CCRA Meetings & ICCC Conference, New Delhi, India
CCRA Meetings: 2- 8 Sep 2014
ICCC Conference: 9 - 11 Sep 2014
15th ICCC Conference, New Delhi, India
Hosted by Government of India, DeitY (STQC Directorate); organized by CII
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The Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle covers the three most gorgeous cities of
the country. Its is so called because of the triangular shape
formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a
map.
This triangle has been dubbed "golden" for the extraordinary
wealth of cultural and historical splendour on offer in each of
the three cities.
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Delhi to Agra: 232 kms, 3 Hrs drive
Delhi to Jaipur: 275 kms, 4 hrs drive
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Weekend Getaways
Places to Visit
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TOURIST PLACES IN DELHI
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Delhi… not just a city but a book
• Delhi - a book which narrates the history of
India.
• Delhi bridges two different worlds - Old
Delhi and New Delhi
• Delhi - the seat of power for several rulers and
many empires for about a millennium. Many a
times the city was built, destroyed and then
rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's
rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and
then as creators.
• Delhi has been the political hub of India.
• India’s largest urban dwelling with over 22
million people –
• The world's second most populous city and
the largest city in India in terms of area
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IGI Airport, Delhi
• World’s sixth largest airport with a record of 78
aerobridges and capacity to handle more than 50
million passengers, per annum .
• Passenger volume is expected to increase to 100
million per annum
• 24 kms to Hotel Lalit
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Delhi Metro
• Lifeline of Delhi – 200 trains, 2700 trips
• 4 million passengers per day
• Frequency of 2 to 5 minutes
• Stops for 20 seconds at each station.
• The first coach of every train is reserved for women
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Akshardham Temple
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Temple dedicated to God Swaminarayan
that reflects the beauty and spirituality of
India’s ancient art, culture, and architecture.
Epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in
all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom
and bliss
The Akshardham experience is an
enlightening journey through India’s
Glorious art, values and contributions for
the progress, happiness and harmony of
mankind. Built in Five year and Heralded
by the Guinness World Record as the
World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu
Temple
Major Attractions
1. Hall of Values with audio-animatronics
2. Giant Screen Film
3. Cultural Boat Ride
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India Gate
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India Gate is 42 m high, an "Arc-deTriomphe" like archway in the middle
of a crossroad
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Name of Commemorates the 70,000
Indian soldiers who lost their lives
fighting for the British Army have
been carved on the walls
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Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame
burns day and night under the arch to
remind the nation of soldiers who
laid down their lives
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Qutab Minar
• Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the
Slave Dynastyin 1206. It is a fluted
red sandstone tower, which tapers up
to a height of 72.5 meters and is
covered with intricate carvings and
verses from the Qur'an.
• It consists of 380 steps. There are
little openings along its length to
admit air and light.
• It is the first monument built by a
Muslim ruler in India, heralded the
beginning of a new style of art and
architecture that came to be known
as the Indo-Islamic style
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Lotus Temple
• Temple is built in the shape of a lotus
flower .Completed in 1986 it is set
among the lush green landscaped
gardens.
• The structure is made up of pure
white marble The architect Furiburz
Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol
common to Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Islam.
• Around the blooming petals there are
nine pools of water, which light up, in
natural light. It looks spectacular at
dusk when it is flood lit.
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Jantar Mantar
• Jantar
Mantar
(Yantra
instruments, mantra - formulae)
was constructed in 1724 by
Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur .
• Jai Singh had found the existing
astronomical instruments too small
to take correct measurements and
so he built these larger and more
accurate instruments.
• The instruments at Jantar Mantar
are fascinating for their ingenuity
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Red Fort
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The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of
Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors.
Walls were built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the
noise and confusion of the city.
The main gate, Lahore Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern
Indian nation and attracts a major crowd on each Independence Day.
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An evening sound and light show re-creates events in India's history connected with the fort.
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Kingdom of Dreams
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Kingdom of Dreams is India's first live entertainment,
theatre and leisure destination, It is located in Gurgaon,
Haryana
The destination consists of two theatres and cuisine area
– Nautanki Mahal
– Showshaa Theatre
– Culture Gully
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Nautanki Mahal is a 835-seat auditorium within the
complex and is designed like a grand palace. Culture
Gully is the arts, crafts and food boulevard at the
Kingdom of Dreams. It is fully ac boulevard spread
across 100,000 square feet, with theme
restaurants and live kitchens from 14 states of India,
represented with their representative architecture
and decor. Showshaa Theater is a 350-seater covered
amphitheater, complete with a soaring tent. Multiple
theatrical performances take place here including
productions based on Indian mythology.
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SIGHTSEEING IN DELHI (Option # 2)
0700hrs to 1200hrs
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•Qutub Minar - The 72.5 m high-tower dates back to the 13 century and is one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture. At its base
lies the Quwwatul-Islam Masjid, the first mosque in India. A famous iron pillar, of the 5 century, stands before it, has remained rest
free for 1500 years. According to local belief if you can get your fingers to touch with your back to the pillar, your wishes will be
granted.
•Jantar Mantar :- Is an astronomical observatory with masonry instruments, built in 1724 by Jai Singh, the mathematician and
astronomer king. The Samrat or yantra supreme instrument, the largest structure shaped like a right-angled triangle, is actually a huge
sun –dial the other five instruments are intended to show the movements of the sun, moon etc.
•Lakshmi Narayan Temple :- Popularly known as Birla mandir is a large Hindu temple built in 1938. People of all faiths can enter and
worship but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard and further on.
1200hrs --1400hrs. ( Buffet Lunch as Hotel Lalit the venue hotel which is not included in below costing)
1500hrs – 1800hrs
•Red Fort :- Delhi’s most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan, the builder of the Taj Mahal in 1648.
Some of the buildings it encloses are Diwan-I-Am or the hall meant for public audiences; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of
the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.
•Raj Ghat
• Humayun’s Tomb (1529—1857) :- Was built by Humayun’s widowed Queen Haji Begum, in the 16 century. Architecturally the
forerunner of the Taj Mahal, it stands in Nizamuddin which has Mughal architecture at its graceful best.
•The cost: USD $40-50/- Delegates may register at special ICCC travel desk or contact secretariat
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See you in India !!!
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