South Asian Business Association @ Stern

Arrive Delhi in the morning. City tour.

After checking in at hotel and breakfast, we will have a guided combined city tour of Old & New Delhi. We will visit places of interest in Old Delhi such as Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; the Red Fort; and Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. The tour to New Delhi will include a visit to Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India, followed by Humayun’s tomb and a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence.

Guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Early Monday morning, we will drive to Agra to visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, while stopping by at a village on the way (~3.5 Hours ride in an air conditioned luxury bus). Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. We will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. Later, we will proceed to visit the Agra Fort, another marvelous example of Mughal architecture. We will head back to Delhi the same day in the evening.

Business Meetings in Delhi

After breakfast, we will proceed for business meetings. We will be meeting with corporate executives and political contacts in this city. More details will be available next semester. A luxury coach will be at our disposal for business meetings during the day.

Flight from Delhi to Goa

We will check out of the hotel in the morning to take a domestic flight to Goa. While most part of the afternoon is free to relax or explore the city on your own, we will have a bash on a Boat Cruise at River Mandovi in the evening.

Day in Goa

The entire day of Thursday is kept free for own activities, which can include enjoying the local beaches and the city. You can create your own kind of holiday at the Idyllic seaside stretches - sun bathing in quiet secluded spot or choosing the exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating, water skiing, wind surfing and deep-sea diving.

Flight from Goa to Mumbai. Business meetings in Mumbai

After breakfast, we will take a flight to Mumbai early in the morning on Friday. We will be meeting with corporate executives during the day to get a better understanding of current developments in the Indian financial markets. Exact details of the meetings will be available next semester. A luxury coach will be at our disposal for business meetings during the day. In the evening, we plan to organize a dinner with Stern alumni based in Mumbai at the Bombay Cricket Club. And, then head out to enjoy the night life.

Day in Mumbai

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, morning we will proceed for a short tour of the city. This will begin with a stop at the Gateway of India, the landmark of Bombay, followed by a visit of the Jain Temples; and Dhobi Ghats, a huge open-air laundry. And, then, the rest of the day is for you to shop and pack!