FEBRUARY 12 TO 27, 2012

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W I T H PAT R I C K B OW E

THE ROYAL OAK FOUNDATIONT

Dear Members and Friends of Royal Oak,

With great empires, the masterpieces of four religions and one of the most famous buildings in theworld, North India has much to recommend it. Not least of its charms are the enchanting gardens that reflectthe influences of both the Mughal and the British empires, using both native and foreign flowering as well asdecorative plants. On this special trip to Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, enjoy private visits to many of the palaces,forts and gardens of this colorful region.

Leading us on this journey is author, architectural historian and horticulturist, Patrick Bowe, whoseforthcoming book on the gardens of India includes many of the places we will see.

We begin in Agra where accommodations are at the elegant Oberoi Amarvilas, with a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. We will have the opportunity to see this consummate symbol of India at sunrise and later visit its gardens. We will also tour the Agra Fort with its courtyard gardens that exemplify the peak ofMughal garden design.

En route to Jaipur, stop at a palace with an exceptional 18th-century garden and then visit the OberoiRajvilas, set in 32 acres of serene gardens, pools and fountains. See Jaipur’s Amber Fort and its gardens, andenjoy a private tour of the gardens at the City Palace of the Maharajas, where we will be received for cocktailsand dinner with a member of the royal family (pending availability).

In Udaipur, we will spend two nights at the fabulous Oberoi Udaivilas on scenic Lake Pichola. In nearbyRanakpur, marvel at the stunning white marble Jain temple. Then continue to Jodphur, where, during a two-

night stay at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, we exploreboth Nagaur Fort and Mehrangarh Fort and their gardens.

Highlights of three days in Delhi include private tours of the palace and gardens at the President’sresidence, and of Sanskriti Kendra, an exceptionalmuseum of Indian Folk Art.

I hope you will join us to experience themagic of this exuberant land as we explore North Indiaand its gardens with one of the world’s foremost expertson the subject.

Sincerely,

Sean E. Sawyer, Ph.D.

Executive Director

The Royal Oak Foundation

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Sunday, February 12 Depart on an overnight flight to Delhi.

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Monday, February 13 Upon arrival at the Delhi Airport thisevening, transfer to the nearby Leela Kempinski for one night.

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Tuesday, February 14 Depart for Agra, arriving in time forlunch and check-in at the Oberoi Amarvilas hotel, whose terraced lawns, fountains, reflecting pools and pavilions createan elegant foreground to the hotel’s spectacular view of the TajMahal. In the afternoon, tour the hotel gardens, a descriptionof which is included in Patrick Bowe’s forthcoming book onIndian gardens. Gather for a lecture on the gardens of the TajMahal, followed by a welcome dinner.

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Wednesday, February 15 Perhaps the consummate symbol ofIndia, the Taj Mahal is one of the world’s greatest monuments.When built between 1632 and 1648 by the Mughal EmperorShah Jahan in memory of his wife, its garden was an integralpart of the overall design. Early risers may wish to experiencethe Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast, return to the Taj Mahalto focus on the gardens. Spend the afternoon at Agra Fort wherethe courtyard gardens exemplify the peak of Mughal gardendesign. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

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Thursday, February 16 Depart for Jaipur, stopping en routein Deeg to visit the palace whose exceptional 18th-century garden was laid out by a Maharajah of Bharatpur. Followinglunch, continue to Jaipur where a stop will first be made at theOberoi Rajvilas, set in 32 acres of beautiful gardens. Then driveto the historic Jai Mahal Palace where accommodations arearranged for three nights. Dinner is at the hotel.

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Friday, February 17 Today begins with a tour of the hotel’sgarden, created with the advice of Elizabeth Moynihan, anexpert on Indian Mughal gardens and wife of the late SenatorDaniel Patrick Moynihan, a former U.S. Ambassador to India.Continue to the City Palace of the Maharajas to meet with theGarden Superintendent for a private tour of the exquisite gardens.Spend the afternoon at Amber Fort with its traditional Rajputgardens and a spectacular view over the lake gardens below. Thisevening, return to the City Palace for a royal welcome, cocktailsand dinner with a member of the Royal family.

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Saturday, February 18 Drive to Samode Bagh, a 250-year-oldgarden centered on a canal with 42 fountains. After lunch visitthe beautifully restored Samode Palace, a country palace featuringbougainvillea-covered courtyards in a natural setting. Dinner isat the hotel.

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Sunday, February 19 The morning is at leisure prior to ourflight to Udaipur. Arrive at the Oberoi Udaivilas hotel, located onthe shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by contemporary terraced gardens. Dinner is at the hotel.

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Monday, February 20 Begin the morning at the City Palace,planned around a series of traditional gardens. The palace alsoboasts picturesque décor and superb 18th-century paintings.Continue to Saheliyon-ki-bari, or Garden of the Maids of Honor,on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake. Return to the hotel forlunch and a tour of the hotel gardens, described in PatrickBowe’s forthcoming book. In the late afternoon, a private cruiseis arranged to Jag Mandir Island in Lake Pichola. The gardenshere were created as a refuge for the Emperor Shah Jahan.

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Tuesday, February 21 Depart for Jodhpur, stopping en routeat Ranakpur to see the most beautiful Jain temple in India.Built in the 15th century of white marble, with many towersand courtyards, it is a triumph of the architect’s and carver’s arts.Of its 1,444 pillars, no two are alike. Lunch is at the countrymanor of Rawla Narlai. Continue to Jodphur and the UmaidBhawan Palace, for a two-night stay.

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Wednesday, February 22 Enjoy a full day’s excursion toNagaur Fort, whose garden restoration was initiated with theadvice of Elizabeth Moynihan and is being continued byKathryn Gleason and students from Cornell University. Enroute back to the hotel, a stop will be made at the colourfulspice shops. In the late afternoon, tour the hotel’s early modernist gardens with their many varieties of bougainvillea.

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Thursday, February 23 Spend the morning at theMehrangarh Fort, recently replanted with the encouragement ofthe Maharajah of Jodhpur. Once the residence of the maharajahs,the Fort today is a museum of paintings, weapons and howdahs(seats used for riding elephants). After lunch, depart on a mid-afternoon flight to Delhi. Transfer to The Imperial hotel,set amidst lush lawns and gardens that are an oasis in NewDelhi’s bustling business district. Attend a lecture by PatrickBowe in preparation for tomorrow’s visits in New Delhi.

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Friday, February 24 Delhi, the work of Hindu, Muslim andBritish builders, consists of two distinct sections: the fascinatingold 12th- to 19th-century capital and the newer section designedin the 1920s by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Begin atthe President’s Palace for a private tour of both the palace andgardens, one of the world’s great 20th-century gardens and open tothe public only one month of the year. Following lunch, visitHumayun’s tomb, whose gardens have been recently restored bythe Aga Khan Foundation for Islamic Architecture. Stop to seethe 12th-century Qtub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret,prior to returning to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

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Saturday, February 25 Drive to Old Delhi to visit the RedFort and its courtyard gardens. Continue to Jama Masjid, theGreat Mosque, built in the 17th century by the Mughal EmperorShah Jahan. A cycle-rickshaw ride introduces us to the nearbytemples, bazaars and narrow alleyways before we return to thehotel. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening, celebrate ourjourney at our farewell dinner.

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Sunday, February 26 A private morning visit is arranged atSanskriti Kendra, a museum of Indian Folk Art. The balance ofthe day is at leisure, with rooms reserved until our late-nighttransfer to the airport for flights home.

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PROGRAM RATE $11,950 per person

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $3,780 (limited availability)Rate Includes

� Fifteen nights hotel accommodations, double occupancy,as per itinerary

� Breakfast daily, eight lunches and seven dinners Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals

� Economy Class airfare on internal flights: Jaipur/Udaipur …Jodphur/Delhi

� Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

� Airport/hotel group transfers and porterage

� Taxes, service and porterage charges; gratuities to guides and drivers

Not Included in Rate International airfare; passport and visa fees; alcoholicbeverages other than wine or beer at welcome and farewell dinners; personal expenses;trip insurance; transfers for those not on designated group flights; any other items notspecifically included.

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to AcademicArrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is requiredwith the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 daysprior to departure.

HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walkingover uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicappedaccessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may requireassistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation.

INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE /ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE PROTECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of reservation and deposit, although you may select any insurer of your choice.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Royal Oak Foundation (ROF) and AAA. All prices quoted are based onprevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at time of brochureprinting and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itineraryare at the expense of the individual.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of ROF is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only asan agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, ROF and/or their agents assume no responsibilityor liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularitythat may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which maybe used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of TheProgram. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participantand the carrier. Nor will AAA or ROF and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury,damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with TheProgram or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of timethat may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort orwell-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at anytime, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty toAAA or ROF. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage andpersonal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. AAA and ROFreserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to requireany participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an actionis determined by AAA or ROF to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety,or the general welfare of the other participants.

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