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Detailed Itinerary MBA Students’ Industrial Visit to Manali

Our Speciality: Industrial Visit Trips for MBA Students are planned by SP Jain Alumnus

keeping in mind the Industry Learning Perspective.

In this Itinerary Industries Planned for Visit: Anna Aluminium (Metals Industry), Kitex

Garments (Apparel Industry), Modern Bread (Bakery Industry), Tea Factory at Munnar (At

least 2 Industries will be visited, other Industries too can be visited depending on preference

between Sight-seeing v/s Extra Industries)

Tour Route : Mumbai – Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady-Alleppey-Cochin-

Mumbai

20th Jan Day 1: Depart Mumbai by Train

The Industrial Visit Tour starts from Mumbai by 16345 Netravati Express, 11:40 am from

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. The Train journey is of 26 Hours and 30 Mins to Cochin.

The Train route is Fantastic as it passes through the Beautiful Konkan belt of Ratnagiri,

Madgaon, Mangalore to take you till Ernakulam (Cochin) next day.

Overnight in Train

21st Jan Day 2: Arrive at Cochin Station, Cochin Sight-seeing, Overnight

at Shimla

Netravathi Express drops you to Ernakulam Junction at 14:10 afternoon. Cochin’s station is

called Ernakulam Junction.

Our tour Executive will meet and greet you at the Railway Station on your arrival for the

Kerala Tour. Later you will be taken to your hotel and followed by a city tour that will cover

Cochins tourist hot spot Historical Fort Cochin Where you can see some of the remarkable

remains of the Colonial Past as Fort Cochin was the hub of Portuguese, Dutch, English,

Arabs, Chinese etc.

Also experience and understand the Nitty-Gritties of the Gigantic Chinese fishing nets, and

how the Fishermen here have continued using the traditional methods of fishing and yet

been successful. Overnight stay Cochin.

Meals Included: Dinner

Stay: Overnight at Cochin

22nd Jan Day 3: Cochin Industrial Visit - Munnar

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed towards Anna Aluminium

Anna Aluminium was started in 1968 by Sri M.C. Jacob, the audacious entrepreneur behind

this venture. Today it is the chief among leading manufacturers and suppliers of classically

styled and quality assured aluminium and non-stick cookware.

Apply your MBA knowledge to the practical working you will experience here at the

Industry

If Time Permits we will also visit Kitex Garments, to understand the Apparel industry and

the nuisances involved in the working of the Apparel Industry. Kitex Garments has A Fully

Vertical Set-up with Organic Processing.

Later drive towards Munnar, the most praised paradise like hill station of Kerala. Its lays like

a typical green painting with thousands of acres tea plantations hugged by the mist of

Western Ghats & Cool foggy climate throughout the year makes Munnar is really a heaven

of Kerala. On the way you can enjoy the view of Cheeyappara and after reaching Munnar

check in your hill resort and have leisure or go for a tea plantation and town visit in the

evening. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Some Attractions here:

Cheeyappara water falls

Valara Waterfalls

Blossom Park

Tea Plantations

Tranportation: Cochin to Munnar is 140 Kms, About 4 Hours Driving Time

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Night: Stay at Munnar

23rd Jan Day 4: Munnar

Today after breakfast, we take you to visit a Tea Factory – Munnar has amazing Tea

Estates and we will visit a Tea Factory and understand the Tea Industry. Get your

doubts about Tea Processing clarified.

Later we go for sightseeing at Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque

Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating (optional & at

extra cost) and having excellent view of Western Ghats as well as the ever green forest

surrounded with. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. After having lunch, you can visit

Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved. Later drive back

to your resort for Overnight stay.

Sight-seeing Spots

Mattupetty Dam

Kundala Lake

Echo point

Eravikulam National Park(if time available)

Tea Museum

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Stay at Munnar

Special Add-On: Trekking At Munnar can be arranged at an Additional Cost

This outbound Training (opted by Corporates usually) gives Students a chance to Learn and

Understand Team Building Skills essential in a Corporate Setup for Success

24th Jan Day 5: Munnar – Thekkady – Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Today after breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife

destination of Kerala. Its also known as the spice bag of the state. You can enjoy a beautiful

journey through the hills and valleys of WasternGhat to reach this jungle destination.. Also

have an amazing boat ride (Optional & at Additional Cost) in Periyar Lake which flows

through the Periyar tiger reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like

elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc which are roaming around both the banks. Overnight stay

at Thekkady

Optional Add-Ons: Kathakali show, Kalaripayatu – Kerala Fighting Show or Spice

plantation visit, Elephant Ride, Boat Ride in Tiger Resrve

Transportation: Munnar – Thekkady – 120 Kms, Approx. 3 Hours

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Hotel at Thekkady

25th Jan Day 6: Thekkady – Alleppey The Backwater Wonder of Kerala

Today after breakfast, check out of the resort and proceed to Alleppey, the Backwater

wonder of Kerala. Alleppey is one of the reasons why Kerala has gained so much

prominence in the Travel Fraternity.

Afternoon board the world known Traditional Style Kerala Houseboat for a Cruise. You will

have an ever memorable backwater cruise through the beautiful lagoons and waterways coir

villages in Alleppey till Sunset. Overnight stay in Hotel at Alleppey.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Hotel in Alleppey

Special Add-On : Houseboat Ride through Backwaters Included in your Package

26th Jan Day 7: Alleppey – Cochin – Overnight Train

Today morning check out from the Hotel and we move towards Cochin. Alleppey to Cochin

is 55 Kms, approximately 2 Hours driving distance.

If Time permits we can also have a visit to the Famous Modern Bakery known for its Breads

across India.

Afternoon reach the Train Station to board your Train back to Mumbai.

Board Nethravati Express from Ernakulam Station (Cochin) at 14:05 Hours

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in the Train

27th Jan Day 8: Back to Mumbai

Today we arrive back to Mumbai in the evening by 16:40 at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus with

Extremely Fond Memories and Learnings from the trip.

Total Cost: Rs. 5,499/- per person (WITHOUT MEALS)

Total Cost: Rs. 7,899/- per person (WITH ALL MEALS)

Inclusions:

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Complete

Tour

Hotel Stay on Quad-Sharing throughout the Trip as per Itinerary

Industrial Visit Charges

Houseboat Cruise at Alleppey

Wildlife Park Entry Fees

All Taxes, Toll, Parking

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the Trip (Except in the

Train)

To and Fro from Mumbai by Netravathi Express (Non A/c Travel)

Exclusions:

Meals in the Train are not Included in the Package i.e. Mumbai to Ambala and Ambala

to Mumbai

Activities at Thekkady / Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary like Boat Ride, Elephant Ride,

Cultural Show, Spice Plantation Visit are Chargeable extra and can be chosen by

interested students at the Destination.

Please Note: Train Tickets Booking starts 60 Days in Advance, hence, Kindly

Confirm the Trip by 15th November if Travel Date is 20th Jan

As after 1st Day of Train Booking start Date, the Seats start getting filled extremely fast.