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Delhi & Mumbai Faculty-Led Travel Course

This program visits Delhi and Mumbai, two of India's busiest cities, to explore the country's history and living culture. Stops include Gandhi Smriti, Jama Masjid, the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.

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Good to know

Language
Hindi and English, with Marathi widely spoken in Mumbai
Currency
Indian rupee
Best season
October–March
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Delhi & Mumbai faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. Gandhi Smriti, DelhiThe house where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final days now serves as a museum about his life and philosophy.
  2. Jama Masjid, DelhiOne of the largest mosques in India, built in the seventeenth century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
  3. Red Fort, DelhiA Mughal-era fort of red sandstone that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Indian independence.
  4. Agra FortA massive Mughal fortress of red sandstone on the Yamuna River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  5. Taj Mahal, AgraThe white marble mausoleum completed in the seventeenth century by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  6. Gateway of India, MumbaiA stone arch on the waterfront, built in the early twentieth century and a landmark of the city.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Delhi & Mumbai

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Mughal architecture and the colonial and modern building traditions of Delhi and Mumbai. Business & EntrepreneurshipStudents could examine India's services and film industries and the growth of Mumbai as the country's financial center. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could explore urbanization, religious diversity and social change in two very large cities.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university faculty of business or social sciences
  • A nonprofit working on urban community development
  • A heritage conservation office
  • A local company or industry association

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Departure

    Students depart for Delhi on an international flight.

    • Depart for Delhi
  2. Day 2

    Arrival in Delhi

    The group arrives in India's capital and is met at the airport.

    • Arrive and transfer to the hotel
    • Welcome dinner
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi and Delhi Sultanate

    An introduction to Indian history, politics and government, from the freedom struggle to today's democracy.

    • India Gate, President's House and Parliament House
    • Gandhi Smriti
    • Qutb Minar, built by the Delhi Sultanate
  4. Day 4

    Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk

    Students explore the Mughal-era walled city and its famous markets on foot and by cycle rickshaw.

    • Jama Masjid
    • Chandni Chowk markets: spices, textiles, books and wedding bazaar
    • Fatehpuri Mosque, Sis Ganj Gurudwara and a Jain temple
  5. Day 5

    Delhi to Agra

    The group travels to Agra, home of the Mughal Empire's greatest monuments.

    • Drive to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway
    • Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna
  6. Day 6

    Taj Mahal and Flight to Mumbai

    A sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then onward to India's financial capital.

    • Taj Mahal at sunrise
    • Drive back to Delhi
    • Flight to Mumbai and hotel check-in
  7. Day 7

    Academic Visits in Mumbai

    Students meet faculty and practitioners to see how education and business operate in India.

    • Visit to a business school
    • Visit to an educational non-profit organization
  8. Day 8

    Elephanta Island and South Mumbai

    A harbor boat trip leads to ancient cave temples, followed by Mumbai's colonial waterfront.

    • Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum
    • Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach street food
  9. Day 9

    Dharavi and Markets

    Students study the informal economy and consumer markets that drive daily life in Mumbai.

    • Guided visit to Dharavi: recycling, small industry and migration
    • Middle-class market area: local versus global brands
  10. Day 10

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport for the flight home.

    • Transfer to Mumbai airport

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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