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Delhi & Mumbai Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program visits Delhi and Mumbai, two of India's busiest cities, to study the country's history and contemporary life. Stops include Gandhi Smriti, the Jama Masjid, the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.
Good to know
- Language
- Hindi and English (many regional languages, including Marathi in Mumbai)
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Best season
- October–March
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Gandhi SmritiThe house in Delhi where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days and was assassinated in 1948 is now a memorial museum.
- Jama MasjidOne of the largest mosques in India, built in Delhi in the 17th century under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
- Taj MahalThe white marble mausoleum in Agra was commissioned by Shah Jahan and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Agra FortThis red sandstone Mughal fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the Taj Mahal.
- Gateway of IndiaThe arch monument on Mumbai's waterfront was completed in 1924 and is one of the city's best-known landmarks.
- MumbaiIndia's financial capital is also home to the Hindi film industry, commonly known as Bollywood.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Delhi & Mumbai
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could study India's financial markets, startups and the scale of commerce in Mumbai and Delhi.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Mughal architecture, colonial-era buildings and the religious heritage of northern India.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine religious diversity, urbanization and social inequality in Indian megacities.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could explore the Indian film industry, press and media in the world's largest democracy.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of business or social sciences
- A nongovernmental organization working on urban issues
- A film studio or media company
- A heritage conservation office
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.
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Day 1
Departure for Delhi
Fly from your home airport to Delhi. Meals and rest are on board; the program begins on arrival.
- Check in for the international flight to Delhi
- Overnight flight
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Day 2
Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in India's capital and meet your guide.
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Welcome dinner
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Day 3
New Delhi and Qutb Minar
Learn how modern India is governed and how the capital grew over a thousand years.
- Introduction to India's history and politics
- India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House
- Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days
- Qutb Minar complex
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Day 4
Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk
Explore the Mughal walled city of Shahjahanabad and its markets.
- Jama Masjid
- Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Spice, textile, book and wedding markets
- Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Fatehpuri Mosque and Jain temple
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Day 5
Delhi to Agra
Drive to the city of the Mughals on the Yamuna Expressway.
- Drive of about four hours to Agra
- Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna
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Day 6
Taj Mahal and Fly to Mumbai
See the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then head west to India's financial capital.
- Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Drive back to Delhi
- Flight to Mumbai and hotel check-in
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Day 7
Mumbai Business and Nonprofits
Meet the people who run two very different parts of Mumbai's economy.
- Visit to a business school
- Visit to an educational nonprofit organization
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Day 8
Elephanta Island and South Mumbai
Cross the harbor to a UNESCO-listed cave temple island and see the city's colonial center.
- Ferry to Elephanta Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum
- Walk along Marine Drive
- Street food at Chowpatty Beach
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Day 9
Dharavi and Mumbai's Markets
Study informal enterprise and consumer trends first-hand.
- Dharavi tour: informal economy, recycling and migration
- Visit a middle-class market area
- Discussion of local versus global brands
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Day 10
Departure Home
Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Mumbai airport for the flight home
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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