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For more than 100 years, we have acquainted guests with the living heritage of India - and a legendary experience in hospitality.

It began on December 16, 1903, when Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata opened Taj’s first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. This grand hotel epitomized a philosophy that still holds true today: provide impeccable service and unparalleled facilities so every stay is a memorable one.

A part of the Tata Group of companies www.tata.com, India's premier business house, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 57 hotels in 40 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the years, Taj has won international acclaim for its quality hotels and its excellence in dining, business facilities, interiors, and world-class, personalized service.

In India, Taj is recognized as the premier hospitality provider, spanning the length and breadth of the country, and gracing important industrial towns and cities, beautiful beaches, historical and pilgrim centres, and wildlife destinations.

An innovator in dining, Taj was the first to introduce Sichuan, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Californian cuisine into the country. In 1972, it was the first to open a 24-hour coffee shop in India at Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. Today, each restaurant is reflective of that tradition, setting benchmarks for an outstanding culinary experience.

Corporate Holding Structure

The Indian Hotels Company Limited, owner of the Taj brand, comprises of hotel assets, their management and the branding/ franchising and marketing activities of these hotels. The Taj Group consists of hotels under three categories:

i) Those owned directly by The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiariesii) Hotels owned by Associate companiesiii) Hotels on management contract from third party ownersThe group structure is depicted below:

The group has grown both by ownership of hotels and partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals in the ownership of hotels, so as to encourage the development of hotels and simultaneously provide with them with the benefit of professional management and a well recognised brand. These partnerships are our key Associate companies which include:

Associates - Key Properties:Associate Company Key PropertiesOriental Hotels Limited Luxury Hotels

Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Business Hotels Taj Residency, VisakhapatnamManjarun Hotel, Mangalore

Leisure Hotels Taj Malabar, CochinTaj Garden Retreat, Coonoor Fisherman’s Cove, ChennaiTaj Garden Retreat, Madurai

Piem Hotels Limited Business Hotels Taj President, MumbaiTaj Blue Diamond Hotel, Pune Taj Residency, BangaloreTaj Residency, NashikTaj Residency, LucknowLeisure HotelsTaj View, Agra

Indian Resort Hotels Limited

Leisure Hotels Fort Aguada Beach Resort & the Aguada Hermitage, Goa

Taj Kerala Hotels and Resorts Limited

Business Hotels Taj Residency, ErnakulamLeisure Hotels Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom Taj Garden Retreat, VarkalaTaj Garden Retreat, Thekkady

Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited

Luxury Hotels Taj Krishna, HyderabadBusiness Hotels Taj Deccan, Hyderabad

Taj Banjara, Hyderabad

Benaras Hotels Ltd Leisure Hotels Taj Ganges, Benaras

Taj Karnataka Hotels & Resorts Limited

Leisure Hotels Taj Garden Retreat, Chikmagalur

Gateway Hotels & Gateway Resorts Limited

Business Hotels Gateway Hotel on Residency Road, Bangalore

Subsidiaries – Key Properties :Subsidiaries Key PropertiesSt James Court Hotel Ltd.

Luxury Hotels Crowne Plaza, St. James, London; 51 Buckingham Gate , London Business Hotels Crowne Plaza London – St. James

Asia Pacific Hotels Ltd.

Leisure Hotels Taj Exotica, Goa

United Hotels Ltd. Business Hotels Ambassador Hotel, Delhi

KTC Hotels Ltd. Business Hotels Taj Residency, Calicut

Taj Hotels

From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, and idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled combination of warm Indian hospitality, contemporary, efficient service, and modern luxury. Taj Hotels, Resorts, and Palaces are organized into three categories: Luxury, Leisure and Business.

»Taj Luxury Hotels»Taj Leisure Hotels»Taj Business Hotels

Taj Luxury Hotels

The Embodiment of True Indian HospitalityTaj Luxury Hotels capture the essence of the Taj experience and are synonymous with lavish accommodations and unrivalled service. With vantage locations in every city, each hotel offers luxuriously appointed suites and rooms, gourmet specialty restaurants and bars, state-of-the-art business facilities, modern fitness centres, rejuvenating spas, and well equipped banquet and meeting facilities.

Taking Guests Back to the Age of Refinement and Fairytale BeautyTaj Luxury Hotels also encompass authentic palaces. Transporting guests back to the age of kings and courtesans, these exquisite buildings resplendent with domes, terraces, carved pillars, and archways built in the true royal style have recently been refurbished with modern luxuries. To heighten the authentic palace experience, a team of butlers serves guests in the kind of style that a maharaja would have offered his guests.

Fine Dining that Stands ApartA distinctive feature of the Taj Luxury Hotels is the trend setting, award-winning restaurants and bars that serve a wide variety of cuisines from across the globe. From contemporary Pan Indian cuisine to East Mediterranean, Chinese, Vietnamese cuisine, the restaurants at Taj are setting benchmarks for an outstanding culinary experience.

Members of the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The following hotels are members of the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower (Mumbai)Taj Lands End (Mumbai)The Taj Mahal Hotel (New Delhi) The Taj West End (Bangalore)Taj Coromandel (Chennai)Taj Krishna (Hyderabad)The Pierre (New York)The following hotels are part of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, Ltd.:Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur)Rambagh Palace (Jaipur)Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur)Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (Maldives)Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (Mauritius)Taj Boston (Boston, USA)Campton Place (San Francisco, USA)

Taj Leisure Hotels

Escape the Ordinary at Our Leisure HotelsTaj Leisure Hotels include idyllic beach resorts, genuine palaces, turn-of-the-century garden retreats, and historic and pilgrim centres. Showcasing the best of every destination, Taj Leisure Hotels are replete with adventure, romance, comfort, and style.

Offering a Holiday to Remember Taj Resort Hotels offer delightful rooms by the sea, restaurants that serve the freshest catch of the day, the latest water sports facilities, tennis courts, freshwater swimming pools, spas, and travel assistance. Taj Garden Retreats are a great escape in the midst of nature, offering restored colonial architecture, gracious rooms with a view of exquisitely landscaped gardens and a wonderful atmosphere of peace and calm. Other Leisure Hotels echo the country’s rich and varied past, and are located in close proximity to the focal points of Indian art, culture and history.

Fun the Whole Family Can EnjoyTaj Leisure Hotels are a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities for all age groups. For the young members of the family, Taj Leisure Hotels offers exciting, fun-filled holidays that provide the best in children activities ranging from sports, culture, environment, adventure, music, and entertainment. Parents can relax throughout their holiday by leaving their children in the care of the hotel staff, which will make sure that the younger guests have a holiday to remember.

Well Equipped for the Perfect EscapeTaj Leisure Hotels offer everything from comfortable rooms with a view, friendly efficient service, specialty restaurants and lively bars, telecommunication facilities such as Internet connectivity, well equipped business centres, conference facilities, and banquet areas. Other features include swimming pools, casual dining restaurants, fitness centres, travel assistance, spas, various sightseeing options, backwater cruises, and much more. The restaurants offer an array of delectable Indian and world cuisines. Some recipes from homes in the region often go back two to three generations.

The Fine Art of RelaxationThe Taj Leisure Hotels also promise a whole new experience of tranquillity and total ‘wellness’. At the Spas, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and herbal knowledge come together to create a holistic experience in harmony with its location.

Taj Business Hotels

Offering the Finest Standards of Hospitality and ServiceLocated in the heart of India’s key commercial cities and towns, Taj Business Hotels provide modern conveniences and spacious comfort for both leisure and business travellers alike. Vibrant and progressive, they retain the warmth and spirit of India while offering multi-cuisine restaurants and contemporary business facilities.

Well Equipped to Make Business Trips Smoother and More ProductiveThe Business Hotels of Taj are spread across India, Sri Lanka, Africa, and the Middle East, Designed to satisfy every need of the business traveller, the hotels offer everything including well appointed rooms, telecommunication facilities such as wireless internet connectivity, efficient service, specialty restaurants and lively bars, well equipped business centres, and conference facilities and banquet areas. Other features include swimming pools, coffee shops, fitness centres, and helpful travel assistance.

Leading the Industry with InnovationTaj Business Hotels are witnessing a new spirit of change. Recognising the evolving needs of its guests, Taj Business Hotels are in the process of rolling out an enhanced product offering across its hotels. Extensive research has been conducted across the country to understand the needs of guests to create a product offering that will set the benchmark for business hotels in India.

Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The BLUE, Sydney is part of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, Ltd.

Mr. Raymond BicksonManaging Director & CEO

Mr. Anil P. GoelChief Financial Officer

Mr. Ajoy K. MisraSr. Vice PresidentSales & Marketing

Mr. Prakash V. ShuklaSr. Vice President Technology & Chief Information Officer

Mr. Dev BajpaiVice President Legal & Company Secretary

Mr. Sumit GuhaVice President Development and Projects

Mr. Franz ZellerSr. Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerTaj Luxury Hotels – International

Mr. Abhijit MukerjiChief Operating OfficerTaj Luxury Hotels – India

Ms. Jyoti NarangChief Operating OfficerLeisure Hotels Division

Mr. Jamshed S. DabooChief Operating OfficerBusiness Hotels Division

Mr. Rajiv GujralChief Operating Officer &Sr. Vice President Mergers, Acquisitions & Development

Mr. Prabhat Pani Chief Executive OfficerRoots Corporation Limited

   

Mr. Raymond BicksonManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer

Raymond Bickson’s experience in hospitality spans thirty years and four continents. In January 2003, Mr. Bickson moved to India and joined the Board as Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of Taj Luxury Hotels, overseeing the operations of all luxury

properties and playing a key role in the global expansion and development of future hotels. He assumed the role as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of The Indian Hotels Company Limited in July 2003.

Mr. Bickson brings extensive international hotel experience to the Taj Group in operations and management. He most recently served fifteen years as the Vice President & General Manager of The Mark in New York for The Rafael Group Hoteliers Monaco and with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. His career includes a variety of management assignments for over ten years with Regent International Hotels in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Puerto Rico, Melbourne and Shanghai, as well as training at some of the world’s most renowned hotels as the Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris, Le Montreux Palace Switzerland and the Kahala Hilton Hawaii.

An American national, Mr. Bickson attended the École Hôtelière Lausanne in Switzerland and Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. He was voted one of the Top 10 Best Hotel Managers by Leaders Magazine from 1997-2002. Mr. Bickson is a Member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) and is an advisory board member of The Leading Hotels of The World (LHW), Cornell Hotel School Centre for Hospitality Research and Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland.

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Anil Goel is charged with the task of overseeing the Taj Group’s finance, mergers and acquisitions, purchase and audit functions. With over 24 years of experience in the Tata Group in various financial roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Tata Tea, he brings a unique

understanding of fiscal responsibility to Taj. Anil is also a Non-Executive Director in Taj GVK, Oriental Hotels Limited, Indian Resort & Hotels Limited, Taj Samudra, amongst others.

Anil graduated in Honors from Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi and is a Chartered Accountant.

» TopMr. Ajoy K. MisraSenior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

In his 24 years with the Taj Group, Ajoy Misra has worked in various capacities, from sales and marketing to operations. Ajoy joined the Taj in 1980 in the Corporate Sales and Marketing Department through the Tata Administrative Services. He served as General

Manager of the Taj%20President in Mumbai and Area Director in the Sri Lanka and Maldives regions. Today, Ajoy represents Taj in industry organizations such as the World Travel and Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTC), World Tourism Organisation (WTO), Hotel Association of India (HAI), Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Ajoy Misra holds a degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from Delhi University.

» TopMr. Prakash V. Shukla Senior Vice President, Technology and Chief Information Officer

With over 20 years experience in the information technology industry, Prakash Shukla brings valuable expertise to the expanding network of Taj Hotels. He is currently responsible for total IT deployments at the Taj

Group and is on MD’s management committee. With a background in some of the industry’s most venerable corporations—Unisys / Sperry and IBM—Prakash has provided IT solutions for numerous clients: Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Solomon Smith Barney.

An American national, Mr. Shukla is a graduate of Rutgers University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and English, and New York Polytechnic University with a Master's degree in Computer Science. Mr. Shukla attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

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Mr. Dev Bajpai Vice President Legal & Company Secretary

Mr. Dev Bajpai is responsible for the Legal function of the Taj Group. He is also the Company Secretary of Indian Hotels Company Limited. With over 18 years of experience in Legal Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Taxation, Dev has worked in the Automobile,

Consumer Durables and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.

Mr. Bajpai has been nominated on Committees of the apex industry organizations of Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, concerning regulatory and intellectual property related matters and has also represented the Industry before Parliamentary Committees.

Dev is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a Law Graduate from the University of Delhi.

» TopMr. Sumit Guha Vice President Development and Projects

Mr. Sumit Guha oversees the development function of the Indian Hotels Company Limited and is responsible for planning and implementing the growth strategy of the Company through the multiple routes of renovation, management contracts, Greenfield projects and

acquisition of new properties for the Company.

Before joining the Taj Group, Sumit worked in different functions in other Tata companies like Titan Industries, Tata Tea and Tata NYK Transport Systems. Within these companies he has had exposure across various functions including projects, sales and marketing and general administration.

Mr. Guha is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and holds a PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is a member of the Tata Administrative Service.

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Mr. Franz ZellerSr. Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerTaj Luxury Hotels – International

Franz Zeller joined The Indian Hotels Company Limited as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, in November 2003. Previously he was Senior

Vice President Middle East & North Africa, Millennium Hotels & Resorts and prior to that Senior Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific & General Manager for the same Group.

Mr. Zeller has extensive international experience in the Hotel Industry, particularly with Hilton International, where he served as General Manager & Director Tokyo Bay Hilton; Divisional Director – South Asia and General Manager New Delhi Hilton. He also served as General Manager at The New York Vista and General Manager at "Windows on the World" at World Trade Centre in New York; Prior assignments have been as General Manager Brisbane Hilton, Australia and General Manager Perth Parmelia Hilton, Australia and previously held various Managerial positions with Hilton in Vancouver and Montreal, Canada.

A Swiss / Australian Citizen, Mr. Franz Zeller was born, educated and trained in Switzerland and attended executive programs at the London Business School as well as in New York and Montreal.

» TopMr. Abhijit MukerjiChief Operating Officer, Taj Luxury Hotels – India

Abhijit Mukerji manages a portfolio of the thirteen Taj Luxury Hotels in India, which consists of landmark hotels in key metro cities including the group’s flagship hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, historic

royal Palaces, and luxury residences.

An hotelier with a career spanning 19 years and four continents, Mr. Mukerji has spent almost 10 years as a General Manager and run several hotels which won international acclaim under his stewardship. His last assignment was as Area Director - Taj Hotels, New Delhi.

Mr. Mukerji is an alumnus of Cornell (Essec) and Harvard Business School, and has a flair for European languages.

» TopMs. Jyoti NarangChief Operating OfficerLeisure Hotels

In a career spanning 23 years with Taj Hotels, Jyoti Narang has held a variety of positions, from sales and marketing to operations. Currently, she serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Leisure Division of Taj Hotels

Resorts and Palaces, and is responsible for the operations and performance of 27 Leisure hotels in India and abroad.

Her last assignment was as COO of the Business Division. In that position, she successfully lead the expansion and upgradation of the portfolio of Business Hotels located in key industrial and business cities. Jyoti spearheaded a positioning makeover of the Business hotels and lead a team which established the norms for Taj Business hotels of the future. She also directed the launch of BLUE, Sydney, which marked Taj’s entry into the premium hotel market in Australia.

Jyoti is a graduate of the Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi and holds an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. She has attended programs at the Wharton School of Management and the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland. “Travel Agent,” the leading US national newsweekly magazine of the travel industry, named Jyoti as one of the most powerful women in the travel industry worldwide.

» TopMr. Jamshed S. DabooChief Operating Officer Business Hotels

As COO of the Taj Group Business Hotels, Jamshed S. Daboo oversees the performance of 23 properties across India and abroad. Prior to this assignment, Jamshed was COO of the Leisure Division of the Taj.

Before joining the Taj Group, Jamshed served as Chief Executive Officer of Tata Quality Management Services, spearheading the Tata Business Excellence Model, a group-wide initiative aimed at service excellence, and Titan Industries Limited, where he gained experience in various functions. Jamshed’s repertoire includes extensive experience in sales, marketing, operations and Enterprise Resource Planning.

Mr. Daboo is an Indian national and an Engineer from the Walchand College with a degree in Management from XLRI - Jamshedpur.

» TopMr. Rajiv GujralChief Operating Officer & Sr. Vice PresidentMergers, Acquisitions & Development

Rajiv Gujral is heading Merger, Acquisitions and Development for the Group. In the 33 years with the Group Mr. Gujral has held various positions in the company from Sales and Marketing, heading operations

and development for Eastern Region and International Division. Mr. Gujral has served on the Board of International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA), currently a member of the Chain Council, President of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI), apart from being the Chairman of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation and Chairman Tourism Sub-Committee of the Associate Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASOCHAM).

He has been responsible for creating Taj Asia Ltd., and for bringing in CC Africa to develop Wildlife Safaris in India with Taj Group. Mr. Gujral is on the board of Taj International Hotels (Hongkong) and Oriental Hotels (Hongkong).

Mr. Gujral has been appointed the Chairman of the All India Board of Hotel Management and Catering Technology by the Union Ministry of Human Resources for a period of 3 years from 1st September 2006. He is also a member of the World Presidents Organisation (WPO).

Mr. Rajiv Gujral graduated in Business Management, majoring in Marketing from Banares University (BHU).

» TopMr. Prabhat PaniChief Executive OfficerRoots Corporation Limited

As CEO of the wholly-owned subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Prabhat Pani manages the operations of Ginger Hotels and is responsible for their growth across India.

Before joining the Taj Group, Prabhat Pani served as Chief Operating Officer in Tata Telesevices Limited. He has extensive experience

across wide geographies in India in handling portfolios of Sales, Marketing and Operations in large companies engaged in the FMCG and Telecom space.

He has been actively associated with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and has been a member of the Southern Regional Council the last three years, while co-chairing the Sub-Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Prabhat Pani holds a degree in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, and Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM, Ahmedabad.

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  PURE is India’s first international restaurant with a focus on organic ingredients. PURE cuisine is based on the cutting-edge work of New York based Chef Michel Nischan, a well-known proponent of organic well being whose cooking finds expression in the many flavourful dishes on his menu. The recipes come alive with ingredients that are wholesome, home-grown and at their seasonal best.

The PURE experience allows guests to shift from an off white and minimalist space which has a juice bar to a elevated dining area with rich deep tones, emphasized by a candle lit ambience. The Private Dining Room has a warm intimate dining experience that you will yearn to come back for. The wall recesses are stocked with select wines and canisters of exotic loose-leaf teas, a long communal steel table to seat up to ten guests. This allows for a private gathering for guests, a perfect meeting room for a high-powered business lunch or a cozy evening meal.

Organically speaking…

PURE cuisine allows you to enjoy food that’s bursting with flavour and yet naturally balanced using fresh, wholesome and organically grown vegetables, healthy meats and delicate seafood – to give you an unusual medley of rich flavours and textures that support the spirit of well-being. Velvety textured sauces rich with taste are achieved simply, with fruit and vegetable extracts and pristine stock reductions.

Executive Chef John Mooney’s unique cutting edge techniques and innovative ways of cooking using steaming broths, citrus zests and versatile oils along with fruit and

vegetable extracts and pristine stock reductions, allows the full-bodied flavour of the ingredients to shine through, without overpowering.

The distinctive menu at PURE offers a gamut of delicacies from the Shiitake Mushroom Rice Cakes with English Pea Sauce to the Mixed Vegetable Ceviche for the vegetarians. The non-vegetarian palate has no limits to the fine dishes from Grill Cured Salmon with Caramelized Cauliflower, Pistachio and Thyme Roasted Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses, Lobster and Sweet Corn Succotash Tamari Shrimp and Scallops will satiate your senses. Culminating a delectable meal into a memorable one are the Desserts such as the intriguing Eight Pure flavours of Organic Chocolate, Corn Three Ways that are served in three exciting combinations that include Corn Crepes, Corn Ice Cream and Candied Corn & Blood Orange Sauce.

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Beverages…

Indulge in the mystic at PURE, as the signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages made with organic fruit and vegetable juices at the juice bar, are sure to take you by surprise. These include the Lemon Grass Martini, Horseradish and Basil Martini, Tea and Orange Martini and Kaffir Lime Martini amongst numerous other variants.

An extensive wine list including a range of organic wines like Bianco di Custoza doc white wine 2004, Valpolicella doc red wine 2004 and Soopaca doc Bianco white wine 2004, organic beers like Ecko and a fine selection of organic loose-leaf teas like Monkey Pick and Jade Green (Chinese teas), Organic Cinnamon and Cardamom, Makaibari Golden Tips (Darjeeling tea) and Hajua Silver leaf (Assam tea) will entice guests with its plethora of varieties.

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Purely designed…

Chic, contemporary yet minimalistic, the sprawling 2200 sq. ft. area uses a blend of natural colours, materials and design. As you enter, guests are treated a vision of subliminal simplicity, an off-white room with tones of beige, olive green and wood with mother of pearl accents on the wall.

Transcend to a unique world as you pass between pillars of running water into a warm intimate elevated dining area with rich deep tones. The colours are accentuated a shade deeper, with dark wood flooring, black carved partitions along with an orange accent on the ceiling.

Crema Marphyl Italian marble flooring, white wicker chairs with white leather upholstery and carved wooden partitions are just some of the facets of the splendidly designed restaurant.

The Juice Bar is furnished with white wicker bar stools and white leather upholstery, while the Private Dining Area has a large wine rack covering one wall, two display racks for teas and other artifacts covering the other two walls with strip lighting that illuminates the displayed items. Accessorized with Black Faux clay canisters and a metal wire elliptical vase, PURE is sure to set a benchmark as the chic dining space in the city.

Bringing in a new culinary experience to India with the first of it’s kind international restaurant focusing on organic ingredients, PURE allows you to discover a whole new way of enjoying food that’s bursting with flavour, yet naturally balanced.

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  Restaurant Details:

»Taj Lands End | » Mumbai

Attire: Smart casual

Hours: 12:30 pm — 2:45 pm            7:00 pm — 11:45 pm

Reservations recommended

  This specialty restaurant with its air of sophistication reflects the overall contemporary aesthetics of the hotel. The carefree style is echoed in the refreshing ambience created by the casual hues and layout of the restaurant. Light-hearted and airy, Graze evokes images of casual conversations about nothing at all, light summer breezes playing in the leaves, crisp blue skies canopying lively green fields…allowing guests to wander in a land where culinary revelations await.

The Feast... If you really care about food, you will ask a lot of questions at Graze: nothing ever tastes the way you expect it to – there are surprises awaiting you at every corner. Each meal is a roller coaster of sensations. Delicately garnished with European tones that enhance natural flavors of the food rather than overpower them, the cuisine at Graze will have discerning guests undertake a whole new gastronomic journey. The menu boasts of specialties like seafood (lobster, king prawns, crabs, oysters, caviar, scallops and daily fresh fish), meats (steaks, duck, foie gras) and the freshest of vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, aubergines, baby carrots, fat green asparagus and fresh green peas) and desserts (soufflés, flans and fondants, exotic grilled fruit kebabs and assiette of chocolate, tropical fruits such as passion fruit and pomegranate). An exhilarating menu waits to be explored. The foie gras, sautéed and served on crisply toasted brioche is delicious, the asparagus and caramelized baby carrots tossed in anise and tarragon juice burst on the tongue into a cascade of delicate flavors and the soups are like nothing you’ve ever tasted

before – racy, oddly elegant and teasing you to spoon in more and more.

Graze is managed under the expertise of award-winning Chef de Cuisine Steven Liu. Young, creative and experimental, Chef Steven is ahead of the curve and strives to serve inspiration with his food. He uses Asian herbs and spices with extraordinary confidence and an instinctive understanding of each of his ingredients. He combines them, coaxes new tastes from them and yet maintains such firm control that no single flavor ever dominates a dish.

Having worked as Junior Sous Chef at The Dorchester Hotel London, UK, as Chef de Partie at The Savoy Hotel London, UK and Demi-Chef de Partie at The Sherwood Hotel Taipei, Chef Steven’s sense of Classic or Nouvelle French, British or International Culture Cuisine contributes tremendously to the innovative compositions at his restaurants.

At Graze, guests can choose from an extraordinary list of very affordable wines, a selection unarguably unparalleled in the city. Offering over 200 wines to complement any taste and budget, the unique concept of “Flight of Wines” – a taster of 3 wines from the menu, grouped appropriately to match similar themes – offers the best way of savouring stimulating wines.

Lunch guests in a hurry are also graciously catered to at Graze. A unique set lunch option termed “Lunch Box” served from 12.30 p.m. until 3.00 p.m. offers a three course meal which contains a combination of meals that is quickly served and varies everyday. Combinations include Tempura prawn and calamari with ponzu dressing or salad le graze with hazelnut vinaigrette, Norwegian pink salmon with tomato consommé and corn salsa or grilled free range chicken with asparagus veloute or home-made tagliatelli with porcini broth and orange cream brulee or baked appleflan with home-made ice-creamamongst many others.

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What an Experience... In a contemporary style of plating food where herbs and sauces do not mask the original flavor of food, Chef Steven’s display kitchen conducts live preparation activities like searing, baking, skillet grilling and blending with sauces, the pyrotechnics in the kitchen are to be seen – as each meal comes to a close, there is a sense of exhilaration.

Those looking for an extraordinary dining experience will not be disappointed. The exclusive Chef’s Table at Graze showcases the finest creations of the Chef. The Chef’s Table entertains those looking for an enhanced dining experience, one that graces them with extra attention! Here, guests are personally attended to, with a touch of flair, flamboyance and finesse. Post a prior one-on-one interaction to understand the guest’s tastes and budgets, Chef Steven will make to order a special menu. An evening at the Chef’s table is made up of so many small, considerate gestures that by the time it ends you feel utterly relaxed and thoroughly cosseted.

The spatial composition of the different elements in the restaurant – striking display cooking, fresh coloration and unique features offered by the al fresco dining terrace – combine to create a dining experience enhanced by the numerous choices in the menu. The dramatically illuminated glass ceiling comprises of multiple suspended panels and the highly polished wooden floor reflects elegantly upholstered accent walls. Featuring a continental height bar with a floating top, the illuminated glass panels emanate a suffused glow. The luxurious fabrics in a palette of melon, sage and deep olive in the main dining area complement the colors of the food and combine with the strategically placed art and wall sconces to create a pleasing ambience. Wine display cabinets comprised of rich millwork and glass appeals instantly to patrons. Every object has been carefully chosen to harmonize with the rest.

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  Restaurant Details:

»Taj Residency | » Bangalore

Attire: Smart casuals

Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for lunch 7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight

Taj Spas

Taj Spas offer a spectrum of authentic and traditional Indian wellness treatments and experiences in a stylish and soothing ambience. Drawing from ancient India healing wisdom and Ayurveda, Taj Spas believe that a spa unfolds a way of life wherein the life force is the bedrock of wellness.

Taj Spas enrobe guests in exclusive experiences and environs whilst offering an array of signature treatments, yoga and meditation. The treatments

Select a spa to learn more about available treatments and how to make a reservation:

»  Taj Spa, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur »  Taj Spa, Fisherman’s Cove, Chennai»  Taj Spa, Fort Aguada Beach Resort & Taj Holiday Village, Goa »  Taj Spa, Taj Chandigarh, Chandigarh»  Taj Spa, Taj Exotica, Bentota»  Taj Spa, Taj Exotica, Goa»  Taj Spa, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives»  Taj Spa Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Mauritius

include a choice of Indian, royal and holistic experiences, applications and ceremonies specially designed to maintain physical, mental and spiritual equilibrium.

Inspired by the ancient Indian science of the planning of space, Taj spas unfold a refreshing idiom of spa design that emanates a harmonious balance of energy and elements in their restful tropical overtones, organic design and contemporary finishes. The spas are equipped with single and double treatment suites, beauty treatment rooms, meditation and yoga pavilions, relaxation pools and fully-equipped gyms.

Highly trained and dedicated spa therapists offer treatments with unique products made from pure Indian herbs, Indian aromatherapy oils, natural creams and special ingredients.

                                                           »Treatments and experiences

»  Taj Spa, Taj Green Cove Resort, Kovalam »  Taj Spa, Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur»  Taj Spa, Taj Malabar, Cochin»  Taj Spa, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai»  Taj Spa, Taj Wellington Mews Luxury Residences, Mumbai»  Taj Spa, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur»  Taj Spa, Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

Created specifically for Taj Spa, our array of rejuvenating therapies fuse ancient and modern techniques.

The Taj Spa at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur offers the ultimate in lavish relaxation in richly appointed treatment rooms.

» ATRIUM LOUNGE  | » Taj Lands End , Mumbai This inviting lounge, the perfect venue for informal meetings, offers a variety of delicious cocktails, mocktails, and snacks.Attire: Smart CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: LOUNGES, BARS» GOLDEN DRAGON  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai Voted the best Chinese restaurant in Mumbai, with its exotic mystique and mouth-watering fare, Golden Dragon offers an experience too tempting to pass up.Attire: Semi FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: CHINESEReservations recommended: Yes » HARBOUR BAR  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai Guests can savour the finest martinis, champagnes and Cigars at the Harbour Bar, which opened its doors in 1933 as Mumbai’s first licensed bar and offers spectacular views of The Gateway of India.Attire: Formal or semi-formalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: BARS» KONKAN CAFÉ  | » Taj President , Mumbai This café offers a winning blend of coastal cuisine served in an inviting setting.Attire: CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: COASTAL & SEA FOODReservations recommended: Yes » MASALA BAY  | » Taj Lands End , Mumbai This contemporary Indian restaurant offers a selection of traditional Indian favourites in a modern and interactive environment.Attire: Smart CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: COASTAL & SEA FOODReservations recommended: Yes

» MASALA KRAFT  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai Masala Kraft reinvents classic Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist. Attire: Semi FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: NORTH INDIAN, SOUTH INDIANReservations recommended: Yes » MING YANG  | » Taj Lands End , Mumbai Guests can tantalize their taste buds with authentic Sichuan cuisine at this Chinese restaurant, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.Attire: Smart CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: CHINESEReservations recommended: Yes » PURE  | » Taj Lands End , Mumbai India’s first international restaurant with a focus on organic ingredients, offers food that bursting with flavour, yet naturally balanced.Attire: Smart CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: INTERNATIONALReservations recommended: Yes

» SEA LOUNGE  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai This elegant lounge offers an impressive selection of delicious snack and finger foods.Attire: Semi FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: LOUNGES» SHAMIANA  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai From shawarma to sandwiches, and rotis to rotisserie chicken, this restaurant serves an array of Indian and International favouritesAttire: CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: ALL-DAY DINING

» SOUK  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai This award-winning, rooftop restaurant offers spectacular views of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea along with sumptuous East Mediterranean cuisine.Attire: Semi FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: INTERNATIONAL, MEDITERRANEANReservations recommended: Yes » STARBOARD BAR  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai This lively young bar offers first-rate entertainmentAttire: Semi-formalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: BARS» THAI PAVILION  | » Taj President , Mumbai At this restaurant, guests can savour the ultra-fresh favours of authentic Thai cuisineAttire: CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: SOUTH-EAST ASIANReservations recommended: Yes » THE ZODIAC GRILL  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai Voted the best in the city, this restaurant offers European cuisine and a selection of vintage wines in an unforgettable settingAttire: FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: FRENCHReservations recommended: Yes » TRATTORIA  | » Taj President , Mumbai Guests can enjoy a slice of Italy at this inviting restaurant.Attire: CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: INTERNATIONAL, ALL-DAY DINING

» VISTA  | » Taj Lands End , Mumbai Scenic views of the sea perfectly complement the refreshing flavours of this trendy, all-day dining restaurant.Attire: Smart CasualCuisine / Type of Restaurant: ALL-DAY DINING» WASABI BY MORIMOTO  | » The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower , Mumbai Mumbai’s first contemporary Japanese restaurant, Wasabi showcases food by the legendary chef Masaharu Morimoto, known to many as the Japanese Iron Chef.

Attire: FormalCuisine / Type of Restaurant: JAPANESEReservations recommended: Yes » WINK  | » Taj President , Mumbai WINK is the all-new contemporary Asian, high-energy bar where distinctive elixirs, the latest music, mouth-watering eats and an unparalleled ambience come together to provide an experience like no other.Cuisine / Type of Restaurant: BARS

  At the WINK, the traditional blends with the modern in a setting designed to appeal to all ages. Portraying Asia in a contemporary style, WINK is an amalgamation of modern décor complemented with a rustic, earthy feel. Music plays an integral part of the overall ambience and experience at WINK. Moving guests from one mood zone to another, the evening at WINK begins with unobtrusive light music and slowly builds to a crescendo of high-energy music pumping up your senses through the night.

DRINKS @ WINK At WINK, guests can indulge in one of the largest and most exclusive collection of spirits from leading international brands. With over 40 brands of whiskies including rare malts such as a great 40-year-old Glenfiddich and a sublime 1964 Girvan first batch distillation, premium and regular scotches, Tennessee, Bourbon and Canadian; WINK will surely leave the ever increasing whiskey lovers asking for more. Likewise, a 25-year-old Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac will be the brandy lovers delight.

Guests can also choose from over 25 vodkas from Russia, Poland, Sweden, France, Finland and USA, including flavored variants. A selection of eclectic cocktails served in unique and interesting combinations including champagne based, classics, some WINK signature specials, specially created Winktinis such as Wasabi Martini (vodka, wasabi paste, sour mix), and tall drinks that include the exotic Japanese Slipper (tequila, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, sour mix) and Yokohama (vodka, cranberry juice, lychee juice) are just a few amongst the plethora of offerings at WINK.

WINK also provides guests with an exhaustive selection of the finest wines from over 150 countries, available by bottle and by glass specially chosen by Master Sommelier Richard Dean. The wines include champagnes, sparkling wines, white wines and red wines. From the basic across the counter drink to the hugely exotic concoctions, WINK caters to every pocket, mood and occasion.

For those who believe in abstinence, WINK has a variety of Virgin Cocktails like Cracker (cranberry juice, grape fruit juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit, 7 up), Exotica (raspberry puree, peach puree, grape fruit juice, passion fruit juice, fresh ginger, honey), Strawberry Lassi and the list continues...

For the refined taste of cigar lovers, WINK sports a fine selection of internationally renowned cigar brands.

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DINING @ WINK WINK offers its guests a range of cocktail snacks that blend perfectly with its mood and ambience. The sushi counter has a fine selection of authentic vegetarian and seafood sushi and maki rolls. These include Temaki Sushi (tempura prawns), Maguro Maki (red tuna), Spicy Sake Maki (salmon), Kappa Maki (cucumber), Abokado Maki (avocado) and Oshinko Maki (yellow raddish), to name a few. Guest can also enjoy relish the Nigiri Sushi that includes Tai (white fish), Ika (calamari), Shime Saba (mackerel), Kani Kama (crab) and Anango (smoked eel), amongst others. In addition, WINK serves some of the great favourites from Thai Pavilion and Konkan Café.

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SERVICE & THE WORKS @ WINK The service at WINK is stylish, friendly and professional. The bar staff has been specially trained under the tutorage of Nick Hawkins, the celebrity bartender from UK, and the world-renowned Giancarlo Mancino, who has been awarded the ‘Bond Barman & Barmaids 2004’ award and selected as a top class bartender. The glassware by Schott Swizell, crockery by Villeroy Bosch and cutlery by Rosenthal, accentuate the style and informal elegance of this unique bar.

 

Lava Bar the multi-level retro themed bar, designed with lava lights, a trendy décor and chic furniture, exudes verve and style. The trendy bar serves a selection of exotic cocktails, international wines and fine liquors complemented with a choice of delicious Asian snacks. A DJ and a live band, on select days, set the mood for a relaxed and fun evening.

  Restaurant Details:

» Taj Chandigarh | » Chandigarh

Attire: Casual

Hours: 11:00 am — 12 midnight

  Nick Hawkins, the celebrity bartender from UK, provides the impetus at Distil. Renowned widely for concoctions of fresh fruity mixes and tall drinks, Nick churns out contemporary and extravagant drinks like posh collins that are lychee, melon or raspberry flavoured, caipirissimas with passion fruit, blackberry or mango pulp, muddles, breezes and mules. Apart from all the classic cocktails, guests can also opt for margaritas, martinis and daiquiris either frozen, classic or with the fresh fruit combinations.

Adding a distinct touch to Distil is the variety of entertainment on offer every evening. Guests can rock to the rhythm of popular live bands on a ‘tuck-away’ stage, set the floor on fire with the resident DJs pinning easy listening tracks and recorded music, or just enjoy the screening of sports events with their favourite drink.

Distil offers a range of cocktail snacks that blend perfectly with its mood and ambience. From the cold canapé platter with smoked salmon, cavier, chicken salami and much more, to exotic cheese platters; from sushi rolls with spicy tuna, Norwegian salmon and California maki, to tempura with seafood, shrimp and exotic vegetables; from ‘house of commons’ that include grilled prawn skewers and deviled sausage to Indian snacks with a twist and multiple choice of sandwiches; there is something to please every palate.

  Restaurant Details:

»Taj Connemara | » Chennai

Attire: Semi-formal

Hours: 6:00 pm to Midnight

Reservations recommended