Justin Bieber in India: A sneak peek into the pop sensation's itinerary

From Yoga and Jacuzzi to Playstation and convoys, here's all you need to know about the tour

International pop sensation Justin Bieber arrived on Wednesday for his maiden India concert. The 23-year-old arrived at the Kalina airport at around 1:30 am in a chartered flight along with his crew. 

The singer, sporting a pink hoodie, rushed out of the airport, where a group of fans had gathered to welcome him, to a waiting car which took him to his hotel in Lower Parel. He was accompanied by Bollywood star Salman Khan's personal bodyguard Shera.

The concert will take place in Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. The organisers of the event have made special arrangements to ensure that thesinger has a comfortable stay.  

Here's a sneak peek into the unique itenary of Bieber's India tour, which was prepeared by White Fox India, the company that has organised the Grammy winner's trip as part of his Purpose World Tour:

Hotels 

Two five-star hotels had been reserved for security reasons. The hotels re-designed his suite and incorporated Mughal paintings, antique furniture and signature Kashmiri bedroom linen. His room adorned with purple carnations as purple is his favourite colour. One hotel will be converted into Bieber’s private villa with three floors booked for the artist and his entourage and one elevator blocked for him alone.

Yoga and more

A special Yoga casket containing aromatic essential oils -- jasmine, mogra, rose and camphor incense sticks -- and books on chakras and yoga asanas will be placed in Bieber’s suite knowing his love for Yoga. A licensed female masseuse especially flown in from Kerala will be provided to Bieber on all four days. Hundred hangers, cans of wildberries and vanilla room freshners, hydrating lip balms are some of the special requests being catered to in his suite. The rooms with the best view in the quietest part of the hotel with only king size beds with a 24 hour fitness centre with a steam room are reserved for the singer. 

Dressing room

Bieber has requested that his dressing room be entirely draped with white curtains, a large glass-door refrigerator, clothing shelves, eight power outlets and 12 white handkerchiefs. He also demanded 24 still water bottles, 24 alkaline water bottles, four energy drinks, six vitamin water bottles, six cream sodas as well as a cooler packed with assorted juices fizzy drinks. The list also includes four natural juices, four vanilla protein drinks and half a gallon of almond milk. 

In every dressing room, there is a requirement for two packages of plain white crew-neck tee-shirts, in sizes XS and L, 2 packages of white tank tops, sizes L and XL, three packages of white lo-rise socks, size XS and L. 

Backstage necessities 

Ten containers will be flown in with items like a ping pong table, playstation, IO HAWK, sofa set, washing machine, refrigerator, upholstery, wardrobe cupboard and massage table that will be used backstage. The arrangements for a Jacuzzi have also been made for Bieber’s personal use to unwind before he takes to the stage.

The convoy

 A convoy of 10 luxury sedans and two Volvo buses will be at the disposal of the artist and his entourage of 120 people throughout their stay with a Rolls Royce reserved for the Sorry hitmaker. There will be special security cars comprising of Z+ level security and Maharashtra Police personnel apart from the artists’ global security.  

Culiniary retreat 

Bieber will be served authentic cuisine representing the 29 states of India on his first day. The nuances of the finest royal cuisines will be served by butlers flown in especially from Rajasthan. Traditional gold and silver plated thalis are being customised with engravings of the artist and his entourage’s name embedded on the dinner plates in beautiful Devanagari script. The overall ambiance will resemble an imperial fortress with flutists and sarangi players elevating the fine dining to a celestial experience.

Top culinary experts will supervise the gourmet being served to Bieber over four days with five dishes per day being renamed after his popular songs.

The Canadian star has also requested vegetables seasoned with ranch sauce, diced fruit, organic bananas and seedless grapes. He has also demanded a deli platter of organic turkey, lettuce, colby and provolone cheese, black olives, as well as green and banana peppers. His long list of demand also includes white sliced bread, potato chips, mint and watermelon gum, white cheddar popcorn, Ghiradelli dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds, menthol and watermelon gum,  inegar chips, organic dried fruit, peanuts, and all berries cereal. 

More in the list 

Bieber’s team will be provided with a list of spray tan salons, sushi restaurants, steakhouses, Italian restaurants, shopping malls, bowling alleys, movie theaters, skate parks, casinos, nightclubs, basketball courts and recording studios. 

The promoters have also kept a private jet and chopper on stand-by to meet the artist’s immediate travel demands in India. Bieber will be flying into the stadium on a chopper.

On the fourth and fifth day, he will visit New Delhi and Jaipur. A trip to Taj Mahal is also on the list.

Strict rules

Bieber needs privacy. He has asked White Fox India not to organise any interactions with anyone–fans, press and sponsors. No one can go near the artist for autograph and persons visiting him on the backstage are not allowed to carry mobile phones. 

Arrangements for fans

According to a report published in Your Story, the organisers have made provisions for free water for the audience during the concert. Bus shuttles with security starting from different points in the city will be available. There will be vendors with cold packs running around the venue to deliver food and drinks inside the arena.