28th March -2nd April 2020

ABOUT INDIA • India is the largest and the oldest

civilisation in the world.

• India holds the record of not

invading any other country in the

last 10,000 years of her history.

• GDP worth 1,996 billion US dollars,

India is the 10th largest economy in

the world.

• Sanskrit is one of the earliest known

languages in the world, and a

member of the Indo-European

family of languages, from which

most modern European languages

have originated.

• The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. India is the largest democracy in the world with a federal government.

• India has a total of 29 states and 7 union territories.

• The capital of India is New Delhi.

• As per census 2011, the provisional population of India is 1,21,05,69,573.

• India is easy to access from airports worldwide. It is also connected with a network of several domestic airlines, which provide convenient connectivity within India.

• An excellent Railway system runs through the entire country. Special trains like Palace on Wheels and Royal Orient Express, comprising of air-conditioned cabins decorated in the old Maharaja style, equipped with world class amenities to enhance the pleasure of travelling.

New Delhi

• Delhi, the capital of India and one of the oldest cities of the world, is unlike any other city on the planet. It’s a place that not only touches your pulse but even fastens it to a frenetic speed.

• With a history that goes back many centuries & empires, Delhi showcases an ancient culture and a rapidly modernising country. From the labyrinth of narrow lanes, old havelis and colourful bazaars of Old Delhi to the best features of a modern city such as a metro system, gleaming malls, bustling markets and fabulous eating places; the past and the present mix seamlessly together in Delhi. Centuries-old monuments are a part of the city’s daily life. An array of historical sites including the World Heritage Sites of Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar rest amongst several historical treasures in Delhi’s possession. Add to this the presence of diverse cultures, sprawling greenery, rich architecture and a famed cuisine, and Delhi becomes one of the undisputed highlights of the country

GLIMPSES OF NEW DELHI

GLIMPSES OF NEW DELHI

GLIMPSES OF NEW DELHI

India and Easy Access

• Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during 2017 were 10.18 million with a growth of

15.6% over same period of the previous year.

• As on December, 2017, e–Visa facility had been extended to the nationals

of 163 countries under 3 sub – categories i.e. ‘e- Tourist Visa’, ‘e – Business Visa’ and ‘e – Medical Visa’. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

• During 2017, a total of 1.7 million foreign tourists arrived on e-Tourist Visa

registering a growth of 57.2%.

Participating Hotel

Lodhi A 7-minute walk from Jawaharlal

Nehru Stadium metro station, this

ritzy hotel is decorated with

contemporary Indian artwork and

is 10 km from the 17th-century Red

Fort.

Featuring elegant decor and high-

end furnishings, the sleek rooms

come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen

TVs, and balconies with private

plunge pools. Suites add living

rooms and dining areas. Room

service is available.

Amenities include 2 restaurants, a

cigar lounge and a library. A

tranquil spa offers steam rooms, as

well as beauty and massage

treatments. There's also a fitness

centre, and an indoor pool with a poolside cafe.

Participating Hotel

Lalit This ritzy hotel is 2 blocks from lively

Connaught Place, a 7-minute walk

from the Shivaji Bridge railway station

and 1.6 km from Jantar Mantar, an

18th-century astronomy complex.

Refined rooms have flat-screen TVs

and DVD players, plus minibars and

desks. Upgraded rooms have iPod

docks, free Wi-Fi and access to an

exclusive lounge. Suites have living

areas; some include original art, in-

room bars and butler service. Room

service is available.

A free breakfast buffet is served in a

24-hour restaurant. There are 5 other

eateries, plus a bar and a funky

nightclub. Other amenities include a

spa, a yoga studio, a fitness centre

and an outdoor pool.

E - Visa facility

Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas,

Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameron

Union Republic, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia,

Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica,

Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia,

Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland,

Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati,Kyrgyzstan , Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein,

Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova,

Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua,

Niger Republic, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines,

Poland, Portugal , Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis,

Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore,

Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,

Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Uganda,Ukraine, United

Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Following countries can apply for Indian Visa on line

Pre and Post Congress

Agra

Jaipur

Udaipur

Jaisalmer

Shimla

Leh

Amritsar

Kathmandu - Nepal

Bhutan

Mumbai

Goa

Kerala

Tentative Itinerary

• 28th March – Opening Ceremony – at The Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi

• 29th March – Board of Directors Meeting

and Delhi City tour for rest of delegates

• 30th March – Day trip to Agra to see one

of the seven wonders of the world – The Taj

Mahal

• 31st March – Educational Symposium at the Lalit Hotel and networking evening

• 1St April - General assembly and Gala

night

• Closing ceremony at the Leela

Ambience Convention Hotel Shahdara

• 2nd April – Departure

• For Fitness freaks – Yoga every day at

07:30 am

• Partygoers – Free Entry at Kitty Su Delhi

(Listed among top 100 clubs in the

World) and 24 hour operational bar in

the lobby of the Lalit Hotel.

Registrations

Early Bird Registration fee

• Single – 1350 Euro

• Double – 1200 Euro

Regular registration

• Single – 1450 Euro

• Double – 1350 Euro