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This was a brochure we prepared for IFES for their world summit in Delhi this year. The same was uploaded on their website and a physical copy was handed over to all the participants .

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About IFES

IFES is the International Federation of Exhibition and Event services. The federation has been active since 1984. IFES helps its members to better serve their clients who exhibit internationally. In an industry of constant change and development geographically, IFES provides professionals with a network dedicated to helping them face new challenges and acquire new business.

FOCUS Representing the International Exhibition & Event Service industry and

addressing its specific issues and development needs through our unique Global network of National Associations and Individual Company members

Providing and maintaining a communication network both online and in meetings so that all our members can stay in touch

MISSIONIFES is the international federation of national associations and individual companies active in the design, conception, production and show services for temporary structures used at expositions and trade shows. IFES is the only organisation dedicated to the specific needs of exposition designers and providers of trade show services. The purpose of IFES is to promote the commercial, professional and socio-political interests of its members on an international level.

AboutDelhi

For the first time ever, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) World Summit will be held in Delhi, India. The 2014 summit will lay special focus on specific industry-related knowledge of the Indian market and implementing environmentally responsible practices. The conference will be held at the Le Meridien in New Delhi from 30th May to 1st June 2014 where members and participants will have the opportunity to interact with local and international key decision makers from the Exhibition Service Industry. The Exhibition and Trade Industry in India is expected to grow at CAGR 20-25% in the coming years. Exhibitions are an important tool in any industry for marketing, promotion and consumer interaction. Delhi, the national capital of India, is a gateway to the Indian market and offers a unique blend of business and culture. The city is among the most sought after destination for exhibitions for Indian as well as International corporations.

The focal point of the 2014 World Summit is to provide first-hand experience of the Indian Exhibition Industry. The goal is not only to understand the present but also the future aspects of the industry. New ideas and prospects can only be realized by mutual sharing of knowledge and technology; IFES 2014 will work collaboratively towards identifying and explaining the working of the dynamic Indian Market, its challenges and opportunities. The Summit aims to take forward the IFES Mission to increase opportunities for networking and collaboration between national product and services suppliers within the exposition industry on an international level. It will also work as a forum to increase awareness of the specific issues pertaining to exposition-marketing professionals among the IFES members. IFES World Summit 2014 in Delhi is expected to provide members and participants with an energizing conference destination experience and some important insights into what for many will be a new and exciting part of the world

IFESSUMMITvenue:Le Meridien date: 31 May - 1 June 2014

IFES PRELIMINARY PROGRAM30-May-2014 31-May-2014

Social Programme Conference day 1

IFES Board Meeting Sessions 1-6

IFES Tour of Delhi, orTour of local facilities Swift Exhibits/Insta & exhibition grounds, Pragati Maidan

Sessions 7-11

IFES Dinner: Bollywood Night

01-Jun-2014 02-Jun-2014

Conference day 2 Social Program

Annual General Meeting (AGM) IFES Tour to Agra, Taj Mahal Continues...

Sessions 12, 13 & 14 -

IFES Tour to Agra, Taj Mahal IFES Tour to Jaipur begins

IFES PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

IFES WORLD SUMMIT PROGRAM venue:Le Meridien date: 31 May - 1 June 2014

30-May-2014

0900 - 1100 hrs IFES Board meeting at the meridien

1100 - 1700 hrs IFES CIty tour of Delhi

1900 hrs IFES members welcome reception

31-May-2014

0900 - 0930 hrs registration and welcome coffee

0930 - 0940 hrs IFES World Summit 2014 official opening, MC: Mr. Han

0940 - 1000 hrs welcome address: IFES World Summit 2014 - President

1000 - 1040 hrs introduction of exhibition market in India

1040 - 1125 hrs trends in the global exhibition industry by Travis Stanton

1125 - 1200 hrs networking coffee break

1200 - 1230 hrs Key Note Speaker: Mr.Tom Bowman - Global Change, USA

1230 - 1300 hrs exhibition and logistic/ foreign exhibitors in India / insider to India

sponsor introduction to lunch & coffee breaks: Omega Alejandro Escalante

1300 - 1430 hrs business lunch

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! ! ! 31- May-2014 -cont.

1430 - 1515 hrs workshop by FAMAB -Germanyhow to achieve Global quality standards in Exhibition Industry, Sonia Prashar Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Claus Hotlmann Holtmann Messe+Event, Torsten Heinze Czarnowski

1515 - 1555 hrs opportunities and challenges in middle east: exhibiting in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Haitham Canawati, GES

1555 - 1625 hrs Networking Coffee Break

1630 - 1730 hrs Design Trends by Robin Drake

1730 - 1815 hrs Session 1: Workforce development strategies for trade fair industry, Han LeenHouts

2000 hrs IFES Dinner: Bollywood Night

01-Jun-2014

0900 - 0930 hrs welcome coffee

0930 - 1100 hrs IFES AGM

1100 - 1130 hrs networking coffee break

1130 - 1230 hrs session by Anshu Gupta

1230 - 1245 hrs 2015 world summit in Vienna

1245 - 1330 hrs closing ceremony followed by buisness lunch

1330 - 1425 hrs session II workforce development strategies for trade fair industry Travis Stanton

1500 hrs group departs to IFES trip to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal

2000 hrs traditional Indian dinner at a rooftop venue with a view of the Taj

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02-Jun-2014

0500 hrs sunrise visit of the Taj Mahal

0800 hrs breakfast at the hotel

1100 hrs tour of Agra fort

1300 hrs buffet lunch at the hotel

1400 hrs group departs back for Delhi or continues on to Jaipur

03-Jun-2014

IFES group visit of Samode and Jaipur

IFES AGM 2014 venue: sovereign ballroom, le meridien | date: 1st june, 2014 | time: 0930 to 1130 hrs

Address by the President : Bruno Meissner

Update on Three Year Business Plan Closing 2011-2014: Torsten Heinze, Strategy and Planning Chairperson and Gloria Guevara, Executive Director

IFES Management Office Update : Bruno Meissner

2015 Executive Board Confirmed and Vice President Elected (membershipvote)✴Based on the 2012 Elections, as of January 1, 2015 the following charges are in effect:✴President: Bruno Meissener moves to Past President✴Vice President: Voicu Sferdianu moves to President✴Treasurer: Justin Hawes, remains Treasurer✴Strategy & Planning: Chair Torsten Heinze, remains Strategy & Planning Chair✴This change leaves the Vice Presidency seat open, the President’s Council has recommend Peter Theodorides to take the charge

Accounts 2013 Budget 2014, Proposal 2015 (membership vote): Justin Hawes, Treasurer

Committee Updates: Membership, Voicu Sferdianu✴Membership Fees (membership vote)✴Membership Entry Fees (membership vote)

Marketing, Peter Theodorides and Education, Bruno Meissner✴New Education Chair (membership vote)National Association, Birgit Holz-Zech

2016 World Summit presentation, Istanbul, Turkey (membership vote)

Keynote Speaker: Tom Bowman

A social entrepreneur from the get-go, Tom founded an exhibit design company that often focused on science museums and aquariums, like helping the National Academy of Sciences define the mission and vision for their new science museum.

A project for the Koshland Science Museum on climate change redirected Tom’s personal and career journey. He became Mr. Green for his industry’s largest trade publication. He won a prestigious statewide small business award in California for walking the talk, using his own company as a lab for cutting carbon emissions cost effectively. Most importantly, he began consulting with scientists, economists, government leaders, communications researchers and others on what he believes is our essential quest—to get the public engaged in responding to the climate challenge.

He’s learned a lot and earned a high degree of trust and respect from all these diverse experts along the way. And he learned one thing for sure: we need to integrate all these areas of expertise—particularly climate science, behavioral science, and communications—if we’re going to harness the public’s will to meet the enormous challenge that climate change presents.

But whiners and bomb throwers should be advised, social entrepreneurs are a “can do” breed. Tom’s motto: “Let’s Solve Climate Change.”

Social Entrepreneur: Anshu Gupta

Anshu Gupta; Popularly known as the Clothing Man, started his career as a freelance journalist and left a corporate career in 1998 to start GOONJ. Anshu’s mission in Goonj is to make clothing a matter of concern, to bring it in the list of subjects for the development sector. While introducing a new model wherein city’s discard is turned into a rural development resource, he adds a new perspective which looks at the giver’s dignity rather than the donor’s pride.. In the last 14 years GOONJ, the organisation he founded have been able to demonstrate, how a parallel trash based (as opposed to cash based) economy is possible. An Ashoka & Schwab Fellow, he and his organization Goonj, has won many international awards and the work brings a lot of conviction and evidence to show the success of the idea. GOONJ has emerged as the largest non -monetary resource agency while people also call it one of the largest civic participation movements!!

Speaker: Travis Stanton

Travis Stanton brings current exhibit design trends to IFES members when he presents “Global Trend Analysis,” featuring emerging themes identified at EuroShop, Mobile World Congress, the International Consumer Electronics Show, EXHIBITOR2014, and dozens of other recent international exhibitions and events. He is the editor of EXHIBITOR magazine, which boasts readers in more than 30 different countries and was recently named among the top 20 business publications in America. As editor, Travis travels the globe, attending dozens of tradeshows and events each year, ranging from the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. His work as a writer and editor has earned him numerous awards including the 2007 Young Leader Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, and the 2011 Magazine of the Year award from the Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association.

At this year’s IFES World Summit, Travis will detail which trends are taking root on trade show floors around the globe, and how those trends are being implemented into exhibitors’ designs. "The presentation is all about inspiring exhibit and event professionals by showing them what can and is being done on an international stage,” he says. “As such, we’ll take a big-picture view of the industry, identify which new trends are gaining momentum, which existing trends still have staying power, and which emerging trends might impact our industry in the more distant future.”

Travis Stanton, EditorEXHIBITOR Magazine206 South Broadway, Suite 745Rochester, MN 55904www.ExhibitorOnline.com

Speaker: Sonia Prashar

Working in the Trade Fairs Industry for more than 18 years. Present positions includes Director,Marketing & Trade Fairs at the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (the largest bi-national Chamber in the world) and in addition appointed as Managing Director NuernbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd. (100% subsidiary of NuernbergMesse GmbH. Nürnberg Messe is one of the 20 largest exhibition companies in the world and among the Top Ten in Europe) last year in April. The portfolio covers some 120 international exhibitions and congresses at the Nürnberg location and worldwide. A Science Graduate, with specialization in Education & German Language, responsible for Chamber’s very active role at Indian Trade shows in all regions, promoting “Trade Fairs” as an effective tool for marketing, while looking out on new possibilities and making a judicious selection in the changing market. Since the inception of this activity have handled the German Participation at more than 150 shows (Automotive, Electrical, Engineering, Chemicals &Pharmaceutical, Machine Tool, Analytical Instrumentation & Biotechnology, Aero, Defence &Aviation, Beauty , Home Care & Personal Care etc.). Worked on special deputation at the Chamber’s liaison office in Duesseldorf, Germany (April – July, 1999).With Nuernberg Messe’s portfolio has been instrumental in bringing shows to India which are truly “special events by the specialists for the specialists” – niche topics like Organic Food,Textiles & Wellness (through BioFach India), Windows, Doors & Facades Technologies (fensterbau frontale India), Bulk Material Handling &Powder Technology (Powder & Bulk Solids India) and in cooperation with ISHRAE–ACREX India on HVAC&R, Building Management Systems. Represented the Chamber at various national / international events. Effectively promoted collaborations and constructive communication between Indian and German companies to develop effective partnership with each other. Developed successful networking channels for the access, sharing and dissemination of information with leading Indian & German Industry Associations / Government Bodies.

Speaker: Claus Holtmann

Claus is CEO and owner of Holtmann Messe & Event, Hannover, Germany - a full-service company with over 60 years of experience in the exhibition and event industry. From 2000 until 2009 Claus served as President of FAMAB, the German association for direct business communications, member of Board since 1996. Senator of Senat der Wirtschaft, the German section of The Global Economic Network, initiator of the highly respected international project “World Forrest Foundation”.

Event Emcee: Han Leenhouts

After more than 10 years working for a stand building and stand system production company Han has started his own training company. During the stand building years he serviced more than 1000 companies on their way to successful stand building. He also attended shows in Europe, the US and Asia. He took all this experience into Sales & Pepper. In the 8 years that Sales & Pepper exists, he has become a leading expert in the Netherlands on teaching stand behaviour and managing exhibitor from an organising standpoint. He is now a columnist for four websites and one magazine on exhibitions and has been on national television with a programme on exhibitions (6 episodes) He has also written a book “Peppertalk” on participating in exhibitions.

He also trains at various companies and has already trained over 10,000 people. Han as a trainer can be characterised with the following words: Authentic, Humor, Drive, Empathy, Direct.

Speaker: Robin Drake

Robin has a MS in Art Education from Pratt institute. He is on the advisory board for Graduate Interior Design at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and currently an advisor for The Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton New Jersey. Robin is a partner in Drake & Boucher Inc. in New York and has developed brand identities for Harry Cipriani, Aquascutum Inc, and Stow Davis Furniture. The firm also designed trade show exhibits for Esprit, the Steelcase Design Partnership, and the Container Store at the South Street Seaport Museum.

Robin also worked as exhibit design consultant for the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, and the gallery of the New York School of Interior Design. The firm also designed the 4,000 square foot Heller Gallery in New York’s meatpacking district. Numerous published works in New York Times, design section, two cover stories with Interiors Magazine, a feature section in the Loftstyle book by Suzanne Slesin. Robin was the subject of a television news interview by Roz Abrams about my design for an Edible Architecture competition.

partners3 partnerships at 5000 €

Each partner will receive the following benefits:• branding on Main stage / Backdrops • verbal acknowledgment during• the event• three minute speaking opportunity at start

of event• two delegate passes • one Premium Booth, 2 x 2• logo & link on IFES website for one-year• profile/link in summit smart phone app

Sponsorship opportunities:• summit sponsor • bollywood night dinner• networking dinner

partners7 partnerships at 3500 €

Each partner will receive the following benefits:• branding at event• verbal Acknowledgement during the event• one delegate pass• one Premium Booth, 2 x 2• logo & link on IFES website for one-year• profile/link in summit smart phone app

Sponsorship opportunities:• key note speaker - Tom Bowman • MC- Han Leenhouts• luncheon day 1• luncheon day 2• transportation sponsor• sustainability / green• exhibition partner• branded lanyard

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partners8 partnerships at 2500 €

Each partner will receive the following benefits:• branding at event • verbal acknowledgment during the event• one delegate pass • logo & link on IFES website for one-year• profile/link on summit smart phone app• logo on AV directional devices & logo on screens at 6 IFES stands

Sponsorship opportunities:• opening toast at networking dinner• bollywood night bar partner• digital signages• branded shirt• welcome and registration sponsor• daily news• infrastructure sponsor• conference bag sponsor• AV sponsor

Bronze partnersat 1250 €

Each partner will receive the following benefits:• verbal acknowledgement during the event• logo on AV directional devices at event • logo on event screen (main hall) during breaks• link on the IFES website• profile/link in summit smart phone app

Sponsorship opportunities:• tea/coffee break on day one• tea/coffee break on day two• water cooler branding• momento sponsor• digital signages package summit

Members’ Dinner: Bollywood Theme

Gear up and put your dancing shoes on! Theme Bollywood Night calls for nothing else. This is going to be an energetic and rocking party with movies, bollywood hit dance numbers, glamour, enthusiasm and definitely- Dance!

The decor will be colourful, dynamic and jazzy, perfectly describing Bollywood. For all of you will be stars on this night, you are expected to dress up like one too. Put your best foot forward and surprise everyone present at the party. You can also dress up like famous bollywood couples, eg.- Shah Rakh Khan - Kajol, Madhuri Dixit - Anil Kapoor and many more.

Several games will be organized wherein you will be asked to dance like the couple in the actual video; Dumb Charades and many more grooving games to pep up the night.

And if you thought that it was all about dance numbers, Bollywood hits and crazy dress-ups, you are wrong. Wait till you see the magic on stage, with the Indian band KARMA all set to set fire to the evening.

Karma is easily one of India’s most popular bands. With more than 1,000 shows all across the country—the band’s performance ensures that each event is a cracker of a show. What sets the band apart is the ease with which English, Hindi and Punjabi hits are seamlessly melded together, and how the audience is very much part of the action. The line up of the band includes the country’s top notch musicians whose expertise and camaraderie shines through each time they get together. With extensive media and press coverage , the band also provides the background scores in Hindi movies. Come, experience the magic of Karma.

IFES Organised Tours✤ ishq-e-Dilli ✤ the spice of life ✤ comparative religion

Ishq-e-Dilliexploring Delhi

Your day in Delhi will start with a visit to Rajghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. This black marble platform is built where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Following this visit, you will board coaches till Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. Thereafter, drive by the imposing Red Fort - a 17th-century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. To bypass the traffic, we will travel through the narrow lanes by cycle rickshaws, which also is the best option to explore places coming on the way. Starting from Chandni Chowk, the ride will continue till Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India.Lunch will be served at the “Lodi”- an al-fresco styled restaurant, set in a natural environment in extension of Lodhi Gardens - a park in New Delhi containing ruins of monuments built in 1444. Post lunch you will visit Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century by Qutabuddin Aibak. After a long day of visits, you will conclude the day with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Humayun's Tomb - a precursor to the Taj Mahal. This tomb was built by a mughal emperor, Humayun, on the orders of his first wife and chief consort.As you make your way back to the hotel room, you may reflect on the aeons of culture and heritage that have been woven into the city which is now the capital of India.

Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Mughal India, is a combination of action packed streets lined with quaint havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British is composed of spacious, tree- lined avenues and imposing government buildings.

Cost:per couple - € 320additional person- €160

for more details, write to us at [email protected]

The Spice of Lifeexploring the spices

Get introduced to the Indian Spices, cuisines and the various modes of transport in Delhi. Experience riding by auto rickshaws and by the Delhi metro while on your journey till Old Delhi from the hotel. As you come out of the metro station, cycle rickshaws will be the next ones to experience. You will ride out through the crowded bazaars to reach the spice market where everyone will assemble for an introduction to all the spices by a master blender. Thereafter you will hop on to the rickshaws again and make your way to a “Haveli” (mansion) for a demonstration of some popular North Indian vegetarian dishes. Learn to make a complete Indian meal including curry, vegetables, bread and dessert. You will be provided with the recipes and we hope you try them out someday soon! Enjoy the lunch.As the tour ends, you will not only take back spices but literally carry back the aromas and tastes of it.

for more details, write to us at [email protected]

Indian spices have always evoked an interest in food enthusiasts around the world. India has always been famous for its condiments, with curries being made from a blend of different spices which can be in the form of a gravy or a dry dish. The subcontinent has a wide range of climatic conditions which helps in cultivation of a variety of spices.

Cost:per person- €140

Comparative Religion exploring the faces of faith

Your first stop for the day will be at the Laxminarayan Temple- an important site of Hindu pilgrimage. Gain more knowledge about the history and architecture of the temples; the rites and rituals performed by the priests, as the guide covers even the minutest of details while explaining to you about the same. Your next stop will be at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib- a Sikh place of worship. This place is associated with the 8th Sikh Guru- Guru Harkrishan, who stayed at this site in the 17th century, serving the people at the time of an epidemic. Your last stop for the day will be at the Lotus Temple of the Baha’i faith. It's structure has received many accolades in the international forums forarchitecture, fine arts and religion. It is a spiritual experience like no other- the one that cannot be described in words and must be experienced to be understood.

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India is a secular country with a diversity of religious beliefs and p r a c t i c e s . T h i s j o u r n e y w i l l introduce you to the religious places of Hinduism, Sikhism and the Baha'i faith. We will visit the famous Laxminarayan Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and the magnificent Lotus temple of the Baha`i faith.

Cost:one to fifteen people: € 90 per personfifteen onwards : € 45 per person

IFES Excursions✤ matters of the heart ✤ of royalty and romance

Matters of the heart your date with the Taj - 1st and 2nd June

Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra is home to some of the most beautiful works of architecture. Situated on the Western bank of river Yamuna, Agra has secured its place on the international map due to its architectonic wealth.You will board the coaches for Agra post lunch on 1st June, 2014. The distance between Agra and Delhi is nearly 200 kms and will take around 5 hours to cover. You will be staying at Hotel Amarvilas, which overlooks the beautiful Taj Mahal. Enjoy an evening of grandeur at an exclusive venue, set against a backdrop of the Taj, beginning with a classical dance performance of the region, known as “Kathak.” This will be followed by a sumptuous buffet with classical Indian music in the background. Early in the morning, there will be a guided visit to the Taj Mahal. The visit will be at such a time that you will witness the monument in the changing colours of dawn. You will leave the hotel at 5 am for the sunrise experience, or a later visit for guests who would prefer a relaxed start to the day. At 11am, the whole group will leave for a sightseeing tour of the Agra fort. You will be back in the hotel for lunch and will depart forLe Meridien Hotel in Delhi at 2 pm. The guests who will be traveling onwards to Jaipur will depart in separate coaches.

**supplement fee for single room apply. For more details, write to us at [email protected]

The Taj Mahal is the universally admired symbol of love and the fi n e s t e x a m p l e o f M u g h a l architecture. This mesmerizing structure was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Cost:twin-sharing basis - € 600 per person

Of Royalty & Romancefollowing the Maharaja trail - 2nd & 3rd June

On the afternoon of 2nd June, you will drive towards Jaipur from Agra, which will be nearly 240 kms. This is in extension to the “Matters of the Heart” tour. Your destination for the night will be a small village called Samode, which is at a distance of 50 kms from the main city of Jaipur.

Samode: Located north-west of Jaipur, Samode is the abode of the Rawals of Amber, founded in the 16th century. It is set amidst three imposing forts, high on the mountains and reminds one of the valour of the Rajputs. The palace where you will be staying has a remarkable hall of mirrors, with frescoes of the 18th century. It reflects the fine aesthetic traditions of its royal occupants. Evening will be free for you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area and dinner will be served at the Palace. The next day will begin with a camel cart ride through the village followed by lunch at the Samode Bagh.

Jaipur: After lunch you will drive to Jaipur to see the City Palace and the Observatory. The city is famously known as the Pink city owing to the colour of the buildings in the old city. On the way to the City Palace, you will stop for a photo opportunity of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) to capture the unique architecture of the building.

Dera Amer: n the evening, take a short drive to Dera Amer for an elephant safari. Dera Amer was the meeting ground for Rajput kings going on hunting trips. At the venue you will be welcomed by elephants. Dinner will follow the safari. will follow the safari.

To listen to glorious tales of the past, one need not look beyond the land of deserts and forts. As those magnificent structures tower over you in their majestic grandeur, Rajasthan opens itself up to embrace every traveller with its v ibrant colours, warmth and diversity.

Cost:per couple - € 1280

**supplement fee for single room apply. For more details, write to us

pre & post conference toursby

In God’s Own Country

In The Himalayas

In The Land Of Maharajas

In Little Tibet

Into The White Waters

Into The Wild

In Goa

In God’s Own CountryDelhi - Kochi - Alleppey - Marari - Kochi - Delhi

The palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Affectionately called the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala. Kochi with its rich history, cultural heritage and archaeological wealth is the cradle of art and culture in Kerala.

Backwaters,Beaches & Beyond...Day 01: Delhi–KochiDepart Delhi by flight AI48 at 1805 hrs and arrive Kochi at 2100 hrs. You will be received and escorted to your hotel Eighth Bastion.

Day 02: In KochiLocal sightseeing of the Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Santacruz Basilica and Chinese Fishing Nets.

Day 03: Kochi-Alleppey (Houseboat)Depart for Alleppey to board the houseboat for an overnight cruise on the backwaters. Meals served on board.

Day 04: Houseboat(Alleppey)- MarariOn disembarkation, take a guided tour of the town of Alleppey, exploring its heritageand unique features. Lunch will be served at the home of a local family, giving you an opportunity to interact with an Indian family. After the meal, leave for Marari village.

Day 05: In MarariYou have this day to spend in leisure on the beach. Overnight at Marari Beach resort.

Day 06: Marari–Kochi-DelhiTransfer to Kochi airport to board flight to Delhi 6E 314 departing Kochi at 1000 hrs. You will be met on arrival in Delhi at 1700 hrs.

CostPer Person on sharing basis- EUR 720

Cost Includes:•Transportation by A/C vehicle.•Accommodation (05 nights) and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.•Currently applicable entrance fees to places of visit.•Services of locally appointed English speaking guide for sightseeing.•Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change.•Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour programme.

Kathakali Dance show in Kochi | Heritage walk of Alleppey town | Lunch with a local family | Cruise on backwaters

In The Himalayas Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Ananda is the spiritual pathway to the ultimate, discovered through the union of body, mind and soul. It is not just a retreat that will leave you breathless with the enchantment of its surroundings, but assists in redefining lifestyles to include the well known traditional Indian wellness regimes of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta combined with best of International Wellness Experiences. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, this is one place you wouldn’t wish to miss out on.

Peace, Serenity & Wellness...Day 01: Delhi – HaridwarDepart on Shatabdi Express from New Delhi at 0650 hrs. arriving in Haridwar at 1125 hrs. Transfer to Ananda in the Himalayas and enjoy the day at leisure.

Day 02: In Rishikesh(Ananda)Indulge in yoga and spa sessions. In the afternoon, drive to Rishikesh for a sightseeing tour and witness the evening 'Aarti' on the holy river Ganges. Drive back to the hotel for dinner.

Day 03: In AnandaYou have the whole day at Ananda to experience spa and yoga sessions.

Day 04: Rishikesh-DelhiYou have the morning at leisure at the hotel. After check-out, drive to Haridwar for a sightseeing tour. Continueonwards to board the Shatabdi train to Delhi departing at 1810 hrs. from Haridwar Railway Station. You will be received at the New Delhi railway station at 2245 hrs.

CostPer Person on sharing basis- EUR 1225

Cost Includes:•Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure. Transportation by air- conditioned vehicle.•Currently applicable air-conditioned class train fare Delhi/ Haridwar/Delhi.•Accommodation (03 nights) and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.•Guided sightseeing/ excursions as per the itinerary.•Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change.•Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour programme.

**supplement fee for single room apply For more details, write to us at [email protected]

Aarti ceremony on the river Ganges | Wellness therapies in Ananda | Yoga Nidra

In The Land Of MaharajasDelhi - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi

At the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century Mehrangarh Fort sits atop a rocky hill, soaring 125m above the plains. A 10 km long wall encompasses the city with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Shopping in Jodhpur’s bazaars is a heady experience with a colourful display of the rich collection of exquisite handicrafts and textiles.

Forts, Palaces & Royalty...Day 01: Delhi–JodhpurDepart for Jodhpur on flight AI 475 at 1100 hrs. Arrive at 1200 hrs and you will be received and escorted to Ajit Bhawan hotel. Explore the local bazaars in the evening.

Day 02: Jodhpur–RanakpurVisit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. The fort is an impressive and formidable structure with magnificent palaces and a good collection of miniature paintings and other artifacts. The Jaswant Thada is a 19th century royal cenotaph and is a fine example of the architectural brilliance of the time. After the visits, you will drive to Ranakpur and check into Hotel Fatehbad.

Day 03: Ranakpur–UdaipurVisit the Jain temples and drive to Udaipur, the Lake Palace. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake in the evening.

Day 04: In UdaipurUdaipur is a city of palaces, temples, gardens, lakes and narrow lanes. Explore the city with a guide and visit the City Palace, Jagdish temple and the vintage car museum.

Day 05: Udaipur–DelhiDepart for Delhi on flight SG 2436 at 1235 hrs. On arrival in Delhi at 1405 hours, you will be met by our representative.

CostPer Person on sharing basis - EUR 965

Cost Includes:•Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. •Accommodation (4nights) on bed & breakfast basis. •Currently applicable entrance fees to places of visit. •Services of locally appointed English speaking guides at the time of visits.•Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change.•Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour programme.

**airfare will be extra & supplement fee for single room a p p l y F o r m o r e d e t a i l s , w r i t e t o u s a t [email protected]

Boat ride on Lake Pichola | Local markets

In Little Tibet Delhi - Leh - Nubra - Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh - Delhi

Leh is the capital of Ladakh (11917 ft). Sheltered in the North by the Ladakh range and in the South by the Zanskar mountains, Leh gets very little rainfall. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist gompas (monasteries). Situated on the highest point of the mountain spurs or majestically sprawling over cliffside, located in the vicinity of vil lages , these aesthetically pleasing, architecturally interesting gompas provide the focus for the faith of the highly religious Buddhist people.

Monks,Monasteries & Mountains...

Day 01: Delhi–LehDepart for Leh by flight G8193 at 08.40 hrs. On arrival in Leh, you will be met and transferred to the hotel, Grand Dragon. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, acclamatising to the high altitude and low oxygen levels.

Day 02: Leh–Khardung La– Sumur (Nubra Valley) Drive to Nubra valley through the highest motor-able road in the world, the Khardung La pass. A full circle of peaks surrounds the flat sea of the central plain dotted with villages. Here lies a valley cut off from the world a hidden secret land of Nubra. Mountains rise on both sides abruptly from the valley in great masses, forming walls of solid rock broken only by narrow side gorges that strike directly into the heart of the range, dividing the facing wall into enormous sections. On arrival in Sumur, check-in at the Silk Route camp. In the afternoon you will visit the 150 year old Samstaling monastery situated on the mountain side just above Sumur.

Day 03: Sumur–Diskit–Hunder- Sumur Drive to Diskit to visit the famous Diskit Monastery. Diskit has a regular

bazaar consisting of a single line of shops, and a gompa. This is situated on a rocky spur above the village with commanding views up and down the valley. Thereafter you will drive to Hunder to experience sand dunes of Nubra valley.Day 04: Sumur-LehDrive back to Leh from Sumur and check in at Hotel Grand Dragon. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 05: Leh – Pangong LakeDrive to Pangong Lake over the Chang La pass . You will arrive at Pangong in the afternoon and will be v i s i t i n g t h e b eau t i f u l P angong T s o l a k e . Tso Thiksey Gompa is a Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) in the local language means ‘Lake’ and this is why the place is called Pangong Tso. The lake is very beautiful and is partly in India and partly in Tibet. This lake, as most lakes in Ladakh is a salt water lake. After the visit you will be checking in at a tented camp for the night.

Day 06: Pangong Lake–Thaktok-LehYou will be leaving for Leh and en- route visit the Thaktok monastery and Stok Palace. On arrival in Leh you will check in at Grand Dragon Hotel.

Day 07: In LehGo on a local sight seeing tour today visiting Leh Palace, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery and Shanti stupa. Hemis is the best known and biggest gompa of Ladakh. It is

Highest motor-able pass in the world |Ancient Buddhist Monasteries | Quaint villages | Ride on Bactrian camel | Salt water lakes

Into The White Waters Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Haridwar, Uttrakhand is the starting point of this journey. We would trace the path of the mystique river Ganges in this adventurous journey. On this journey admist the swift swirling river gushing pass the spectacular Himalayas you will encounter an extraordinary experience of white water rafting which a very few destinations can offer around the world. Rafting in this water of wisdom will give you the necessary adrenaline rush to get addicted to the white waters and want to come back for more.

A Bit of adventure...Day 01: Delhi–Haridwar– Rishikesh Board the Shatabdi Express train from New Delhi Railway Station at 0650 hrs. On reaching Haridwar at 1125 hrs, you will be received at the railway station and escorted to the hotel Himalayan Hideaway located 50 kms. away. After lunch you will drive to Rishikesh to witness the evening Aarti, a religious ceremony preformed on the banks of river Ganges. Rishikesh is often called the gateway to the Himalayas by adventurers and gateway to the heaven by the more religiously inclined.

Day 02: In RishikeshYou will be going for a rafting trip on the Ganges, experiencing different rapids from Level I to Level III. The evening is kept free for you to relax in the hotel.

Day 03: Rishikesh–Haridwar– Delhi You will be starting your day with a trek to the quaint villages in the mountains. In the afternoon you will drive to

Haridwar, visit the city and board the Shatabdi train to Delhi at 1810 hrs, arriving at 2245 hrs. You will be met on arrival by our representative.

CostPer Person on sharing basis- EUR 425

Cost Includes:Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure. Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. Accommodation (02 nights) with breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary.Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change.Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour programme.

**Supplement fee for single room apply. For more details, write to us at [email protected]

Train journey | Rafting on river Ganges | Aarti ceremony on the river | Village trek

Into The Wild Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Delhi

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve lies in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It comprises the Ranthambhore National Park as well as Sawai Mansingh and Keladevi Sanctuaries , each with varied conservation history.

A Date With The Wild Cat...Day 01: Delhi–Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore) Board the Shatabdi Express from Nizamuddin Station at 1320 hrs arriving at Ranthambhore at 1805 hrs. Transfer to Nahargarh Hotel.

Day 02: In RanthanbhoreEarly morning safari to Ranthambhore National Park in an exclusive jeep. Return to the hotel for breakfast, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. The evening presents another opportunity to visit the Park and spot tigers in their natural habitat.

Day 03: Sawai Madhopur–DelhiEarly morning train to Delhi at 0705 hrs, arriving at 1230 hrs. You will be met on arrival by our representative.

CostPer Person on sharing basis- EUR 425

Cost Includes:•Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure.•Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle in Delhi and by Jeep in Sawai Madhopur.•Accommodation (02 nights) on full board basis as per the itinerary.•Currently applicable entrance fees to National Park.•Services of locally appointed Naturalist at the time of visits.•Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change.•Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour programme.

**Supplement fee for single room apply. For more details, write to us at [email protected]

Train journey | Game drives | Tiger spotting

In Goa Delhi - Goa- Delhi

Goa is a land of scenic beauty with abundant sun, sand and sea. On the west coast, half way between Mumbai in the north and Kochi in the south, Goa was under Portuguese rule until 1961 and hence has a very striking and interesting architecture and cuisine.

Sun, Sand & Sea...Day 01: Delhi-GoaDepart Delhi via flight 6E 335 at 1445 hrs, arriving in Goa at 1715 hrs. Transfer to Taj Holiday Village.

Day 2: In GoaStart the day with a sightseeing tour of Goa on motorcycles or scooters. Drive to Dona Paula, an idyllic spot which overlooks Goa’s magnificent harbour of Mormugao and proceed to Panjim via Miramar Beach.This is followed by a walking tour of Asia’s only Latin quarter, Fontainhas. Our tour then proceeds to Old Goa to visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the incorruptible remains of St. Francis Xavier, are kept in a silver casket entombed in a Florentine style marble mausoleum. You will also visit the Cathedral and some of the fourteen churches that make Old Goa a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Day 03: In GoaBegin the day with a guided visit to a spice plantation followed by a traditional Goan lunch. The evening will

be spent cruising down the Mandovi river on a Casino Boat.

Day 04: In GoaIndulge in a full day culinary adventure with a visit to the fish, fruit and vegetable markets, followed by a cooking demonstration and lunch with a Goan family at their home. The evening can be spent at your leisure.

Day 05: Goa–DelhiDepart Goa on flight 6E 332 in the afternoon at 1530 hrs, arriving in Delhi at 1755 hrs. You will be met on arrival by our representative.

CostPer Person on sharing basis- EUR 1060

**Supplement fee for single room apply. For more details, write to us at [email protected]

motorcycle/scooter for sightseeing| casino boat cruise | culinary session | lunch with a local family

Visitor Information

AT THE AIRPORT:

Visa/Customs: The fees for getting Indian Visa vary from country to country. Please check with the Indian Embassy in your respective country for the applicable fee. It is advisable to start your visa process, if already not done, as the process may take up to 30 days. All overseas passengers on arrival at New Delhi International Arport are required to fill in an 'Arrival Card' for immigration/customs clearance. You will be handed this card by your air hostess/steward a little before the aircraft lands. Be sure to fill it up while still in the aircraft, as it saves time. In order to provide smooth and fast immigration at IGI Airport, a large number of immigration desks have been deployed at the new terminal 3. These desks have clear demarcation for Indian nationals and Foreign Passports....usually the lines at Foreign Passport desks are much shorter... India is the second most populous country and we love to travel ! For more information on all the formalities you are required to fulfil, as a foreigner visiting India, please visit http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/Instr_foreigners2.htm . While you are waiting for your luggage to arrive, you can indulge in duty-free shopping . Please check the free import limits before you buy !

Currency exchange: There are numerous counters inside the terminal offering exchange into INR.

You may also use the ATM machines, after you cross customs area to withdraw INR from your debit / credit card. Current exchange rates are approx : 1 USD = INR 60 and 1 Euro = INR 78

http://www.newdelhiairport.in : Follow this link for an interactive map of the airport to see locations of various services.

TO GET TO THE CITY:

The International airport ( Terminal T3 ) is approx 20 kms from Le Meredien Hotel. For getting to the hotel, there are 2 easy options :

Book the transportation from the hotel directly. This can be a little expensive but you shall have the convenience of the driver waiting for you inside the arrival hall, after you have crossed customs.

Get a large van / SUV car from the hiring station within the arrivals hall, just behind the ATM machine.

Metered Radio Taxis are lined up in front of the terminal building as as you get out of the arrivals hall at the airport. 2 cab companies, MERU and EASYCABS are authorised to have counters at the airport. These are mid sized sedan cars with AC with limited bags storage in the boot. You pay the bill as you complete the journey in INR . In your receipt ( ask for it) there is a official Rs. 80 airport parking charge that the Radio taxis have to pay for all trips from the airport. There is also a 25 % surcharge for all rides between 11pm and 6am so in case you are arriving in this time, this shall be charged extra in your bill. The rough bill from the airport should be around INR 600 ( USD 10 ) without surcharge and INR 800 ( USD 13 ) including night surcharge.

SHOPPING:

Le Meridien is located in the heart of the city from where all major shopping areas are within a 10 -20 minute cab drive. You may ask the Hotel Travel Desk to arrange a cab for you, remember to ask for an AC Cab ! These are mostly driven by local, polite, male drivers who also act as your impromptu translators, guides.

HOTEL LOCATION:

Windsor Palace, Janpath, Connaught Place, Central Delhi, Delhi, 110001 Telephone: +91 (11) 2371 0101

RADIO CAB NUMBERS IN DELHI:

Megacabs : 011 41414141

Easycabs : 011 43434343

Meru : 011 44224422

Ola Cabs : 011-44664466

WEATHER: May and June are the warmest months in Delhi. Day time temperatures are around 40 – 44 degrees centigrade while the evening cools down to about 25 – 30 degrees. Comfortable cotton / Linen clothes and a hat / cap are best suited for this period of time.

EAT / DRINK: As tempted as one might be to sample Indian cuisine, it is advisable to stick to non-spicy, non-fried foods for the first couple of meals at least! There are many brands of bottled water easily available everywhere, always insist on a Bisleri or a Kinley and check the seals. KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED: if this is your first exposure to the dry Indian summer, it is extremely important for you to drink lots of water. As Le Meridien Hotel is adjacent to Connaught Place ( New Delhi’s CBD ) there are several large / small restaurants serving all cuisines from the world over. All restaurants / bars (outside 5 star hotels ) have to close by 12.30 – 1am by law so please plan your evening out accordingly.

ELECTRICALS :

Indian electrical system works on 220 volts 50 MHz. The standard Indian electrical socket is as below :

Although the standard European CE plugs shall fit comfortably in the Indian sockets, it is advisable to carry an international travel adaptor if you have any other plugs.

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