KEI organizes overnight and day trips during the program. Transportation, lodging and group activities are included. Students must budget for meals and personal expenses.

Typical excursions include:

• Pune (field trips)
• Mumbai (day trip)
• Ajanta Ellora Caves (overnight)
• Golden Triangle (several days)
  • Delhi
  • Agra
  • Jaipur

KEI reserves the right to change planned excursions for destinations of equal value and interest. Excursions may change based on availability, local festivals and interest. Academic year and multiple term students participate on planned excursions during one of their terms.

During the summer, excursions in northern India (Golden Triangle) are offered as part of the optional Summer Study Tour led by a SUNY University at Albany professor. These excursions are not included in the Summer Session program. Summer students interested in participating in the Golden Triangle excursions must enroll in the Summer Study Tour.

PUNE
Pune is a thriving historical and spiritual center. Amongst its notable attractions are the Aga Khan Palace and Gandhi National Memorial, Shaniwar Wada Palace, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, and Katraj Snake Park and Zoo.

MUMBAI
Mumbai is India's Manhattan and Hollywood rolled into one mega city. It is the center of finance, fashion, film and nightlife. Mumbai is a city in transition - on all fronts. Skyscrapers and upscale malls stand amid historical landmarks and slums. There is much to see and do in this vast metro area, including the Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus, Chowpatty Beach, Colaba, Crawford Market, Elephanta Island, Gateway of India, Haji Ali Mosque and the High Court.

AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
The Ajanta and Ellora cave temples date from 200 BC to 650 AD and considered the pinnacle of Deccan rock-cut architecture. Over five centuries, monks (Buddhist, Hindu and Jain) carved monasteries, chapels and temples in the mountainous rock. The temples were decorated with detailed paintings and sculptures. As Buddhism gradually waned, the caves were abandoned and forgotten until 1819, when a British hunting party stumbled upon them. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation. These World Heritage sites are a must see.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE: DELHI, AGRA & JAIPUR
Delhi is the capital of India. It is a vibrant melting pot with a jumble of languages, the most common being Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Delhi encapsulates two very different worlds, the ‘old’ and the ‘new’, each offering unique experiences. The old city hosts the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and medieval-flavored bazaars, while the new city offers modern cafés and shopping.

Agra showcases the magnificent Taj Mahal, an immense complex made almost entirely of white marble. While the Taj is the main attraction, its not the only one. The Mughal Empire also left a magnificent fort and fascinating tombs and mausoleums.

Jaipur serves as the gateway to Rajasthan and offers stunning royal landmarks. The City Palace is a vast complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The Hawa Mahal, a delicately honeycombed pink-sandstone structure, was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh for ladies of the royal household. Both landmarks serve as an example of Rajput artistry.

The official website for the Ministry of Tourism in India can be found at http://www.incredibleindia.org/.