Colours of India 6 Days & 5Nights Incentive Programme Diwali (Festival of Lights) Special 24th October to 29th October, 2019 Destinos India HQS: RZ – A / 96, Road No. 6, Street No. 9, Mahipalpur Extension, New Delhi – 110037, India T: +91-11- 4712 5200 | M: +91-9717 698 014 / 9818 684 465 | F: +91-11- 4712 5205 Capital New Delhi 28°36.8′N 77°12.5′E Largest city Mumbai 18°58′30″N 72°49′33″E Official languages Hindi English Religion 79.8% Hinduism 14.2% Islam 2.3% Christianity 1.72% Sikhism 0.24% others Area • Total 3,287,263 km 1,269,346 sq mi Population • 2015 estimate 1,276,267,000 (2nd) • 2011 census 1,210,193,422 (2nd) 2 • Density 387.3/km (31st) 1,003.0/sq mi GDP (PPP) 2015 estimate • Total $8.027 trillion (3rd) • Per capita $6,209(124th) Currency Indian rupee (INR) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Drives on the left Calling code +91 WHY INDIA… WHY INDIA… • India to remain one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is the world’s sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) Source: International Monetary Fund • India jumps 65 positions from 142nd (2014) to 77th (2018) in 'World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking 2018’. Source: World Bank • India ranks 40th on the Global Competitiveness Index 2017-18. Source: World Economic Forum • Since 2014 with the exception of 2017, India's economy has been the world's fastest growing major economy, surpassing China. • Leading investors ranked India as the most attractive market. Source: Ernst & Young Emerging Markets Center • Rising affluence is the biggest driver of increasing consumption in India. Source: Boston Consulting Group • India’s consumer story will be led by its 129 mn urban mass consumers. Source: Goldman Sachs Group • Private consumption to be four times by 2025. Source: McKinsey Global Institute Colours of India Incentive 2018 DAYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 24th Oct,19 25th Oct,19 26th Oct,19 27th Oct,19 28th Oct,19 29th Oct,19 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Optional: Yoga Optional: Yoga Depart Home Cities Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast at Hotel After Breakfast board Morning Depart for Jaipur the Bus & leave for By Flight 9W747 Morning Sightseeing of MORNING Morning Sightseeing Excursion to Amer Fort Agra (240 kms/ Dep:0915hrs/Arr: 1015 hrs City Palace Followed by 4hours) ACTIVITIES Tour of Old Delhi On arrival transfer to the shopping tour hotel On arrival visit Taj Mahal Lunch at Restaurant Lunch at Lunch at Taj Khema LUNCH In-flight prior to landing Lunch at Hotel 1135AD inside Amer Lunch at Samode Haveli A Local Restaurant overlooking Tajmahal Fort From Amer Fort Jeep After Lunch Shopping Safari thru local & Board Tuk-Tuk & Villages to Dera Amer Arrival Late in the evening After Lunch Rickshaw Ride At leisure & time to get leave for Railway AFTERNOON Afternoon Sightseeing of Afternoon activities at Delhi International thru the colourful bazaars ready for the Gala Station to board train ACTIVITIES New Delhi like Turban Tying Airport & return to the hotel. Evening Gatiman Exp Train competition /Camel DEP:1750hrs/Arr: Polo /Traditional Head 1930hrs) massage Indian Bar-be-que Dinner On arrival Dinner at Farewell Gala Evening at DINNER Welcome Dinner at Pool side or lawns of the Dinner at Dera Amer One of the Airport Samode Palace hotel Hotels Transfer to airport to OVERNIGHT Night in Delhi Night in Delhi Night in Jaipur Night in Jaipur Night in Jaipur board flight back home By Train Gatiman Exp Train By Flight DEP:1750hrs/Arr: 1930hrs) 9W747 Dep:0915hrs/Arr: 1015 hrs Baggage is sent by bus from Delhi to Jaipur. By Bus 4 hours /255 kms SUGGESTED HOTEL COMBINATIONS Delhi – The Imperial / Jaipur – Fairmont Delhi – Hotel Le Meridien / Jaipur – Hotel Fairmont DELHI AGRA JAIPUR (2 NIGHTS) (0 NIGHT) (3 NIGHTS) ARRIVAL Day 1 DAY 1 24th October,2019, Thrusday Arrival Delhi Late this evening • Arrive late this evening (Rooms will be booked from 12 noon onwards) Meeting & assistance on arrival at Delhi Apt & transfer to the hotel. •Traditional Aarti & Tika Welcome on arrival. Relax with a non-alcoholic drink. • Pre-check-in is done at the hotel and keys are kept ready in a separate table alphabetical order. •Overnight at the hotel. DELHI Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the capital territory of India. t is the largest city in India in terms of geographical area—about 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). It has a population of about 16.3 million, making it the second most populous city and second most populous urban agglomeration in India and 3rd largest urban area in the world Area: 1,484 km² Population: 16.3 million (2011) Climate data for Delhi (Safdarjung) 1971–1990 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average 21.0 23.5 29.2 35.0 39.2 38.8 34.7 33.6 34.2 33.0 28.3 22.9 31.2 high °C (°F) (69.8) (74.3) (84.6) (95.0) (102.6) (101.8) (94.5) (92.5) (93.6) (91.4) (82.9) (73.2) (88.2) Daily mean 14.3 16.8 22.3 28.8 32.5 33.4 30.8 30.0 29.5 26.3 20.8 15.7 25.1 °C (°F) (57.7) (62.2) (72.1) (83.8) (90.5) (92.1) (87.4) (86) (85.1) (79.3) (69.4) (60.3) (77.2) Average 7.6 10.1 15.3 21.6 25.9 27.8 26.8 26.3 24.7 19.6 13.2 8.5 19.0 low °C (°F) (45.7) (50.2) (59.5) (70.9) (78.6) (82) (80.2) (79.3) (76.5) (67.3) (55.8) (47.3) (66.2) Average precipitati 19 20 15 21 25 70 237 235 113 17 9 9 790 on mm (0.75) (0.79) (0.59) (0.83) (0.98) (2.76) (9.33) (9.25) (4.45) (0.67) (0.35) (0.35) (31.1) (inches) Average precipitati 1.7 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.8 5.5 13.0 12.1 5.7 1.7 0.6 1.6 51.7 on days (≥ 1.0 mm) SUGGESTED HOTEL – OPTION 1 THE IMPERIAL, NEW DELHI Chosen as India’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015, The Imperial is an iconic property in Delhi's 5 star hotel category and the most distinguished address situated in the heart of the capital, reminiscent of the halcyon days of the Raj. A luxury hotel with an iconic and awe-inspiring heritage interwoven in colonial elegance, it dwells in its modern delivery of old-style class, magnificence and luxuries aplenty. Built in 1931 by Blomfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates and inaugurated by Lord Willingdon in 1936, it is New Delhi’s landmark Hotel, located on Janpath, the erstwhile Queensway. The Hotel is steps away from Connaught Place, the renowned shopping district and is very close to the city’s major attractions. The hotel is just a 30-minutes drive from the international airport. Luxury accommodation with 190 rooms and 43 suites, each designed with distinct interiors, overlooking the verdant gardens is what The Imperial encases in its historic hash structured building. SUGGESTED HOTEL – OPTION 2 NEW DELHI Located in the heart of the city , the iconic glass building of Le Meridien New Delhi has been recognised as one of the 100 Icons of Delhi. The hotel is located close to the institutions of both power and pleasure. The hotel towers over the historic landscape of Lutyen's Delhi surrounded by the President Palace - Rashtrapati Bhawan , Parliament House, Ministries, Government Institutions and the notable landmark- India Gate. Convention centres like Pragati Maidan and Vigyan Bhawan are in the close vicinity of the hotel. The main shopping hub Connaught place and the shoppers delight Janpath market, is within walking distance from the hotel. Its a perfect getaway for a business traveller who is also looking for some recreation nearby in the evening Guest Rooms: 358 rooms & suites Distance From Airport: 16 km. City Centre: 0.5km / 5 mins by car Railway Station: 3km / 10 min by car DAY 2 25th October,2019, Friday In Delhi Morning Sightseeing Tour of Old Delhi Lunch at Local Restaurant Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of New Delhi Welcome Dinner MORNING SIGHTSEEING OF OLD DELHI Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. 08:30hrs- After breakfast leave for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahan Ara , the market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets; drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India’s freedom from the British Raj. AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING OF NEW DELHI Day 2 14:00hrs - Discover the modern city of New Delhi, which includes a visit Humayun’s Tomb, is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Hamanyun and was commissioned by Humayun's son Akbar in 1569-70, designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent & was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.