Treasures of India: Temples, Tigers, and the Taj Mahal
Trip Information
Staying at excellent hotels, your small group travels the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, great city of the Rajput. The 17-day exploration begins with Old and New Delhi’s important destinations. Discovery of the “pink city” of Jaipur includes the stunning Hawa Mahal palace, Amber Fort, and a home-hosted dinner with a Rajasthan family. Search for the elusive Bengal tiger on game drives in Ranthambore National Park, then meet Meena tribespeople in Gadoli. In ancient Agra, encounter the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and take an Indian cuisine cooking lesson. Experience life along the sacred Ganges River in Hinduism’s holiest city, Varanasi, and visit nearby Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites. Absorb the beauty of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal on an optional six-day/four-night post-tour extension that includes extensive sightseeing.
About the trip host
Caitlin Wyler serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement at the Northwestern Alumni Association, where she leads the Career and Mentorship team supporting Northwestern alumni and students throughout their professional journeys. Her portfolio includes mentorship programs, virtual career programming, and the Northwestern Alumni Industry Networks.
Caitlin joined Northwestern in 2014 in the newly created role of Assistant Director of Student to Alumni Transition, building programs to support graduating seniors and recent alumni as they transitioned into post-grad life. She later advanced to Associate Director and then Senior Associate Director, managing and expanding mentorship programs for alumni and students. Before coming to Northwestern, Caitlin worked at the University of Chicago.
She holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in museum education from Tufts University.
Caitlin is a born-and-raised Evanstonian. Fun fact: her paternal grandparents met as students at Northwestern. She currently lives in Evanston with her husband, Mark, and their children, Maisie (7) and Miles (4).