INDIA ….. A JOURNEY

HYDERABAD … A DESTINATION!!!!!!

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EXPENDITURE

GDP USD 1.0 TrillionGDP Growth at 9.6%2nd fastest growing economy3rd largest economy by PPP

230 Million Viewers of TV 261 million mobile units (Cellular Operators Association of India)World’s largest maker of mini carsRanks 2nd in motorcycle production

Largest number FDA certified plans outside USLargest number of companies registered in a stock exchange20 Indian companies in Forbes 200 list4 Indians in Forbes Richest 10 List

Some of the largest infrastructure creations in the World -Golden Quadrilateral Roadways - 5,400 KmsPlanned investment of USD 160 Bn in next 5 years

WHY INDIA ?

Home to India’s best medical institutes and Hospitals and growing as a medical tourism destination

Second largest city in India

“Clean & Green City of India” award for 3 consecutive years

Nerve centre of the IT, Biotech and Pharma sectors

Convention Capital of India

400 years old – exemplifies modern as well as traditional India

WHYDERABD

Hub of leading IT giants, pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and laboratories. Large pool of Internationally recognized doctors, academicians and IT professionals.One of India’s leading business hubs

Rich 400-years history and culture

Land of forts, palaces and museum

Highly acclaimed institutions such as IIT, ISB, NALSAR and several reputed Universities

Has one of the world’s leading convention and exhibition centers with a capacity to accommodate 6500 people

WHYDERABD

Globally acclaimed cuisine

Comparatively economical project cost

One of the world’s top Airports “SKYTRAX world airport awards, Vienna”Excellent connectivity, internationalRich 400-years history and culture

WHYDERABD

Highly-experienced PCOs

Wide range of world-class hotels

Excellent transport facilities

Where is Hyderabad?

New Delhi

Market Positioning: Hub of India and equidistant between

Dubai & Singapore

4 ½ Hours

2 Hours

Hyderabad

Dubai – 4 1/2 hours

Hong Kong - 5 hrs

Singapore – 4 1/2 hrs

Frankfurt - 71/2 hours

Strategic location between financial and development hubs

Connectivity

WORLD CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport [RGIA] is located approximately 22 miles from Hyderabad city. This is a public-private joint venture between GMR Group, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and both the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India (AAI). GMR Group holds 63% of the equity, MAHB 11%, while the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India

The airport is designed to handle an ultimate capacity of 40 million passengers per annum and New Large Aircrafts (NLA), including the Airbus A380.

Local Transportation

Getting around Hyderabad city is really easy by various local transports like Bus, Car, Auto

rickshaw, Motorcycle & Train.

Cars: The other best option available for getting around Hyderabad city is the cars. In

Hyderabad you can easily find both self and chauffeur-driven cars on rent. Novotel

Hyderabad provides car rental services for in house guest, for travel around the city, and

easy pick up and drop to airport, through Orix car rentals

RADIO CABS-Well connected from AirportOnly those taxis that have taken the license for operating Radio Taxi Service from the

Government of Andhra Pradesh can operate this service in Hyderabad An approx fare of Rs 15 per km, Minimum Rs 30 which include the first 2 Km traveled Waiting charges @ Rs 1 per minute. 25% night surcharge is applicable between 2300hrs to 0500hrs

Other cabs services are provided by Avis, Hertz and Budget. They would provide the best service for the passengers arriving at the Airport

Railways: One of the most convinent and hassle free services has been rail roads. A new

service known as MMTS (Multi Modal Transport System) has been introduced in

Hyderabad. Daily, around 84 MMTS trains run up and down to provide services in the

Hyderabad city.

Hyderabad International Convention Centre

THE CONVENTION CAPITAL OF INDIA

Features

Audio Visual Control Room

Telescopic Retractable Seating

Interpretation Booth

Epoxy Flooring

Utility Pits

Overhead Grid

Infrared Transmitter

Controlled lighting options

6480 sq meters

Flexible walls

Ceiling height of 12.5 meters

32 breakout rooms

In house Event Management team

Floor Plan

Conventions

Local Attractions: Historical

Qutub Shahi Tombs: The tombs of the legendary Qutub Shahi kings are at a distance of a kilometer from Band Darwaza of the Golconda Fort. These tombs are said to be the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad. The uniqueness of the tombs lies in the fact that they are the only tombs in the world where the entire dynasty has been buried at one place.

Mecca Masjid: Mecca Masjid is located at a stone’s throw from the Charminar. The Masjid is so named because the building blocks were brought from Mecca to build the central arch. The Qutub Shahi started building the mosque, which was completed later by Aurangzeb in 1694.

Salar Jung Museum: This museum is one of the largest collection of antiques by one man - Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III. The display includes Persian carpets, Moghul miniatures Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquer ware, famous statues like the Veiled Rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles, daggers belonging to Queen Noor Jahan and the Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb’s sword and many other fabulous items.

Chow Mohalla Complex: One of the heritage buildings in Hyderabad. The Chow Mahalla was built by the Nizams over a period of 1857 to1869. The complex comprises four palaces in Moghul and European styles – hence the Chow Mahalla. All the palaces are single-storied blocks with the exception of the main palace, which is double storied.

Local Attractions: Fun & Leisure

Hussainsagar Lake Hyderabad’s most popluar boating and water sports location – from speed boats

to motor boats, 48 seater launches with starlit dinner on board etc. In the middle of the lake is placed one of the world’s tallest monolithic statues of Lord Buddha on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’.

Ocean ParkA number of amusement rides, water rides and a multi-cuisine restaurant.

Snow World The worlds largest and India’s first Snow Theme Park. An ideal place to “chill, slide

and skate” in the peak of summer at minus 5°C. First snow theme park or snow dome anywhere in the world to introduce an artificial snow fall.

Dhola-ri-DhaniA taste of the desert of Rajasthan in Hyderabad. A typical Rajasthani village setting recreated in its entire rustic ambience and charm. The theme park offers camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances and authentic Rajasthani cuisine.

Shopping Laad Bazaar : This famous, colourful shopping centre of the old city, is tucked away in one of the streets leading off from the Charminar. Bridal wear, Pearls, Attar (perfume) and the traditional Hyderabadi glass and stone studded bangles are sold here.

The areas surrounding Charminar like 'Charkaman' and 'Mitti-ka-sher' are famous for antique kundan and enamel jewellery, temple sarees, old bidri and silver, crystal and pearls. "Darushafa" is famous for the tissue-thin silver leaf that decorates Indian sweetmeats and bidri ware. The applied patchwork skirts, bags and belts, set with sparkling mirror and tiny beads of the Banjara gypsies; Nirmal lacquer ware, ornate brass from Pembarthi, Kondapalli carved toys, leather puppets and Warangal carpets combine to make Hyderabad, truly a shopper's paradise.

Hyderabad is synonymous with pearls. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of exquisite design are a specialty. Pearls come in many shapes and of particular interest is the ‘rice-pearl’ – a tiny variety. The precious "Basra", a pearl unmatched in lustre, colour and price and is available in select stores. Pearls are sold in strings or raw by weight.

The other major shopping mall in the city are:•GVK Mall, Banjara Hills City Centre, Rd No:1, Banjara Hills •Pantaloons, Begumpet and Jubilee Hills•Shoppers' Stop, Begumpet•Lifestyle, Greenlands Westside, Opp LB Stadium•Kalanjali, Basheerbagh MPM Plaza, Abids

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Handicrafts

Lepakshi Indian Handicrafts have made a name for themselves the world over. Ancient skills have been honed to

perfection by craftsmen who have learnt the trade from their fathers, as did their fathers before them. This tradition continues over the centuries, safeguarding the wide and varied artistic wealth of India. Each region of India abounds in handicrafts reflecting the genius of its local craftsmen. Andhra Pradesh in the south has the distinction of having all important categories of handicrafts practiced in their traditional locations spread over different parts of the state.

Shilparamam

Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village showcasing various art forms and handicrafts of various artists from all over the State. Shilparamam plays host to myriad traditions of arts and crafts of the country and brings to limelight the cultural and artistic traditions from every nook and corner of the country and is a unique

opportunity to take home a piece of India.

Pre and Post Conference Tours

India is a tourist’s delight. We will custom design special packages. Some of the sought after packages are:

Medak ChurchMedak church is the single largest diocese in Asia and the second largest in the world after the Vatican. Standing firm and awe inspiringly tall amidst sylvan surroundings, the church dominates the skyline beckoning the faithful. It is built on an immense scale in solid white granite. The tower is 173 feet high, with four pinnacles. The church is a mere two-hour drive off National Highway 7 from Hyderabad.

Ajanta Ellora PackageThe Ajanta caves are magnificent rock-cut caves, 30 in number, dating from 2nd Century BC to 7th Century AD. 30 kms from Aurangabad lie the finest rock cut cave temples of Ellora (4th & 9th century) which encompasses the three religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Of the 34 caves that are both monasteries and temples, the most remarkable is the magnificent Kailasa temple. The entire structure has been carved out of a monolith and took over 100 years to complete.

Golden Triangle Agra – home to the famed Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleum, the fort and the palaces in Agra are vivid reminders of the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire..

Mysore, the imperial city was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars, and still retains a quaint charm. The Golden Royal Elephant throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandap and the Gallery are the main attractions here.

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