Pre - Conference Tour:

Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi (Gateway to India)

• • Morning: Arrival and warm traditional welcome with garlands and tilak.
• • Stay: Luxury hotel such as The Oberoi or Taj Palace.

Activities:

• 1. India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan (Afternoon)

A drive past Delhi’s iconic landmarks.

• 2. Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (Evening)

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Dinner:

• • At Bukhara, an award-winning restaurant serving North Indian delicacies.

Day 2: New Delhi to Agra (Heritage Tour)

• • Morning: Drive or train to Agra (~3 hours).

Activities:

• 1. Taj Mahal (Morning)

Sunrise visit to the world’s most romantic monument.

• 2. Agra Fort (Afternoon)

Explore the Mughal-era fortress.

Dinner:

• • At Peshawri or ITC Mughal, offering a blend of Mughalai cuisine.
• • Stay: Luxury hotel like Oberoi Amarvilas, offering Taj Mahal views.

Day 3: Jaipur (The Pink City)

• • Morning: Drive to Jaipur (~4 hours). En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO site.

Activities:

• 1. City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Afternoon)

Visit the royal residence and an ancient astronomical observatory.

• 2. Hawa Mahal and Evening Market Walk (Evening)

Enjoy the vibrant bazaars for handicrafts and jewelry.

Dinner:

• • At 1135 AD, a fine-dining restaurant in Amber Fort.
• • Stay: Rambagh Palace or The Oberoi Rajvilas.

Day 4: Jaipur to Varanasi (Spiritual Awakening)

• • Morning: Flight to Varanasi.

Activities:

• 1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Afternoon)

Visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples.

• 2. Evening Ganga Aarti (Sunset)

Witness a mesmerizing ritual on the ghats of the Ganges.

Dinner:

• • Traditional Indian vegetarian meal at Brijrama Palace.
• • Stay: Taj Ganges or Brijrama Palace.

Day 5: Varanasi to Hyderabad (City of Pearls)

• • Morning: Flight to Hyderabad.

Post – Conference Tour:

Hyderabad to Mumbai (The Financial Capital)

• • Morning: Flight to Mumbai.

Activities:

• 1. Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves (Afternoon)

Take a ferry ride to explore ancient rock-cut caves.

• 2. Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach (Evening)

Walk along the Queen’s Necklace and enjoy street food.

Dinner:

• • At Ziya, a Michelin-starred restaurant at The Oberoi.
• • Stay: Taj Mahal Palace Hotel or The Oberoi.

Mumbai to Departure

• • Morning: Relaxation or optional visit to Dharavi for a cultural insight.