Paradise unexplored –
The North East India
North East India popularly known as the North East (NE),
comprises the eight States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim and is geographically situated in the
North East corner of India. The North
East shares the international boundaries of India with China, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Nepal and Myanmar. The rich natural beauty, serenity and exotic flora
and fauna of the area are invaluable resources for the development of
eco-tourism. The region is endowed with diverse tourist attractions and each
State has its own distinct features. The attractions are scattered over the
entire region and are largely located in remote areas within highly fragile
environments. These attractions and the people of the Region constitute rich
tourism resources. The facilities for stay, food, shopping and
entertainment are improving tremendously.
To highlight the tourism potential of the North East India in India's key source markets, , the Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India is organizing an International Tourism Mart from 18th – 20th January
2013 at Guwahati, Assam.
The invitees to the conference are :
a) Tourism Ministers of the ten ASEAN (Association
of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland Sweden, Norway, Japan, South Korea , Australia and New Zealand, along with Executive Head of the
Tourism Authority of each country (of the level of Secretary, Tourism/DG (Tourism).
b) Representatives from the Tourism
industry from the countries listed above. The travel industry
representatives invited include two leading Tour Operators, two
leading Tour Operators promoting India and one Media Personnel .
c) Tourism Ministers and
Tourism Secretaries of all the North-Eastern States and West Bengal.
d) Approved (State level and National Level) tour
operators of all States of India.
e) All hoteliers and tour operators of the
North-Eastern region.
f) Representatives
of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Hotel Association of India (HAI), Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of
India (ADTOI) Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) , PATA , WTTC, UNWTO.
g) Representatives of Domestic & International Airlines .
g) Representatives of Domestic & International Airlines .
Country-wise details of International delegates:
| Country | Number of Participants |
| Australia | 4 |
| Bangladesh | 6 |
| Bhutan | 5 |
| Brueni | 1 |
| Cambodia | 8 |
| France | 2 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Japan | 4 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Lao | 8 |
| Malaysia | 4 |
| Myanmar | 5 |
| Phillipines | 1 |
| Singapore | 7 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Thailand | 4 |
| UK | 3 |
| USA | 1 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Total | 85 |
Venue & Program Schedule:
The Sorusojai Indoor Stadium in
Guwahati is the venue for this Mart.
ITM
Guwahati
Tentative Programme
Date
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Time
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Activity
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18.1.2013
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0800 onwards
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Registration
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1730
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Cultural Programme at Greenwood Hotel - Organised by
Assam Govt.
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1900 – 2100
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Dinner at Greenwood Hotel – Hosted by Assam Govt.
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19.1.2013
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Cultural Parade
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0930 - 1030
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Inaugural
session
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1030 - 1100
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Inauguration of Exhibition Area
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1100 – 1130
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Tea/ Coffee Break – Hosted by State Govt. of Mizoram
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1130 – 1230
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Presentation by NE States - Session I
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1230 – 1330
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Lunch – Hosted by State Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
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1330 – 1500
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Presentations by NE States – Session II
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1500 – 1530
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Tea/ Coffee – Hosted by State Govt. of Sikkim
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1530 – 1600
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Presentation by NE States - Session III
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1600 - 1700
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Q&A Session
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1830 – 1930
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Cultural Programme at Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok –
Coordinated by NEZCC
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1930 – 2100
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Dinner at Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok – Hosted by Ministry
of Tourism
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20.1.3013
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0815 - 0930
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Business Breakfast at Mart venue – Hosted by State Govt.
of West Bengal
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0830 – 1100
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B2B Meet
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1100 – 1130
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Tea/ Coffee – Hosted by State Govt. of Manipur
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1130 – 1230
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Valedictory session
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1230 – 1330
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Lunch – Hosted by State Govt. of Meghalaya
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1800 – 2100
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River Cruise and Dinner – Hosted by Govt. of Assam
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21.1.2013
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Technical visit to Pobitora Sanctuary
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22.1.2013
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Beginning of fam tours
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Technical Visit to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary [21st January,2013)
The Government of Assam is organizing a one day technical visit on 21st Jan. 2013 to the Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary near Guwahati for all the hosted International Delegates.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located about 48 km by road from Guwahati. It is a 1-hour drive through a road passing by the River Brahmaputa, and a small portion of the village of Mayong. It has a dense population of the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
Post Conference Familiarization Tour itineraries for International Delegates:
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INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MART, GUWAHATI
(INDIA) 18th-20th January, 2013
FAM TOURS
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STATE
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FAM TOUR (FT) NO.
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DURATION
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DATE FROM
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DATE TO
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TIME OF DEPARTURE FROM HOTEL &
ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT ON LAST DATE
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ASSAM
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FT-1
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3 Days
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22-01-2013
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24-01-2013
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D : KAZIRANGA : 7.00 AM
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2 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI AIRPORT : 12.00 NOON
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FT-2
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3 Days
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22-01-2013
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24-01-2013
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D : MANAS : 7.00 AM
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2 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI AIRPORT : 12.00 NOON
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FT-11
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2 Days
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22-01-2013
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23-01-2013
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D : HAJO :
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1 Night
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A : MORNING : AFTER BREAKFAST AT
GUWAHATI
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FT-12
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3 Days
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22-01-2013
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24-01-2013
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D : DIBRUGARH : 7.00 AM
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2 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI : 5.00 PM (NIGHT STAY)
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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FT-3
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6 Days
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22-01-2013
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27-01-2013
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D : RUPA : 7.00 AM
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5 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI AIRPORT : 1.00 PM
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FT-4
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6 Days
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22-01-2013
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27-01-2013
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D : MIAO : 7.00 AM
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5 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI AIRPORT : 3.00 PM
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MEGHALAYA
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FT-5
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4 Days
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22-01-2013
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25-01-2013
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D : SHILLONG : 7.00 AM
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3 Nights
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A : GUWAHATI AIRPORT : 9.00 PM
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MIZORAM
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FT-6
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5 Days
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22-01-2013
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26-01-2013
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D : AIZWAL : MORNING
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4 Nights
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DIRECT FLIGHT TO KOLKATA/DELHI
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NAGALAND
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FT-7
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3 Days
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22-01-2013
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24-01-2013
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D : DIMAPUR : 1.30 PM
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2 Nights
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DIRECT FLIGHT TO KOLKATA/DELHI
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SIKKIM
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FT-8
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7 Days
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22-01-2013
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28-01-2013
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D : PELLING : 7.00 AM
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6 Nights
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A : BAGDOGRA AIRPORT : 1.00 PM
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TRIPURA
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FT-9
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6 Days
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22-01-2013
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27-01-2013
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D : AGARTALA : MORNING
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5 Nights
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DIRECT FLIGHT TO KOLKATA/DELHI
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WEST BENGAL
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FT-10
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4 Days
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22-01-2013
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25-01-2013
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D : DARJEELING : 7.00 AM
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3 Nights
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A : BAGDOGRA AIRPORT : 9.00 AM
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MANIPUR
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FT-13
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3 Days
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22-01-2013
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24-01-2013
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D : IMPHAL : MORNING
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2 Days
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DIRECT FLIGHT TO KOLKATA/DELHI
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NO. OF SLOTS AVAILABLE
FOR FAM TOURS (AS ON 9-1-2013 AT
3.00 PM)
FT-1
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FT-2
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FT-3
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FT-4
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FT-5
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FT-6
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FT-7
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FT-8
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FT-9
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FT-10
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FT-11
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FT-12
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FT-13
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ASSAM
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ASSAM
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A.P
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A.P
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MEGHALAYA
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MIZORAM
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NAGALAND
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SIKKIM
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TRIPURA
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W. BENGAL
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ASSAM
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ASSAM
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MANIPUR
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0
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18
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6
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9
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20
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11
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12
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0
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8
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10
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23
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6
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10
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FT-1
ITINERARY FOR ‘ASSAM’
22-1-2013
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Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park (Drive
220 Km/ 5 hrs): Morning after breakfast drive to famous Kaziranga National park en-route
visiting Kamakhya Temple, a Major
Hindu Pilgrimage site. On arrival, check in at your Jungle resort located on
the outskirts of the National Park. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the
Resort in Kaziranga.
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23-1-2013
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Early morning explore central Range of Kaziranga National
Park on Elephant Safari. On return
explore the eastern range on a jeep safari. Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park
on jeep. Overnight at the Jungle Resort in Kaziranga.
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24-1-2013
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Morning after breakfast, drive back to Guwahati to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-2
ITINERARY FOR ‘ASSAM’
22-1-2013
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Guwahati – Manas (Drive
195 Km/ 5 hrs): Morning after breakfast, drive to famous Manas National Park. On arrival,
check in at your Jungle lodge located on the outskirts of the National Park.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the lodge in Manas.
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23-1-2013
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Early morning explore
the pristine beauty and wilderness of the jungle on the back of an elephant
(for one hour) in the Bansbari range
of the park. In the afternoon, go for a jeep
safari in the most beautiful point of Manas National Park – Mathanguri and you could also have an
experience of night safari while returning back to your lodge. Overnight at
the lodge in Manas.
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24-1-2013
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Morning after breakfast, drive back to Guwahati to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-3
ITINERARY FOR ‘ARUNACHAL PRADESH’
22-1-2013
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Early morning drive to Bomdila (330 Km/6 hrs.). Enroute visit Tipi Orchidirium, Tenga Market. On
arrival at Bomdila, visit Lower Gompa and local market. Stay at Hotel Tsepal
Yangzom.
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23-1-2013
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After
breakfast, drive to Tawang (200 Km/8
hrs.). Drive past the 3rd highest motorable road – the Sela
Pass at 14,000 ft.. Visit Jaswantghar, Nuranang Water Falls. Arrive Tawang
and check in Tourist Lodge. Visit Local Market.
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24.1.2013
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After breakfast, visit the 400
year old Tawang Monestory, Nunnery, Urgeyling Monestry, Tawang War Memorial,
Craft Centre.
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25.1.2013
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Drive to Dirang (150 Km/5 hrs.). Enroute vist Yak Breeding Farm at Nyukmadung, Sangity Valley and
village.
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26.1.2013
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Morning drive to Rupa Town (70 Km/2 hrs.), Home of the Sherdoukpen
Tribe. Visti Monestry at shergaon. Stay
at Rupa.
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27.1.2013
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Early
Morning, drive back to Guwahati (300 Km/6 hrs.) to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-4
ITINERARY FOR ‘ARUNACHAL PRADESH’
22.1.2013
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Morning drive from Guwahati to Dibrugarh (400 Km/7 hrs.) - one of the oldest towns of
Assam and the Tea Capital of Assam.
Stay at Dibrugarh.
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23.1.2013
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Early morning drive to Nampong (150 Km/3 hrs.), the Gateway to the Stillwel
road and the host town of Pangsau Pass
Winter Festival. Attend the festival. Evening drive back to Jairampur (30 Km/30 Mts.) for overnight stay.
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24.1.2013
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Morning visit to World War-II cemetery and continue to
Miao (50 Km/1 hr.) to enter the famous Namdapha National Park inhabited by
all the big cats viz; Tiger, Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Leopard Hoolock
Gibbon, the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh.
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25.1.2013
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Drive to Deban (40 Km/1 hr.). Morning trek inside the park
across the Noa-Dihing river. Walk
inside the park till Haldibari and
back to Deban. Night halt at Deban
Forest lodge.
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26.1.2013
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Morning drive back to Miao (40 Km/1 hr.). Visit Tibetan Refugee Camp and nearby areas. Night
halt at Miao.
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27.1.2013
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Early morning drive to Guwahati Airport (550 Km/8 hr.) to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-5
ITINERARY FOR ‘MEGHALAYA’
22-1-2013
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Pick up from Guwahati and proceed to Shillong (100 Km/2 hrs.),
en-route visit Umiam Lake &
then proceed to Hotel Pinewood for rest. Evening visit to Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures.
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23-1-2013
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Drive to Cherrapunji (54
Km/2 hrs.) and visit to Mawphlang
Sacred Grove, Cherrapunji waterfalls, caves, etc. Night halt at Shillong.
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24-1-2013
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Drive to Mawlynnong
Village (97 Km/3 hrs.) to see Living Root Bridge, etc. Visit Dawki (30 Km/1 hr.) adventure camps and adventure related activities at
Dawki. Drive from Dawki to
Shillong (82 Km/1.5 hrs.). Night
Halt at Shillong.
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25-1-2013
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Drive from Shillong to Guwahati
(100 Km/2 hrs.) to board the
flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-6
ITINERARY FOR ‘MIZORAM’
22-1-2013
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Arrival at Lengpui Airport, Aizawl. Pick up from the Airport and proceed to Chaltlang Tourist Lodge. Overnight at
Chaltlang Tourist Lodge, Aizawl
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23-1-2013
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Depart for Hmuifang
(40 Km/1 hr.) after breakfast. On
route visit Heritage Site and Centre of Excellence at Thiak. Lunch
at Hmuifang Tourist Resort. Visit Hmuifang
Mountains. Proceed for a view of Vantawng
Waterfalls at Thenzawl, Mizoram’s Highest waterfall. Return to Aizawl for
dinner and night halt at Chaltlang Tourist Lodge
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24-1-
2013
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After breakfast visit State
Museum at Mc.Donald Hill. Visit various Handlooms and Handicrafts centres. Lunch at Hotel Regency. Visit ATC,
Durtlang for a view of Aizawl City. Proceed to Beraw Tlang Tourist Centre for dinner. Overnight at Chaltlang Tourist Lodge
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25-1-
2013
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After breakfast proceed to Lungleng to visit Lungleng Cheftian. Heritage Home. Return to Tourist Lodge for
Lunch. Leave for Reiek (50 Km/2 hrs.). On route visit Khuangchera cave . Visit Reiek Mountain for a breathtaking
view of the hills. Cultural Show, entertainment and dinner at Reiek Tourist
Resort. Leave for Aizawl (50 Km/2 hrs.)
for overnight stay at Chaltlang Tourist Lodge
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26-1-2013
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Depart for Lengpui Airport after breakfast to
board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi..
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FT-7
ITINERARY FOR ‘NAGALAND’
22-1-2013
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Drive from Guwahati to Dimapur (250 Km/4 hrs.). Check in at respective hotels followed by lunch.
Post lunch, visit to the Kachari Ruins
and the Local Market in the
afternoon. Visit to NEZCC in the evening.
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23-1-2013
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After breakfast, drive
to Kohima (74kms/ 2 hrs). On reaching Kohima, head to the State Museum managed by the Art &
Culture department. Check in at hotels followed by lunch. Post lunch, explore
the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama,
where one can see the traditional morungs and houses of all the different
tribes of Nagaland. Further on, Visit the World War II Museum which displays artifacts of both the Allied
forces and the Japanese force: a documentary on the Second World War can be
shown.
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24-1-2013
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After breakfast, visit
to the World War II cemetery and
the Cathedral. Post lunch, head
back to Dimapur (75 Km/1.30 hrs.) to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-8
ITINERARY FOR ‘SIKKIM’
22-1-2013
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By train from Guwahati to
New Jalpaiguri (408 Km/6 hrs.). Drive from New
Jalpaiguri to Gangtok (117 Km/2.5 hrs.)
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23-1-2013
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Gangtok local sightseeing. Night Halt at
Gangtok, East Sikkim.
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24-1-2013
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Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (25 Km/3 hrs.) Night Halt
at Gangtok.
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25-1-2013
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Excursion to Labrang/ Phodong and Phensong
Monasteries (North Sikkim). Night Halt at Gangtok.
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26-1-2013
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Visit to Siddeshwar Dham/ Samdruptse/ Temi Tea
Garden/ Rabong Buddha Park.
Drive to Rabong (75 Km/3 hrs.) Night Halt at Rabong,
South Sikkim.
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27-1-2013
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Drive to Pelling (60 Km/2 hrs.) and visit Tashiding Monastery/ Yuksam/
Khecheopalri Lake. Halt at Pelling, West Sikkim.
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28-1-2013
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Pelling to Bagdogra Airport (160 Km/6 hrs.) to board the flight for Kolkata/
Delhi..
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FT-9
ITINERARY FOR ‘TRIPURA’
22-01-2013
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Start from Guwahati by air and arrive at Agartala and halt at Geetanjali
Tourism Guest House.
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23-01-2013
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Leave Agartala for
Jampui Hills (117 Km/2 hrs.) at 8:00AM
and reach Vangmun Eden Tourist Lodge in Jampui Hills at 2:00PM by road. Lunch,
sightseeing and Night halt at Jampui Hills.
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24-01-2013
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Leave Eden Tourist Lodge at 8:00AM and reach Unakoti Tourist Lodge, Kailashahar
(Lunch at Unakoti
Tourist Lodge and thereafter visit Unakoti Heritage site. Night halt
at Unakoti Tourist Lodge.
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25-01-2013
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Leave Unakoti Tourist Lodge at 8:00AM and reach Sagarmahal Tourist
Lodge, Melaghar (190 Km/4 hrs.) at 2:00PM and Lunch. Visit Neermahal and halt at Sagarmahal
Tourist Lodge.
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26-01-2013
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Leave Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge at 8:00AM and arrive Matabari, Udaipur
at 9:30AM (25 kms.). Visit Matabari,
Bhubeneswari Temple and Tepania Eco Park. Lunch at
Gomati Yatri Niwas. After lunch, leave Udaipur at 2:00PM and reach Agartala
(56 Kms.) at 3:30PM. After
rest, sightseeing in and around Agartala. Halt at Geetanjali Tourism Guest
House
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27-01-2013
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Leave Geetanjali Tourism Guest House for Agartala airport to board the flight for Kolkata/
Delhi.
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FT-10
ITINERARY FOR ‘WEST BENGAL’
22-1-2013
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Leave Guwahati by 2AC Train in the morning for Alipur Duar (300 Km/5 hrs.). Reaching Alipur Duar at noon. Night Stay at Jaldapara Tourist Lodge.
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23-1-2013
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Elephant Safari at Jaldapara. Lunch at Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. Leave Jaldapara by
Road for Lamahatta after lunch. Stay
at Lamahatta. (150 Km/4 hrs.).
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24-1-2013
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Trekking
at Lamahatta Peak in the morning and leave for Darjeeling after breakfast. Lunch at
Darjeeling (35 km/1.5 hrs.). Visit
to PNH Zoo, Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute and other view points in the afternoon and night stay at
Darjeeling.
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25-1-2013
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Leave Darjeeling
for Bagdogra Airport (72
Km/1.5 hrs.) after Breakfast to board the flight for Kolkata/ Delhi.
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FT-11
ITINERARY FOR ‘ASSAM’
22-1-2013
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M.V. MAHABAAHU, Expedition Style River
cruise ship of India, cruising on the greatest river of Asia - the Brahmaputra.
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Board M.V Mahabaahu at 10 am. Enjoy full day cruising on the Brahmaputra River. The river Brahmaputra (named
as the Son of the Creator of the Cosmos, in Hindu mythology) is one of the
holiest rivers of the
World! Possibly, the only river of
the world which is considered holy by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpas.
This is the World's only navigable river flowing
under the shadows of the Himalayan mountains towering 7400 meters and above.
It is a river that spans 3
kms at its narrowest and 40 kms at its widest. In floods, it rises by over 8
meters and spreads another 20 kms.
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After early Lunch on board, we enjoy the sightseeing of Sualkuchi and Hajo. Sualkuchi is an ancient craft village-having silk-rearing and
weaving communities. We proceed for a visit to Hajo which is famous for its household bell
metal industry in all over the world. Tea with snacks and Dinner on-board. Overnight stay
on-board
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23-1-2013
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After breakfast, de-board the
vessel at Guwahati and board the flight for Kolkata/
Delhi.
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FT-12
ITINERARY FOR ‘ASSAM’
22-1-2013
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Morning Drive to Dibrugarh (440 kms/10 hrs). Enroute lunch
at a local restaurant in Kaziranga. Dinner and Overnight stay at
Mancotta/Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow.
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23-1-2013
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After breakfast, take a tea tour around a tea estate
known for producing high quality CTC teas. Later, take a boat
cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra
river in a country boat (Subject to weather conditions). Cruise upto a beach
island in the midst of the river. Enroute, there is a possibility of sighting
flocks of migratory water birds and the elusive Gangetic River Dolphin. Enjoy the view of the Eastern Himalayas and take a nature walk in the vast expanse of grasslands surrounding the
island. Enjoy picnic lunch and the
view of the Eastern Himalayas. Option to take a nature walk in the vast expanse of grasslands surrounding the
island or go for Kayaking. Return to the mainland. In the evening, enjoy a dance
performance by an ethnic dance group on the bungalow lawns. Dinner and overnight at the
Mancotta/Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow.
(Note: Visit to tea factory is subject to its being
operational on the day of the visit. )
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24-1-2013
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Post
breakfast, drive back to Guwahati
(440 kms / 10 hrs). Enroute, visit the Ahom monuments and temples at Sivasagar which encompass the 600 year old history of the Ahom Dynasty. Lunch at local restaurant enroute.
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FT-13
ITINERARY FOR ‘MANIPUR
22-1-2013
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After a quick stop at ‘Hotel Classic’, the guests would enjoy a full
day local sightseeing in Imphal. A visit to the ‘War Cemetery’ followed by a
visit to ‘Shree Shree Govindaje Temple’, ‘ Nupi Lal Memorial’,’Kangla Fort’,
'RKCS Art Gallery' and ‘Ima Market’. Night halt at 'Hotel Classic'.
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23-1-2013
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Leave Imphal at 9.00 a.m. after breakfast for a visit to Loktak Lake
in Bishnupur district. Boating at ‘Loktak Lake’. Visit to ‘INA Memorial’.
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the North East. Lunch at ‘Hotel
Classic’. Visit to‘Moreh Market’ in Imphal. Night halt at 'Hotel Classic'.
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24-1-2013
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Leave
Imphal for Delhi/Kolkota.
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Why to attend this
Mart:
The International Tourism Mart, Guwahati is the first major
International tourism event in the North Eastern region of India. It will bring
together the business fraternity and entrepreneurs behind the tourism products
and services of the eight North Eastern States of India and West Bengal. The
gathering is designed, planned and scheduled to facilitate meetings involving buyers,
sellers, media, Government agencies and others. Through various channels,
buyers with strong competitiveness from ASEAN, SAARC countries, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, U.S.A and other
regions of India, will participate in the Mart, including international and domestic Travel Media. This will facilitate a one on one interaction
of the buyers and sellers and will enable tourism product suppliers to
reach out to international and domestic buyers. The presence of media, and
also the familiarization tours planned, post conference, will help create
awareness about the rich and varied tourism products of the North Eastern
region of India. Besides Seminars, Press Meets, post-Mart FAM Tours and
cultural evenings, it will give the participants a first-hand experience of the
destination.
Reaching
Guwahati
By air
The Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at
Guwahati is 18 km from the city centre and is well connected to New Delhi,
Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, by all major domestic airlines. Air India also
operates an international weekly flight between Bangkok and Guwahati.
By rail
Guwahati has a convenient railway network connecting it
to the rest of the country. There are
train services from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and
Trivandrum.
By road
A network of National Highways and other roads connect
Guwahati with all the important places of North East and India.
Visa
All foreign nationals,
except citizen of Nepal & Bhutan require a valid passport and visa to enter
India. The Visa can be obtained from the Indian Missions in the home countries
of the delegates. The contact information of the Indian Missions is available
online at www.mea.gov.in
Information on hospitality extended for particpating delegates:
1. Economy class air fare for travel on international and domestic sector.
2. Hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfers, local transport in Guwahati from arrival in Guwahati on 18th January 2013, and upto departure on 22nd January 2013 for FAM tour or return.
3. Hotel accommodation, meals, transport during FAM tours (by State Governments hosting the respective FAM tours).
4. Depending on air connectivity and travel time, hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfer at Delhi/ Kolkata for one night during inward journey for the delegate’s country, and also for one night during return journey at the end of FAM tour/ Mart.
Information on hospitality extended for particpating delegates:
1. Economy class air fare for travel on international and domestic sector.
2. Hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfers, local transport in Guwahati from arrival in Guwahati on 18th January 2013, and upto departure on 22nd January 2013 for FAM tour or return.
3. Hotel accommodation, meals, transport during FAM tours (by State Governments hosting the respective FAM tours).
4. Depending on air connectivity and travel time, hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfer at Delhi/ Kolkata for one night during inward journey for the delegate’s country, and also for one night during return journey at the end of FAM tour/ Mart.
Note: A
delegate entering/ exiting India through a long haul flight may be allowed an
extra night in Guwahati in lieu of a night in Delhi/ Kolkata.
Conference Contact :
Mr. Ajay Kumar Gupta
Additional Director General
Ministry of Tourism
Mr. Ajay Kumar Gupta
Additional Director General
Ministry of Tourism
Government of India
C-1 Hutments , Dalhouise Road
New Delhi, Pin 110011
India
Tel. 91-11-23014863
Email: akgupta@nic.in
Tel. 91-11-23014863
Email: akgupta@nic.in
Dr. Mamta Kochar
Director
Ministry of Tourism
Government of India
C-1 Hutments , Dalhouise Road
New Delhi, Pin 110011
India
Tel. +91-11-23793018
Email: mamtairs2@gmail.com
Mr. D.Venkatesan
Assistant Director General
Mr. D.Venkatesan
Assistant Director General
Ministry of Tourism
Government of India
C-1 Hutments , Dalhouise Road
New Delhi, Pin 110011
India
Tel. +91-11-23019343
Email: dvenka@gmail.com
