FOLK ART & PALACES OF INDIA 2012

CAROL SUMMERS, A DISTINGUISHED CALIFORNIA Artist

WITH A LONG-TIME LOVE AFFAIR FOR INDIAN FOLK

ARTS, WILL LEAD A TWENTY-ONE DAY

TOUR WITH MARSHA MALGESINI

December 31, 2011 – January 22, 2012

The tour is limited to 16 guests

This is a first class tour and is Carol’s 19^th year of leading small

groups to India. Marsha has co-led this trip four times.

January is a beautiful month for travel in Rajasthan.  The weather is

ideal (45º- 75º), this is not monsoon season, and insects are few.

Rajasthan, literally the “Land of Kings”, is an exuberant desert state in

west central India, that is bursting with color. We will ride camels in the

Thar Desert, stay in palace hotels and explore imposing forts. Rajasthan’s

 folk art is an integral part of the towns and homes we visit. This state is famous

for its beautiful textiles with brilliant splashes of color -- dashing turbans

standing out in a crowd, women resplendent in their elaborately decorated

 costumes, and the wealth of jewelry set in silver and gold. 

Come with us and experience Rajasthan of yesteryear!  Indian cuisine in all

of its diverse flavors, bewildering assortments of fabric, carpets, paintings,

weavings, and jewelry wait for  you in every village and town.

The tour price includes all transportation and entrance fees in India, accommodations,

meals, and meal tips. It does not include airfare to and from India, alcoholic

 beverages, hotel tips, room service, laundry, telephone charges, or independent

excursions. On past trips, the group has given a gratuity to our driver and his helper.

Cost of this Indian tour is US $6,750 double occupancy. Single supplement is $1,700. 

Continental Airlines flies daily and direct to New Delhi from Newark, New Jersey.

Please arrange your own air ticketing.

You may wish to contact your travel agency to

inquire about trip insurance to protect against trip cancellation,

trip interruption, lost ticket, baggage loss, and medical / travel accidents.

Being in good health and physically fit will enhance your enjoyment of this experience.  The itinerary includes walking daily on century old paths that can be steep and uneven.

A medical form will be sent to you after your first installment is received.   This medical

information will allow us to help with any special needs you may have.

To reserve a place please send 25% of the total tour cost by September 1, 2011.

A further 25% of the total cost is due October 1, 2011.

The remainder is due November 1, 2011.