Issue 65 | February 2012
DIVISION OF LE PASSAGE TO INDIA TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD.
Season’s Greetings!!
JUST IN
There is no place like India in the world, where strangers become family with just one smile, where the
experiences will pique all of your senses, a truly Vibrant, mesmerizing and completely absorbing land of
Darjeeling
Ropeway
services after 8 years
surprises.
The
Our this week’s edition is packed with some more unique facets of the country – travel from the colourful religious
pilgrim city of Pushkar in Rajasthan to another equally enthralling city of Lucknow, that will be a treat for your taste
ropeway
rides
resumes
resumed
in
Darjeeling today after eight years with
an advanced system » MORE
buds and eyes both. Experience the meaning of luxury at the Oberoi Udaivilas Palace in Udaipur, overlooking the
2011 sees over 12,000 Visa on
picturesque Lake Pichola and City Palace. Also learn about the religious festival of Maha Shivratri ; the unique
architecture of 17th century Panchakki in Aurangabad that displays the scientific thought process put in medieval
Arrivals issued at airports in India
Over 12,000 visitors from 11
countries availed of the Visa on Arrival
Indian architecture, the red lentil curry, Guru Nanak Dev ji – founder of Sikhism and much more.
(VoA) facility in 2011 » MORE
Hope this issue will fascinate you with some more exclusivity that India offers. We look forward to know your
views about our India Updates, so do keep writing to us.
Have an incredible week!
Most Warmly
Arjun Sharma
Managing Director
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
Pushkar, Rajasthan
PUSHKAR- the 'Pilgrim City' is a picturesque town
India to sign MoU with Saudi Arabia
to boost tourism
The Indian administration is working
on a proposal to sign a Memorandum
of Understanding » MORE
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
14 kms from Ajmer. Known for its temples and
lake, the Nag Pahar » MORE
Lucknow Heritage Walk
Lucknow - the hallmark of cultural extravaganza,
known all over the world for its many splendours.
A city that has a magical charm » MORE
India set to see boost from British tourists
India is expected to see an increase in British
popular destinations that were searched for on Tuesday 10th January
PRODUCT UPDATE
visitors this year. The sub-continent jumped
unexpectedly into the top ten list of the most
2012 - the busiest day of the year for visits to the Skyscanner UK travel
site. Almost 600,000 visits were recorded » MORE
HOTEL UPDATE
Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Udaipur - The land of legendary kings and
exquisite palaces. Where regal pageantry ruled
and many historic chapters were written.
Overlooking the picturesque Lake Pichola and City Palace, The
Oberoi Udaivilas is designed as a traditional palace with decorative
fountains and pavilions. » MORE
AVIATION UPDATE
Nepal’s Domestic Airlines increase airfares
With the recent price hike in petroleum products
all domestic airlines in Nepal have revised their
fuel surcharge with immediate effect. The
FESTIVALS OF INDIA
additional hike in fuel surcharge is in the range of USD 1 to 3
depending on the length of the route. Various domestic airlines
connect the capital Kathmandu with major tourists » MORE
Maha Shivratri – 20 Feb, 2012
Maha Shivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’
is a Hindu religious festival celebrated with
Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the
moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun,
devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord
which corresponds to the month of February » MORE
MONUMENTS OF INDIA
Panchakki, Aurangabad
Panchakki, also known as the water mill, takes its
name from the mill which used to grind grain for
the pilgrims. This monument located in
Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, displays the scientific thought
process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to
generate energy via water brought down form a spring » MORE
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT INCREDIBLE INDIA
Recipe of the Week - Red Lentil Curry (Indian
Dal)
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of
Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus
(religious teachers) was born » MORE
Dal (also spelled Dahl or Daal) is a preparation
of pulses (dried lentils, peas or beans) » MORE
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From: RICH STORTON, UK
everybody who looked after us during our recent trip. We had an
Namaskar! We're back in the (very cold) UK now,
but I wanted to say a big thank you to yourself and
amazing time and truly fell in love with India. The tour itinerary was
perfect and we were impressed » MORE
SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Golf Championship... » MORE
We are the Official Event Partners for
Inter Pacific Bar Association’s 22nd
Annual Conference
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