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India trek
- 1. INCREDIBLE INDIA! SOUTH ASIABUSINESS ASSOCIATION INDIA TREK KICK-OFF MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 4:30 – 6:00 PM KMC 3-110
- 2. Four Cities -Eight memorable days g y 2 South Asia Business Association
- 3. AGENDA • Facts about India • Why the India Trek? • Calendar Summary • Detailed Itinerary & Key Attractions y y • Administrative • Questions? 3 South Asia Business Association
- 4. DID YOU KNOW? • There are 17 major languages and 844 dialects spoken in India • India is the 6th largest country in the World, the largest democracy and one of the World’s oldest civilizations • The Taj Mahal appears pink in the morning, white in the day and changes its color to golden in the moon light • India invented the number system and Aryabhatta was the scientist who invented the digit zero • Goa was a Portuguese colony till 1961, 14 years after India got it’s independence 1961 it s 4 South Asia Business Association
- 5. WHY INDIA? • Unique Blend of Cultures Each city you visit speaks a different language, possesses a depth of history and boasts a distinct social identity (and spice palate!) • Rich History & Magnificent Architecture From the ancient Hindu Kingdoms, through the Mughal Dynasty and on to the British Empire, India’s cities bear testament to her varied history, and are littered with great examples of different architectural styles. 5 South Asia Business Association
- 6. WHY INDIA? • Natural Beauty Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, deserts, you name it. And…. Some of the best beaches in our part of the world in Goa • Music and Dance Besides Bollywood, you will experience a range of traditional music and dance Nightlife in urban India • Experience Royalty: From converted palaces to beach side paradises, Indian hospitality is an experience 6 South Asia Business Association
- 7. CALENDAR SUMMARY March 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Delhi. Leave New York In‐Flight 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Delhi lh Agra Jaipur Jaipur Goa Goa b Mumbai 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Leave Mumbai 7 South Asia Business Association
- 8. KEY ATTRACTIONS –DELHI Humayun’s Tomb Akshardham Temple Red Fort Lotus Temple Rajghat – Gandhi’s Memorial Food! 8 South Asia Business Association
- 9. DETAILED ITINERARY –DELHI Saturday Morning/Afternoon • Arrive Delhi • Transportation to Hotel • Day at Leisure Saturday Evening • Welcome dinner India Gate Chandni Chowk • Alumni Reception • Party at one of Delhi s premier nightspots Delhi’s Sunday: • Full day guided tour of Delhi (partly on rickshaw), including a visit to Chandni Chowk (bustling Indian bazaar) Delhi Nightlife 9 South Asia Business Association
- 10. KEY ATTRACTIONS AND DETAILED ITINERARY – AGRA • Monday morning bus Delhi - Agra • Day at the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri • Evening bus back to Delhi/directly to Jaipur Fathepur Sikri Picture yourself Agra Fort 10 South Asia Business Association
- 11. KEY ATTRACTIONS –JAIPUR: THE PINK CITY Hawa Mahal – Palace of Winds Jal Mahal – Water Palace Amber Fort Traditional Music and Dance 11 South Asia Business Association
- 12. DETAILED ITINERARY –JAIPUR Tuesday • Historic sights of Jaipur: • Hawa Mahal • Amber Fort • Elephant safari • Evening visit to Jal Mahal, Man Sagar Lake City Palace Interior Wednesday Chokhi Dhani • Day in Jaipur – Ancient observatory, City Palace, Shopping • Spend the evening at a Village Fair in Chokhi Dhani 12 South Asia Business Association
- 13. KEY ATTRACTIONS –GOA Beautiful Beaches Historic Churches The Best seafood around Open air parties 13 South Asia Business Association
- 14. DETAILED ITINERARY –GOA Thursday • Arrive mid morning mid-morning • Afternoon sightseeing around Old Goa/Beach Visit • Evening traditional Goan dinner • Drinks at a beachside bar Friday • Spend the day at a beach – boating swim, food, drinks or just snooze boating, swim food • Visit 9 Bar – Goa’s most famous house music venue, situated on a cliff • Buy all your gifts/mementos at the traditional night market 14 South Asia Business Association
- 15. KEY ATTRACTIONS –MUMBAI Haji Ali Mosque The Gateway of India Mumbai University Tower Marine Drive Mumbai CST – “Victoria Terminus” Bollywood! 15 South Asia Business Association
- 16. DETAILED ITINERARY –MUMBAI • Saturday morning flight to Mumbai • Walking tour of Mumbai’s colonial Mumbai s heritage, cricket playgrounds • Farewell reception overlooking the bay/evening of music The “Queen’s Necklace” Cricket in the Maidans Bombay High Court 16 South Asia Business Association
- 17. ADMINISTRATIVE - COSTS • Approximate Cost ~ $ pp $3200 for Flights + Hotels + Transport g p • Extra Expenses: • Some Meals (can range from $5-$15 at hotels) • Op Optional sightseeing visits ( g g (rarely more than $ to enter anywhere) y $10 y ) • “Recreational” expenses • Deposit Required of $350 by 9pm Sunday, November 25th • Sign up Sign-up on Campus Groups from 6pm on Sun, November 18th 17 South Asia Business Association
- 18. ADMINISTRATIVE - MISCELLANEOUS • Almost EVERYONE needs a Visa for India • Pretty easy to get, b a passport with 6 months validity and 3 free pages is required P but ih h lidi d f i i d • Pre trip meet-and-greet in Jan-Feb 18 South Asia Business Association
- 19. QUESTIONS? • SABAS India Trek Contacts: • Aniruddha Barua – ab4763@stern.nyu.edu • Ashrae Sahni – as6912@stern.nyu.edu • Ask us ANYTHING! 19 South Asia Business Association