Free trip to India
Come, experience the hospitality of India! Register with us and enter the Free trip to India draw!
The lucky winner of our draw will win an all-expenses-paid paid trip for two
people to India, which includes a trip to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of
the World. The winner will be announced in October 2008.
Click here to register, or read on to learn more.
The 4-6 day trip will be an all-expenses-paid trip for two people. A tentative itinerary follows
Depart Heathrow. On arrival at Ahmedabad airport, transfer to the company’s guest house where your room
will be ready for you. Take a bath, have a drink, relax. And of course – decide what you would like
to have for lunch!
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A QX employee will accompany you while
you travel in Ahmedabad. Your travel will begin on a
quiet stretch of the Sabarmati River – at the Gandhi Ashram, which was established in 1920.
During the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi, it was known as Satyagraha Ashram and was the centre
of the struggle for Independence. It was from here, in 1930, that the Mahatma started on
his famous "Dandi March" to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax. 'Hridaya Kunj', the
simple cottage where he lived, is preserved as a National Monument. A Gandhi Memorial Centre,
a Library, and comprehensive original photographs of the Father of the Nation offer an
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Time for dinner! Eating out is always fun in Ahmedabad. You will find at least one eating place in every nook and
cranny, anywhere in Ahmedabad. Care for a traditional Gujarati thali? (Indian bread, cooked vegetables, pulses,
curry, rice, desert) Is Italian on your mind? Got a taste for spicy Mexican food? How about Continental? Or would
you rather go with good old pizza? Take your pick.
Spend your morning at the enchanting Calico Museum of Textiles, widely regarded as one of the finest textile museums
in the world. The Museum, constructed in 1949, houses no less than five centuries of the finest fabrics spun, woven,
printed and painted in different parts of India. It also has a collection of marble, sandstone and bronze icons and
busts split in two thematic sectioned galleries for religious textiles and historical textiles.
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After lunch, visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World – well, the accounting world, to be precise. We’re talking
about QX’s India centre. Join us for an edifying tour of our offices, people, process, and work culture. We would
like you to see what we can do for your business.
End the day with a shopping spree! You can check out some of Ahmedabad’s sprawling malls. Care to visit the National
Handloom House for stunning handicrafts? Colourful fabrics, ethnic furniture, intricate jewellery, eye-catching
handicrafts – you name it, we’ve got
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it. Ahmedabad markets have something to suit every taste and every pocket.
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Wait, there’s more! You are yet to decide a place for dinner – with our MD, Chris Robinson.
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Board a flight to Delhi in the morning. A chauffer-driven car will be waiting for you at the airport. This car will
remain on call till the end of your stay in Delhi/Agra. On the way to Agra, enjoy the magnificent tomb of Akbar
the Great at Sikandra.
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After a delicious lunch at the luxurious 5 star hotel where you will be checked-in, proceed to see the architectural
wonder of the world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural
styles and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz, the Taj Mahal is the most romantic and evocative sight in India. Take your time feasting
your eyes on this monument, which is one of the greatest symbols of love for people all over the world.
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After all that travelling, we are sure you will enjoy the evening relaxing at your hotel. Or maybe tour the city’s markets?
Good morning!
You start the day with a visit to one of the most important forts in India – the Agra Red Fort, a UNESCO World
Heritage site. The great Mughals Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here while
governing the country. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. This is also where Emperor Shah Jahan was
kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb. Shah Jahan spent the last year of his life here viewing the Taj
Mahal from across the river Jamuna.
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After lunch, it is time for another UNESCO World Heritage site – Fatehpur Sikri (Town of Victory). It was built in
honour of Sufi saint Salim Chishti in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar and is regarded as
Emperor Akbar's crowning architectural legacy. Indeed, its numerous palaces, halls, and mosques satisfy his creative
and aesthetic impulses, typical of Mughals. This city generally captures the imagination and wonder of all who
experience its urban spaces and see its buildings. Charles and Ray Eames cited Fatehpur Sikri in the landmark 'India
Report' that led to the conception of the National Institute of Design, India's premiere design school.
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Around 4 p.m., you leave for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check-in to another 5 star hotel.
Watch, first-hand, a thrilling encounter between England and India, when England
tours India in November/December 2008. Experience the raw emotion as people from all
walks of life celebrate cricket as a religion.
Venue: to be decided (Ahmedabad, Delhi or Mumbai)
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Morning: Lounge in the comfort of your hotel. Download those pictures onto your laptop as a backup. Pack your
luggage at leisure. Watch the latest Hindi flick.
Afternoon: Depart Delhi airport and arrive at Heathrow later in the day.
Excited? Click here to register. Your name and company will be added to the list of participants in our draw.