Gandhi Program

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Program Aim - Bringing Mahatma to life

Program Aim - Bringing Mahatma to life! Designed with the aim to help promote Gandhian values to the students, who firmly believes in and follow the principles of simplicity, self-support and trusteeship as propagated by Mahatma Gandhi - the Father of Nation.

Overview

This tour is specially planned for those who want to know more about Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi – the apostle of peace and non violence and pioneer of non cooperative independence movement in India. This is a sole program to learn about Gandhi, his life, work & philosophy.

In this tour, you will be taken to various places which are associated with the rise of the Mahatma. You get to see the  places where he was born and brought up, ran an Ashram to spread his word, organized movements and finally the place where he was assassinated, which is now the Gandhi Museum.

Our professors will take classroom lectures on his teachings and how he shaped up the independence movements.
It offers services relating to Mahatma Gandhi and India's independence movement.

 

Duration

18 nights and 19 Days- Customizable

Curriculum Highlights

About Gandhi's childhood. His education / teachings / impact of his movements / his writings etc

Course panellist

Dr. Vinay Rastogi from Ahemdabad University has done much research in this field and he will be taking our sessions in the Ahemdabad Sabarmati Ashram, this is the same place where Gandhi lived most of his life

Enhance your experience

Course extension on individual basis are available for this program.

Excursions

What a country INDIA is! Its palaces, vibrant museums, mountains, wild life, deserts, restaurants, etc - it is a country that wears its cultural sophistication on its sleeve. We have an experience of introducing international students to the best of INDIA.

By letting our experts handle all the logistics, you can be sure that you’ll have the time and confidence to take advantage of all its pleasures!
Sightseeing of New Delhi : The capital city of India and locally called Dilli is the main arrival point for overseas tourists. A day tour takes you to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. More imporant places like Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple can also be added along with a shopping trip to make your Delhi tour complete.

Visit to TAJ MAHAL : It is the epitome of Mughal art and regarded as one of the wonders of the world. An "elegy in marble" or some say an expression of a "dream" , Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is a Mausoleum of queen Mumtaz Mahal. It was built by her husband Shah Jahan, a Mughal emperor of India. . The stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset.Day trip to Gir National Park : Gir - the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India, is one of India’s oldest sanctuaries, and is synonymous with the majestic Asiatic lion. It is the last abode of the big and regal predator Asiatic lions, an endangered species.

Sightseeing of the Pink City – Jaipur : Jaipur, the City of Victory, a land of natural beauty and great history is chaotic and congested, but still has a habit of tickling travellers pink. Stunning hilltop forts, glorious palaces and brilliant bargain-filled bazaars, are the favourite spots for tourists. Many old and neglected palaces and forts in Jaipur have been converted into heritage hotels.

Gujarat Tour

Ahmedabad : The city, named after a Sultan Ahmed Shah who founded it in 1411, is known for its Indo-Sarcenic architecture and graced with splendid monuments. It is associated with Mahatama Gandhi, whose simple ashram on the banks of the river Sabarmati is now a site of national pilgrimage. Renowned as a great textile and commercial centre and as the Manchester of India, Ahmedbad is today the second largest prosperous and thriving city in western India.

Day trip to Gir National Park : Gir - the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India, is one of India’s oldest sanctuaries, and is synonymous with the majestic Asiatic lion. It is the last abode of the big and regal predator Asiatic lions, an endangered species.
Porbander : A coastal city in Gujarat, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. You will be taken on a visit to Kirti Mandir, the house and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, now converted to a museum.

Rajkot : Visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo. Mahatma Gandhi spent the early days of his life here. You can see the exhibition of Gandhi's items here. This will be followed by a visit to Rajkumar College, where Mahatma Gandhi completed his secondary education.

Instruction Language

English

Housing

Accommodation in pre checked and approved guest houses, home stays and 4 star hotels,

Students must show proof of medical coverage while overseas.