Use the morning to tie up loose ends at work and pack any last-minute items—chargers, a light jacket, and your Gala-night outfit. If you have time, grab a hearty lunch from a favorite Surat spot (try local dhokla or a quick thali) so you travel comfortably, and confirm travel details with your team lead before leaving the office.
In the afternoon, finish checklists for presentations or team activities planned for the Gala Night and ensure any personal travel documents and ID are ready. This is also a good chance to coordinate carpooling or transport to the office assembly point and exchange contact numbers with colleagues for an easy rendezvous.
Assemble at the office by 11:00 PM for roll-call, luggage loading and a brief send-off; expect a short welcome briefing and seat assignments before departure. Board the overnight coach and settle in for the night—use this time to rest, catch up with teammates, or go over the 2025 highlights you’ll discuss at the Gala Night in Udaipur.
Arrive at Padmini Baugh Resort around 10:00 AM and breeze through check-in formalities before freshening up; take a few moments on your room balcony or the lawn to soak in the Aravalli foothill views and the calm resort ambience. Gather for a relaxed buffet lunch at the resort’s dining area, sampling Rajasthani favourites alongside pan-Indian options, then cool off with a dip in the pool or a quick walk through the landscaped gardens to recharge for the evening.
Spend the mid-afternoon unwinding by the pool, networking informally with colleagues, or opting for a short nature stroll nearby to stretch your legs and enjoy the winter sunshine; the resort’s seating nooks are perfect for one-on-one catch-ups or finishing light prep for the Gala session. As 4:00 PM approaches, reconvene in the main hall for the Annual Gala—we’ll review 2025 highlights, discuss challenges and lay out the 2026 roadmap, with open-floor Q&A and team reflections to follow.
After the formal session, transition into a celebratory mood from 7:00 PM as the DJ Night kicks off—dress up for an energetic night of music, dance and team photos under ambient lights, with snacks and drinks available. Expect the party to roll on until 11:00 PM; afterwards head back to the resort lounge or your rooms for a nightcap or a relaxed debrief before turning in, ready for tomorrow’s sightseeing around City Palace.
Start your day with breakfast at the resort at the hotel’s usual timings, enjoying a mix of continental and local Rajasthani dishes to fuel a day of exploring. By 11:00 AM the group departs for the City Palace drop point — stroll the palace courtyards, admire the intricate mosaics and museum galleries, and pause for photos on the palace balconies overlooking Lake Pichola.
After a wander through City Palace, choose your own adventure: take a short boat ride to Jagmandir for peaceful lakeside views, visit the centuries-old Jagdish Temple for a glimpse of devotional life, or sample local street food around Gangaur Ghat — try kachori, mirchi bada or a lakeside thali at a nearby eatery. If you prefer museums, pop into Bagore Ki Haveli for cultural displays or the Vintage Car Museum for a quirky, nostalgic detour before some relaxed shopping through Hathi Pol and Bada Bazaar.
As daylight softens, regroup at the agreed drop point by 7:00 PM and return to Padmini Baugh Resort to freshen up before dinner at 8:30 PM; share highlights from the day over a warm, comforting meal. After dinner, join the organized post-meal team activities — expect light games, team challenges and laughter designed to bring everyone together before an easy night’s rest ahead of departure day.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Padmini Baugh—peek once more at the Aravalli views and pack your luggage while swapping final photos and contacts with teammates. Complete check-out formalities by mid-morning and load the coach; if time permits, take a short walk to the resort garden or grab a final cup of masala chai before boarding.
Settle into the coach for the return drive to Surat, using the trip time to recap highlights from the Gala Night and sightseeing — share favourite moments from City Palace, Jagmandir, and the evening team activities. Stop at a hygienic highway dhaba for a hearty lunch and restroom break so everyone returns refreshed for the onward journey.
Arrive in Surat in the evening with a group debrief and thank-you note from the organisers as luggage is handed back; take a few minutes for farewells and to collect any distributed handouts or photos. Head home or to carpool points, carrying warm memories of Udaipur’s lakeside charm, the DJ party, and the team bonding that wrapped up the offsite.