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New Film Sheds Light on Who Killed Gandhi?
How did M.K. Gandhi die and who killed him? These questions have never been adequately answered when looking at the life and biography of Mahatma Gandhi. Who Killed Gandhi? is the definitive documentary film inquiry into a deeply entrenched conspiracy that has remained only a footnote in history. It reveals an epic battle of clashing religious and political ideologies through interviews with historians, journalists, eyewitnesses and unprecedented access to the families of Mahatma Gandhi, his assassin Nathuram Godse, and the conspiracy that precipitated it. (Enjoy this short trailer featuring commentary from Gandhi Tour leader and great grandson Tushar Gandhi, author...
Read MoreGujarat Birthplace of Gandhi
Birthplace of Gandhi and home to to the Mahatma for much of his formative years, Gujarat is also the location of the famous Salt March protest that changed both India and the world. In this short video we visit the fascinating old city, Gandhi’s ashram and the calico museum. [Editor’s note: Special thanks to Mahatma Gandhi great-great granddaughter Kasturi Gandhi for recommending this article and locating the video] Gujarat birthplace of Gandhi is the home for the India independence movement as well. The old city of Ahmedabad still retains in its old city a fascinating architectural charm. A visit to Gujarat’s largest city Ahmadabad is an opportunity...
Read MoreThe Advent of Philanthropic Travel
In an era of increasing awareness of world issues and global humanitarian needs, there has been a recent surge in philanthropic travel, using travel as a means to give back. The problem many people face is that selecting a particular philanthropic travel mission or opportunity can seem overwhelming. Well-intentioned people who truly want to make a difference simply don’t know where to begin, or whether or not their efforts will really have an impact. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) states that if responsible practices are in place, “Travel Philanthropy is the natural interlocutor between the wealth and desires of...
Read MoreGandhi Samadhi Commemorative Ceremony
Friday Commemorative Ceremony Enjoy this beautiful virtual tour and panoramic view of the Raj Ghat, Gandhi Samadhi in New Delhi one of the places we visit on the Gandhi Legacy Tours of India. The Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a beautiful sacred black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation one day after his assassination. A commemorative ceremony is held every Friday. “Join the tour and … Become the Change You Wish to See in The World!” Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence is like that of the iceberg – what is visible to the eye is only a fraction of what is hidden. “Nonviolence is a life style that one...
Read MoreWe Support World Responsible Tourism!
World Responsible Tourism, in association with the UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is a universal movement, helping to build a solid, sustainable future for responsible, philanthropic and eco travel and tourism. Since its introduction five years ago, World Responsible Tourism has captured the hearts and minds of responsible and philanthropic travel facilitators everywhere. GLT has received permission to proudly display the World Responsible Tourism emblem to emphasize commitment to “responsible travel.” Responsible and philanthropic travel honors sustainable projects across the planet, underscoring a critical part that responsible and...
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