My Planned Schedule for India

I was told to plan for adjustments, so this is very rough. I also realize that a year in India would not be enough time to see the major sites, or to visit the important rural populations, so a month is hardly a fair overview. But this is what I have.
22 Nov. Sat. 9:45 p.m. arrive
22 Nov. Sat. to 26 Nov. Wed.: New Delhi; day train to Agra; day train to Jaipur
26 Nov. Wed.: Train to Amritsar; evening arrival
27 Nov. Thur.: Amritsar
28 Nov. Fri.: Bus/train to Dharamsala/McLeod
29 Nov. Sat.: Dharamsala area
30 Nov. Sun.: Train to Delhi.
1 Dec. Mon.: Delhi
2 Dec. Tues.: Train to Varanasi
3 Dec. Wed. to 5 Dec. Fri.: Varanasi area
6 Dec. Sat.: Train to Kolkata
7 Dec. Sun. to 8 Dec. Mon.: Kolkata area
9 Dec. Wed.: Flight to Chennai
9 Dec. Wed. to 14 Dec. Sun.: Chennai area
15 Dec. Mon.: Train to Hyderabad
16 Dec. Tues. Hyderabad
17 Dec. Wed. Train to Mumbai
18 Dec. Thur. to 19. Dec. Fri. Mumbai area
20 Dec. Sat. Flight to Delhi
20 Dec. Sat. to 21 Dec. Delhi

Welcome to my Wanderings & Wonderings

Initially this will be the place that I record observations and notes about my trip to India. I've been teaching World Religions now for almost 20 years, and I've wanted to visit this wonderfully rich and diverse country for most of those years. At age 51, with too much to do, too little money, and no specific research agenda, with a kitchen remodel job at crisis point at home, and with an end-of-semester crunch, I've decided to go to India. As I explain it, this is an (a) exploratory trip for possible future student trips from LCU; (b) a mini-sabbatical to think and reflect on all things academic; (c) a spiritual quest of sorts; and/or (d) a late mid-life crazy adventure. As I reflect here, you'll likely be able to choose what you deem appropriate. Thanks to my wife, Sharolyn, for supporting this venture, and to LCU and its provost for allowing it. Now, let the journey begin!