LPTI Issue 10 | Jan 2011

Issue 10 | Jan 2011

DIVISION OF LE PASSAGE TO INDIA TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD.

Season’s Greetings!

We are delighted that many of you have sent us back encouraging words for our India Updates. It is indeed very motivating as we continue to strive harder towards giving you the very best of travel experiences and services in the region.

In this week’s edition, we bring to you contrasting landscapes of India; the quaint serenity of Dharamsala , the delightful blue waters of Andaman Islands and a signature experience in the historic Toy Trains of India. What’s more ….the exclusive Kangra Fort’s Maharaja Chandra Museum, the newest royal experience in Udaipur – Fatehgarh and the Apsara backwater luxury cruises at Allepey. Adding to the flavor of the week is information on India’s Republic Day & Beating Retreat and the vibrant Camel Festival of Bikaner. A new this week is also our Face book page, would love to see you on this, just click on the Face book icon at the bottom of the newsletter and join us!

We also take this opportunity to share with you, a small yet meaningful step that our Foundation- ‘Shaping Lives’ took recently; a day outing for the children from NGO Deepalaya to a premier shopping centre Select Citywalk in Delhi, where they were the VIP’s of the day. Bringing a smile on their faces, was a special experience for all of us , truly incomparable!

Have an incredible week!

Most Warmly
Arjun Sharma
Managing Director

JUST IN

Tourism to gets a New Year boost in the North East in 2011
A government notification that came into effect from 1st January 2011 has lifted the
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World’s most expensive Rolls Royce returns to India
Mandhata Singh Jadeja, grandson of the iconic Maharaja of Rajkot (Gujarat State),
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“Ishq-E-Dili” , a son-et-lumiere at Purana Quila, New Delhi
“Ishq-e-Dilli” depicts the spirit of Delhi through a lively narration of the ten cities
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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
	Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
	The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala which overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams.... » MORE

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
	CHUGGING ITS WAY TO GLORY… Toy Trains of India
	The mountain Railways of India is testimony to the pioneering efforts of a vision and an engineering marvel that holds one spellbound even today.... » MORE

PRODUCT UPDATE
	Havelock Island, Andamans
	The Havelock Island are situated east of the Great Andamans Island and is about 38 km north-east of Port Blair the capital town of Anadamanst.....» MORE


	Indian Rhinos successfully moved to new habitat in Manas National Park
	For only the second time in India's history, two female Indian rhinos, an adult female and a juvenile, have been.....» MORE


	Nepali Chulo, Kathmandu – Ethnic Nepali Restaurant
	Nepali Chulo (Traditional Wood burning stove) it is a palace to relive the rich culture and traditional heritage of Nepali....» MORE


	Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum, Kangra
	The Museum is located in the Kangra Fort and houses the history and royal art from the Katoch dynasty. Built in the times when history was not recorde .....» MORE

HOTEL UPDATE

	FatehGarh, Udaipur
	FatehGarh offers something different: "Heritage Renaissance" style. Perched on a hilltop 20 minutes outside the city, this 51-room hotel incorpo.....» MORE



	APSARA - Luxury Cruiser at Alleppey
	Glide through the backwaters of Kerala, in this eight - cabin cruiser and a floating boutique hotel by the Park hotels, in the tranquil waters of Vembanad .... » MORE

AVIATION UPDATE

	Kingfisher Airlines launched a daily Mumbai- Belgaum flight
	Kingfisher Airlines, launch of daily flight connecting Mumbai and Belgaum. The flight is. ....» MORE



	GO Air announces same day connectivity between Mumbai & Ahmedabad
	Travelling between the cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad just got simpler. With daily .... » MORE

FESTIVALS OF INDIA

	Republic Day & Beating Retreat
	Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January to mark coming into force of Indian constitution with great pomp, fanfare and patriotic fervor.... » MORE



	Camel Festival, Bikaner
	A lively and colorful event, the Camel Festival is an art and culture extravaganza held in Bikaner every year. ....» MORE

MONUMENTS IN INDIA
	Hampi - The Vijayanagar Empire
	Hampi, the seat of the powerful Vijayanagar Empire or the city of Victory from the mid-fourteenth century to 1565, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in

India and indeed one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, it is spread across 26 sq. kms. .... » MORE

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INCREDIBLE INDIA
	Greeting Styles in India
	Indian hospitality not only welcomes visitors with open arms but also has unique customs and traditions that manifest this warmth. Indians truly believe every guest

is God sent true to the Sanskrit saying “ Atithi Devo Bhava”.Tilak is the ritual mark on the forehead. It can be put in many forms as a sign of blessing, greeting or auspicious. This. .... » MORE

WHATS NEW AT LE PASSAGE TO INDIA
	Day Outing with Children from NGO Deepalaya.
	Shaping Lives, the Le Passage to India Travel Foundation organized a fun filled outing for the children from the NGO Deepalaya recently.

For the children, it was truly an unforgettable experience with VIP treatment at Delhi’s premium shopping Centre- Select Citywalk. The Children spent the day at the mall where they interacted with staff of both Pantaloons and KFC.... » MORE

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT
	YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US
	From Sevilla Manual, Dear Ramesh.. & Sanjay Just arrived….. I want to say you immediately….

Many . Many Thanks´S . For Your Wonderful Work, With This “ Last Minute “ Fam Trip…….You Must Know !” All “ The Travel Agents ( As You Can See) Finally , Owners From Small & Medium Travel Agencies, Are Really... » MORE

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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