India Update Issue 8 | Jan 2011 LPTI
DIVISION OF LE PASSAGE TO INDIA TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD.
Season’s Greetings!

A Very Happy New Year 2011 !

After bidding goodbye to a successful year 2010, we at Le Passage to India are here with another interesting start to the year 2011. This new year issue takes you through a Heritage Walk in the capital city of Rajasthan - Jaipur, a tall heroic fort of Chittorgarh, the little haven of Yoga – Rishikesh and the novel festival of kite flying in the North. Move down South to relish nature in God’s own country Kerala, or take pleasure in various Indian Dance forms showcased in the Mammallapuram Dance Festival.

Keeping in the spirit of festivities around, at Le Passage to India, we also welcomed our hospitality partners for a Cookout Lunch where we all got together to rejoice on the great year that went by and toasted to the new year ahead. January will be even more exciting with two of our special projects – India Art Summit, Delhi from 20th – 23rd January & DSC Jaipur Literary festival from 21st - 25th January. We do hope many of you and your clients travelling to India during this time will take time out to experience these wonderful events.

Tourism industry in India has consolidated itself in the year 2010 marking an end to the decade and hopefully will create a new benchmarks for the next one. We also saw many niche inbound products gaining interest and 2011 will see them developing to newer heights. Amongst our newest initiatives we look towards launching Self Drive Tours in the adventure segment. Our first Ambassador car comes to us in the first week of January , we are all excited on once again using to old war horse of Indian tourism in its new kitsch retro feel.

Have an incredible year ahead !

Most Warmly
Arjun Sharma
Managing Director
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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Jaipur Heritage Walk
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PRODUCT UPDATE
The International Yoga Week at The International Yoga Week at
Rishikesh in now announced
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Contemporary Dining experience in Contemporary Dining experience in
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AVIATION UPDATE
Air Asia introduces flights from Bangkok to Delhi and Kolkata from December 1, 2010
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New Flight Schedule within India
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FESTIVALS OF INDIA
Mamallapuram Dance festival -
Mamallapuram Dance festival -
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International Kite Festival :
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UTTARAYAN
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MONUMENTS IN INDIA
Chittorgarh Fort Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. Simply known as Chittor, it was the capital of Mewar and is today situated south of Bhilwara. The fort stands as an epitome of
 
 
of Rajasthan. Simply known as Chittor, it was the capital of Mewar and is today situated south of Bhilwara. The fort stands as an epitome of Rajput spirit, valour, pride and romance reverberating with heroism and tales of which are still sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The imposing and awe inspiring fort stands on a .... » MORE
 
 
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WHATS NEW AT LE PASSAGE TO INDIA
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Annual Cookout Party
Annual Cookout Party
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT
Laurence and Honor Bradbury Laurence and Honor Bradbury
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
The DSC Jaipur Literature Festival considered Asia’s leading literature event is a celebration of ... » MORE
 
The 3rd Edition of India Art Summit™ – India’s Modern and Contemporary Art F air– is set to take place from » MORE
 
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Match Schedule ... » MORE
 
 
 
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