Seminar Essentials
Seminar Venues
Universities in India close for the summer. Seminar classes, therefore, will be held at two hotels:
Hotel Fidalgo
18th June Road
Panaji, Goa 403001
India
Tel: 91-832-2226291 to 99
http://www.hotelfidalgo-goa.com
Hotel North Gate
Palam Station Road
Goripalayam, Madurai
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
India
Tel: 91-452-2523030 (6 LINES), 4383030 (4 LINES)
http://hotelnorthgate.co.in
Calendar
Friday, June 4: arrive Goa, Goa International Airport (GOI)
Monday, June 7, through Friday, July 2: classes and excursions in Goa
Saturday, July 3: arrive Madurai, Madurai Airport (IXM)
Monday, July 6, through July 16, classes and excursions in Madurai
Saturday, July 17: depart Madurai
Travel Information
When planning your flights, be sure to consult the University Travel Portal, http://www.campustravel.com/university/princeton/, particularly “International Consolidators” under “Flights” on the main menu for low fares on major airlines.
Information on ground transportation to and from Goa International Airport (ICN) and Madurai Airport (IXM) will be provided by the seminar administrator, Jayne Bialkowski.
Before leaving on your trip, you must register online via the University Travel Database at http://travel.princeton.edu/ . Details on this process will be provided by the seminar administrator, Jayne Bialkowski. The site also provides other valuable information on international travel and on university resources that will make your trip easier.
Passports and Visas
A passport, valid for 6 months after your departure from India, is required. To apply for or renew a passport, please consult: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. You may also apply for a passport through the post office in Palmer Square.
A visa is required for entry into India. Information is available from Seminar Administrator Jayne Bialkowski.
Immunizations
McCosh Health Center will contact each student directly about required and suggested immunizations. A mandatory predeparture meeting with a health representative from McCosh will be held in April or May.
Housing and Meals
Housing will be at the Hotel Fidalgo in Goa and the Hotel North Gate in Madurai. Most meals will be provided at both. Detailed information on the meal plans will be available soon. Please check back.
