MBA TRIP INDIA

Our executive and an American English-speaking guide offer you a traditional Indian welcome on your arrival at New Delhi airport. Afterwards, you and your luggage will be transferred by a deluxe, air-conditioned coach to our centrally-located hotel.

New Delhi, the capital of India, is undoubtedly the heart of the country. A vibrant melting pot, you’ll hear a jumble of vernaculars spoken in Delhi, the most common being Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu. In terms of its layout, Delhi encompasses two very different worlds, the ‘old’ and the ‘new,’ with each presenting deliciously different experiences. The British built spacious New Delhi as the imperial capital of India; rambunctious Old Delhi served as the capital of Islamic India. Visitors can easily dip into both, spending half the day immersing themselves in history at the dramatic Red Fort, Jama Masjid and medieval-flavored bazaars of Old Delhi, and the other half reviving themselves over frothy cappuccinos or frosty cocktails at one of New Delhi’s swanky cafés and bars. Furthermore, Delhi’s recent global cuisine revolution means that hungry travelers can now feast on everything from meaty Mughlai curries and plump South Indian idlis (rice cakes), to crispy wood-fired pizzas and squishy sashimi.

Overnight at a hotel in Delhi

09:00 a.m.—After breakfast we set out with our American English-speaking guide to explore and experience the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 20th centuries, the Old Delhi. We stop at Red Fort for a photo shot, since the monument is closed for visitors on Monday, and proceed to the nearby Jama Masjid Mosque, the largest in India, which has a courtyard that can hold 25,000 worshippers. We then pay a poignant visit to Rajghat, the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation and a memorial to this humble man who changed the world.

1:00-2:00 p.m.—Lunch at a good local restaurant such as ‘Pindi’ or ‘Chicken Inn’ [North Indian] at Pandara Road Market near India Gate.

2:00 p.m.—We further continue our tour of New Delhi beginning with Vijay Chowk, ‘Victory Square,’ The Presidential Palace with its intriguing combination of classical and Indian design elements and the India Gate, which memorializes Indian soldiers who died in World War I. We then travel far back in time to Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back from 1570 AD and is the first garden tomb on the Indian sub-continent. We also visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.

This evening we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (very good quality Dhaba). Dinner includes transfer by private deluxe air-conditioned coach from our hotel to the restaurant and back.

Overnight at a hotel in Delhi

09:00 a.m.— This morning we will visit a company/government agency. An air-conditioned deluxe bus with an American English-speaking guide will be provided within the city limits for 4 hours.

1:00–2:00 p.m.— Lunch at a good local restaurant such as ‘Veda’ or ‘Legend of Connaught’ [multi-cuisine] at Connaught Place.

After lunch, enjoy free time for shopping in the Connaught Place area. Janpath is a very famous street.

This evening at 6:30 p.m., our American English-speaking guide will accompany us as we travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach to a Cultural Indian Dance Show at Hotel Broadway, followed by dinner.

Overnight at a hotel in Delhi

Early this morning, American English-speaking guide will accompany us as we transfer by our deluxe air-conditioned coach to the Delhi train station and board our Shatabdi Express train at 06.15 a.m. We will travel by air-conditioned Chair Car for Agra. Upon arrival at the Agra train station at 08:10 a.m., our deluxe air-conditioned coach will be waiting for us to take us to Fatehpur Sikri, which is located 25 miles from Agra. Early in the afternoon, we return to Agra.

We will have lunch at a good local restaurant (‘Only’ [North Indian food] or ‘Dasaprakasha’ [South Indian Vegetarian food]).

After lunch, we proceed to visit the massive Agra Fort, with its splendid remains of sandstone and marble palaces. Just before sunset, we will visit the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most admired architectural masterpieces. This majestic marble-domed mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife to symbolize his unending love. After our visits, we will enjoy dinner at a good local restaurant in Agra. After dinner, our coach will transfer us to Agra train station and we will board our Shatabdi Express train departing Agra at 8:30 p.m. back to Delhi. Upon arrival at the Delhi train station at 10:30 p.m., our private deluxe air-conditioned coach will be waiting for us to transfer us to our hotel.

Please note: For the full-day sightseeing excursion to Agra, we suggest that the group travel by train (Shatabdi Express air-conditioned chair car), instead of traveling round-trip by coach. This will save time and will be less hectic, plus the group will have more time to enjoy the sightseeing tour and have some free time in Agra.

Overnight at a hotel in Delhi

After an early breakfast, we check out from the hotel and, along with our American English-speaking guide, transfer by our private deluxe air-conditioned coach to New Delhi Domestic Airport. We board our Jet Airways flight, departing Delhi at 09:40 a.m. for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai airport at 11:35 a.m., our representative will meet and assist us. We will then be accompanied by our American English-speaking guide and will transfer (with our luggage) to our centrally-located hotel via our private deluxe air-conditioned coach.

Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. With an estimated population of over thirteen million, it is the second most populous city in the world. Along with the neighboring suburbs of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it forms, at nineteen million, the world's fifth most populous metropolitan area. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbor. Mumbai's port handles over half of India's maritime cargo.

This afternoon we will visit a company. An air-conditioned deluxe bus and an American English- speaking guide will be provided within the Mumbai city limits for 4 hours.

This evening we will enjoy a city sightseeing tour of the Prince of Wales Museum. It has an excellent collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC, in addition to priceless Tibetan and Nepali art. We will then drive to Mani Bhawan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi, which includes a reference library with over 2,000 books, a photo exhibition of Gandhi's life, and an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhi used. We will then drive past the colossal Dhobi Ghat to view Mumbai's outdoor hand laundry and enjoy a drive on Marine Drive.

Overnight at a hotel in Mumbai

09:00 a.m.—This morning we will visit a company. An air-conditioned deluxe bus and an American English-speaking guide will be provided within the Mumbai city limits for 4 hours.

1:00–2:00 p.m.—We will have lunch at a good local restaurant such as ‘Gaylord’ [Continental] or ‘Kamling’ or ‘Ming’s Palace’ [Chinese].

This evening, our American English-speaking guide will accompany us as we travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach to a very good restaurant for an Alumni Dinner.

Overnight at hotel in Mumbai

Early this morning our American English-speaking guide will accompany us as we transfer to Mumbai train station and board our train to Lonavala at 07:10 a.m. We will arrive Lonavala at 09:50 a.m.. Round-trip, first class train tickets are included.

Lonavala is a picturesque hill station, also known as the 'Jewel of the Sahayadri Mountains.' It is perched at an altitude of approximately 625 meters above sea level. Lonavala is also known as the starting point for tourists visiting the ancient Buddhist caves of Bhaja and Karla. Karla Caves, situated around 12 miles from Lonavala, are believed to date back to somewhere around 200 BC. One of its major attractions is a huge Buddhist stupa, which is more than 2200 years old.

You can enjoy lunch at the Hotel Fariyas Restaurant [multi cuisine].

We will be taken to Lonavala station in time to board our train back to Mumbai at 4.40 p.m. On arrival at Mumbai station at 7.40 p.m., our private air-conditioned coach will transfer us to our hotel.

Overnight at a hotel in Mumbai

After an early breakfast at our hotel, our American English-speaking guide will accompany us to our private deluxe air-conditioned coach, which will transfer us and our luggage to Mumbai Airport. We will depart Mumbai at 09:00 a.m. for our flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival at Bangalore Airport at 10:30 a.m., our waiting private deluxe air-conditioned coach and our American English speaking guide will take us to Mysore (a 3 ½-hour drive).

We will enjoy lunch en-route at a good local restaurant.

Upon reaching Mysore, we check in at our lovely hotel. After we have a chance to freshen up, our American English-speaking guide will take us on a city sightseeing tour. First, we will visit the Mysore Palace, which was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and which also housed the durbar (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court). This palace was constructed in the year 1912 in the Indo-Saracenic style. We then visit the Temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari that is located atop the Chamundi Hills. Finally, we will visit the famous Brindavan Gardens.

[Note: An Elephant Ride is not possible at this time.]

This evening we will enjoy dinner at our hotel with a South Indian Dance and Music Show.

Overnight at a hotel in Mysore

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and proceed for a visit to a company in Mysore. Later, accompanied by our American English-speaking guide and our luggage, we drive to Bangalore in our private air-conditioned coach. Upon arrival in Bangalore, we check in at our centrally-located hotel.

Today, Bangalore, a large and growing metropolis, is home to some of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industries, including software, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense organizations are located in the city. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the nation's leading IT exporter. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic hub and is the fastest growing major metropolis in India.

You can enjoy lunch at a good restaurant on M. G. Road. There are numerous options available, and our guide can suggest options and take the group accordingly.

This afternoon we visit a Call Center in Bangalore. Our private air-conditioned coach and our American English-speaking guide will be at our disposal.

Overnight at a hotel in Bangalore

This morning we will visit a company. An air-conditioned deluxe bus and an American English- speaking guide will be provided within Bangalore city limits for 4 hours.

In the afternoon we will join our American English-speaking guide to participate in a community service activity. Our private air-conditioned coach will be at our disposal.

Tonight, we will share our memories of India with our fellow members at this evening’s farewell dinner at our hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Bangalore.

We will have breakfast at the hotel.

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