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Delhi & Mumbai Study Abroad Program
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.
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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