India Trip Plan

India Trip Plan

Flight and Initial Arrival

• Flight from Chicago (ORD) to Ahmedabad, India (May 28th-30th).

• Currency exchange at Ahmedabad airport.

• Stay at The Ummed Ahmedabad to recover from jet lag, utilizing caffeine and melatonin.

• Dine at Jacaranda and Kesar restaurants within the hotel.

Modhera Village

• Hire a driver to Modhera Sunrise Resort.

• Visit Modhera Village, known for environmental possibilism using solar panels.

• Tour the village with a local guide, focusing on solar power and cultural connection.

New Delhi

• Fly from Ahmedabad to New Delhi (June 2nd).

• Stay at the Gold Regency in New Delhi.

• Visit Chandni Chowk Marketplace, highlighting voluntary migration and population density.

• Explore Khari Baoli spice market, noting trade and migration patterns.

Agra and Taj Mahal

• Travel to Agra by train (June 5th).

• Stay at Taj City Hotel Agra.

• Visit the Taj Mahal, a marble mausoleum representing culture and heritage, located on the Yamuna River's bank.

• Explore the Taj Mahal and Taj Museum, considering a night visit.

Kolkata and Indian Museum

• Fly from Agra to Kolkata (June 7th).

• Stay at Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport for one night, then transfer to THE Park Kolkata.

• Visit the Indian Museum, focusing on colonialism, independence movements, and ethnic groups.

Return to New Delhi and Lotus Temple

• Fly from Kolkata to New Delhi (June 9th).

• Stay at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla.

• Visit the Lotus Temple, connecting to urban land-use patterns and public service.

Departure

• Relax on June 11th, then fly from New Delhi back to Chicago (June 12th) via New York (JFK).

• Arrive in Chicago.