In the Shadow of the Moon
The Great Total Solar Eclipse of 2009

On July 22, 2009, the narrow band of the moon's shadow touches Earth in the Arabian Sea. Making landfall in Surat, India, it then crosses the monsoon covered Indian-Subcontinent into China. Crossing central China the shadow shoots across the South Pacific where nightfall occurs. On this day of nature’s most extravagant celestial event, we will be .................more

10 Days – Easy to moderate touring
July 16 - 25, 2009

Himalayan Kingdoms
Nepal & Bhutan with Ashok Jain

Bhutan is an immensely beautiful and serene land, and is a place where the Buddhist faith of its people remains the nation’s most vital cultural force. The Bhutanese joyously express their fervent faith during their festivals; in particular, the annual Wangdi Festival is one of Bhutan's most preeminent ..........more.

16 Days – Easy to moderate touring

With Wangdi Festival in Bhutan
September 15 – October 2, 2009

Cruising the Brahmaputra
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland

The source of the Brahmaputra lies in the shadows of Mount Kailash, near the holy Lake Manasarovar.  Having spent its fury of whitewater in the Himalaya, the Brahmaputra flows gently through Assam at widths of 2 to 25 miles.  The river ensconces the world’s largest river island, Majauli, and plays host to over 850 different species of birds, fresh water dolphins, and borders four National Parks boasting abundant populations of elephants, one-horned rhinos, and wild buffalo..........more.

15 Days – Easy to moderate touring
October 30 – November 13, 2009

National Geographic Expeditions
India Photo Expedition with Nevada Wier

Magical desert cities, captivating people, and vivid colors have long drawn National Geographic photographer Nevada Wier to northern India. Join Nevada on a once-in-a-lifetime photography expedition to Delhi and Rajasthan. With your camera at the ready, delve into the markets and fortresses of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, live among the Bishnoi desert people, and witness the celebrations at the Pushkar Camel Fair.

13 Days – Easy to moderate touring
October 20 – November 1, 2009: Pushkar Camel Fair