMPERORS, RAJPUT PRINCES enchanting palaces, and intricately carved temples, North India has much to offer both the first-time U.S. Postage PAID visitor and those who return to experience her splendors again and again. ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS ABROAD The Splendors of North India Begin with three nights in the exuberant Indian capital of New Delhi, before experiencing the wonders of the Ganges at dawn in Varanasi. Continue to Khajuraho, famous for its ornate temples; and to Orchha, with its secluded palaces. In Agra, discover the consummate symbol of India, the awe- inspiring Taj Mahal, as well as the majestic Red Fort. See the beautifully decorated Amber Fort in photo by strudelt. Jaipur and conclude in romantic Udaipur, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. An optional three- Jain Temple, Ranakpur. night stay in Jodhpur is offered, following the main program.

From Delhi, travel to Ranakpur to see the most beautiful We will stay at extraordinary hotels, one a former royal palace, and the magic of India will Jain temple in India, intricately carved from white cast its glow over all our activities. I hope marble. Continue to Jodhpur, an ancient capital of the you will join us. Mewar Kingdom, where accommodations are at the TRAVELING WITH YOU elegant Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel, a former royal residence. Discover the imposing hilltop Mehrangarh Sincerely, Fort, once the palatial home of maharajas. Today the fort draws visitors with its collection of rare weapons, u u palanquins, paintings, elaborate costumes, and furniture. MUGHAL EMPERORS, RAJPUT PRINCES

There will be time to explore this lively city at leisure and The Splendors of North India u January 28 to February 12, 2013 enjoy the amenities of our lovely hotel. Emily K. Rafferty President PROGRAM RATE $12,950 (Per person, double occupancy) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $4,350 RATE INCLUDES photo by Ghiora Aharoni. u Fourteen nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary Christopher Noey is an art historian, Delhi u Buffet breakfast daily, ten lunches, and eight author, and Emmy award-winning media dinners; bottled water and coffee/tea with meals producer. As the General Manager of Media Jaipur Agra u Program of lectures by Christopher Noey Production at The Metropolitan Museum of Jodhpur Varanasi Art, he has specialized in video installations u Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees for all Khajuraho included visits for a diverse array of exhibitions, including Orchha Udaipur u Internal flights: Delhi/Varanasi/Khajuraho... Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and the Jaipur/Udaipur/Delhi recently opened galleries for the arts of the u Airport/hotel group transfers Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and INDIA u Taxes, service, and porterage for one suitcase Later South Asia. u Gratuities to local guides and drivers A specialist in South Asian art, Mr. Noey Arabian has taught Asian and Islamic art at Williams Sea NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport and visa fees; alcoholic beverages other than local wine and beer at dinners; College and at the City College of New York, Bay of personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage charges; and has lectured extensively on Asian topics. Bengal meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; any other items not specifically included.

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN JODHPUR $1,945 per person. Single supplement $820. Includes two nights at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur; dayroom at Trident Hotel near Delhi airport; breakfast daily, one lunch, and two dinners. Internal Economy Class airfare: Jodhpur/ u January 28 to February 12, 2013 u Delhi; transfers and touring as per itinerary.

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T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u 1000 F IFTH A VENUE u N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 www.metmuseum.org/travel SRI u u u LANKA u u u u u u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group u VARANASI KHAJURAHO Jaipur. Then visit the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory, airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests. The Splendors of North India Saturday, February 2 built by Maharajah Jai Singh II. After lunch, continue to Complete details will be provided in your Confirmation Mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic January 28 to February 12, 2013 the airport for the flight to Udaipur, the 16th-century Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be ______u ______An important place of pilgrimage, Varanasi regularly capital of the Kingdom of Mewar. Upon arrival, transfer to received 120 days prior to departure. DELHI draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred the historic Lake Palace Hotel. Dinner is at the hotel. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive Ganges is a daily ritual. Rise early for a boat ride on the walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations Thursday, January 31 UDAIPUR not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical river at dawn. Following breakfast at the hotel, drive to attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Saturday, February 9 Sarnath for a visit to the Archaeological Museum to see PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of This morning we explore Old Delhi, including the Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by the sandstone sculpture collection. Continue to the airport The Metropolitan Museum of Art. impressive Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built in the This morning we focus on the 11th-century temples at for the short flight to Khajuraho, where we will have lunch INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Lunch Nagada and the Shri Eklingji temple complex, where BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance

and check-in at the Lalit Hotel. Khajuraho’s fame rests on photo by .Russ Bowling. is arranged at the Lodi Restaurant, in the famed Lodi the ruling family has their shrine. Lunch is arranged at the artistry of its temple sculptures, carved 1,000 years ago, application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer Gardens, before a visit to the National Museum, housing Mirrored hall at Amber Fort, Jaipur. the splendid Devi Garh Hotel, located in the scenic of your choice. that depict gods, guardians, dancers, and myriad erotic CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the an excellent collection of Indian sculpture and paintings. countryside just a short drive from Udaipur. Return to scenes. Tour the nearby Western Group of temples, built discretion of AAA and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met). All prices The evening is at leisure. JAIPUR Udaipur for an afternoon and evening at leisure. quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in between 950 and 1050 C.E. during the Chandela Dynasty. effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Thursday, February 7 Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

Return to the hotel for dinner. photo by Ghiora Aharoni. UDAIPUR RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Sunday, February 10 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Christopher Noey at the Taj Mahal, Agra. Jaipur was founded by the great ruler and astronomer as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Maharajah Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The delicate all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume Begin the day with a tour of the City Palace and the Crystal no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, AGRA hue of its buildings has given it the name “Pink City.” accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in Gallery. In the late afternoon, enjoy a cruise on Lake any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any Tuesday, February 5 Drive to the hillside town of Amber to tour the fort, built subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Pichola prior to a festive farewell dinner. performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Perhaps the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal is will be an opportunity to ride an elephant prior to lunch. UDAIPUR u DELHI will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 Walk through the mirrored halls and marvel at the fine Monday, February 11 wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The and 1648, it was created by the Mughal Emperor Shah Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for views over the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel where transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss Jahan in memory of his wife. We will visit the Taj Mahal the balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy the amenities Depart in the late morning for the airport and the flight of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the at sunrise to experience the magnificent views. After comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the photo by Neil Spicer. of this lovely resort. to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made breakfast, visit the 16th-century Red Fort, encompassing Trident Hotel. Return to Delhi airport later in the evening without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi. JAIPUR u UDAIPUR participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, including many for the flight to New York. at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a palaces and two mosques. Continue to the jewel-like tomb Friday, February 8 participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program NEW YORK DEPARTURE at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in of Itmad-ud-Daulah, begun in 1622 for the Emperor NEW YORK ARRIVAL the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the Monday, January 28 other participants. Jahangir’s father-in-law. Return to the hotel for lunch. In Following a morning lecture, see the Palace of the Winds Tuesday, February 12 and tour the City Palace, with its collections of paintings, CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy photo by Ghiora Aharoni. the late afternoon, attend a lecture by Christopher Noey. to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. u include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior. costumes, and Mughal weapons from the Maharajas of Arrive in New York in the early morning. AGRA u JAIPUR communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time DELHI that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in Wednesday, February 6 writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative Tuesday, January 29 KHAJURAHO u ORCHHA T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA Sunday, February 3 receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and u Arrive in Delhi in the late evening and transfer to the The Splendors of North India January 28 to February 12, 2013 apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of deserted 16th-century city of red sandstone. After lunch, RESERVATION APPLICATION the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, This morning focus on the Eastern Group of temples 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations historic Imperial Hotel. continue to Jaipur, arriving at The Oberoi Rajvilas in the before we drive to Orchha, arriving in time for lunch. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of OPTIONAL POSTLUDE received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or DELHI late afternoon. Dinner is at the hotel. $2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Jodhpur after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air See the 16th- and 17th-century palaces, beautifully set fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. Morning on the Ganges River, Varanasi. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Wednesday, January 30 on an island in the Betwa River. Many of these palaces Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. FORM OF PAYMENT Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the ______of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to u Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital DELHI VARANASI intriguing architecture, including hanging balconies and Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by of seven empires, and there are traces of its Hindu, Muslim, Friday, February 1 beautiful murals. Dinner and an overnight are at the Amar ______Name on Credit Card AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that and British builders throughout the city. Today, Delhi Mahal Hotel. a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions consists of the 17th- to 19th-century Old Delhi and the Depart on a morning flight to Varanasi, the Hindu ______will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by Address Credit Card Number the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be newer sections constructed from 1913 to 1931 under holy city on the Ganges River. Upon arrival, transfer to ORCHHA u AGRA governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a ______Monday, February 4 ______participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, ______that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant Christopher Noey, visits in New Delhi begin at Humayun’s Benares Hindu University to see the collection of fine Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the six- Telephone (Home) (Business) read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. towered Man Mandir Palace. After lunch at the historic Copyright © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 Tomb, a prototype of Indian garden tombs. Drive along paintings and sculpture. Prior to dinner, you may wish to ______Fax E-mail the broad Rajpath, then see the 13th-century Qutb Minar, board a small private boat to witness an evening Hindu Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two ______ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date the world’s tallest minaret. Gather this evening for a Prayer Ceremony on the Ganges, a moving ritual that has nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel with rooms over- photo by .Niraj. I wish to share a room with ______welcome reception and dinner. been observed for centuries. looking the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Dinner is at the hotel. Fatehpur Sikri. ______Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from p I will require single accommodations (at a supplement of $4,350) Signature (Required) Date the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.24). Back cover: Taj Mahal (top) and u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES u u T HE S PLENDORS OF N ORTH I NDIA u For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Leaf from Shah Jahan’s Album. Rosette Bearing the Name of Titles of the Emperor Shah Jahan. u u u Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel India, ca. 1645. Ink, colors, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.39) (bottom). u u u u u u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group u VARANASI KHAJURAHO Jaipur. Then visit the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory, airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests. The Splendors of North India Saturday, February 2 built by Maharajah Jai Singh II. After lunch, continue to Complete details will be provided in your Confirmation Mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic January 28 to February 12, 2013 the airport for the flight to Udaipur, the 16th-century Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be ______u ______An important place of pilgrimage, Varanasi regularly capital of the Kingdom of Mewar. Upon arrival, transfer to received 120 days prior to departure. DELHI draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred the historic Lake Palace Hotel. Dinner is at the hotel. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive Ganges is a daily ritual. Rise early for a boat ride on the walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations Thursday, January 31 UDAIPUR not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical river at dawn. Following breakfast at the hotel, drive to attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Saturday, February 9 Sarnath for a visit to the Archaeological Museum to see PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of This morning we explore Old Delhi, including the Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by the sandstone sculpture collection. Continue to the airport The Metropolitan Museum of Art. impressive Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built in the This morning we focus on the 11th-century temples at for the short flight to Khajuraho, where we will have lunch INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Lunch Nagada and the Shri Eklingji temple complex, where BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance

Return to the hotel for dinner. photo by Ghiora Aharoni. UDAIPUR RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Sunday, February 10 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Christopher Noey at the Taj Mahal, Agra. Jaipur was founded by the great ruler and astronomer as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Maharajah Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The delicate all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume Begin the day with a tour of the City Palace and the Crystal no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, AGRA hue of its buildings has given it the name “Pink City.” accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in Gallery. In the late afternoon, enjoy a cruise on Lake any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any Tuesday, February 5 Drive to the hillside town of Amber to tour the fort, built subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Pichola prior to a festive farewell dinner. performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Perhaps the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal is will be an opportunity to ride an elephant prior to lunch. UDAIPUR u DELHI will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 Walk through the mirrored halls and marvel at the fine Monday, February 11 wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The and 1648, it was created by the Mughal Emperor Shah Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for views over the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel where transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss Jahan in memory of his wife. We will visit the Taj Mahal the balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy the amenities Depart in the late morning for the airport and the flight of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the at sunrise to experience the magnificent views. After comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the photo by Neil Spicer. of this lovely resort. to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made breakfast, visit the 16th-century Red Fort, encompassing Trident Hotel. Return to Delhi airport later in the evening without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi. JAIPUR u UDAIPUR participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, including many for the flight to New York. at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a palaces and two mosques. Continue to the jewel-like tomb Friday, February 8 participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program NEW YORK DEPARTURE at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in of Itmad-ud-Daulah, begun in 1622 for the Emperor NEW YORK ARRIVAL the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the Monday, January 28 other participants. Jahangir’s father-in-law. Return to the hotel for lunch. In Following a morning lecture, see the Palace of the Winds Tuesday, February 12 and tour the City Palace, with its collections of paintings, CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy photo by Ghiora Aharoni. the late afternoon, attend a lecture by Christopher Noey. to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. u include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior. costumes, and Mughal weapons from the Maharajas of Arrive in New York in the early morning. AGRA u JAIPUR communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time DELHI that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in Wednesday, February 6 writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative Tuesday, January 29 KHAJURAHO u ORCHHA T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA Sunday, February 3 receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and u Arrive in Delhi in the late evening and transfer to the The Splendors of North India January 28 to February 12, 2013 apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of deserted 16th-century city of red sandstone. After lunch, RESERVATION APPLICATION the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, This morning focus on the Eastern Group of temples 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations historic Imperial Hotel. continue to Jaipur, arriving at The Oberoi Rajvilas in the before we drive to Orchha, arriving in time for lunch. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of OPTIONAL POSTLUDE received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or DELHI late afternoon. Dinner is at the hotel. $2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Jodhpur after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air See the 16th- and 17th-century palaces, beautifully set fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. Morning on the Ganges River, Varanasi. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Wednesday, January 30 on an island in the Betwa River. Many of these palaces Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. FORM OF PAYMENT Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the ______of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to u Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital DELHI VARANASI intriguing architecture, including hanging balconies and Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by of seven empires, and there are traces of its Hindu, Muslim, Friday, February 1 beautiful murals. Dinner and an overnight are at the Amar ______Name on Credit Card AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that and British builders throughout the city. Today, Delhi Mahal Hotel. a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions consists of the 17th- to 19th-century Old Delhi and the Depart on a morning flight to Varanasi, the Hindu ______will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by Address Credit Card Number the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be ORCHHA u AGRA governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a newer sections constructed from 1913 to 1931 under holy city on the Ganges River. Upon arrival, transfer to Monday, February 4 ______participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, ______that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant Christopher Noey, visits in New Delhi begin at Humayun’s Benares Hindu University to see the collection of fine Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the six- Telephone (Home) (Business) read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. towered Man Mandir Palace. After lunch at the historic Copyright © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 Tomb, a prototype of Indian garden tombs. Drive along paintings and sculpture. Prior to dinner, you may wish to ______Fax E-mail the broad Rajpath, then see the 13th-century Qutb Minar, board a small private boat to witness an evening Hindu Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two ______ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date the world’s tallest minaret. Gather this evening for a Prayer Ceremony on the Ganges, a moving ritual that has nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel with rooms over- photo by .Niraj. I wish to share a room with ______welcome reception and dinner. been observed for centuries. looking the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Dinner is at the hotel. Fatehpur Sikri. ______Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from p I will require single accommodations (at a supplement of $4,350) Signature (Required) Date the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.24). Back cover: Taj Mahal (top) and u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES u u T HE S PLENDORS OF N ORTH I NDIA u For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Leaf from Shah Jahan’s Album. Rosette Bearing the Name of Titles of the Emperor Shah Jahan. u u u Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel India, ca. 1645. Ink, colors, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.39) (bottom). u u uu uu uu uu uu uu u TTERMSERMS && CCONDITIONSONDITIONS u uu uu MMUGHALUGHAL EEMPERORS,MPERORS, RRAJPUTAJPUT PPRINCESRINCES AIRFAREAIRFARE Academic Academic Arrangements Arrangements Abroad Abroad (AAA) (AAA) will will be be pleased pleased to to assist assist with with airair traveltravel arrangementsarrangements forfor thisthis program,program, includingincluding speciallyspecially negotiatednegotiated groupgroup uu Jaipur. Then visit the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory, VARANASIVARANASI KHAJURAHOKHAJURAHO Jaipur. Then visit the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory, airfareairfare whenwhen available,available, suggestedsuggested groupgroup flights,flights, oror youryour ownown individual individual requests. requests. The Splendors of North India Complete details will be provided in your Confirmation Mailing. The Splendors of North India Saturday,Saturday, FebruaryFebruary 22 builtbuilt by by Maharajah Maharajah Jai Jai Singh Singh II. II. After After lunch, lunch, continue continue to to Complete details will be provided in your Confirmation Mailing. the airport for the flight to Udaipur, the 16th-century PAYMENTPAYMENT SCHEDULESCHEDULE A A deposit deposit of of $2,500 $2,500 per per person, person, payable payable to to Academic Academic JanuaryJanuary 2828 toto FebruaryFebruary 12,12, 20132013 the airport for the flight to Udaipur, the 16th-century ArrangementsArrangements Abroad,Abroad, ofof whichwhich $350$350 isis non-refundablenon-refundable forfor administrativeadministrative fees,fees, ______isis required required with with the the reservation reservation application. application. Final Final payment, payment, by by check check only, only, must must be be ______u u ______AnAn importantimportant placeplace ofof pilgrimage,pilgrimage, VaranasiVaranasi regularlyregularly capitalcapital of of the the Kingdom Kingdom of of Mewar. Mewar. Upon Upon arrival, arrival, transfer transfer to to receivedreceived 120 120 days days prior prior to to departure. departure. draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred the historic Lake Palace Hotel. Dinner is at the hotel. DELHIDELHI draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred the historic Lake Palace Hotel. Dinner is at the hotel. HEALTHHEALTH All All participants participants must must be be in in good good health. health. This This program program involves involves extensive extensive GangesGanges is is a a daily daily ritual. ritual. Rise Rise early early for for a a boat boat ride ride on on the the walkingwalking over over uneven uneven surfaces surfaces and and climbing climbing stairs stairs at at monuments monuments and and other other locations locations Thursday,Thursday, JanuaryJanuary 3131 UDAIPURUDAIPUR notnot handicapped handicapped accessible. accessible. Any Any condition condition that that may may require require assistance assistance or or special special medical medical riverriver atat dawn.dawn. FollowingFollowing breakfastbreakfast atat thethe hotel,hotel, drivedrive toto attentionattention must must be be reported reported at at the the time time of of your your reservation. reservation. Saturday,Saturday, FebruaryFebruary 99 SarnathSarnath forfor aa visitvisit toto thethe ArchaeologicalArchaeological MuseumMuseum toto seesee PHOTOGRAPHYPHOTOGRAPHY PhotographsPhotographs or,or, inin somesome cases,cases, videotapesvideotapes ofof participantsparticipants ofof ThisThis morningmorning wewe exploreexplore OldOld Delhi,Delhi, includingincluding thethe TravelTravel With With the the Met Met trips trips may may be be used used for for educational educational and and promotional promotional purposes purposes by by thethe sandstone sandstone sculpture sculpture collection. collection. Continue Continue to to the the airport airport TheThe Metropolitan Metropolitan Museum Museum of of Art. Art. impressiveimpressive RedRed FortFort andand JamaJama Masjid,Masjid, bothboth builtbuilt inin thethe ThisThis morningmorning wewe focusfocus onon thethe 11th-century11th-century templestemples atat forfor the the short short flight flight to to Khajuraho, Khajuraho, where where we we will will have have lunch lunch INSURANCEINSURANCE TTRIPRIP CCANCELLATIONANCELLATION / / EEMERGENCYMERGENCY MMEDICALEDICAL EEVACUATIONVACUATION / / 17th17th century century by by the the Mughal Mughal Emperor Emperor Shah Shah Jahan. Jahan. Lunch Lunch NagadaNagada andand thethe ShriShri EklingjiEklingji templetemple complex,complex, wherewhere BBAGGAGEAGGAGE / / AACCIDENTCCIDENT AANDND SSICKNESSICKNESS INSURANCEINSURANCE ISI S SSTRONGLYTRONGLY RRECOMMENDED.ECOMMENDED. CANCELLATIONANCELLATION PENALTIESENALTIES ARERE STRICTLYTRICTLY ENFORCED.NFORCED. AAA will send an insurance and check-in at the Lalit Hotel. Khajuraho’s fame rests on photo by .Russ Bowling. C P A S E AAA will send an insurance

and check-in at the Lalit Hotel. Khajuraho’s fame rests on photo by .Russ Bowling. isis arrangedarranged atat thethe LodiLodi Restaurant,Restaurant, inin thethe famedfamed LodiLodi thethe rulingruling familyfamily hashas theirtheir shrine.shrine. LunchLunch isis arrangedarranged atat application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer thethe artistry artistry of of its its temple temple sculptures, sculptures, carved carved 1,000 1,000 years years ago, ago, application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer Gardens,Gardens, before before a a visit visit to to the the National National Museum, Museum, housing housing MirroredMirrored hall hall at at Amber Amber Fort, Fort, Jaipur. Jaipur. thethe splendidsplendid DeviDevi GarhGarh Hotel,Hotel, locatedlocated inin thethe scenicscenic ofof your your choice. choice. an excellent collection of Indian sculpture and paintings. thatthat depictdepict gods,gods, guardians,guardians, dancers,dancers, andand myriadmyriad eroticerotic CHANGESCHANGES IN IN ITINERARY ITINERARY & & COSTS COSTS The The itinerary itinerary is is subject subject to to change change at at the the an excellent collection of Indian sculpture and paintings. countrysidecountryside justjust aa shortshort drivedrive fromfrom Udaipur.Udaipur. ReturnReturn toto discretiondiscretion ofof AAAAAA andand TheThe MetropolitanMetropolitan MuseumMuseum ofof ArtArt (the(the Met).Met). AllAll pricesprices scenes.scenes. Tour Tour the the nearby nearby Western Western Group Group of of temples, temples, built built quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in TheThe evening evening is is at at leisure. leisure. JAIPURJAIPUR UdaipurUdaipur for for an an afternoon afternoon and and evening evening at at leisure. leisure. quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in betweenbetween 950 950 and and 1050 1050 C.E. C.E. during during the the Chandela Chandela Dynasty. Dynasty. effecteffect atat thethe timetime ofof brochurebrochure printingprinting andand areare subjectsubject toto changechange withoutwithout notice.notice. Thursday,Thursday, FebruaryFebruary 77 DeviationsDeviations from from the the scheduled scheduled itinerary itinerary are are at at the the expense expense of of the the individual. individual.

Return to the hotel for dinner. photo by Ghiora Aharoni. UDAIPUR Return to the hotel for dinner. photo by Ghiora Aharoni. UDAIPUR RESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE CLAUSE The The participation participation of of the the Met Met is is limited limited to to educational educational Sunday,Sunday, FebruaryFebruary 1010 sponsorshipsponsorship of of the the program program described described in in this this brochure brochure (The (The Program). Program). AAA AAA acts acts only only ChristopherChristopher Noey Noey at at the the Taj Taj Mahal, Mahal, Agra. Agra. JaipurJaipur waswas foundedfounded byby thethe greatgreat rulerruler andand astronomerastronomer asas an an agent agent for for the the participant participant with with respect respect to to transportation, transportation, accommodations accommodations and and allall other other services, services, relating relating to to The The Program. Program. AAA, AAA, the the Met Met and/or and/or their their agents agents assume assume MaharajahMaharajah JaiJai SinghSingh IIII inin thethe 18th18th century.century. TheThe delicatedelicate no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, BeginBegin the the day day with with a a tour tour of of the the City City Palace Palace and and the the Crystal Crystal no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, AGRAAGRA huehue ofof itsits buildingsbuildings hashas givengiven itit thethe namename “Pink“Pink City.”City.” accident,accident, delay delay or or irregularity irregularity which which may may be be occasioned occasioned by by reason reason of of any any defect defect in in Gallery.Gallery. InIn thethe latelate afternoon,afternoon, enjoyenjoy aa cruisecruise onon LakeLake anyany aircraft, aircraft, ship, ship, train, train, bus bus or or other other carrier, carrier, or or through through neglect neglect or or default default of of any any Tuesday,Tuesday, FebruaryFebruary 55 DriveDrive to to the the hillside hillside town town of of Amber Amber to to tour tour the the fort, fort, built built subcontractorsubcontractor oror otherother thirdthird party,party, whichwhich maymay bebe usedused whollywholly oror inin partpart inin thethe Pichola prior to a festive farewell dinner. by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there Pichola prior to a festive farewell dinner. performanceperformance of of their their duty duty to to the the participants participants of of The The Program. Program. The The passage passage ticket ticket by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there issuedissued by by the the carrier carrier is is the the sole sole contract contract between between the the participant participant and and the the carrier. carrier. Nor Nor PerhapsPerhaps the the consummate consummate symbol symbol of of India, India, the the Taj Taj Mahal Mahal is is willwill be be an an opportunity opportunity to to ride ride an an elephant elephant prior prior to to lunch. lunch. UDAIPURUDAIPUR uu DELHIDELHI willwill AAA AAA or or the the Met Met and/or and/or their their agents agents be be responsible responsible for for loss, loss, injury, injury, damages damages or or a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 expensesexpenses to to persons persons or or property, property, due due to to illness, illness, weather, weather, strikes, strikes, local local laws, laws, hostilities, hostilities, a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 WalkWalk throughthrough thethe mirroredmirrored hallshalls andand marvelmarvel atat thethe finefine Monday,Monday, FebruaryFebruary 1111 wars,wars, terroristterrorist acts,acts, actsacts ofof naturenature oror otherother suchsuch causescauses inin connectionconnection withwith TheThe andand 1648,1648, itit waswas createdcreated byby thethe MughalMughal EmperorEmperor ShahShah views over the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel where ProgramProgram or or anything anything beyond beyond their their reasonable reasonable control. control. AAA AAA is is not not responsible responsible for for views over the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel where transportationtransportation or or other other program program delays delays and and changes, changes, nor nor additional additional expenses expenses or or loss loss JahanJahan in in memory memory of of his his wife. wife. We We will will visit visit the the Taj Taj Mahal Mahal thethe balancebalance ofof thethe dayday isis atat leisureleisure toto enjoyenjoy thethe amenitiesamenities DepartDepart inin thethe latelate morningmorning forfor thethe airportairport andand thethe flightflight ofof time time that that may may be be incurred. incurred. In In the the event event it it becomes becomes necessary necessary or or advisable advisable for for the the atat sunrisesunrise toto experienceexperience thethe magnificentmagnificent viewsviews. . AfterAfter comfortcomfort or or well-being well-being of of the the participants, participants, or or for for any any reason reason whatsoever, whatsoever, to to alter alter the the photo by Neil Spicer. of this lovely resort. to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made photo by Neil Spicer. of this lovely resort. to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made breakfast,breakfast, visitvisit thethe 16th-century16th-century RedRed Fort,Fort, encompassingencompassing TridentTrident Hotel. Hotel. Return Return to to Delhi Delhi airport airport later later in in the the evening evening withoutwithout penalty penalty to to AAA AAA or or the the Met. Met. Additional Additional expenses, expenses, if if any, any, shall shall be be borne borne by by the the Humayun’sHumayun’s Tomb, Tomb, Delhi. Delhi. JAIPURJAIPUR uu UDAIPURUDAIPUR participants.participants. Baggage Baggage and and personal personal effects effects are are the the sole sole responsibility responsibility of of the the participant participant thethe imperialimperial citycity ofof thethe MughalMughal rulers,rulers, includingincluding manymany forfor the the flight flight to to New New York. York. atat all all times. times. The The Met Met and and AAA AAA reserve reserve the the right right to to accept accept or or decline decline any any person person as as a a Friday, February 8 participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program palacespalaces and and two two mosques. mosques. Continue Continue to to the the jewel-like jewel-like tomb tomb Friday, February 8 participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program NEWNEW YORKYORK DEPARTUREDEPARTURE NEW YORK ARRIVAL atat their their own own expense expense when when such such an an action action is is determined determined by by AAA AAA or or the the Met Met to to be be in in ofof Itmad-ud-Daulah,Itmad-ud-Daulah, begunbegun inin 16221622 forfor thethe EmperorEmperor NEW YORK ARRIVAL thethe best best interest interest of of the the participant’s participant’s health health and and safety, safety, or or the the general general welfare welfare of of the the Monday,Monday, JanuaryJanuary 2828 Following a morning lecture, see the Palace of the Winds Tuesday, February 12 otherother participants. participants. Jahangir’sJahangir’s father-in-law. father-in-law. Return Return to to the the hotel hotel for for lunch. lunch. In In Following a morning lecture, see the Palace of the Winds Tuesday, February 12 and tour the City Palace, with its collections of paintings, CANCELLATIONCANCELLATION POLICYPOLICY AAA AAA must must strictly strictly adhere adhere to to its its cancellation cancellation policy policy photo by Ghiora Aharoni. and tour the City Palace, with its collections of paintings, photo by Ghiora Aharoni. thethe late late afternoon, afternoon, attend attend a a lecture lecture by by Christopher Christopher Noey. Noey. toto offsetoffset costscosts incurredincurred priorprior toto thethe commencementcommencement ofof TheThe Program,Program, whichwhich maymay Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. u Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. costumes,costumes, andand MughalMughal weaponsweapons fromfrom thethe MaharajasMaharajas ofof ArriveArrive in in New New York York in in the the early early morning. morning. u includeinclude but but are are not not limited limited to: to: advance advance payments payments to to land land operators; operators; ship ship charters; charters; ManMan Mandir Mandir Palace, Palace, Gwalior. Gwalior. communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time AGRAAGRA uu JAIPURJAIPUR communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time DELHIDELHI thatthat might might have have permitted permitted resale resale of of reserved reserved space. space. All All cancellations cancellations must must be be made made in in Wednesday,Wednesday, FebruaryFebruary 66 writingwriting to to the the offices offices ofof AAAAAA andand areare subject subject to to a a $350$350 non-refundablenon-refundable administrativeadministrative Tuesday,Tuesday, JanuaryJanuary 2929 KHAJURAHOKHAJURAHO uu ORCHHAORCHHA TTHEHE MMETROPOLITANETROPOLITAN MMUSEUMUSEUM OFOF AARTRT fee.fee. All All refunds refunds are are limited limited to to amounts amounts actually actually received received by by AAA AAA and and are are the the sole sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA Sunday, February 3 responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA Sunday, February 3 Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and receivesreceives written written notification notification ofof cancellation, cancellation, the the following following cancellation cancellation charges charges willwill Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and The Splendors of North India uu January 28 to February 12, 2013 ArriveArrive inin DelhiDelhi inin thethe latelate eveningevening andand transfertransfer toto thethe The Splendors of North India January 28 to February 12, 2013 apply:apply: cancellations cancellations received received between between 120 120 and and 91 91 days days prior prior to to departure, departure, 20 20 percent percent of of deserteddeserted 16th-century 16th-century city city of of red red sandstone. sandstone. After After lunch, lunch, RESERVATIONRESERVATION APPLICATIONAPPLICATION thethe program program cost cost per per person; person; those those received received between between 90 90 and and 61 61 days days before before departure, departure, historichistoric Imperial Imperial Hotel. Hotel. ThisThis morningmorning focusfocus onon thethe EasternEastern GroupGroup ofof templestemples 5050 percent percent of of the the program program cost cost per per person; person; no no refunds refunds will will be be given given for for cancellations cancellations continuecontinue to to Jaipur, Jaipur, arriving arriving at at The The Oberoi Oberoi Rajvilas Rajvilas in in the the ToTo reserve reserve a a place, place, please please return return this this form form along along with with your your deposit deposit of of OPTIONALOPTIONAL POSTLUDE POSTLUDE receivedreceived within within 60 60 days days of of departure. departure. No No refunds refunds are are given given for for cancellation cancellation on on or or beforebefore wewe drivedrive toto Orchha,Orchha, arrivingarriving inin timetime forfor lunch.lunch. after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air DELHI latelate afternoon. afternoon. Dinner Dinner is is at at the the hotel. hotel. $2,500$2,500 per per person person (of (of which which $350 $350 is is non-refundable non-refundable for for administrative administrative pp I/WeI/We wish wish to to join join the the optional optional postlude postlude in in Jodhpur Jodhpur after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air DELHI SeeSee thethe 16th-16th- andand 17th-century17th-century palaces,palaces, beautifullybeautifully setset fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the cancellationcancellation charges, charges, if if any, any, will will be be assessed assessed in in accordance accordance with with airline airline regulations. regulations. fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Wednesday, January 30 MorningMorning on on the the Ganges Ganges River, River, Varanasi. Varanasi. FORM OF PAYMENT All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Wednesday, January 30 onon anan islandisland inin thethe BetwaBetwa River.River. ManyMany ofof thesethese palacespalaces Americas,Americas, 23rd 23rd Floor, Floor, New New York, York, NY NY 10018-3721. 10018-3721. FORM OF PAYMENT NeitherNeither AAA AAA nor nor the the Met Met shall shall be be liable liable for for any any airline airline cancellation cancellation penalties penalties incurred incurred p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) byby the the purchase purchase of of a a non-refundable non-refundable ticket. ticket. In In the the case case of of a a cancellation cancellation due due to to shortage shortage have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the ______p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the ______ofof participants, participants, AAA AAA will will attempt attempt to to notify notify all all participants participants at at least least 45 45 days days prior prior to to Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital uu Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital DELHIDELHI VARANASIVARANASI intriguingintriguing architecture,architecture, includingincluding hanginghanging balconiesbalconies andand Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) departure.departure. However, However, AAA AAA reserves reserves the the right right to to cancel cancel The The Program Program prior prior to to departure departure forfor any any reason reason and, and, in in such such case, case, reimbursement reimbursement of of refundable refundable costs costs of of the the trip trip by by ofof seven seven empires, empires, and and there there are are traces traces of of its its Hindu, Hindu, Muslim, Muslim, Friday, February 1 ______Friday, February 1 beautifulbeautiful murals. murals. Dinner Dinner and and an an overnight overnight are are at at the the Amar Amar ______AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that NameName on on Credit Credit Card Card AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that andand BritishBritish buildersbuilders throughoutthroughout thethe city.city. Today,Today, DelhiDelhi Mahal Hotel. aa dispute dispute arises arises between between a a participant participant and and AAA AAA or or the the Met, Met, the the following following conditions conditions Mahal Hotel. will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by ______will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by consistsconsists ofof thethe 17th-17th- toto 19th-century19th-century OldOld DelhiDelhi andand thethe DepartDepart onon aa morningmorning flightflight toto Varanasi,Varanasi, thethe HinduHindu the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be AddressAddress CreditCredit Card Card Number Number the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be ORCHHA uu AGRA governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a newernewer sectionssections constructedconstructed fromfrom 19131913 toto 19311931 underunder holyholy citycity onon thethe GangesGanges River.River. UponUpon arrival,arrival, transfertransfer toto ORCHHA AGRA governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a ______participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all ______participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the Monday,Monday, FebruaryFebruary 44 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the CityCity StateState Zip Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the EachEach participant participant must must sign sign below. below. I/We I/We confirm confirm that that I/we I/we havehave carefullycarefully this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the ______thatthat a a participant participant may may suffer. suffer. Upon Upon payment payment of of the the deposit deposit to to AAA, AAA, the the participant participant Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the six- ______read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree ChristopherChristopher Noey, Noey, visits visits in in New New Delhi Delhi begin begin at at Humayun’s Humayun’s BenaresBenares HinduHindu UniversityUniversity toto seesee thethe collectioncollection ofof finefine Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the six- TelephoneTelephone (Home) (Home) (Business)(Business) read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree agreesagrees to to be be bound bound by by the the above above terms terms and and conditions. conditions. toto full full payment payment by by check check 120 120 days days prior prior to to departure. departure. toweredtowered ManMan MandirMandir Palace.Palace. AfterAfter lunchlunch atat thethe historichistoric CopyrightCopyright © © 2012 2012 Arrangements Arrangements Abroad, Abroad, Inc. Inc. CST CST 2059789-40 2059789-40 Tomb,Tomb, aa prototypeprototype ofof IndianIndian gardengarden tombs.tombs. DriveDrive alongalong paintingspaintings and and sculpture. sculpture. Prior Prior to to dinner, dinner, you you may may wish wish to to ______Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two FaxFax E-mailE-mail thethe broad broad Rajpath, Rajpath, then then see see the the 13th-century 13th-century Qutb Qutb Minar, Minar, boardboard aa smallsmall privateprivate boatboat toto witnesswitness anan eveningevening HinduHindu Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two ______ACCOMMODATIONS SignatureSignature (Required) (Required) DateDate photo by .Niraj. ACCOMMODATIONS thethe world’sworld’s tallesttallest minaret.minaret. GatherGather thisthis eveningevening forfor aa PrayerPrayer Ceremony Ceremony on on the the Ganges, Ganges, a a moving moving ritual ritual that that has has nightsnights atat TheThe OberoiOberoi AmarvilasAmarvilas HotelHotel withwith roomsrooms over-over- photo by .Niraj. I Iwish wish to to share share a a room room with with ______Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from ______Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from welcomewelcome reception reception and and dinner. dinner. beenbeen observed observed for for centuries. centuries. lookinglooking the the awe-inspiring awe-inspiring Taj Taj Mahal. Mahal. Dinner Dinner is is at at the the hotel. hotel. FatehpurFatehpur Sikri. Sikri. the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. pp I Iwill will require require single single accommodations accommodations (at (at a a supplement supplement of of $4,350) $4,350) SignatureSignature (Required) (Required) DateDate the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. Ink,Ink, opaque opaque watercolor, watercolor, and and gold gold on on paper. paper. The The Metropolitan Metropolitan Museum Museum of of Art, Art, Purchase, Purchase, Rogers Rogers u u u u FundFund and and The The Kevorkian Kevorkian Foundation Foundation Gift, Gift, 1955 1955 (55.121.10.24). (55.121.10.24). Back Back cover: cover: Taj Taj Mahal Mahal (top) (top) and and u MMUGHALUGHAL E EMPERORS,MPERORS, R RAJPUTAJPUT P PRINCESRINCES u u TTHEHE S SPLENDORSPLENDORS OF OF N NORTHORTH I INDIANDIA u ForFor additional additional information, information, please please contact contact Academic Academic Arrangements Arrangements Abroad Abroad LeafLeaf from from Shah Shah Jahan’s Jahan’s Album. Album. Rosette Rosette Bearing Bearing the the Name Name of of Titles Titles of of the the Emperor Emperor Shah Shah Jahan. Jahan. Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u u Fax: 212-344-7493 u u E-mail: [email protected] u u www.metmuseum.org/travel Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel India,India, ca. ca. 1645. 1645. Ink, Ink, colors, colors, and and gold gold on on paper. paper. The The Metropolitan Metropolitan Museum Museum of of Art, Art, Purchase, Purchase, Rogers Rogers FundFund and and The The Kevorkian Kevorkian Foundation Foundation Gift, Gift, 1955 1955 (55.121.10.39) (55.121.10.39) ( bottom(bottom).). OPTIONAL POSTLUDE T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT JODHPUR February 11 to 14, 2013 1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

Return to the hotel for dinner. photo by Ghiora Aharoni. UDAIPUR RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Sunday, February 10 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Christopher Noey at the Taj Mahal, Agra. Jaipur was founded by the great ruler and astronomer as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Maharajah Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The delicate all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume Begin the day with a tour of the City Palace and the Crystal no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, AGRA hue of its buildings has given it the name “Pink City.” accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in Gallery. In the late afternoon, enjoy a cruise on Lake any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any Tuesday, February 5 Drive to the hillside town of Amber to tour the fort, built subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Pichola prior to a festive farewell dinner. performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Perhaps the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal is will be an opportunity to ride an elephant prior to lunch. UDAIPUR u DELHI will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 Walk through the mirrored halls and marvel at the fine Monday, February 11 wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The and 1648, it was created by the Mughal Emperor Shah Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for views over the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel where transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss Jahan in memory of his wife. We will visit the Taj Mahal the balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy the amenities Depart in the late morning for the airport and the flight of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the at sunrise to experience the magnificent views. After comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the photo by Neil Spicer. of this lovely resort. to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made breakfast, visit the 16th-century Red Fort, encompassing Trident Hotel. Return to Delhi airport later in the evening without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi. JAIPUR u UDAIPUR participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, including many for the flight to New York. at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a palaces and two mosques. Continue to the jewel-like tomb Friday, February 8 participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program NEW YORK DEPARTURE at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in of Itmad-ud-Daulah, begun in 1622 for the Emperor NEW YORK ARRIVAL the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the Monday, January 28 other participants. Jahangir’s father-in-law. Return to the hotel for lunch. In Following a morning lecture, see the Palace of the Winds Tuesday, February 12 and tour the City Palace, with its collections of paintings, CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy photo by Ghiora Aharoni. the late afternoon, attend a lecture by Christopher Noey. to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. u include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior. costumes, and Mughal weapons from the Maharajas of Arrive in New York in the early morning. AGRA u JAIPUR communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time DELHI that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in Wednesday, February 6 writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative Tuesday, January 29 KHAJURAHO u ORCHHA T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA Sunday, February 3 receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and u Arrive in Delhi in the late evening and transfer to the The Splendors of North India January 28 to February 12, 2013 apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of deserted 16th-century city of red sandstone. After lunch, RESERVATION APPLICATION the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, This morning focus on the Eastern Group of temples 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations historic Imperial Hotel. continue to Jaipur, arriving at The Oberoi Rajvilas in the before we drive to Orchha, arriving in time for lunch. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of OPTIONAL POSTLUDE received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or DELHI late afternoon. Dinner is at the hotel. $2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Jodhpur after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air See the 16th- and 17th-century palaces, beautifully set fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. Morning on the Ganges River, Varanasi. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Wednesday, January 30 on an island in the Betwa River. Many of these palaces Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. FORM OF PAYMENT Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the ______of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to u Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital DELHI VARANASI intriguing architecture, including hanging balconies and Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by of seven empires, and there are traces of its Hindu, Muslim, Friday, February 1 beautiful murals. Dinner and an overnight are at the Amar ______Name on Credit Card AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that and British builders throughout the city. Today, Delhi Mahal Hotel. a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions consists of the 17th- to 19th-century Old Delhi and the Depart on a morning flight to Varanasi, the Hindu ______will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by Address Credit Card Number the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be newer sections constructed from 1913 to 1931 under holy city on the Ganges River. Upon arrival, transfer to ORCHHA u AGRA governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a ______Monday, February 4 ______participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, ______that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant Christopher Noey, visits in New Delhi begin at Humayun’s Benares Hindu University to see the collection of fine Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the six- Telephone (Home) (Business) read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. towered Man Mandir Palace. After lunch at the historic Copyright © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 Tomb, a prototype of Indian garden tombs. Drive along paintings and sculpture. Prior to dinner, you may wish to ______Fax E-mail the broad Rajpath, then see the 13th-century Qutb Minar, board a small private boat to witness an evening Hindu Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two ______ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date the world’s tallest minaret. Gather this evening for a Prayer Ceremony on the Ganges, a moving ritual that has nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel with rooms over- photo by .Niraj. I wish to share a room with ______welcome reception and dinner. been observed for centuries. looking the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Dinner is at the hotel. Fatehpur Sikri. ______Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from p I will require single accommodations (at a supplement of $4,350) Signature (Required) Date the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.24). Back cover: Taj Mahal (top) and u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES u u T HE S PLENDORS OF N ORTH I NDIA u For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Leaf from Shah Jahan’s Album. 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