Day

Program

Day 1
Departure day

Depart for Delhi.

Day 2
Overnight in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi. Meet and transfer to hotel. Meals: Welcome dinner  

Day 3
Old Delhi Sightseeing: Overnight in Delhi

Introduction to India – History, Politics, Religion: Learn about the history of India and Delhi, the independence struggle, see the major iconic sites of democratic India (India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House) and learn about how the country functions.

Visit Gandhi Smriti to see the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the Qutb Minar, which marks the arrival of Islamic dynasties in India. Built by the Slave Dynasty who ruled India for nearly a century, the complex is a grand cultural statement marking the beginning of a new religion that transformed the country. We can also take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, to see the city of Shahjahanabad, which was ruled by the Mughals until they lost their empire to the British. Meals: Breakfast and dinner  

Day 4
New Delhi Sightseeing. Overnight in Delhi

Morning visit to:
Jama Masjid
Walking and cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk Market to explore - Kinnari Bazaar(Wedding Market), Parantha Wali Gali (Indian Breakfast Street), Textile Market (Wholwsale Market), Books market (Books, Notebooks,Wedding cards etc), Spice Market (Grind and Whole Spices)
Also visit Fateh puri Mosque, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, jain temple, Shiva Temple

Day 5
Delhi to Agra. Overnight in Agra

Drive to Agra 4hrs through the new Yamuna expressway.
Check in and relax. Afternoon visit Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Monument) and in the evening drive to the other side of river Yamuna for the sunset views of Taj Mahal.  

Day 6
Overnight in Mumbai

Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Return to Delhi for flight to Mumbai.

Day 7
Agra to Mumbai. Overnight in Mumbai

Morning visit to a Business School

Afternoon visit an educational non-profit organization

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 8
Overnight in Mumbai

Excursion to Elephanta Island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon visit the Prince of Wales Museum, walk through Marine Drive and see the famous fast food at Chowpatty Beach.
Dinner at a restaurant at Chowpatty.
Overnight Mumbai

Day 9
Overnight in Mumbai

Morning visit Dharavi Slum to learn about the informal economy, market-driven recycling, migration trends in India, urban villages, etc.

Afternoon visit a middle-class market area to learn about the typical products and services in the market, consumer preferences, local versus global brands, trends in the market etc.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 10

Departure day. Depart from Mumbai.