GOLDEN TRIANGLE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
Day 01 : Arrive In Delhi
Arrive Delhi late at night by International flight. On arrival, you will be met by us at the airport and garlanded with fresh flowers. Reception at the Airport with a “Welcome (Company's name) Incentive ” banner.
Assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Baggage will, in the meantime, be transferred by separate vehicle to the hotel.
As you step into the hotel, ladies in authentic local costumes will greet you with flowers and perform the “aarti” ceremony with a traditional lamp, while they anoint your forehead with the red “tikka” - which is a traditional form of welcome. A Special Welcome Drink (a Fruit Cocktail) will be served while guests are distributed room keys in specially designed key pouches with the “Company's” Logo. Guests will then be escorted to their rooms for immediate check-in.
Overnight at Taj Palce Hotel.
Day 02 :Delhi
Breakfast at the garden of the hotel. This will be an elaborate affair with garden umbrellas. Late morning : You will be taken on a tour of New Delhi also known as Lutyens’ Delhi - visiting the Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses of Parliament and the Secretariat buildings.
Lunch at Chor Bizarre Restaurant which serves tasty Kashmiri and Indian fare in quirky surroundings. Bizarre feature include a vintage car, still in working condition, that serves as a salad bar and, for those planning a romantic liaison, there’s a four poster bed table.
After lunch, you will be taken on cycle rickshaws through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, where time has virtually stood still for hundreds of years. This ride will be most fascinating as you get a first-hand view of the merchants, the little food and artifact stalls and the teeming population, busy in their daily activities.
The cycle Rickshaw ride will meander through to the Red Fort - Shah Jehan's elegant citadel in red sandstone. Very near the Fort is the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan.
Return to the hotel by Coach.
Evening : A Welcome Dinner based on Durbar Theme will be organized. Guests will arrive to be adorned with `pagris' (turbans) and `chunnis' (shawls) by traditionally dressed ladies and welcomed as they enter with a shower of rose petals and `attar' (perfume). Kathak dancers (classical North Indian) will entertain and a sumptuous Maharaja meal will be served by attendants dressed in the traditional attire of a Royal Durbar (court).
Overnight at Taj Palce Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur
Early morning, you will be transferred to the railway station to board train for Agra. (Baggage would be transferred by a separate vehicle to Jaipur and checked-in to the room before the groups arrival.)
Arrive Agra and board the deluxe coaches to drive to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel to a Special Welcome with garlanding and musicians in attendance. A beautiful “ rangoli “ (a decorative welcome sign) in colored rice showing “Welcome (Compnay's name) Incentive” will be made to enhance the welcome.
Agra - home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary craft persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Breakfast by the poolside.
Later, a convoy of gaily decorated cycle rickshaws or “tongas” (horse carriages) will take the guests to the world famous Taj Mahal. This will be accompanied by trumpeters and drummers who will add to the joyous ambience and which will make an interesting experience as you meander through the narrow streets of Agra.
The Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble, is the finest architectural achievement of the Mughals.
After visiting the Taj Mahal, board the Deluxe Air conditioned Coach and proceed to Jaipur (236 kms), enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri (40 kms), the exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques was later abandoned 14 years after its creation due to political reasons. Diwani-am - a vast courtyard in which the emperor gave daily public audience, Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle where all the major functions of the palace took place, Pachisi court, the emperor's private living quarters, Joda Bai's palace, Mariam's palace, Birbal's palace, Hawa Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this historical complex.
Stop en route for lunch at the Midway Garden Restaurant. The elaborate meal will be provided under gaily decorated “Shamianas” (canopies) with a local folk music entertainment.
After lunch, continue drive for Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur to a "Maharaja Welcome". As was in the past, when the victorious Maharajas returned from war, a stunning tableau of decorated camels and elephants unfolds before you at the lawns of the palace. Ladies in Rajasthani costumes perform the traditional garlanding, “aarti” and “tikka” ceremonies while the music of the “ shehnai ” welcomes you.
Afterwards relax to the music while you sip a Welcome Drink. Guests will be provided their room keys in specially designed pouches.
Evening : A sumptuous buffet Dinner will be provided by the poolside. The meal will be accompanied by live classical music.
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Evening : We will organize a Torchlight Dinner . The immaculately manicured lawns of hotel will be aglow with rows of the flaming Torchlight. Dainty fairy lights will twinkle in the flower bushes and trees. The magnificently floodlit palace hotel appears to look more ethereal against this backdrop. It is a night to remember as folk dancers and musicians regale you in this enchanted environment. Traditional Rajasthani cuisine will be served.
Overnight at Taj Rambagh Palace.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.
Later drive to the City Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles and the Jantar Mantar - a stone astrological and astronomical Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century.
Lunch will be at the Raj Palace. The ancient palace, in the heart of the city of Jaipur, has a delightful courtyard which is elaborately decorated in traditional architecture.
Traditional Dancers and Musicians will entertain while a sumptuous buffet spread will be laid-out for the meal.
Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or spend time doing shopping.
Evening : Enjoy a Gala Rajasthani Theme Dinner. A very special Rajasthani evening will be organized at the garden of the Palace with cocktails. This will be an evening when the guests will be given their own Indian clothes to grace the occasion (“kurta” sets with “turbans” for the gentlemen and “saris” for the ladies). The evening will begin with the guests being welcomed under floral archways when they arrive, with the fragrance of perfumes.
Rajasthani Folk Dancers, Puppeteers and Musicians will entertain and an elaborate and delectable Bar-be-Que spread will be laid-out. A live Western Music band will provide Dance Music for the guests. The evening will come to an end with a spectacular Fireworks Display illuminating the night sky , with the signage “ Farewell (Company's name) Incentive ”.
Overnight at Taj Rambagh Palace.
Day 05 : Jaipur – Delhi – Outbound
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to the old city and stop at the Hawa Mahal, or the “Palace of the Winds”. This most important landmark of the city of Jaipur is an intricately carved facade and is located at the bustling centre of market activity. Proceed on the excursion to Amber, the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur until 1728.
Perched on a hill, it has halls of Public and Private audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) and various marble palaces which are marvelous examples of ancient Rajput architecture. Visit this fort and also the temple of Amba (the Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Maharajas. Ride an elephant to ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon for Lunch. Afternoon at leisure for shopping, packing and independent activities.
Evening, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. (Baggage will be pre-checked in and the boarding passes will be obtained earlier to minimize the waiting at the airport). Leave Jaipur for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi late in the evening and transfer to Radisson located near the airport for the dinner. Rooms for day use will be provided for Wash & Change. Dinner will be provided at a nice restaurant in the hotel. (Late baggage's would be pre-checked in and boarding passes obtained earlier to ensure minimum wait at the airport)
Later transfer to the Airport to board the flight back home.
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