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Issue 11 | Jan 2011

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

Season’s Greetings!

Thank you for being so receptive to the India Updates. Many of you have written back on the usefulness of our newsletter, we are indeed overwhelmed!

It is a pleasure to resent to you this week’s edition that will take you through the beautiful and less explored Scotland of India – Shillong and the richly endowed Sunderban Forests. Get up-close with one of an interesting tribe- The Brokpa‘s of Ladakh and savour our signature experience of Luxury Golfing. Also showcased in this issue is the world heritage site of the Ajanta caves , that date back to 100B.C - an architecture marvel, the virgin beach of Varkala in south India with its picturesque landscape &unique history and the breathtaking sights ‘n sounds of the Hampi Festival .

We are delighted to share with the recent meaningful interaction between our guests and the children from of our partner NGO Deepalaya, an initiative under the aegis of ‘ Shaping Lives’, the Le Passage to India Travel foundation. It was indeed a heartwarming experience for all of us to facilitate those special moments, that brought smiles and cheer to the kids.

We hope you enjoy reading this India Update as much as we have putting it together.

Have an incredible week.

Most Warmly
Arjun Sharma
Managing Director

JUST IN

Indigo Air places Largest Aircraft order in Indian Civil Aviation
IndiGo has placed the largest single firm order for large jets in commercial » MORE

Udai Kothi : Boat Cruise in Udaipur
A visit to Udaipur is incomplete without a boat cruise in Lake Pichola– the » MORE

"Vertigo" (2008) by Anish Kapoor at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Connaught Place.
The sky in New Delhi seems as whitewashed as its bungalows » MORE

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
	Shillong- Scotland of the East
	Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smaller states in India. Also known as “Scotland of the East”, Shillong is situated at a height of 5,000... » MORE

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
	Golfing in India – Taj Mahal Trophy
	Golf is being played almost everywhere in India since generations. India was the first country outside Britain to play this game. The sport took a firm base... » MORE

PRODUCT UPDATE
	The Brokpa Tribes – Ladakh
	The Brokpa Tribal Community resides in the Drass Valley in the Ladakh area of Jammu and Kashmir. Brokpas follow the Aryan traditions and culture.... » MORE


	Cave temples of Ajanta
	Ajanta caves are the pride of India. The rock-cut caves are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved ... » MORE


	Varkala Beach, Trivandrum
	Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram.It is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. The evening views of the sunset... » MORE


	Sundarbans – West Bengal
	The Sundarbans Mangrove forests, one of the largest forest in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers... » MORE

HOTEL UPDATE
	Heritage Retreat, Jaipur
	Heritage Retreat is the newest and one of the finest 5 Star luxury resort in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The resort will open its doors to the.... » MORE


	Fortune Select Loudon- Kolkata
	Fortune Hotels have opened their second hotel in Kolkata-Fortune Select Loudon, located just off Park Street in Central Kolkata. Conveniently... » MORE

AVIATION UPDATE
	Druk Air, Bhutan announces Summer Schedule 2011
	Druk Air is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the only air service operating in the country. It connects to seven cities in six countries.... » MORE


	Buddha Air announces flight operations on Kathmandu/ Varanasi sector
	Buddha Air is planning to operate Flights on Kathmandu- Varanasi sector from 16th of July, 2011. Initial they will be operating with an ATR 42 (47 Seater).. » MORE

FESTIVALS OF INDIA
	Hampi Festival- Hampi
	The magnificent ruined city of Hampi, Karnataka once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire comes alive during the lively festival of dance and music, held .. » MORE

MONUMENTS OF INDIA
	Kumbalgarh Fort, Rajasthan
	Kumbalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittaurgarh in the Mewar region and is located 84 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness. Cradled .. » MORE

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INCREDIBLE INDIA
	Toilet Museum, New Delhi
	Ever wondered what a museum dedicated entirely to the History of Toilet would be like? Well wonder no more! The Sulabh Museum in New Delhi is ... » MORE


	Tradition of Carpet Weaving
	Did you know? Weaving carpets has been a vocation in India since the medieval period. The Indian carpet traces its provenance to the reign of Mughals... » MORE

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	At LPTI we believe, that the first impression of our services is through our chauffeurs and airport ..



	representatives. Truly they are most important and crucial link in creating customer delight.... » MORE

WHATS NEW AT LE PASSAGE TO INDIA
	Our Hong Kong guests visited village Gusbethi
	This time, for one of our Hong Kong guests (a group of 33 students and a coordinator), we added a day visit to village Gusbethi ...



	(A Le Passage Travel Foundation initiative in association with our partner NGO Deepalaya) in their itinerary. The endeavor was to provide an unique, interesting and meaningful experience, for this group of students... » 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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