The Sodha Traveler
June 2011
A Note from Allison
In the past few months, I coordinated several trips to India for families adopting children. I have appreciated the opportunity to learn about their experiences during the adoption process and serve their travel needs. I, and the Sodha Travel team, wish much happiness to all the children in their new homes!
Allison Sodha, DS
Upcoming Event: Travel Photography Workshop
There is still space remaining to join this fabulous workshop!
Are you interested in developing your travel photography skills or enhancing your individual photographic objectives?
Join Sodha Travel and Jeff Hinds Photography for a workshop geared toward all levels of photographers. Travel photography is more than taking a great snapshot of cultural and historical wonders. It is also about improving visual awareness and having a greater appreciation of your surroundings. Jeff will help participants learn more about their cameras and settings, demonstrate how to "see the world through the lens" and use those angles to develop individual photography skills.
Date: June 12th, 10am - 1pm
Location: Downtown Portland
Cost: $95
To register, contact Allison directly at 503.718.7839 or allison@sodhatravel.com.
Featured Tour:
Ganges River Rafting and Elephant Safari
Grades: II, III, IV * Season: September-May
Originating in the Himalayas, the Ganges is an ideal river for rafting in India. Its many tributaries add to the volume of water while its step and pool make it one of the safest expeditions. Additionally, the Ganges is considered the most sacred river in India, worshipped by Hindus as Mother Ganga. Together with an elephant safari in Corbett National Park, one of India's legendary wildlife reserves, enjoy an extraordinary journey through the foothills of Northern India. Reserve this package in the month of June and receive $100 off per person!
And the Winner is...
Thank you to all who participated in voting for our newest Featured Tour! The winner - by only one vote - is Splendors of Leh/Ladakh. The new tour will be posted on our website in a few weeks. As a thank you, Sodha Travel will be sending each voting participant an exclusive discount toward any future tour to Leh/Ladakh. We appreciate your contribution!
"Thank you for recommending Kerala for my India vacation! What a captivating region. We had an amazing time exploring the towns and sampling the Keralan cuisine. It is like nothing else in the world! Your team was wonderful. My husband and I had so much fun planning the itinerary, and knowing we had reliable contacts and guides in each destination was comforting to us. You provided so many answers before we even had questions and it made us feel prepared and excited for the trip!"
Jessie P.
New York
Upcoming Events
Highlights of India:
A Destination Guide
Date: Thursday, July 28th
Location: Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Join Allison Sodha as she explores popular travel destinations in India, including Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kerala and Darjeeling. She will also share travel tips and resources for visiting the country, including visa requirements, vaccinations, and social etiquette.