India Study Tour

On arrival in India, be welcomed by our representative at the airport. Transfer to hotel for some rest and unwinding after long flight. Later in evening embark on brief orientation and familiarize with city and its aspects. We drive pass iconic Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s residence), Sansad (parliament) and photo stop at India Gate – National War Memorial. Post orientation return back to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay. India’s capital, Delhi is the symbol of old India and new..., Delhi from a tourist’s perspective, is divided into two main parts. Old Delhi is the city of the Mughals and dates back to the seventeenth century., its greatest monuments are undoubtedly the magnificent constructions of the Mughals, most notably the mighty Red Fort, and the Jama Masjid, India’s largest and most impressive mosque. To the south, encompassing the modern city centre, is New Delhi, built by the British to be the capital of their empire’s key possession is impressive in its own way. The Rajpath, stretching from India Gate to the Presidential Palace, is at least as mighty a statement of imperial power as the Red Fort, and it’s among the broad avenues of New Delhi that you’ll find most of the city’s museums, and its prime shopping area, centered around the colonnaded facades of Connaught Place. Here, among the modern developments is where you’ll find some of Delhi’s most ancient and fascinating attractions. At opposite ends of Lodi Road, for example, lie the constructions marking two ends of the great tradition of Mughal Garden tombs: Humayun’s Tomb, its genesis, and Safdarjang’s Tomb, its last gasp.

Indian subcontinent has been the arena of some of the earliest known human civilizations. While you can spot rock paintings which are dated to be painted 30,000 years back, at the same time see modern marvels of 21st century architecture. India boasts one of the most diverse architecture styles being subject to equally diverse history of evolution. Being a melting pot of styles from homegrown ancient civilizations, to styles that came with influx of Mughal, Colonial rulers, India could be a true delight for travelers inclined on exploring Evolution of Arts & Architecture. After Breakfast, check-out and proceed to Agra. The splendour of Agra – India’s capital under the Mughals – remains undiminished, from the massive fort to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Most of the city’s major Mughal monuments, including the Taj Mahal, are lined up along the banks of the Yamuna River, which bounds the city’s eastern edge. They date from the later phase of Mughal rule and the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan – exemplifying the ever-increasing extravagance. Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of Mughal architecture. Volumes have been written on its perfection, and its image adorns countless glossy brochures and guidebooks; nonetheless, the reality never fails to overwhelm all who see it, and few words can do it justice. On reaching Agra check-in to the hotel. After bit rest and freshening up, embark on sightseeing tour of Agra, where we visit Agra Fort followed by walk in busy streets of Sarafa bazaar well known for street food and famous ‘Petha’. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

We make an early start to the day, as we depart to see magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise. Sunrise is by far the best time to visit the Taj Mahal. Not just because the early morning light turns the dome of the temple a soft, golden colour, but because this is the time when there are the least amount of tourists and if you get in early enough, you might even get some perfect portraits with no people in them. Post visit return back to hotel for breakfast. Checkout and proceed back to Delhi. Enroute, we do a quick visit to small scale factory OV Overseas - Shoe production for European manufacturers (including Spitaler Strasse in Hamburg), as one of the countless small cells that form the foundation of the Indian economy. This visit is to showcase prowess of rural & suburban entrepreneurship in India. Later we continue to Delhi with enroute stop for Lunch. On arrival re-check-in and enjoy the evening at leisure unwinding. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for the Industry/University tours. While we travel to respective industry our tour leader will brief about the day’s schedule and code of conduct (if any) for the respective Industry units. In Delhi/around we can look forward to following industries/institutes for visits • U Flex: One of the world’s largest printings & packaging company • Dixon Technologies: Among largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods • Hero MotoCorp: World’s largest 2-Wheeler manufacturing company On reaching we will be hosted by designated personnel from industry/institute to show around the facility and provide learning details. We will break for lunch (within Industry facility/nearby restaurants) and post that we continue the tour. At end of the tour, we will have a closing address and Q & A session with a senior representative of the industry, so that you get gain practical insights. Post tour return back to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, we depart for the Industry/University tours. While we travel to respective industry our tour leader will brief about the day’s schedule and code of conduct (if any) for the respective Industry units. In Delhi/around we can look forward to following industries/institutes for visits • U Flex: One of the world’s largest printings & packaging company • Dixon Technologies: Among largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods • Hero MotoCorp: World’s largest 2-Wheeler manufacturing company On reaching we will be hosted by designated personnel from industry/institute to show around the facility and provide learning details. We will break for lunch (within Industry facility/nearby restaurants) and post that we continue the tour. At end of the tour, we will have a closing address and Q & A session with a senior representative of the industry, so that you get gain practical insights. Post tour return back to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

We make an early start of the day, as we proceed for Airport for flight to Ahmedabad, Capital city of western state “Gujarat”. Gujarat is one of the leading industrialized states in India. Gujarat is a leader in industrial sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, dairy, drugs and pharmaceuticals, cement and ceramics, gems and jewellery, textiles and engineering. On arrival pickup from airport and proceed for check in into hotel and rest for a while. Post lunch we proceed for institutes visit. By late evening back to hotel, dinner & overnight stay. ACADEMIC • EDII (Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India) • VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE EXHIBITION (by ISRO)

After breakfast, we continue for the Industry/University tours. While we travel to respective industry our tour leader will brief about the day’s schedule and code of conduct (if any) for the respective Industry units. In Ahmedabad/around we can look forward to following industries/institutes for visits. (Any 2) PHARMA • ZYDUS PHARMA INFRASTRUCTURE • Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium On reaching we will be hosted by designated personnel from industry/institute to show around the facility and provide learning details. We will break for lunch (within Industry facility/nearby restaurants) and post that we continue the tour. At end of the tour, we will have a closing address and Q & A session with a senior representative of the industry, so that you get gain practical insights. Post tour return back to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Post breakfast, we checkout and embark on our next leg of journey towards iconic Statue of Unity in Kevadia. Enroute, we visit following Amul Dairy, India’s largest dairy brand. Formed in 1946, it is a cooperative brand managed by a cooperative body. Post visit, Continue our journey to Kevadia, the home of world’s largest statue – The Statue of Unity. On reaching complete the check-in formalities and freshen up in your luxury tent city stay. Later sightseeing continues to ‘Statue of Unity’ an architectural masterpiece and icon of 21st century unified India. After some light refreshment we then proceed for spellbinding Sound & Laser show. Back to campsite. Dinner & overnight stay.

For early risers, Start the day with guided Khalwani Sunrise Walking Tour (Optional). Later after breakfast, check-out and proceed for Surat. Surat is a large city beside the Tapi River, known for silk weaving, Surat remains a commercial center for textiles, and the New Textile Market area is lined with fabric shops. Overlooking the river, Surat Castle was built in the 1500s to defend the city against Portuguese colonists. Nearby, the Dutch, Armenian and English cemeteries contain elaborate colonial- era tombs. On arrival check-in to the hotel and freshen up. Post lunch we continue for the industry tours. While we travel to respective industry our tour leader will brief about the day’s schedule and code of conduct (if any) for the respective Industry units. Textile units in Surat are India’s biggest man-made fabric hub. The Rs 80,000 crore Surat textile industry produces over 40 million meters of fabric on a daily basis. The cluster is housing more 7.50 lakh power looms and over 400 processing units. In today’s visit we will have walk through various manufacturing units exhibiting an entire journey from yarn to fabric to digital printing. By evening back to hotel, Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, we continue for the industry tours. While we travel to respective industry our tour leader will brief about the day’s schedule and code of conduct (if any) for the respective Industry units. City of Surat is also the major hub for Diamonds. About 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat. Today we visit one such unit to experience the diamond processing from close quarters. Later we continue to visit Surat Diamond Bourse, a trading hub of finished diamonds. It is the world's largest diamond trading hub with a floor space of 660,000 square metres (7,100,000 sq. ft), as well as the world's largest office building, bigger than The Pentagon.

We start the day early and after breakfast depart for the industrial town of ATUL. Spend a full day at Atul, getting deep insight in one of kind Industrial village that keeps rural development and people welfare at its core. Experience this perfect example of socio-economic integration of Business. By evening back to Surat, Dinner and overnight stay. Atul is an industrial village developed by the chemical conglomerate Atul Ltd, located in the Valsad district of Gujarat, India. Although a small village, it has good educational, recreational facilities, banks, temples, post office, police station and a railway station. Atul was founded on September 05, 1947 – a month after Indian independence – by Kasturbhai Lalbhai, an institution builder par excellence and a legendary Indian of his times. The Company was a manifestation of his dream to generate large-scale employment, create wealth in rural India and make the country self-sufficient in its requirements of chemicals. With depth in science and technology, Atul manages almost all unit processes and unit operations to manufacture about 1,350 products and formulations and has state-of-the-art facilities and processes to ensure safety and treatment of gaseous, liquid and solid pollutants. The Company is ISO 14001 certified.

Depart to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. Travel today will be by Train to give unique experience of railways in India. Railway network of India is now the 3rd largest in the world, and Indian railways is country’s largest civilian employer with 1.25 million employees. Often termed as lifeline, railway is the cheapest and largest carrier of India’s major population. On arrival in Mumbai, check-in to the hotel, followed by an orientation tour. Witness the distinct amalgamation of colonial past and modern India. Chance upon to see the iconic skyline of city of Mumbai, a city that never sleeps! Drive pass iconic Marine Drive, Victoria Terminus, and other monuments of gothic architecture (built during British Raj) which now are enlisted in UNESCO heritage sites. By evening back to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay.

Post breakfast we checkout and proceed for visit to “BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX (BKC)”, which is special business district where corporate offices of many top companies, banks and Govt. subsidiaries are located. It is heart of city’s business scene and in fact country’s one of the most important business districts. Based on permission secured, get a chance to visit premises of one of these corporate giants. Also, we may visit Jio World Convention Centre, with an area totalling 1,03,012 sq. m., it is among India’s foremost venue for best-in-class exhibitions, conventions, meetings and social events. Owned and operated by Reliance industries (company of Asia’s richest person).

After breakfast, proceed for a day of experiencing and witnessing the back end of a luxury hotel. Witness the entire man and machinery working in sync behind the scene to give memorable and comfortable stay to its guests. Post lunch, we embark on a full day sightseeing tour of Goa. Once a Portuguese colonial town, Goa still preserves it heritage in old churches and buildings. We visit various churches, temples, forts and beaches as part of today’s sightseeing tour. Later in the evening visit to flea markets and shopping centers, whereby you may like to pick some souvenirs ad memoirs of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay.

Join for optional session of Yoga by the sea early morning. Have relaxing breakfast followed by free day at leisure. You can indulge in spa wellness, or may like to swim in pool. Lunch at resort. Enjoy a sundowner experience by the sea followed by a closing dinner and thanking address from our tour managers. Overnight stay.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, after which we drop you back to Goa airport for your onward flight back home.