mughal emperors, rajput princes
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mughal emperors, rajput princes
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART u M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES The Splendors of North India u Janu ary 28 t o Febr uar y 12, 2013 u u THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, With the holiest of cities for Hindus and one of the most famous buildings in the world, enchanting palaces, and intricately carved temples, North India has much to offer both the first-time visitor and those who return to experience her splendors again and again. Begin with three nights in the exuberant Indian capital of New Delhi, before experiencing the wonders of the Ganges at dawn in Varanasi. Continue to Khajuraho, famous for its ornate temples; and to Orchha, with its secluded palaces. In Agra, discover the consummate symbol of India, the aweinspiring Taj Mahal, as well as the majestic Red Fort. See the beautifully decorated Amber Fort in Jaipur and conclude in romantic Udaipur, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. An optional threenight stay in Jodhpur is offered, following the main program. We will stay at extraordinary hotels, one a former royal palace, and the magic of India will cast its glow over all our activities. I hope TRAVELING WITH YOU you will join us. Sincerely, photo by Ghiora Aharoni. Emily K. Rafferty President Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and Emmy award-winning media producer. As the General Manager of Media Production at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, he has specialized in video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and the recently opened galleries for the arts of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia. A specialist in South Asian art, Mr. Noey has taught Asian and Islamic art at Williams College and at the City College of New York, and has lectured extensively on Asian topics. T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u Delhi Jaipur Jodhpur Agra Varanasi Khajuraho Orchha Udaipur INDIA Ar a b i a n Se a 1 0 0 0 F IFTH A VENUE Bay of Bengal u N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 1 0 0 2 8 SRI LANKA u MUGHAL EMPERORS, RAJPUT PRINCES u The Splendors of North India January 28 to February 12, 2013 ________________________ u ________________________ DELHI Thursday, January 31 photo by Neil Spicer. This morning we explore Old Delhi, including the impressive Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Lunch is arranged at the Lodi Restaurant, in the famed Lodi Gardens, before a visit to the National Museum, housing an excellent collection of Indian sculpture and paintings. The evening is at leisure. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi. NEW YORK DEPARTURE Monday, January 28 Depart New York on an overnight flight to Delhi. DELHI Tuesday, January 29 Arrive in Delhi in the late evening and transfer to the historic Imperial Hotel. DELHI Morning on the Ganges River, Varanasi. Wednesday, January 30 Over the last thousand years, Delhi has been the capital of seven empires, and there are traces of its Hindu, Muslim, and British builders throughout the city. Today, Delhi consists of the 17th- to 19th-century Old Delhi and the newer sections constructed from 1913 to 1931 under the supervision of British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Following an early afternoon lecture by Christopher Noey, visits in New Delhi begin at Humayun’s Tomb, a prototype of Indian garden tombs. Drive along the broad Rajpath, then see the 13th-century Qutb Minar, the world’s tallest minaret. Gather this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. u DELHI u VARANASI Friday, February 1 Depart on a morning flight to Varanasi, the Hindu holy city on the Ganges River. Upon arrival, transfer to the Taj Gateway Hotel for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at the Benares Hindu University to see the collection of fine paintings and sculpture. Prior to dinner, you may wish to board a small private boat to witness an evening Hindu Prayer Ceremony on the Ganges, a moving ritual that has been observed for centuries. M UGHAL E MPERORS, R AJPUT P RINCES u u VARANASI u u u KHAJURAHO Saturday, February 2 photo by Ghiora Aharoni. An important place of pilgrimage, Varanasi regularly draws Hindus for whom a morning dip in the sacred Ganges is a daily ritual. Rise early for a boat ride on the river at dawn. Following breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sarnath for a visit to the Archaeological Museum to see the sandstone sculpture collection. Continue to the airport for the short flight to Khajuraho, where we will have lunch and check-in at the Lalit Hotel. Khajuraho’s fame rests on the artistry of its temple sculptures, carved 1,000 years ago, that depict gods, guardians, dancers, and myriad erotic scenes. Tour the nearby Western Group of temples, built between 950 and 1050 C.E. during the Chandela Dynasty. Return to the hotel for dinner. Christopher Noey at the Taj Mahal, Agra. AGRA Tuesday, February 5 photo by Ghiora Aharoni. Perhaps the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal is a masterpiece of elegance and grace. Built between 1632 and 1648, it was created by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. We will visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise to experience the magnificent views. After breakfast, visit the 16th-century Red Fort, encompassing the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, including many palaces and two mosques. Continue to the jewel-like tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, begun in 1622 for the Emperor Jahangir’s father-in-law. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the late afternoon, attend a lecture by Christopher Noey. Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior. KHAJURAHO AGRA u ORCHHA Sunday, February 3 u JAIPUR Depart for Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s glorious and deserted 16th-century city of red sandstone. After lunch, continue to Jaipur, arriving at The Oberoi Rajvilas in the late afternoon. Dinner is at the hotel. This morning focus on the Eastern Group of temples before we drive to Orchha, arriving in time for lunch. See the 16th- and 17th-century palaces, beautifully set on an island in the Betwa River. Many of these palaces have been abandoned, but we can still marvel at the intriguing architecture, including hanging balconies and beautiful murals. Dinner and an overnight are at the Amar Mahal Hotel. ORCHHA u Wednesday, February 6 AGRA Monday, February 4 u T HE S PLENDORS photo by .Niraj. Depart for Gwalior and visit Gwalior Fort to see the sixtowered Man Mandir Palace. After lunch at the historic Usha Kiran Palace, drive to Agra, where we spend two nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel with rooms overlooking the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Dinner is at the hotel. Fatehpur Sikri. OF N ORTH I NDIA u uu uu uu Jaipur. Then Thenvisit visitthe theopen-air open-airJantar JantarMantar MantarObservatory, Observatory, Jaipur. built by Maharajah Jai Singh II. After lunch, continueto to built by Maharajah Jai Singh II. After lunch, continue the airport airport for for the the flight flight to to Udaipur, Udaipur, the the 16th-century 16th-century the arrival,transfer transferto to capitalof ofthe theKingdom Kingdomof ofMewar. Mewar. Upon Uponarrival, capital atthe thehotel. hotel. thehistoric historicLake LakePalace PalaceHotel. Hotel. Dinner Dinnerisisat the UDAIPUR UDAIPUR photo by .Russ Bowling. photo by .Russ Bowling. Saturday, February February 99 Saturday, This morning morning we we focus focus on on the the 11th-century 11th-century temples temples at at This Nagada and the Shri Eklingji temple complex, where Nagada and the Shri Eklingji temple complex, where the ruling ruling family family has has their their shrine. shrine. Lunch Lunch isis arranged arranged at at the the splendid splendid Devi Devi Garh Garh Hotel, Hotel, located located in in the the scenic scenic the countryside just just aa short short drive drive from from Udaipur. Udaipur. Return Return to to countryside Udaipur for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Udaipur for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Mirroredhall hallatatAmber AmberFort, Fort,Jaipur. Jaipur. Mirrored JAIPUR JAIPUR Thursday, February February 77 Thursday, UDAIPUR UDAIPUR Jaipur was was founded founded by by the the great great ruler ruler and and astronomer astronomer Jaipur MaharajahJai JaiSingh SinghIIIIin inthe the18th 18thcentury. century. The Thedelicate delicate Maharajah hue of of its its buildings buildings has has given given itit the the name name “Pink “Pink City.” City.” hue Driveto tothe thehillside hillsidetown townof ofAmber Amberto totour tourthe thefort, fort,built built Drive by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there by the Maharajas of Jaipur. At nearby Dera Amer, there willbe bean anopportunity opportunityto toride ridean anelephant elephantprior priorto tolunch. lunch. will Walk through through the the mirrored mirrored halls halls and and marvel marvel at at the the fine fine Walk viewsover overthe thesurrounding surroundinghills. hills. Return Returnto tothe thehotel hotelwhere where views thebalance balanceof ofthe theday dayisisat atleisure leisureto toenjoy enjoythe theamenities amenities the of this lovely resort. of this lovely resort. JAIPUR uu UDAIPUR UDAIPUR JAIPUR Friday, February February 88 Friday, Followingaamorning morninglecture, lecture,see seethe thePalace Palaceof ofthe theWinds Winds Following andtour tourthe theCity CityPalace, Palace,with withits itscollections collectionsof ofpaintings, paintings, and Maharajas of of costumes, and and Mughal Mughal weapons weapons from from the the Maharajas costumes, Sunday, February February 10 10 Sunday, Beginthe theday daywith withaatour tourof ofthe theCity CityPalace Palaceand andthe theCrystal Crystal Begin Gallery. In In the the late late afternoon, afternoon, enjoy enjoy aa cruise cruise on on Lake Lake Gallery. Picholaprior priorto toaafestive festivefarewell farewelldinner. dinner. Pichola UDAIPUR uu DELHI DELHI UDAIPUR Monday, February February 11 11 Monday, Depart in in the the late late morning morning for for the the airport airport and and the the flight flight Depart to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the to Delhi, where dayrooms have been arranged at the TridentHotel. Hotel. Return Returnto toDelhi Delhiairport airportlater laterin inthe theevening evening Trident forthe theflight flightto toNew NewYork. 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February 11 to 14, 2013 Jain Temple, Ranakpur. From Delhi, travel to Ranakpur to see the most beautiful Jain temple in India, intricately carved from white marble. Continue to Jodhpur, an ancient capital of the Mewar Kingdom, where accommodations are at the elegant Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel, a former royal residence. Discover the imposing hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, once the palatial home of maharajas. Today the fort draws visitors with its collection of rare weapons, palanquins, paintings, elaborate costumes, and furniture. There will be time to explore this lively city at leisure and enjoy the amenities of our lovely hotel. 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CST 2059789-40 ________________________________________ Date ________________________________________ Date www.metmuseum.org/travel Front cover: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album. Chitarman (active ca. 1627–70). India, recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.24). Back cover: Taj Mahal (top) and Leaf from Shah Jahan’s Album. Rosette Bearing the Name of Titles of the Emperor Shah Jahan. India, ca. 1645. Ink, colors, and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955 (55.121.10.39) (bottom). 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