India
offers the fascination of a bygone era, the land of Maharajas, Palaces,
History, Cultural and Civilization aspects. The imaginative and innovative
use of available infrastructure in the right rhythm, quality and variety
makes the incentive tour an unforgettable experience. The theme parties,
stay in palace hotels and exposure to rural life in complete contrast to
their own environment makes India a much sought after destination. Each day
of the trip to India is thought fully planned to give the group a memorable
experience.
Given hereunder is a sample royal Rajputana incentive tour programme.
However, many others are possible which can be tailor made to suit the
company's style and budget. Another interesting programme that is becoming
more popular are soft adventure incentives. For the business executive
operating in a fiercely competitive field and battling against tight
schedules, life in the urban environment is becoming increasingly stressful.
His body and mind are unable to cope and seeks release in even more harmful
addictions to tobacco and alcohol.
Experience has shown that periodic release from the corroding influence of
modern life, in a tranquil setting, brings about a remarkable recovery and
restores the full capability of the individual. As a corporate body or a top
institution, you would be conscious of your most valued resource- the
business executives ad to keep them fighting fit, entrust them to us and
watch their wonderful reception. India's advantage over the rest of the
world is its varied culture, inherent traditions, rich history, exquisite
handicrafts and exotic scenery. This is what we use for the best results. It
is the impact which excites and involves the guests.
SAMPLE ROYAL RAJASTHAN INCENTIVE TOUR
Day
01 Arrive Delhi - Assistance on arrival. Meet and greet the group with
your company's sign board. Embark into the air-conditioned deluxe coaches
which are kept ready. Transfer to hotel. Traditional welcome "Aarti"
and garlanding with "Tikka" at the lobby and welcome drink while
room keys are handed over to group leader. Group checks into rooms after
wake up calls and breakfast time is inflamated. Surprise gifts at bed sides
in each room. Overnight.
Day 02 Delhi - After late breakfast group is taken over by our by
our professional guides who will take the group through a fascinating tour
of new Delhi to include the famous lotus shaped Bahai Temple, Qutub Minar,
India Gate and a drive to Rashtrapati Bhawan special permission to visit the
Mughal Gardens can be taken depending on the month and day of visit). Gala
lunch at a farm house restaurant. Local musicians in attendance. Also time
free for street shopping at the village shops. In the evening view a one
hour exclusive dances of India shown in the backdrops of the ruins of Hauz
Khas Fort and Lake. Followed by gala theme dinner. The entrance to the Hauz
Khas Monument would be lit up with 'Mashaals' (flame torches). Band would be
in attendance. Overnight.
Day
03 Agra/Jaipur - After breakfast group departs for Fatehpur Sikri,
deserted city (30 Kms away). An hour's guided tour of this ghost city would
take you back over 500 years. We arrive at the pink city of Jaipur by lunch.
Check into hotel. A royal welcome awaits the group with decorated elephants
and trumpeters, Baggage check into rooms and keys handed over while group
has lunch. After a leisurely lunch feasting we drive out to see the
beautiful city palace the observatory and the palace of winds. A meeting
with the royal family is arranged. Evening the group relaxes at the royal
palace hotel. Puppet show before dinner would be organized on the pool side
lawns. Overnight.
Day 04 Jaipur/Samode - After breakfast group departs for a tour of
the Amber fort. Enjoy elephant ride from the base to the top of the hill on
which the fort is situated Later. a 2 hours shopping tour would take you to
choose from colourful fabric, papier mache, gems and stones, blue pottery,
carpets etc. Lunch at the fascinating ethnic village resort "Chokhi
Dhani". Post lunch group departs for Samode (40 kms away). Group
arrives at the village entrance where decorated camel carts await your
arrival. The group will distribute itself and mount camel carts and the
coach with baggage will drive up to the palace. The camel caravan escorted
with 2 torchbearers to each cart and led by local musicians would commence
its journey through the cobbled streets through the village. The group would
get a first hand insight into the quaint village life-style, the local
village shops and houses, curious children waving greetings from the roof
top and the friendly shy smiles from the conservative village belles. The
group is times to reach the palace gate at sunset (40 minutes ride). On
arrival the entire palace is lit up. They disembark and by now the
excitements is loud and clear. The group then walks upto the palace entrance
gate wherein village elders garlanding them receive them and the village
belles in full local attire showering rose petals at the group. The group
enters the lobby where a huge floral logo of your company is carved out on
the floor welcoming the group, room keys are distributed and the ladies are
presented with colourful Rajasthani scarves while the male member would be
presented Turbans. (Traditional Rajput head gear). They would be welcome to
wear the same for the evening and the baggage transferred to the rooms.
Cocktails with prince Yadavendra Singh is arranges at the Sheesh Mahal (hall
of mirrors) and later the group is seated in the Durbar Hall for a cultural
evening extravaganza, The ambience created goes back to 600 years when the
king and his lieutenants would sit on the cushioned floor and the dancers
performed for entertainment. The group would be served drinks and dinner
while the local dancer and musicians entertain. Members from the group would
be invited to join the dancers. After dinner, coffee is served on the
terrace. The group would be thrilled to see a fire work show against the
stark naked mountain landscape and the grand finale lighting up your
company's logo against the skyline. Overnight.
Day
05 Samode/Delhi - Morning free at the palace or trek upto the fort.
group would then ride camels to the royal orchards for lunch and thus be
able to observe rural life-style of study rare and shy wildlife. Later drive
back to Delhi (6 hours approx.). Arrive Delhi by evening check-in hotel for
overnight stay.
