LPTI

Issue 12 | Feb 2011

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

Season’s Greetings!

Presenting your personal copy of the India Update!

This edition transverses across the country giving you myriad glimpses of many vivid sights and sounds within.

Experience the bliss as you visit one of India’s holiest sites “The Golden Temple”, let the serene waters of our rivers delight you on a Brahmaputra cruise or simple enjoy pieces of history we tell from the ancient city of Champaner in Gujarat to the Manas National Park, Assam, famed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The excitement continues ... tee off in the picturesque Royal Spring Golf Course in Srinagar, take an experiential Camel Safari led by an expert in outback desert ecology & cultural history ... Indulge in an India tour... make those memories truly incredible!

Also in this issue is an exclusive polo match celebration for our special children in Jaipur under the aegis of “Shaping Lives”- the Le Passage travel foundation.

Do keep writing in, we love to hear from you.

Most warmly,

Arjun Sharma
Managing Director

JUST IN

Taj Mount Road is now Taj Club House
As the old year makes way for the new, the old name of Taj Mount Road » MORE

The Vibrant Surajkund Mela starting 1st till 15 Feb 2011
Surajkund Mela famous for unique Crafts is held annually at Delhi Faridabad » MORE

India’s first Seaplane service Launched in Andamans
India’s first seaplane named as ‘Jal Hans’ that connects Juhu aerodrome » MORE

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
	Amritsar – The City of Golden Temple
	Amritsar, the city of Sikhism’s holiest shrine the Golden Temple which is a gold-plated Gurdwara glittering in the middle of its holy pool.This city of Punjab... » MORE

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
	BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER CRUISES
	Here is the unprecedented chance of getting up close and personal with the only male river in the Indian subcontinent, the mighty Brahmaputra.... » MORE

PRODUCT UPDATE
	Manas National Park, Assam
	Manas National Park is a Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve ... » MORE


	Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar – The Hidden Gem
	The most scenic Golf Course in a natural environment created against the dramatic backdrop... » MORE


	Camel Safari near Bikaner
	There is no better way of realizing the romance and mystery of Thar Desert than on camel safari. The Great Indian Desert of Thar lives the tales of the... » MORE


	Champaner Pavagarh – Vadodara, Gujarat
	The Champaner- Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which lies at about 47 kilometres north-east of Vadodara in Gujarat... » MORE

HOTEL UPDATE
	Surya Mahal, Bharatpur
	The Hotel Surya Mahal is situated in the countryside 3 kilometres from the city of Bharatpur, famous for its Bird Sanctuary, in Rajasthan on the National... » MORE


	The Westin, Gurgaon- National Capital Region of Delhi
	The Westin Gurgaon is the latest addition in the new business district of Gurgaon, south of Delhi... » MORE

AVIATION UPDATE
	Air India and Indian Airlines to have a single code AI (098)
	The dawn of the New Year, 2011 is opening a fresh chapter in the life of Air India... » MORE


	Kingfisher Airlines introduces Sky Treats
	Kingfisher is delighted to introduce “Sky Treats” an exclusive gourmet cuisine service on all the Kingfisher Red flights. Guests can now choose.. » MORE

FESTIVALS OF INDIA
	Khajuraho Dance Festival
	Khajuraho Festival, a weeklong dance festival, is organized every year in the month of February (1st -7th Feb 2011). Khajuraho Dance Festival



	celebrates the cultural heritage of the temples of the region. The venue of the festival is the Vishwanatha temple and open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta temple. Both the temples ... » MORE

MONUMENTS OF INDIA
	Belur Temples (Hassan)
	Situated at a distance of 38 Km from Hassan, Belur is famous for some magnificent 12th century temples built during Hoysala reign.There are three main temples



	Chennakeshava Temple, which is the only Hoysala Temple still in use. The temple was built to celebrate the triumph of Hoysalas over Cholas. Started in year 1116, it took more than 100 years to complete this temple.. » MORE

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INCREDIBLE INDIA
	The National Flower- Lotus
	The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. It is associated with the goddess of wealth... » MORE


	Bhumisparsa Mudra (Earth Witness Hand Gesture)
	Subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness. This gesture symbolizes enlightenment, as well as steadfastness (imperturbability). » MORE

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT
	From; Bitina Santos, Beloura Travel Golf
	Dear All, According Mrs Ana Branco it seems thats everything was OK and well done!



	Thansk a lot for your total cooperation. We wish you and for all your team an Happy New year... » MORE

WHATS NEW AT LE PASSAGE TO INDIA
	Elephant Polo Match in Jaipur
	Le Passage Travel Foundation with the aegis of our luxury brand– ‘Luxe India’ successfully organised a charity event for the special children



	some American clienteles of Luxe. The event was a friendly elephant polo match held on the bright sunny Sunday morning of 15 Jan’2011 at the Amer Polo ground .. » 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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