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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS

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During your adventure you’ll be accompanied by one of our local, expert Trip Leaders. All
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an enriching adventure. As locals of the regions you’ll explore with them, our Trip Leaders
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wildlife come alive. Coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm, caring personalities, and ability
to bring diverse groups of travelers together, our Trip Leaders ensure that your experience
with O.A.T. is one you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Culture & Points to Know

Accommodations

Our hotels are comfortable, but not luxurious. There can be occasional problems with
electricity, hot water, and air conditioning. Our desert camp has electricity and hot water,
but creature comforts are basic. There is no heating or air conditioning, so in many regards
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restaurants, hotels, and at cultural sites, everything works according to a slower sense of time
than what you are used to. It’s best to wind down and adjust to the pace and philosophy.

Language Barrier

You can have some great “conversations” with local people who do not speak English, even if
you don’t speak a word of the local language. Indeed, this non-verbal communication can be
a highly rewarding part of travel. To break the ice, bring along some family photographs, or a
few postcards of your hometown. If you want to meet kids, bring a puppet or other interactive
toy. Your Trip Leader can help get the ball rolling.

Your attire is a key part of your non-verbal presentation. Your clothing should show a respect
for local tradition. This means you should dress in a relatively modest style. Avoid revealing or
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Safety & Security
Common Sense and Awareness

As you travel, exercise the same caution and awareness that you would in a large American
city. Don’t be overly nervous or suspicious, but keep your eyes open. There have been thefts in
Delhi. If you are venturing out after dark, go with one or two other people.

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