WTC Bengaluru is offering all attendees the opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of India before and after the GBF. Click a heading to the table below to learn more about the Accompanying Guest ticket holder program, as well as pre and post-GBF excursions (available to all attendees).
PLEASE NOTE: All fees are to be paid directly to WTC Bengaluru separately from registration.
BOOKING DEADLINE: February 20th 2024
GBF EXCURSIONS FOR ACCOMPANYING GUESTS
The Day Tours below are only available for accompanying guests and are included in the ticket fee.
For questions, please contact Coordinator-GBF2024@wtcbengaluru.org.
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Transfers & sightseeing by “A/C Luxury Coach”
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Professional Guides will accompany
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Entry tickets, lunch, toll, parking charges & taxes are included
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Trip |
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March 4 (Monday) |
Day Trip to Bannerghatta National Park Duration: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Overview: Please meet in the lobby of the Sheraton Grand Hotel @ 8.30 A.M. and look for your WTC Tour Representative. Your day will begin at Bannerghatta National Park & Zoo by 10.00 A.M. The tour is an estimated 2 ½ hours(entry tickets are included). Following the park you will enjoy lunch at the Woodrose Club followed by a visit at the Indian Music Experience Museum with high tea. The day will conclude with your return to the Sheraton by 5.00 p.m. Physical Activity Level: Easy Appropriate Attire: Long sleeved shirts/light sweaters; Light jacket/raincoat; Shorts; Long pants; Walking shoes such as runners. Tour includes:
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March 5 (Tuesday) |
Trip to Nandi Hills + Siri Bhoga Duration: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Overview: Please meet in the lobby of the Sheraton Grand Hotel @ 7.00 A.M. and look for your WTC Tour Representative. Your day will begin at Nandi Hills by 9.00 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9.30 A.M at KSTDC hotel. After 11.00 am you will visit Sri Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple with a guide followed by a tour of Kinva Vineyards for a tasting and lunch. The day will conclude with your return to the Sheraton by 5.00 p.m. Physical Activity Level: Easy Appropriate Attire: Long sleeve shirts/light sweaters; Light jacket, Long pants; Walking shoes such as runners; Please note for the temple: no shorts or tank tops are allowed. Tour includes:
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March 6 (Wednesday) |
Bangalore City Tour and Shopping Duration: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Overview: Please meet in the lobby of the Sheraton Grand Hotel @ 8.30 A.M. and look for your WTC Tour Representative. Today you will visit local temples, the archaeological museum, local gardens & much more. Following your busy morning you will enjoy lunch at the Woodrose Club After 2.30 p.m. followed by any afternoon of shipping. The day will conclude with your return to the Sheraton by 4.00 p.m. Physical Activity Level: Easy Appropriate Attire: Long sleeved shirts/light sweaters; Light jacket, Long pants; Normal / walking shoes such as runners; Tour includes:
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POST-GBF EXCURSIONS (MARCH 7)
The below excursions are offered before and after the GBF for an additional cost and are open to all attendees.
If you are interested in any of the below excursions you must select your choice when reserving your booking.
For questions, please contact Coordinator-GBF2024@wtcbengaluru.org.
Duration: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Additional Cost: $130 - extra charges are applicable apart from the mentioned inclusions.
Tour includes:
- Mysore Palace
- St. Philomena's Church
- Tombs of Tipu Sultan and Hydar Ali/Gumbaz
- Meals: Lunch at Grand Mercure Mysore Hotel
Duration: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Physical Activity Level: Moderate/Hard (includes walking and hiking)
Additional Cost: $145 - extra charges are applicable apart from the mentioned inclusions.
Tour includes:
- Day trip to Shravanabelagola, Belur, Halebidu
- Bahubali Statue - 57 feet high monolithic statue built in around 983 A.D
- Belur & Halebidu Temples
- Meals: Lunch at Hoysala Village Resort
POST-GBF OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
The three post-event excursion options listed below are each at an additional cost. Each is open to all attendees.
For questions, please contact Coordinator-GBF2024@wtcbengaluru.org.
Hotel stay: Grand Mercure, Mysore Hotel (5-star)
Physical Activity Level: Easy
Additional Cost - two options:
- US $1,220 - Stay at Grand Mercure Mysore and Serai Kabini (1 night)
- US $1,670 - Stay at Grand Mercure Mysore and Evolve Back Resort at Kabini (1 night)
- Extra charges are applicable apart from the mentioned inclusions
Destinations covered in this package:
- Mysore- A city steeped in history and heritage that offers a captivating experience. Nestled in the southern part of India, Mysore enchants visitors with its majestic palaces, vibrant festivals and a rich tapestry of traditions.
- Kabini- Nestled in the pristine wilderness of Karnataka, it offers foreigners a unique and enchanting experience in the heart of nature. The Kabini River is not only a picturesque sight, but also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, tigers and countless bird species. For foreigners, a boat safari on the Kabini River provides an opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Pick up from Sheraton hotel. Check-in and overnight stay at Grand Mercure Mysore Hotel.
- Day 2: After breakfast, check out of hotel. Proceed towards Kabini and Check-in and overnight stay at Reach Evolve Back Resort.
- Day 3: After breakfast, check out of hotel and proceed towards Bangalore.
- Meals included: Day 1 lunch and dinner; Day 2 all meals; Day 3 breakfast and lunch
Overnight Trip to Kochi (2 nights, 3 days)
Surrounded by Western Ghats to the east and the Arabia Sea to the west, Kochi is famous for its iconic fishing nets, historic museums, and ancient mosques.
Kochi is the financial, industrial and commercial capital of Kerala, and a major port city.
- Hotel Stay: Four Points by Sheraton at Infopark (5-star)
- Physical Activity Level: Easy
- Additional Cost: US $1,130
Airfare and airport transfers from Bangalore are not included. Extra charges are applicable apart from the mentioned inclusions. - Appropriate Attire: Long sleeved shirts/light sweaters; Light jacket, Long pants; Walking shoes such as runners
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive at Kochi airport. Check-in and lunch at the hotel. High tea at Dutch Palace, dinner at the hotel, overnight stay at hotel.
- Day 2: After breakfast, proceed to the Alleppy House Boat for the day's activities. The Alleppy house boat will provide lunch and high tea. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 3: After breakfast, check out of hotel. Visit to WTC Kochi, then depart for Kochi airport.
- Additional sites: Overnight trips to nearby tourist attractions like Hills of Munnar and Backwaters of Alappuzha.
- Meals included: Day 1 dinner; Day 2 all, meals; Day 3 breakfast
Overnight Trip to Mahabalipuram Chennai (2 nights, 3 days)
The temple town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is famous for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing 7th and 8th century monuments, along with sun-kissed beaches and scenic shorelines.
- Hotel Stay: Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway (5-star)
- Physical Activity Level: Easy
- Additional Cost: US $980
Airfare and airport transfers from Bangalore are not included. Extra charges are applicable apart from the mentioned inclusions.
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive at Chennai airport then proceed towards Mahabalipuram and overnight stay at hotel. Evening tea will be at the hotel, followed by a trip to Marina Beach. Dinner will be at the hotel.
- Day 2: After breakfast, visit Crocodile Park near Mahabalipuram. Lunch during visit to the temple. Stay overnight at hotel.
- Day 3: After breakfast, check out from hotel. Visit to WTC Chennai then depart for airport.
- Meals included: Day 1 dinner; Day 2 all meals; Day 3 breakfast