Today, August 27, a delegation of 4,500 Indians, employees of billionaire Dilip Shanghvi's pharmaceutical corporation Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited, will travel to Vietnam.
The delegation is expected to be divided into 6-7 small groups and come to Vietnam in several batches. The group stayed in Hanoi for 4 days, then visited Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh).
This is considered one of the largest Indian tourist groups ever to travel to Vietnam, far exceeding the usual size of 100 - 200 guests.
The main attractions in the announced itinerary include famous places and scenic spots in the above three provinces and cities. In Hanoi, the delegation is expected to visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (outside), Hoa Lo prison relics, and Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
When arriving in Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh), the group is not expected to stay overnight, only visit the Bay on route 1 including Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Cho Da Islet, Ba Hang Cave, Dinh Huong Islet, Trong Mai Islet (Gamecock).
Finally, when the group arrives in Ninh Binh, they will visit Trang An scenic area.
Regarding accommodation, the group of 4,500 guests is expected to be evenly distributed into groups of 200-400 people, staying at 4-5 star hotels in Hanoi for 4 nights, including InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, Meliá Hanoi, Movenpick Living West Hanoi, Pan Pacific Hanoi, Novotel Hanoi Thai Ha…
Reference room prices range from 2.1 million to 4.4 million VND/night depending on hotel and room type. Guests mainly stay in Twin rooms. This hotel is also expected to host gala nights for 6 groups of 4,500 guests.
Movenpick Living West Hanoi plans to welcome 300 guests in 4 days. It is expected that the entire hall on the first floor will be a place for visitors to dine.
Novotel Hanoi Thai Ha plans to welcome 800 guests divided into two batches. The first round lasts from August 27 to August 30 and the next round lasts from August 31 to September 1.
During the trip to Ninh Binh and Ha Long, the tourist group is not expected to stay overnight at accommodation establishments, but the system of 4-5 star hotels in these two areas has also been mobilized. active and prepared to serve the needs of tourists.
Regarding food, special attention is paid to the issue of food due to specific cultural and religious requirements.
The hotels welcoming the delegation have prepared rich menus with traditional Indian, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Some hotels have hired chefs specializing in Indian cuisine.
Typical dishes expected to be served include naan bread, tandoori grilled chicken, tikka masala, Biryani chicken rice, butter cream chicken stew, curry, Chutney sauce, masala butter fried chicken, traditional Indian Chai tea Degree.
Some Vietnamese dishes such as pho, fish vermicelli, fish cakes and desserts made from Vong village's green rice are also introduced to visitors.
In Ninh Binh, Trang An restaurant was chosen as the place to serve group cuisine. However, guests will not eat Ninh Binh mountain goat specialties, instead, the restaurant will serve mainly vegan Indian dishes.
With an unprecedented number of visitors, localities, hotels, restaurants... have also made special preparations for this tourism development opportunity.
Accordingly, each group with a size of 30 - 35 guests needs at least 3 tour guides who know Hindu language.
Interpretation boards at some famous attractions are also translated into Hindu to serve tourists.
In addition, local businesses are also guided to improve service quality.
Up to now, agencies, departments, tourism businesses, tourist attractions and accommodation establishments are ready to welcome guests.
The Vietnam National Tourism Administration will support and coordinate with agencies, departments, and businesses to coordinate visitors at crowded points such as border gates, customs, convoys, accommodation establishments... to avoid congestion occurs, ensuring safety.
This event is considered an important step forward affirming Vietnam's position as an attractive destination for international tourism and events, especially when the trend of Indian tourists coming to Vietnam is increasing.
