Brings ‘In The Know” experience to reality.
Concept Aim is to provide unique experience to our guests around the world in order to help guests become ‘In The Know travelers. To bring this brand promise organizing an innovative outing for its employees to New Delhi’s famous places of tourist interest and cover area’s not often explored or much known (Not covered in guide books, webs), streets, bazaars, places of worship, monuments etc…………………. and cover information on how the visit for a guest can me made a MADE (Memorable/Authentic/Differentiated/Experience)
Objective By organising this research to explore what Chennai has to offer, the staff will be able to give the details of the unique city information required to the guest directly without referring him the Concierge desk. And also arrange a tour/trip to the place in conjunction with the Concierge.
Look and Feel Information to be collected by the staff will location specific. For •
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Temples and places of worship the data to be collected will be timings, do’s and don’ts, Aarti /Namaz or Mass timings, unique features, History of the place, picture, near about other places of interest, name of a reliable contact person with his telephone number in the vicinity, time taken to travel from Hotel to and fro, mode of transport that can be used. Museums and Memorials the data to be collected will be timings, do’s and don’ts, unique features, History of the place, pictures, near about other places of interest, name of a reliable contact person with his telephone number in the vicinity, time taken to travel from Hotel to and fro, mode of transport that can be used. Monuments the data to be collected will be timings, do’s and don’ts, unique features, History of the place, pictures, near about other places of interest, name of a reliable contact person with his telephone number in the vicinity, time taken to travel from Hotel to and fro, mode of transport that can be used. Markets the data to be collected will be timings, days closed, do’s and don’ts, unique features, History of the place, pictures, specialty, What to buy and where from, names of the recommended shops with names/contact numbers, near about other places of interest, name of a reliable contact person with his telephone number in the vicinity, time taken to travel from Hotel to and fro, mode of transport that can be used.
In The Know Itinerary Week
Date
Place to Visit Kapaleeshwara Temple
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Temples
Ashtalakshmi
Temple
Parthasarathy Temple Madhya Kailash Temple
Information to be collect
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
St. Thome Cathedral Basilica St Thomas Mount 2
Places of Worship
St. Andrew's Church Velenkanni Church of Our Lady of Light (Luz Church)
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
St.Mary’s Church Government Museum Fort St. George Museum 3
Museums
Vivekananda House & Museum Dakshinachitra
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
Shankars Int. Doll Museum Gandhi Smriti 4
Nehru Memorial Indira Gandhi Memorial
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
National Philatelic Museum Valluvar Kotam Chennai War Memorial 5
Monuments
Birla Planetarium Gandhi Mandapam
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
Humyun’s Tomb Old Fort Red Fort 6
Monuments
Rashtrapati Bhawan
Karol Bagh 7
Markets
Connaught Place Bangali Market Dilli Haat Khan Market
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Markets
INA S N Market Hauz Khaz Village
Fee, Timings, Do and Don't, What to wear and time and Distance taken, Contact Person, Near About Places of interest
Timings, days of holidays, parking, Metro Station How far, and specialty and shop and restaurant names and contact details
Timings, days of holidays, parking, Metro Station How far, and specialty and shop and restaurant names and contact details
GK I-II 9
Markets
Lajpat Nagar Amar Colony South Ext. I - II Chandni Chowk
10
Markets
Dariya Ganj Tibetatian Market Kashmir Gate
Sample of what unique experiences can be
Timings, days of holidays, parking, Metro Station How far, and specialty and shop and restaurant names and contact details Timings, days of holidays, parking, Metro Station How far, and specialty and shop and restaurant names and contact details
Sweet Pan, Betel leaves stuffed with Indian spices and sweetners, is a popular mouth freshner in Delhi.
A Cart Ride in Old Delhi
Preparation of Indian Breads (Roti/Nan)
Chandni Chowk Whole Sale Market
Sample of how presentation is to be made
Khari Baoli
Khari Baoli Khari Baoli is the Asia's largest wholesale spice market. It can be reached by taking the Khari Baoli road (towards western direction) after crossing the Fatehpuri Masjid on the western end of the main Chandni Chowk Road. It was during Shah Jahan's reign that the Khari Baoli, (the stepped well) was constructed along with a fortified gateway on its western end popularly known as Lahori Gate. The gateway was so named because a road through it led to the city of Lahore now in Pakistan. However, today there is no trace of either the Baoli or the gateway here. At present, the street of Khari Baoli has a congested and busy market with shops on both sides selling spices, nuts and herbs. The visitor will have a unique experience here viewing the whole process of market of loading, carrying or Unloading of huge sacks of items from manual trolleys, shopkeepers busy in dealing with the customers, customers selecting large quantities of items and weary laborers resting and chatting aloud. The overall appearance seems to be very chaotic but in reality it is very well managed if kept in consideration the fact that such a large amount of trading of small items are carried out daily. The market has a good reputation for being the best in Delhi as far as quality and price of any item here is concerned. Though it is a wholesale market but still one can purchase small quantity of any items widely displayed on all the shops. Apart from being a cook's delight, the market also sells wide range of other items like household soaps, varieties of rice, and sugar among the many items.
Location: On the Khari Baoli Road after crossing the Fatehpuri Masjid on the western end of the main Chandni Chowk Road. Travel Time from Hotel: 45 minutes Famous as: Asia's largest wholesale spice market
Open: On all days, except on Sunday Preferred timings: 11.30 am to 6.00 pm Admission: Free and open to all. How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this market, or they can hire auto-rickshaws, taxis and metro rail. Do’s and Don’ts: Do not encourage hawker’s and beggars. Photography charges: nil Nearest Metro Station: Delhi Main Functional Metro Station: Delhi Main Time required for sightseeing: 45 minutes Recommended shops: •
Gupta Bros ( Madhusudan tel no: 98712443397 dealer in spices)
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Khemchand Bros ( Pyare Mohan 546385672 Dealer in perfumes and scents)
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Kinari Bazaar, and stop to admire the cheap gold (we're talking mostly tinsel) and silver trinkets and accessories. Or keep going until the right turn into Dariba Kalan, "the jewelers' lane," where you can bargain hard for gorgeous baubles. Go south down Dariba Kalan to reach Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, keeping an eye out on the right for the tall spire of Shiv Temple. Having explored Jama Masjid, you can head west down Chawri Bazaar for brass and copper icons and other souvenirs, then up Nai Sarak (which specializes in the most magnificent stationery, some bound into diaries). Or head south to Churiwali Galli, the "lane of bangle-sellers," and make a final stop at Karim's to sample the authentic Mughlai cooking that has kept patrons coming back for over 100 years. A little farther along is Sunehri Masjid, recognizable by its three gilt domes from where the Persian invader Nadir Shah enjoyed a bird's-eye view as his men massacred some 3,000 of Shahjahanabad's citizens in 1739.
Car Parts Bazaar Location: On the Khari Baoli Road after crossing the Fatehpuri Masjid on the western end of the main Chandni Chowk Road. Famous for: One of the largest second-hand spare parts market in the world Time to Visit: On all days, except on Sunday Preferred Timings: 11.30 am to 6.00 pm Admission Fees: Free and open to all
How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this market, or they can hire auto-rickshaws, taxis and metro rail. Photography charges: nil Nearest Railway Station: Old Delhi Railway Station Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar Functional Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Time required for sightseeing: Approx 25 minutes
Just near the Jama Masjid, to the southwestern corner of the mosque lies Car Parts Bazaar, said to be one of the largest second-hand spare parts market in the world. It is a unique market with nearly thousand shops, where one can get new as well as the old spare parts of any car. The Car Parts Bazaar has everything for sale from mirrors to different car logos to dashboards to tyres to even second hand engines. The spare parts are openly displayed in the shops as well as on the pavements of the Car Parts Bazaar, for the customers to browse and select from the wide choice available. Bargaining is the key here and it is advisable that one should visit this market with knowledgeable company to ensure you are not overcharged. Next time when you want to replace any spare parts or need any accessories for your car, do visit the Car Parts Bazaar to get the cheapest deal.
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Temples/Places of Worship
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Lotus Temple
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Monuments
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Red Fort Location (address and Tel No.) Travel Time from Hotel Time required for sight seeing Open days and Timings Famous as (Authenticity) How to reach/Location/Land marks Do's and Don'ts (Experience) Historical background (Differentiation) Unique features Name of Local Contact/Tel No. Photography permissible or not Dress Code
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Pictures Nearby Restaurants
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Museums and Memorials
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Shankars Doll's museums Location (address and Tel No.) Travel Time from Hotel Time required for sight seeing Open days and Timings Famous as (Authenticity) How to reach/Location/Land marks Do's and Don'ts (Experience) Historical background (Differentiation) Unique features Name of Local Contact/Tel No. Photography permissible or not Dress Code Pictures Nearby Restaurants Date
Markets
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Khari Baoli Location (address and Tel No.) Travel Time from Hotel Time required for sight seeing Open days and Timings Famous as (Authenticity) How to reach/Location/Land marks
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Do's and Don'ts (Experience) Historical background (Differentiation) Unique features Name of Local Contact/Tel No. Photography permissible or not Dress Code Pictures Nearby Restaurants List of Shops with names/ and contact details and specialty