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Day 1 (July 15) – Students depart from the U.S.
Day 2 (July 16) – Student arrival day in Delhi; Transfer to hotel, rest, and settle-in; Initial safety briefing to India
Day 3 (July 17) – Morning student orientation & icebreakers; Afternoon tour of Akshardham, a large Hindi complex that displays a millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. Activities include a boat ride and multimedia exhibits.
Day 4 (July 18) – Morning flight to Dharamsala; Afternoon orientation to the town of Dharamsala and service activities; Tour of the Dalai Lama Temple
Day 5 to 8 (July 19 to 22) – Full-service program including morning English tutoring at Lha Charitable Trust and afternoon teaching at Men Tsee Khang and Tibet World; Evening Tibetan learning program and local excursions
Day 9 (July 23) – Rest and fun activity day, including a scavenger hunt, shopping, and evening cultural programs; Service learning preparation and lesson planning for next week
Day 10 to 15 (July 24 to 29) – Full-service program including morning English tutoring at Lha Charitable Trust and afternoon teaching at Men Tsee Khang and Tibet World; Evening Tibetan learning program and local excursions
Day 16 (July 30) – Rest and fun activity day
Day 17 (July 31) – Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Arts and Gyuto Monastery tour with overnight stay at Norling Guesthouse
Day 18 (August 1) – Drive to Amritsar; Evening visit to the Golden Temple
Day 19 (August 2) – Begin closing activities; Afternoon flight to Delhi; Special dinner in Hauz Khas Village
Day 20 (August 3) – Early morning train to Agra; Morning tour of the Taj Mahal; Return to Delhi for evening rest and packing
Day 21 (August 4) – Morning shopping at Dilli Haat; Afternoon/evening student transfer to the airport and departures for home