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Arcade video games and lights and spinning wheels. Tibetan prayer wheels. Buddhist spinning drums. Multi-colored drums under the roof. Happy creative mind. The first thing that strikes a viewer, about Vibha Galhotra’s large tapestries of a city’s landscape, is the material. Hundreds of different shades of ghungroos or anklet bells are stitched on to canvases: graded from light to dark, silver to gold, the clusters of ghungroos create tonalities, depth, perspective and demarcation, in what is otherwise a flat tapestry. Now that the Games have begun, the press has revisited the issue. But India also had some exciting news on Monday. Coming into the Beijing Olympics, India has earned only seventeen medals, ever. To make matters worse, most of those were in Men’s Hockey (Field Hockey), and the Indian Hockey team failed to qualify this year.
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(DELHI TO MUMBAI) - 8 Days/7 NightsDelhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
11th September 2019
Day 1 Wednesday
Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi - on to Agra
Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.This evening assemble at the railway station at approximately 1800 hours to complete the registration process andcheck in formalities for your Indian Odyssey journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy arefreshing welcome drink.After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the DeccanOdyssey shall depart Delhi for Agra.Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 2 Thursday
Agra
Arriving at Agra, you will realize that the Mughals were not just the greatest dynasty to rule India but also its greatestbuilders. After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will visit the Taj Mahal, which was Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift oflove to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is truly the world’s most wondrous monument. The making of the TajMahal is as much a fable as the edifice itself. It took 20000 men 22 years to build this unrivaled mausoleum and itsexquisite white marble was brought from 200 miles away by caravans of elephants and camels.Lunch at a City Hotel.After lunch, your tour of Agra continues as you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, a marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, thewife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Sometimes called the ’Baby Taj’, it is beautifullyconceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice.Later, you have the opportunity to visit the local markets to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefactsand Mughal ornaments before completing your tour of this historical city.Late evening, you return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City.Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City Hotel; Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 3 Friday
Jaipur
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, Jaipur, the City of Victory, is surrounded by the rugged Aravali hills- crowned by formidable forts - and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal processions and parades, in alltheir splendour, graced these palaces and forts once. The city is a colourful oasis in the desert and you will notice atimeless quality to Jaipur’s bazaars and its people.After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks thebeautiful Maota Lake. The fort is a sprawling complex of courtyards, halls and rooms adorned with beautifulpaintings, precious stones and mirrors. Behold the Sheesh Mahal, ’Hall of Mirrors’, where a single lamplight reflects inmany mirrors, and lights up the entire room, creating a dazzling effect.En-route to Amber Fort visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as the Hawa Mahal, famous for its intricate pinksandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city.Thereafter you will visit the famous City Palace of Jaipur, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardensand courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts,armoury, costumes and carpets. Walk across to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in the18th century by Sawai Jai Singh. A wondrous achievement for its time the observatory gives accurate readings evento this day.Lunch at a City hotel.Following lunch you have the opportunity to explore the colorful bazaars of the Pink City which offer a wide rangeof ethnic handicrafts produced in the city-centre and its outskirts.After your full day of delving in the royal past of Jaipur you will return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on boardas it departs for Sawai Madhopur.Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City hotel; Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 4 Saturday
Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore National Park
Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is the alighting point for the famous Ranthambore National Park, and India’s effortsto conserve the dwindling tiger population can be seen here. The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in thecountry and the most likely place to spot one of these majestic animals.Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you set out for your village safari.The people of Rajasthan’s villages are mostly tribal who subsist on farming and hunting. These friendly folk arewarm and welcoming, happy to show guests around their villages, giving deep insights into their daily lives. Thewomen here wear bright colours to offset the drab desert, and most people live in mud huts. Visit a local home andinteract with the family.When you’re done with the village safari, return to the comfort of the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy a leisurely lunchbefore you set out for a game drive.Ranthambore is home to several other species as well; you can see herds of Chital and Sambhar deer as well as wildboar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth bear, a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive birdlife includes jungle fowl, partridges, quails, the crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc. There are alsowater birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and waterholes. If it’s your lucky day, you could spot a tigerlolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down deer around the lakes!After a fulfilling afternoon, proceed for high tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting lodge of theerstwhile royal family of Jaipur. Feel free to share the spoils (of your photo-shoots!)After high tea, it is time to head back to the Deccan Odyssey where you can relax with a drink before dinner onboard, as the Deccan Odyssey sets off for Jodhpur.Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Taj Sawai Madhopur LodgeOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 5 Sunday
Jodhpur
This morning as the Deccan Odyssey travels through the stronghold of the Marwar region, enjoy a relaxing morningon board as you breakfast, unwind and experience the striking panorama of the Thar Desert, arriving at Jodhpur.The morning is at leisure on board the Deccan Odyssey.Lunch on board the Deccan OdysseyFollowing lunch, set out once again to explore the magnificent city of Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, afterthe vivid blue-painted houses that surround the Mehrangarh Fort. Set like a pearl amidst the stark desert, this formercapital of Marwar boasts some of the finest architecture from the Rajput era, renowned for its superb forts andglorious palaces.In the evening enjoy a wide array of sumptuous Marwar barbeque delights served in the royal courtyard ofMehrangarh Fort as you admire the cityscape from atop.Having taken in your share of the sublime beauty of Jodhpur, return to the Deccan Odyssey and head forJaisalmer.Breakfast & Lunch on board; Barbeque at Mehrangarh Fort.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 6 Monday
Jaisalmer
Early morning, disembark to enjoy a sun rise view of the sand dunes with high tea followed by camel ride.Return to Deccan Odyssey for breakfast.Later, disembark to visit Gadisar Lake followed by Forts and Havelis.Return to the Deccan Odyssey for leisurely lunch and rest of the time at leisure while the train departs for UdaipurBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 7 Tuesday
Udaipur
The Deccan Odyssey rolls into Udaipur in the morning. Set on the shores of the placid Lake Pichola, Udaipur,known as the City of Lakes, is easily one of the most romantic cities of India, surrounded by scenic hills. Enjoy yourbreakfast as you admire the picturesque landscape of the Aravali hills.You will then disembark to visit the famous City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scallopedarches, fretted balconies, and cupolas, which also houses the spectacular Crystal Gallery.Later, board a ferry to ride on Lake Pichola to glance out to the lovely views of one of the most romantic cities ofRajasthan.Lunch onboard the Deccan Odyssey.Later embark on a walking tour through the Old City of Udaipur. On this tour you will explore the Old City’s lively,busy and old fashioned colourful bazar which still retains local charm and feel. As we walk along on the serpentinenarrow streets, the place gives us the opportunity to see the shops selling spices, tea, bamboo baskets, flowers,sweets and other household items.Thereafter you return to the Deccan Odyssey for a relaxed evening and dinner as we depart for Vadodara.Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 8 Wednesday
Disembark in Mumbai
Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai.Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end.Breakfast on boardBreakfast on board
Highlights
(DELHI TO MUMBAI) - 8 Days/7 NightsDelhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
11th September 2019Day 01Depart Delhi - 11th Sep 2019 (Wednesday)1800Check in at Delhi Railway Station1900Deccan Odyssey departs for Sawaimadhopur1915Unpack and enjoy first your first evening familiarising yourself with Deccan Odysseyand the services on board1945Dinner on boardDay 02Agra - 12th Sep 2019 (Thursday)0700Breakfast on boardEnjoy time at leisure0900Disembark and proceed to visit Taj Mahal1230Lunch at City hotel1430Proceed to visit Itmad ud Daulah and Agra FortAfter the visit there will time to shop for traditional artefacts1845Return and board the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 03Jaipur - 13th Sep 2019 (Friday)0630Breakfast on board0800Disembark and proceed to visit Amber Fort. Enroute take a picture stop at Hawa MahalFollowed by visit of City Palace and Observatory1315Buffet Lunch at Jai Mahal Palace1500After the lunch there will be time to shop for traditional artefacts1900Return to the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 04Sawai Madhopur - 14th Sep 2019 (Saturday)0700Breakfast on board0800Disembark and proceed for the morning village safari1300Lunch on board1400Disembark for the afternoon game drive in the Park (in canters)1715Later in the evening, enjoy a lively Hi -Tea at the Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge1900Return to the Deccan Odyssey and it departs for Jodhpur1930Dinner on boardDay 05Jodhpur - 15th Sep 2019 (Sunday)00800Breakfast on boardMorning at leisure to enjoy facilities on board1230Lunch on board1330Disembark the Deccan Odyssey and proceed for the tour of clock tower market and Meherangarh Fort1730Enjoy Barbeque dinner at the ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort2000Return to the Deccan OdysseyDay 06Jaisalmer - 16th Sep 2019 (Monday)0530Disembark to Sam dune for Sunrise visit with High Tea, enjoy Camel ride0900Return to Deccan Odyssey and breakfast on board1000Disembark for Sight Seeing - Visit of Gadsisar Lake, Fort, Havelies1400Board Deccan Odyssey - Enjoy Lunch on board1600Time at leisure1930Dinner on BoardDay 07Udaipur - 17th Sep 2019 (Tuesday)0730Breakfast on board1000Disembark the Deccan Odyssey and proceed for the tour of City Palace and Crystal Gallery followed by boatride on Lake Pichola1300Board the Deccan Odyssey1330Lunch on board1500Guest shall have an opportunity to embark on a Walking Tour through the Old City of Udaipur1830Return and board the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 08Arrive Mumbai - 18th Sep 2019 (Wednesday)0700Breakfast on board0830Check out and bid farewell to the train as your journey comes to an end!
Tariff
PER CABIN PRICE : SHARED BY WOMEN ONLYROOMINGDELUXE CABINDELUXE CABINPRESIDENTIAL SUITE02 CHILDRENSINGLEOCCUPANCYTWIN/DOUBLEOCCUPANCYSINGLE/DOUBLE/TRIPPLEOCCUPANCY(in a separate deluxe cabin)Published Tariff$ 6,100$ 8,750$ 13,210$ 6,565Offered Tariff #$ 4,270$ 6,125$ 9,247$ 4,596
PER CABIN PRICE: SHARED BY A COUPLEROOMINGDELUXE CABINDELUXE CABINPRESIDENTIAL SUITE02 CHILDRENSINGLEOCCUPANCYTWIN/DOUBLEOCCUPANCYSINGLE/DOUBLE/TRIPPLEOCCUPANCY(in a separate deluxe cabin)Published Tariff$ 6,100$ 8,750$ 13,210$ 6,565Offered Tariff’#NA$ 7,438$ 11,229$ 5,581This will be my final posting.
It has been four months since I departed India. In the meantime, I have traveled through Nepal, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. I’ve seen incredible things, met people from dozens of nations and I’ve grown to see the world very differently. Below I will summarize my summer and what lies ahead for me, using what I learned about the world and about myself.
India is a great mélange of people of different faiths, castes, colors, and walks of life. But what strikes me most, today, is their struggles. Hundreds of millions of Indians struggle to survive, earning less than $1 per day, living from hand to mouth. Thousands of Indian children die every day from preventable causes like diarrhea. For many, protein is scarce, clean water is miles away and flush toilets do not exist.
Those who have escaped the trap of poverty no longer struggle to survive. This rising middle class works in India’s large government, for its financial and technology sectors, and in tourism and services. For these people, the world is becoming a meritocracy, which incents these Indians to struggle to get ahead. Some Indians claw over each other for greater financial gain, but for the most part, I found Indians to be incredibly honest, just, and caring people, who nonetheless compete for their places in society.
I returned to business school in Chicago this fall and was reminded of different struggles. Business school students also struggle to get ahead: to get a job at the best company, to meet the right people, to make the most money, and so on. My non-business school friends struggle to get ahead in other ways: to buy the big car, get the big promotion, or simply to get enough time off from work to enjoy various leisure activities. Of course, many Americans struggle simply to make ends meet. While this doesn’t include sleeping on mud floors or harvesting individual grains of rice by hand, it does include paying for gasoline, day care and the other necessities of American life.
Happy Wheelsbuddhist Games OnlineI’ve left the US for another three months. I will be spending the Aussie summer studying in Sydney, Australia, from where I write today.
I’m struck by the different, or should I say, lack of, struggles here. From what I can tell, Australian workers each make about the same money, get roughly the same number of vacation days, have access to the same (ample) government services, and live pretty much the same lives. No one is rich, but no one is poor either. People are simply… content. (Lately, Australia’s biggest struggle has been versus South Africa on the cricket pitch!) This egalitarianism of course stems from Australia’s European-style socialism. Since the American-style free market offers greater incentives for effort and risk-taking, Americans are more driven to compete. (And so Americans end up with more stuff, but are we really happy?)
Returning to India, the Indian caste system consists of four major castes and the Dalits (which technically have no caste at all) who sit at the bottom. Above them are the Shudras, or laborers (farmers, artisans, service providers). Next are the Vaishyas (traders), followed by the Kshatriyas (leaders and warriors) and the Brahmins (teachers, scholars and religious leaders).
This is not so unlike the economic hierarchy in the US. But first allow me to cite a wonderful talk I attended earlier this year given by the COO of Chik-Fil-A. He drew a distinction between those workers who seek to create value and those who seek to extract value. The former work to move the world forward; they earn money as a consequence. Most Americans fall into the latter group: people who work to make money and (sometimes) move the world forward as a consequence.
Then, the homeless and other neglected groups in our society are the Dalits. Blue-collar workers are Shudras, and the average American white-collar worker is a trader, or Vaishya. The American equivalents of Kshatriyas are not limited to our political and military leaders, but also include social and cultural leaders such as professional athletes and film celebrities. Today, the Brahmin caste consists of academics and clergy just as before, but I argue it also consists of artists, nurses, non-profit workers, and all those who advance noble causes – people who seek to create value in our society.
There is also a correlation between this structure and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow, a psychologist, proposed that people must satisfy their lower-order needs before they seek fulfillment of higher-order needs. People require food, water, and shelter first, followed by safety; only then, he argues, do people seek belonging and esteem. Finally, our highest-order needs are those of self-actualization, including needs for morality and creativity.
The poorest in our societies (in India, the US, or anywhere) primarily seek food, water, shelter and safety. Blue-collar workers seek safety (on the job), belonging (in unions and in their families), and increasingly so, esteem and self-actualization. Businesspeople are typically able to focus on the three highest levels. However, I argue, many Americans feel as though their monetary needs are not being met and therefore dwell on extracting more value from the world. Others feel that they have enough. These people volunteer and work for social justice. They devote themselves to religious life. They draw, sing, and dance. They conduct research and write books. In short, they create value for society.
This summer I had lots of free time, being many thousands of miles from my friends and work-a-day life in Chicago. Living in a developing nation and coming from the US, I certainly had no day-to-day financial concerns. I felt safe most of the time. Thus, I was able to contemplate issues of family, relationships, and those things that are truly important in life. I explored cultural topics, the arts, spirituality and writing (this blog). It was remarkable how much time I was able to spend at the top of Maslow’s pyramid – how this trader suddenly engaged in noble pursuits for his ten weeks abroad.
It was equally remarkable to me how quickl
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Arcade video games and lights and spinning wheels. Tibetan prayer wheels. Buddhist spinning drums. Multi-colored drums under the roof. Happy creative mind. The first thing that strikes a viewer, about Vibha Galhotra’s large tapestries of a city’s landscape, is the material. Hundreds of different shades of ghungroos or anklet bells are stitched on to canvases: graded from light to dark, silver to gold, the clusters of ghungroos create tonalities, depth, perspective and demarcation, in what is otherwise a flat tapestry. Now that the Games have begun, the press has revisited the issue. But India also had some exciting news on Monday. Coming into the Beijing Olympics, India has earned only seventeen medals, ever. To make matters worse, most of those were in Men’s Hockey (Field Hockey), and the Indian Hockey team failed to qualify this year.
Upto 35% Early Bird Offer11th September 2019 Departure
Highlights
(DELHI TO MUMBAI) - 8 Days/7 NightsDelhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
11th September 2019
Day 1 Wednesday
Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi - on to Agra
Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.This evening assemble at the railway station at approximately 1800 hours to complete the registration process andcheck in formalities for your Indian Odyssey journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy arefreshing welcome drink.After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the DeccanOdyssey shall depart Delhi for Agra.Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 2 Thursday
Agra
Arriving at Agra, you will realize that the Mughals were not just the greatest dynasty to rule India but also its greatestbuilders. After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will visit the Taj Mahal, which was Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift oflove to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is truly the world’s most wondrous monument. The making of the TajMahal is as much a fable as the edifice itself. It took 20000 men 22 years to build this unrivaled mausoleum and itsexquisite white marble was brought from 200 miles away by caravans of elephants and camels.Lunch at a City Hotel.After lunch, your tour of Agra continues as you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, a marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, thewife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Sometimes called the ’Baby Taj’, it is beautifullyconceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice.Later, you have the opportunity to visit the local markets to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefactsand Mughal ornaments before completing your tour of this historical city.Late evening, you return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City.Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City Hotel; Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 3 Friday
Jaipur
Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, Jaipur, the City of Victory, is surrounded by the rugged Aravali hills- crowned by formidable forts - and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal processions and parades, in alltheir splendour, graced these palaces and forts once. The city is a colourful oasis in the desert and you will notice atimeless quality to Jaipur’s bazaars and its people.After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks thebeautiful Maota Lake. The fort is a sprawling complex of courtyards, halls and rooms adorned with beautifulpaintings, precious stones and mirrors. Behold the Sheesh Mahal, ’Hall of Mirrors’, where a single lamplight reflects inmany mirrors, and lights up the entire room, creating a dazzling effect.En-route to Amber Fort visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as the Hawa Mahal, famous for its intricate pinksandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city.Thereafter you will visit the famous City Palace of Jaipur, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardensand courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts,armoury, costumes and carpets. Walk across to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in the18th century by Sawai Jai Singh. A wondrous achievement for its time the observatory gives accurate readings evento this day.Lunch at a City hotel.Following lunch you have the opportunity to explore the colorful bazaars of the Pink City which offer a wide rangeof ethnic handicrafts produced in the city-centre and its outskirts.After your full day of delving in the royal past of Jaipur you will return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on boardas it departs for Sawai Madhopur.Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City hotel; Dinner on boardOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 4 Saturday
Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore National Park
Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is the alighting point for the famous Ranthambore National Park, and India’s effortsto conserve the dwindling tiger population can be seen here. The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in thecountry and the most likely place to spot one of these majestic animals.Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you set out for your village safari.The people of Rajasthan’s villages are mostly tribal who subsist on farming and hunting. These friendly folk arewarm and welcoming, happy to show guests around their villages, giving deep insights into their daily lives. Thewomen here wear bright colours to offset the drab desert, and most people live in mud huts. Visit a local home andinteract with the family.When you’re done with the village safari, return to the comfort of the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy a leisurely lunchbefore you set out for a game drive.Ranthambore is home to several other species as well; you can see herds of Chital and Sambhar deer as well as wildboar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth bear, a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive birdlife includes jungle fowl, partridges, quails, the crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc. There are alsowater birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and waterholes. If it’s your lucky day, you could spot a tigerlolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down deer around the lakes!After a fulfilling afternoon, proceed for high tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting lodge of theerstwhile royal family of Jaipur. Feel free to share the spoils (of your photo-shoots!)After high tea, it is time to head back to the Deccan Odyssey where you can relax with a drink before dinner onboard, as the Deccan Odyssey sets off for Jodhpur.Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Taj Sawai Madhopur LodgeOvernight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 5 Sunday
Jodhpur
This morning as the Deccan Odyssey travels through the stronghold of the Marwar region, enjoy a relaxing morningon board as you breakfast, unwind and experience the striking panorama of the Thar Desert, arriving at Jodhpur.The morning is at leisure on board the Deccan Odyssey.Lunch on board the Deccan OdysseyFollowing lunch, set out once again to explore the magnificent city of Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, afterthe vivid blue-painted houses that surround the Mehrangarh Fort. Set like a pearl amidst the stark desert, this formercapital of Marwar boasts some of the finest architecture from the Rajput era, renowned for its superb forts andglorious palaces.In the evening enjoy a wide array of sumptuous Marwar barbeque delights served in the royal courtyard ofMehrangarh Fort as you admire the cityscape from atop.Having taken in your share of the sublime beauty of Jodhpur, return to the Deccan Odyssey and head forJaisalmer.Breakfast & Lunch on board; Barbeque at Mehrangarh Fort.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 6 Monday
Jaisalmer
Early morning, disembark to enjoy a sun rise view of the sand dunes with high tea followed by camel ride.Return to Deccan Odyssey for breakfast.Later, disembark to visit Gadisar Lake followed by Forts and Havelis.Return to the Deccan Odyssey for leisurely lunch and rest of the time at leisure while the train departs for UdaipurBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 7 Tuesday
Udaipur
The Deccan Odyssey rolls into Udaipur in the morning. Set on the shores of the placid Lake Pichola, Udaipur,known as the City of Lakes, is easily one of the most romantic cities of India, surrounded by scenic hills. Enjoy yourbreakfast as you admire the picturesque landscape of the Aravali hills.You will then disembark to visit the famous City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scallopedarches, fretted balconies, and cupolas, which also houses the spectacular Crystal Gallery.Later, board a ferry to ride on Lake Pichola to glance out to the lovely views of one of the most romantic cities ofRajasthan.Lunch onboard the Deccan Odyssey.Later embark on a walking tour through the Old City of Udaipur. On this tour you will explore the Old City’s lively,busy and old fashioned colourful bazar which still retains local charm and feel. As we walk along on the serpentinenarrow streets, the place gives us the opportunity to see the shops selling spices, tea, bamboo baskets, flowers,sweets and other household items.Thereafter you return to the Deccan Odyssey for a relaxed evening and dinner as we depart for Vadodara.Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 8 Wednesday
Disembark in Mumbai
Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai.Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end.Breakfast on boardBreakfast on board
Highlights
(DELHI TO MUMBAI) - 8 Days/7 NightsDelhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
11th September 2019Day 01Depart Delhi - 11th Sep 2019 (Wednesday)1800Check in at Delhi Railway Station1900Deccan Odyssey departs for Sawaimadhopur1915Unpack and enjoy first your first evening familiarising yourself with Deccan Odysseyand the services on board1945Dinner on boardDay 02Agra - 12th Sep 2019 (Thursday)0700Breakfast on boardEnjoy time at leisure0900Disembark and proceed to visit Taj Mahal1230Lunch at City hotel1430Proceed to visit Itmad ud Daulah and Agra FortAfter the visit there will time to shop for traditional artefacts1845Return and board the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 03Jaipur - 13th Sep 2019 (Friday)0630Breakfast on board0800Disembark and proceed to visit Amber Fort. Enroute take a picture stop at Hawa MahalFollowed by visit of City Palace and Observatory1315Buffet Lunch at Jai Mahal Palace1500After the lunch there will be time to shop for traditional artefacts1900Return to the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 04Sawai Madhopur - 14th Sep 2019 (Saturday)0700Breakfast on board0800Disembark and proceed for the morning village safari1300Lunch on board1400Disembark for the afternoon game drive in the Park (in canters)1715Later in the evening, enjoy a lively Hi -Tea at the Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge1900Return to the Deccan Odyssey and it departs for Jodhpur1930Dinner on boardDay 05Jodhpur - 15th Sep 2019 (Sunday)00800Breakfast on boardMorning at leisure to enjoy facilities on board1230Lunch on board1330Disembark the Deccan Odyssey and proceed for the tour of clock tower market and Meherangarh Fort1730Enjoy Barbeque dinner at the ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort2000Return to the Deccan OdysseyDay 06Jaisalmer - 16th Sep 2019 (Monday)0530Disembark to Sam dune for Sunrise visit with High Tea, enjoy Camel ride0900Return to Deccan Odyssey and breakfast on board1000Disembark for Sight Seeing - Visit of Gadsisar Lake, Fort, Havelies1400Board Deccan Odyssey - Enjoy Lunch on board1600Time at leisure1930Dinner on BoardDay 07Udaipur - 17th Sep 2019 (Tuesday)0730Breakfast on board1000Disembark the Deccan Odyssey and proceed for the tour of City Palace and Crystal Gallery followed by boatride on Lake Pichola1300Board the Deccan Odyssey1330Lunch on board1500Guest shall have an opportunity to embark on a Walking Tour through the Old City of Udaipur1830Return and board the Deccan Odyssey1930Dinner on boardDay 08Arrive Mumbai - 18th Sep 2019 (Wednesday)0700Breakfast on board0830Check out and bid farewell to the train as your journey comes to an end!
Tariff
PER CABIN PRICE : SHARED BY WOMEN ONLYROOMINGDELUXE CABINDELUXE CABINPRESIDENTIAL SUITE02 CHILDRENSINGLEOCCUPANCYTWIN/DOUBLEOCCUPANCYSINGLE/DOUBLE/TRIPPLEOCCUPANCY(in a separate deluxe cabin)Published Tariff$ 6,100$ 8,750$ 13,210$ 6,565Offered Tariff #$ 4,270$ 6,125$ 9,247$ 4,596
PER CABIN PRICE: SHARED BY A COUPLEROOMINGDELUXE CABINDELUXE CABINPRESIDENTIAL SUITE02 CHILDRENSINGLEOCCUPANCYTWIN/DOUBLEOCCUPANCYSINGLE/DOUBLE/TRIPPLEOCCUPANCY(in a separate deluxe cabin)Published Tariff$ 6,100$ 8,750$ 13,210$ 6,565Offered Tariff’#NA$ 7,438$ 11,229$ 5,581This will be my final posting.
It has been four months since I departed India. In the meantime, I have traveled through Nepal, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. I’ve seen incredible things, met people from dozens of nations and I’ve grown to see the world very differently. Below I will summarize my summer and what lies ahead for me, using what I learned about the world and about myself.
India is a great mélange of people of different faiths, castes, colors, and walks of life. But what strikes me most, today, is their struggles. Hundreds of millions of Indians struggle to survive, earning less than $1 per day, living from hand to mouth. Thousands of Indian children die every day from preventable causes like diarrhea. For many, protein is scarce, clean water is miles away and flush toilets do not exist.
Those who have escaped the trap of poverty no longer struggle to survive. This rising middle class works in India’s large government, for its financial and technology sectors, and in tourism and services. For these people, the world is becoming a meritocracy, which incents these Indians to struggle to get ahead. Some Indians claw over each other for greater financial gain, but for the most part, I found Indians to be incredibly honest, just, and caring people, who nonetheless compete for their places in society.
I returned to business school in Chicago this fall and was reminded of different struggles. Business school students also struggle to get ahead: to get a job at the best company, to meet the right people, to make the most money, and so on. My non-business school friends struggle to get ahead in other ways: to buy the big car, get the big promotion, or simply to get enough time off from work to enjoy various leisure activities. Of course, many Americans struggle simply to make ends meet. While this doesn’t include sleeping on mud floors or harvesting individual grains of rice by hand, it does include paying for gasoline, day care and the other necessities of American life.
Happy Wheelsbuddhist Games OnlineI’ve left the US for another three months. I will be spending the Aussie summer studying in Sydney, Australia, from where I write today.
I’m struck by the different, or should I say, lack of, struggles here. From what I can tell, Australian workers each make about the same money, get roughly the same number of vacation days, have access to the same (ample) government services, and live pretty much the same lives. No one is rich, but no one is poor either. People are simply… content. (Lately, Australia’s biggest struggle has been versus South Africa on the cricket pitch!) This egalitarianism of course stems from Australia’s European-style socialism. Since the American-style free market offers greater incentives for effort and risk-taking, Americans are more driven to compete. (And so Americans end up with more stuff, but are we really happy?)
Returning to India, the Indian caste system consists of four major castes and the Dalits (which technically have no caste at all) who sit at the bottom. Above them are the Shudras, or laborers (farmers, artisans, service providers). Next are the Vaishyas (traders), followed by the Kshatriyas (leaders and warriors) and the Brahmins (teachers, scholars and religious leaders).
This is not so unlike the economic hierarchy in the US. But first allow me to cite a wonderful talk I attended earlier this year given by the COO of Chik-Fil-A. He drew a distinction between those workers who seek to create value and those who seek to extract value. The former work to move the world forward; they earn money as a consequence. Most Americans fall into the latter group: people who work to make money and (sometimes) move the world forward as a consequence.
Then, the homeless and other neglected groups in our society are the Dalits. Blue-collar workers are Shudras, and the average American white-collar worker is a trader, or Vaishya. The American equivalents of Kshatriyas are not limited to our political and military leaders, but also include social and cultural leaders such as professional athletes and film celebrities. Today, the Brahmin caste consists of academics and clergy just as before, but I argue it also consists of artists, nurses, non-profit workers, and all those who advance noble causes – people who seek to create value in our society.
There is also a correlation between this structure and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow, a psychologist, proposed that people must satisfy their lower-order needs before they seek fulfillment of higher-order needs. People require food, water, and shelter first, followed by safety; only then, he argues, do people seek belonging and esteem. Finally, our highest-order needs are those of self-actualization, including needs for morality and creativity.
The poorest in our societies (in India, the US, or anywhere) primarily seek food, water, shelter and safety. Blue-collar workers seek safety (on the job), belonging (in unions and in their families), and increasingly so, esteem and self-actualization. Businesspeople are typically able to focus on the three highest levels. However, I argue, many Americans feel as though their monetary needs are not being met and therefore dwell on extracting more value from the world. Others feel that they have enough. These people volunteer and work for social justice. They devote themselves to religious life. They draw, sing, and dance. They conduct research and write books. In short, they create value for society.
This summer I had lots of free time, being many thousands of miles from my friends and work-a-day life in Chicago. Living in a developing nation and coming from the US, I certainly had no day-to-day financial concerns. I felt safe most of the time. Thus, I was able to contemplate issues of family, relationships, and those things that are truly important in life. I explored cultural topics, the arts, spirituality and writing (this blog). It was remarkable how much time I was able to spend at the top of Maslow’s pyramid – how this trader suddenly engaged in noble pursuits for his ten weeks abroad.
It was equally remarkable to me how quickl
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