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New Delhi / Agra 2004 Conference

Hosted by Kochhar & Co.

October 30 – November 5, 2004

INDEX

TAB NO.

Host Firm Welcome Message 1

Participating Firms and Delegates 2

Conference Agenda at a Glance 3

Conference Agenda (detailed) for Delegates and Accompanying Guests 4

Tours & General Information (including Agra) 5

B Monday, November 1 – New Delhi

Country Briefings 6

One on One Meetings 7

Practice Management 8

Tuesday, November 2 – New Delhi

Marketing Group 9

Litigation Practice Group 10

Intellectual Property & Licensing Practice Group 11

Public Seminar 12

Wednesday, November 3 – New Delhi

Board Meeting

Agenda 13

Minutes of Peru 2004 Meeting 14

Financials 15

Membership Committee Report 16

Friday, November 5 – Agra

Environmental & Native Rights Practice Group Presentation 17

Future Conference Schedule; Hawaii 2005 Preliminary Program 18

New Delhi/Agra Participants Bolded is Primary Contact

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PARTICIPATING PRAC DELEGATES & ACCOMPANYING GUESTS

Firm Delegate Practice Area Guest

Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro Graha Niaga, 24th Floor JI Jendral Sudirman Kav.58 Jakarta Indonesia Phone: +62 21 2505125 Fax: + 62 21 2505001 Web Site: www.abnrlaw.com

Not Attending

Allende & Brea Maipu 1300, 10th Floor Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: +54 11 4318 9900 Fax: +54 11 4318 9999 WebSite: ww.allendebrea.com

Osvaldo J. Marzorati

Arbitration

Florencia Marzorati

Asahi Koma Law Offices Marunouchi MY Plaza, 1-1 Marunouchi 2-chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8385 Japan Phone: +81 3 5219 0003 Fax: +81 3 4219 0004 Web Site: www.alo.jp/english

Takemi Hiramatsu Osamu Ito

M&A, Corporate IP Licensing IT/Telecom/M&A/Corp

Brigard & Urrutia Calle 70 No. 4-60 Apartado Aero 3692 Bogota, Colombia Phone: +57 1 346 2011 Fax: +57 1 310 0586 Web Site: www.brigardurrutia.com.co

Not attending

Carey & Cia Miraflores 222 – Floor 24 6500786 Santiago, Chile Phone: +56 2 365 7200 Fax: +56 2 633 1980 Web Site: www.carey.cl

Jaime Carey

Corp/Leasing/Banking/M&A/Tax

Lucia Astaburuaga

Clayton Utz Levels 23-35 No. 1 O'Connell Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Phone + 61 2 9353 4000 Fax: + 61 2 9251 7832 Web Site: ww.claytonutz.com

John Shirbin Ross Perrett

Infrastructure/Resource Projects Litigation/Dispute Resolution

Glenda Shirbin

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 2600 Century Square 1501 Fourth Avenue Seattle, Washington USA 98101 Phone: 206 622 3150 Fax: 206 628 7699 Web Site: www.dwt.com

A. Peter Parsons Bruce Johnson

Corp Finance/IP Litigation

Nim Parsons/Lydia Marta Johnson

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Firm Delegate Practice Area Guest Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP 1 First Canadian Place Toronto, Ontario Canada M5X 1B2 Phone: 416 863 4511 Fax: 416 863 4592 Web Site: www.fmc-law.com

Jeff Barnes John Elder Susan Iannetta

Corporate Corporate Director PRAC

Diane Elder

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP 1099 Alakea Street Suite 1800 Honolulu, Hawaii USA 96813 Phone: 808 547 5600 Fax: 808 547 5880 Web Site: www.goodsill.com

John Lacy

Litigation

Elizabeth Lacy

Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque Centro San Ignacio Torre Keppler Av. Blandin – La Castellana Caracas 1060 Venezuela Phone: + 58 212 201 8611 Fax: + 58 212 263 7744 Web Site: hpcd.com

Not Attending

Hogan & Hartson LLP 555 13th Street, NW Washington, DC USA 20004 Phone: 202 637 5600 Fax: 202 637 5910 Web Site: www.hhlaw.com

Ray Batla

Projects/Energy

Sue Batla

Kim Chang & Lee Wonseo Building 171 Wonseo-dong, Chongro-ku Seoul 110-280 Korea Phone: +82 2 397 9800 Fax: +82 2 725 8827 Web Site: www.kimchanglee.co.kr

Eui Jae Kim

Bus Invstmnt/Intl Trade

Young-Hoon Kim, Michael Kim, Sung In Kim

King & Wood Level 30, North Office Tower Beijing Kerry Centre 1 Guanghua Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100020 PRC Phone: +86 10 6561 2299 Fax: +86 10 6561 0830 Web Site: www.kingandwood.com

Wang Ling Xuhua Huang Kalley Chen

Banking, Projects Corp Fin/M&A/Venture Investment/Foreign Inv Corporate M&A

Ling Li

Kochhar & Co S-454, Greater Kailish Part II New Delhi – 110048 India Phone: + 91 11 292 11606 Fax: + 91 11 292 29656 Web Site: www.kochhar.com

Rohit Kochhar* Manjula Chawla* Tushar Chawla* Priya Khanna* Rahul Krishna* Surender Mann K V Ramesh* Ramasarma Tarvinder Singh *Host Team Members: *Rachna Advani *Shweta Singh *Malini Vasudeva

Corp M&A Corp/M&A Tax Environment & Native Rights Employment & Labor Litigation Corp M&A Intellectual Property

Sonali Kochhar Kalpana


Firm Delegate Practice Area Guest Lee and Li 7th Floor – 201 Tun Hua North Road Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China Phone: + 886 2 2715 3300 Fax: + 886 2 2713 3966 Web Site: www.leeandli.com

Joyce Fan

Banking, Commercial

Lovells 23/F Cheung Kong Center 2 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong PRC Phone: + 852 2219 0888 Fax: + 852 2219 0222 Web Site: www.lovells.com

Tim Fletcher Gabriela Kennedy Patrick Sherrington (London)

Corporate Corporate, IP Dispute Resolution

Jane Fletcher Peter Kennedy Joy Sherrington

Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP 600 West Broadway Suite 2600 San Diego, California 92101 USA Phone: 619 236 1414 Fax: 619 232 8311 Web Site: www.luce.com

John Brooks Elizabeth Foster

Business Corp/M&A

Meher Saran

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP One Market Spear Street Tower San Franciscos, California 94105 Phone: 415 442 1000 Fax: 415 442 1001 2 Palo Alto Square 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 900 Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650 843 4000 Fax: 650 843 4001 Web Site: www.morganlewis.com

Paul Finigan (San Francisco) Tom Kellerman (Palo Alto)

Litigation/ADR Corporate Finance/ International Commerce

Mulla Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe Mulla House 51, Mahatma Gandhi Road Mumbai 400 001 Phone: + 91 22 2204 4960 Fax: + 91 22 2204 0246

Shardul Thacker Ravi Krishnamurthi

Project Finance

Deena Thacker, Tanika Thacker

Muniz, Forsyth, Ramirez, Perez-Taiman & Luna-Victoria Las Begonias No. 475, 6 piso San Isidro, Lima 27 Peru Phone: + 51 1 611 7000 Fax : + 51 1 611 7010 Web Site: www.munizlaw.com

Jorge Perez-Taiman Cesar Luna-Victoria

Projects/Energy/Infrastructure Tax, International Trade

Martha Perez Taiman Ana Maria Silva

NautaDutilh Prinses Irenestraat 59 1077 WV Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: + 31 20 5414 646 Fax: +31 20 6612 827 Web Site: www.nautadutilh.com

Jan Willem Sodderland Chris Fonteijn (Rotterdam)

Corporate, M&A Energy & Utilities

Ineke Fonteijn


Firm Delegate Practice Area Guest Richards Buell Sutton 700 - 401 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6B 5A1 Phone: 604 682 3664 Fax: 604 688 3830 Web Site: www.rbs.com

Jeff Lowe

IP Licensing Corp

Michael Lowe

Rodyk & Davidson 80 Raffles Place #33-00 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore 048624 Phone: + 65 6225 2626 Fax: +65 6225 1838 Web Site: www.rodyk.com

S. Sivanesan Pathma Selvadurai

Corporate International/Arbitration

Vimala Selvadurai

Santamarina y Steta Edificio "Omega" Campos Eliseos 345-3er.piso Col. Chapultepec Polanco 11560 Mexico DF Phone: + 52 55 5279 5400 Fax: + 52 55 5280 7614 Web Site: www.s-s.com.mx

Alberto Saavedra Corporate & Finance

Simpson Grierson Simpson Grierson Building 92-96 Albert Street Auckland 1 New Zealand Phone: + 64 9 358 2222 Fax: + 64 9 307 0331 Web Site.www.simpsongrierson.com

Denis McNamara

Int'l Trade & Investment

Priscilla McNamara

Skrine Unit No. 50-8-1 8th Floor Wisma UOA Damansara 50 Jalan Dungun Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Phone: + 603 254 8411 Fax: + 603 254 3211

Chen Kah Leng Cheng Kee Check Leong Wai Hong

Corporate Corporate Litigation

Adrian LaBrooy Pamela Leong

Sycip Salazar Hernandez and Gatmaitan 105 Paseo de Roxas Makati 1200 Makati, Metro Manila Philippines Phone: + 63 2 817 9811 Fax: + 63 2 818 7562 Web Site:www.syciplaw.com

Not Attending

Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd Tilleke & Gibbins Building 64/1 Soi Tonson Ploenchit Road Bangkok Thailand Phone: +66 2263 7700 Fax: +66 2263 7710 Web Site: www.tillekeandgibbins.com

Philippe E. Annez Thanes Periera Satnam S. Sachavirawongse

Dispute Resolution Litigation Business Development

Woranuch Periera


Fim Delegate Practice Area Guest Tozzini Freire Teixeira e Silva Rua Libero Badaro 293-21st Floor 01095-900 Sao Paulo – SP Brazil Phone: + 55 11 3291 1000 Fax: + 55 11 3291 1111 Web Site: www.tozzini.com.br

Marcio Baptista (NY)

M&A

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts USA 02109-1803 Phone: 617 526 6000 Fax: 617 526 5000 Web Site: www.haledorr.com

Jorge Contreras Richard Johnston

IP/Licensing International Litigation

Kimberly Kaphings t

PRAC 36th International Conference October 30 – November 5, 2004 – New Delhi/Agra, India

PRAC Conference Agenda - Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, October 30 - New Delhi Tuesday, November 2 - New Delhi

9:00 am – 5:00 pm PRAC Room – Registration Opens Hotel Oberoi New Delhi 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm * Early Arrivals Optional Tour #1 Delegates & Guests Humayun’s Tomb and Saga Tour 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Opening & Welcome Reception Connaught (Oberoi Rooftop) 7:30 pm – 11: 00 pm * No Host Dine Arounds at Local Restaurants Check with PRAC Desk

Sunday, October 31 - New Delhi

9:00 am – 3:00 pm * Optional Tour #3 Accompanying Guests Shopping Tour Janpath, Cottage Emporium; Santushti 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PRAC Business Meetings Ballroom – Oberoi Hotel 8:45 – 10:00 am Marketing 10:00 – 11:00 am Litigation Teak Break 11:15 – 12:15 pm Intellectual Property & Licensing 12:15 – 1:15 pm Delegate Luncheon - Connaught (rooftop Oberoi) 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm – Public Seminar “International Finance for Indian Companies – Issues and Experiences” Ballroom – Oberoi 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm PRAC Policy & Planning Meeting (Committee members only) - The Connaught (Oberoi rooftop) End Tuesday Business Meetings 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm * Gala Dinner at The Imperial

Wednesday, November 3 - New Delhi-Agra

9:00 am – 5:00 pm PRAC Room – Registration Continues 10:00 am – 3:30 pm *Tour and Luncheon - Delegates & Guests - Bahai Temple and Qutab Minar. Evening Free - Check with PRAC Desk for recommendations

Monday, November 1 - New Delhi

9:00 am – 3:00 pm * Optional Tour #2 Accompanying Guests Old City of Delhi Tour 9:30 am – 4:00 PM PRAC Business Meetings Ballroom – Oberoi Hotel 9:30 am Welcome & Introductions 10:00 am – 10:30 am Country Briefings 10:30 am - 11:30 pm – One on One Meetings (2) Connaught (rooftop Oberoi) 12:00 – 1:00 pm Delegate Luncheon Connaught (rooftop Oberoi) 1:00 pm Group Photo - Poolside 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Practice Management Ballroom - Oberoi 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Special Presentation - Delegates & Guests ”Philosophical Consideration in New Internet Age” Ballroom - Oberoi 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm * Host Firm Dinner at Managing Partner’s Home

8:30 am – 9:30 am Conference Committee Meeting (Committee members only) - Ballroom - Oberoi 9:30 – 11:30 am PRAC Board Meeting (All Delegates Welcome) Ballroom – Oberoi End New Delhi portion conference

12:15 pm - * Depart to Agra – Optional Tour #4 4:30 pm - Arrival at Armavilas 7:00 pm – Dinner on Lawns of Armavilas ____________ _______ _________________________________________________

Thursday November 4 – AGRA ______________________________________________________

9:15 am – 12:00 pm * Visit to the Taj Majal 12:00 pm * Return to Amarvilas – buffet luncheon available at Hotel Armavilas 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm * Tour of Agra Fort Evening Free ____________________________________________________________________ Friday November 5 – AGRA ______________________________________________________ 9:00 am – 10:30 am Environment & Native Rights Presentation ”Protecting Landmarks & Historical Sites” 12:00 pm * Coaches Depart for New Delhi En route stop at Fatehpur Sikri Arrival New Delhi Oberoi Hotel – est 6:30 pm. Delegates departing same evening should book complimentary transfer with Oberoi New Delhi before

Contact Information: Host Firm: Kochhar & Co. – S-454, Greater Kailish Part II – New Delhi – 110048 India

Tel: +91 11 2922 2606/2921 5477 Fax: +91 11 2921 9656/2921 4932 Hotel Oberoi New Delhi Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg – New Delhi 110 003 India Tel: +91 11 2436 3030 Fax: +91 11 2430 4083

Hotel Oberoi Amarvilas Agra – Taj East Gate Road, Agra 282 001 India +91 562 223 1515 Fax: +91 562 223 1516

*Note re all Event and Tour Departures:Times indicated are Departure Times.Please arrive at Hotel Lobby at least 10 mins prior to Departure Time.

Meeting Times and locations are as indicated. departing to Agra.

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Conference Agenda

Saturday, October 30, 2004 Event

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION at PRAC Welcome Suite open for Registration and Information

1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. * EARLY ARRIVALS OPTIONAL TOUR #1for Delegates & Accompanying Guests

Sightseeing Tour to Humayun’s Tomb and shopping at the unique

Saga Store managed by Cottage Industries Exposition.

(See Conference Tours for Details)

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OPENING AND WELCOME RECEPTIONThe Connaught Delegates & Accompanying Guests

7.30 p.m. - 11.00 p.m*. NO HOST DINE AROUNDS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTSDelegates & Accompanying Guests

Restaurant Information will be provided at the PRAC Welcome

Suite - Delegates are encouraged to sign up at PRAC desk.

*Times indicated are Departure Times from Hotel Lobby

Suggested Dress: Smart Casual

rooftop Oberoi Hotel

Oberoi Hotel

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Sunday, October 31, 2004 Event

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION continues at the PRAC Welcome Suite,The Oberoi Hotel

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.* SUNDAY TOUR & Luncheon Delegates & Guests

Sightseeing Tour to Bahai Temple and Qutab MinarLunch within the vicinity of Qutab Minar


Suggested Dress: Casual with comfortable walking shoes

Evening Free for your enjoyment


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Monday, November 1, 2004 Event

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.* OPTIONAL TOUR #2 - Accompanying Guests

Sightseeing Tour to the old city of Delhi - Raj Ghat, Red Fort

Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, the old city bazaar


9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PRAC BUSINESS MEETINGS

9:30 am Welcome & Introductions

10:00 am - 10:30 am Country Briefings

10:30 am - 11:30 One on One Meetings (2)- See Schedule - Connaught

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Luncheon

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Photo Session - Poolside

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Practice Management Meeting - "Strategic Planning"

Suggested Dress: Business Casual

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. "Philosophical Considerations in the New Internet Age" Talk by Mr. Sraddhalu Ranade , a scientist, educationist and a

traveler on the spiritual path - Delegates & Guests

Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and a seeker on thespiritual path. As a scientist his fields of specialisation includesoftware engineering and hardware design, telecommunications,quantum mechanics and special relativity. About 4000 teachers allover India have benefited from his teacher-training workshops onIntegral and value-based education. He has delved deeply intoyoga, philosophy, psychology, parapsychology and the occulttraditions of the world. He travels widely meeting interestedaudiences to share his insights on varied themes and deliverstalks and conducts workshops on management, IntegralEducation, self-development, Indian culture, science andspirituality, and yoga.

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm* HOST FIRM DINNER AT MANAGING PARTNER'S HOMEDelegates & Guests

Theme: A journey through rural India - Guests will be greetedwith staged performances of Indian folk dancers, elephant andcamel rides, small villages shops, antics of a fire eater and otherIndian delights.


Ballroom, The Oberoi Hotel

The Connaught Oberoi Hotel

Suggested Dress: Smart Casual/Ethnic Dress

Ballroom

Ballroom - Oberoi Hotel

Suggested Dress: Business Casual

Oberoi Hotel

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Tuesday, November 2, 2004 Event

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.* OPTIONAL TOUR #3 - Accompanying Guests

Shopping Tour to Janpath, Cottage Industries Emporium

and Santushti Shopping Complex


8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PRAC BUSINESS MEETINGS 8:45 am - 10:0 am - Marketing Commitee - "Law Firm Marketing Initiatives"

12:15 p.m DELEGATE LUNCHEON

2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SEMINAR

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. POLICY & PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING [Committee Members only]

GALA DINNER AT THE IMPERIAL - Delegates & Guests

located close to the famous Connaught Place in the heart of the city,

is considered a jewel of colonial architecture.

‘Bharatnatyam’ recital by Ms. Geeta Chandran, a celebrated

classical danseuse, which will be followed by cocktails and sit

down dinner

Geeta Chandran is a star-performer and celebrity-artist amongsttoday’s generation of dancers, Geeta Chandran is a dance-bridgebetween the pristine classical style of Bharatanatyam and a morecontemporary dance aesthetic. She is a popular artist acclaimedby audiences and critics alike in India and abroad. Geeta iscelebrated not only for her deep and composite understanding ofthe art of Bharatanatyam, but also for her Carnatic music (she isan accomplished vocalist), her work in television, video and film,theatre, choreography, dance-education and dance-issuejournalism. of Geeta is the Founder-President and artistic-directorof Natya-Vriksha Dance Company and has choreographed severalsolo and group productions.

She has performed in many major dance festivals and is therecipient of several awards including the NATYA RATNA, SRINGARMANI, MEDIA INDIA AWARD, INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI AWARD,NATYA ILAVARASI, GREEN AMBASSADOR AWARD, BHARATNIRMAN AWARD and DANDAYUDHAPANI PILLAI AWARD. Shereceived the Department of Culture’s Junior Research Fellowship in1993 and the Senior Research Fellowship in 2003.


Ballroom - Oberoi

The Connaught

Ballroom - Oberoi

Suggested Dress - National or Ethnic Dress; or Cocktail Attire/Dark Suit

The Imperial

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Litigation - "Enforcement of Foreign Awards & Judgments

Tea Break

11:15 - 12:15 pm - Intellectual Property & Licensing - IT Outsourcing - Recent

"International Finance for Indian Companies - Issues and Experiences" - see Agenda

(followed by Tea Break)

Developments and Perspectives from Customer and Provider"

in PRAC Jurisidcitions"

The Connaught

6:30 pm.m - 11:00 p.m.

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Wednesday November 3, 2004 Event

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING [Committee members only]

9:30 am – 11:30 am PRAC BOARD MEETIN G - All Delegates welcome to attend

New Delhi portion of PRAC Conference closes

Travel/ Follow on to AGRA Delegates & Acccompanying Guests (See Agra Tour Guide For Details)

12:15 p.m. DEPART FROM HOTEL LOBBY BY COACHES

Packed lunch will be provided to all delegates and theircompanions.

4.30 p.m. ARRIVAL AT ARMAVILAS - AGRA

The Oberoi Group’s luxury spa resort, located only 600 metres from

the Taj Mahal - The Hotel is set in approximately nine acres of beautifully

landscaped gardens and is architecturally conceived to afford

excellent views of the Taj Mahal from all rooms

7.00 p.m. DINNER ON THE LAWNS OF ARMAVILAS RESORT

Theme: Traditional Mughal dinner in a memorable setting with

sultry melodies of live Indian classical music and a ‘Kathak’

performance, the royal dance of the Mughal courts.

(See Agra Tour Guide for Details)

Ballroom - Oberoi

Ballroom - Oberoi

Suggested Dress: Ethnic or Smart Casual

Suggested Dress: Casual


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Thursday November 4, 2004 EventFollow-On to AGRA

9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. * VISIT TO THE TAJ MAHALMughal mausoleum described as themost extravagant monument ever


12.00 p.m. RETURN TO AMARVILAS - Buffet lunch available at the Hotel

1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.* TOUR OF AGRA FORT

(principally a military structure but partially turned into a palace)

and City shopping


Evening Free for your enjoyment



built for love

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Friday November 5, 2004 Event

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ENVIRONMENT & NATIVE RIGHTS PRESENTATION

12:15 p.m.* COACHES DEPART AGRA AMARVILAS FOR NEW DELHI

En route stop at Fatehpur Sikri ( Capital of Victory) - was the

capital of the Mughal Empire for almost 10 years


Note: Most international flights depart New Delhi late night or very early morning. It is possible coach

returns from Agra may arrive at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi around 6:30 p.m. Delegates leaving that

same night should book and/or confirm with The Oberoi, New Delhi for their complimentary transfer

from the Oberoi to the airport before leaving for Agra.

"Protetecting Landmarks & Historical Sites "

Suggested Dress: Casual

- Delegates & Guests


Tour Guide 1

CONFERENCE TOURS

Optional Tour # 1 Saturday, October 30, 2004 - Early Arrivals

Humayun’s Tomb

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the firstgarden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several majorarchitectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Saga

The Saga Store is an Indian store managed by the Cottage Industries Exposition. In addition to shopping, it is an deal place to spend some time while admiring the exquisite array of handicrafts, jewellery, garments and artifacts representing the

Demonstrations in the art of carpet weaving, saree and turban tying and also a tasting of "kahwa", the well known Kashmiri tea, have been arranged for you.

Sunday, October 31, 2004 - Day Tour & Luncheon - Delegates & Guests

Qutab Minar

It is 72.5 metres high and one has to climb 379 steps to get to thetop.The diameter of the base is 14.3 metres while the top floormeasures 2.7 metres in diameter.After an accident some years ago inwhich many schoolchildren died, no one is permitted to go inside theminar.The minar was said to have been built to celebrate the victory ofMohammed Ghori, the invader from Afghanistan, over the Rajputs in1192 and it was partly completed by his viceroy, Qutabuddin Aibak (1192 -98), the first sultan of the Slave dynasty.After his death, the restwas completed by Iltutmish, another Muslim King.

It stands just outside the central courtyard of Quwwatul Masjid and itwas meant to function as a minar so that the muezzin could call thefaithful to prayer and also as a symbol of the military might of theTurko-Afghan slave dynasty.Lightning knocked off the uppermost floor in1368, it was left to Firozshah Tughlak to restore and also add two floors,which introduced white marble in the otherwise red and buff sandstoneexterior.

Cost: US. $ 20 per person- Cost Includes Entrance Fee, Guide and TransportSuggested Dress: Casual and comfortable walking shoes

Suggested Dress: Casual and comfortable walking shoes

Depart Hotel Lobby 1:45 pm - Return 4:00 pm

Depart Hotel Lobby 10:00 am - Return 3:30 pm

workmanship from almost all parts of the country.

Tour Guide 2

Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)

The Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi or the “Lotus Temple” isone of the most beautiful monuments in Delhi. It is called the“Lotus Temple” because it is shaped like a half open Lotus flower.The petals consist of three folds of nine concrete portals, eachcovered outside with marble from Greece. From the ground, thetemple is 35 m high and is surrounded by Nine reflecting poolssuggesting the green leaves of the lotus flower. Since the Lotus isopen at the top, a glass and steel roof provides protection from rain

and lets in natural light in the auditorium. Since its opening in 1986, the temple has been visited by over4 crore people making it one of the world’s most visited monuments.

Optional Tour # 2 - Monday, November 1, 2004 - Accompanying Guests

Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk)

One of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk, famous for the fountains and the shops during theMughal period is located opposite the Red Fort. The fountains of the Chowk have disappeared but the shopsstill remain. The attraction of the shops in the region are not the big showrooms but the small shops in theby lanes. Some of these shops offer you better bargain than the big showrooms. Chandni Chowk, whichliterally means the street of the silversmiths, is more an area than a single street branching out into abazaar of mixed splendour and squalor. A milieu of sheer vibrancy, Chandni Chowk today it is one of thecountry’s best known wholesale markets for jewelries, textiles, electronic goods and watches.

The Area has got the Digamber Jain Temple which houses the Birds hospital. On one end of ChandniChowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was erected by the wives of Shah Jahan. Opposite the old policestation or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to plunder andmassacre Delhi.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is the country’s largest mosque, built in 1656, wherethousands of Muslims offer prayers. It lies opposite the Red Fort and issurrounded by a large number of shops, which deal in a variety of goods.The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the finalarchitectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable ofholding 25,000 devotees. Built in yellow sandstone, it combines the best ofHindu and Muslim styles of architecture, standing on 260 pillars supporting15 domes at varying elevations.

Cost: US. $ 40, Cost Includes Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide and Transport

Optional Tour # 3 - Monday, November 1, 2004 - Accompanying Guests

National Museum

The National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology cameinto existance in 1983. Today it has in its possession over 2,00,000 works of exquis-ite art both of Indian and Foreign origin covering more than 5,000 years of ourcultural heritage. Its rich holdings of various creative traditions and disciplines whichrepresents a unity amidst diversity, an unmatched blend of the past with the present

and strong perspective for the future, brings history to life.

Suggested Dress: Casual and comfortable walking shoesDepart Hotel Lobby 9:00 am - Return 3:00 pm

Tour Guide 3

Nehru Planetarium

The Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi is situated in the sprawling surroundings of the Teen Murti House,better known as the official residence of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Inaugurated in 1984,its primary aim being the promotion of astronomy and space education.

The air-conditioned sky theatre has a dome-shaped screen made of fibre glass with 26 curved segmentsand one million hand-drilled holes for clear accoustics.The sky theatre with a capacity of seating 270people is essentially meant for screening taped and live public shows on various aspects of astronomy. Inthe centre of the theatre is a well, housing the Carl Zeiss Spaceflight Master projector placed on a hydrauliclift which enables it to come up during the shows. The gallery around the sky theatre helps in locating theslide and special effects projectors. Besides the sky theatre, the Planetarium also has an exhibit area whichdisplays many interactive models and pictures. Visitors have the rare privilege of looking at the historicspace module Soyuz T-10 which carried India’s first cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma, to space alongwith hisspace suit and mission journal. Event-based photo exhibitions are also mounted from time to time.

Cottage Emporium

The history of Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) dates back to 1948. Today, CCIE brings the artsand crafts from different parts of the country to both the international and Indian shopper through itsconveniently located emporia in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai and Hyderabad. AtCottage, it is an ongoing endeavour to preserve the traditional craftsmanship and excellence of skill as partof the National. Heritage. The felicitations we have received are ample testimony of our endeavour toexcel.

The small and Cottage Industry Handicraft Emporium on Tolstoy Road is an excellent place to look in goodquality handicraft and cottage industry. The State emporiums are all located on Baba Kharak Singh Margwhich is at stone throw distance from Connaught Place. One can also get tourist information about therespective states in these emporiums.

The Santushti Shopping Complex

The garden setting of Santushti complex is ideal for shopping. It is run by Air Force officers’ wives, is atrendy place and popular with embassy officials. The quite charm makes for a pleasurable experience,even if one is not shopping. One should explore at leisure, as one is sure to discover an affordable littlepicture-frame, a cute mug, even a pair of funky little silver earrings. One can sit around on one of thecement benches with a sweet bun and coffee, with the warm sunshine spilling around you.

Cost: US. $ 40 per person- Includes Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide and TransportSuggested Dress: Casual and comfortable walking shoesDepart Hotel Lobby 9:00 am - Return 3:00 pm

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Optional Tour #4 - AGRA TOUR GUIDE

Agra, with its laid -back lifestyle and its immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, isamongst the most remarkable city of the world. In terms of ambience it is still associated with its Mughalperiod led by Babur, who arrived in 1526. Agra grew in prominence as almost all of India came under therule of Mughal empire but Agra reached its zenith under the rule of Akbar, Shah Jehan and Jehangir. Itwas under the rule of Akbar that Agra become a leading centre of art, science, commerce and culture.

Agra is one of the most important centres for handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. TheMughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was anaccomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay workare : leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. Agra is also well known for itssweets ‘petha’ and ‘Gazak’ and saltish snack ‘Dalmoth.’ The main shopping areas of the city are SadarBazar, Kinari Bazar, Munro Road, Raja-Ki-Mandi, Sanjay Place and Near Taj Mahal Complex. It isrecommended to shop at the Govt. Emporia or Souvenir Shops approved by U.P. Tourism.

Agra is located approximately 200 kms south of New Delhi. Delegates will depart New Delhi to Agra by Coaches.

Cost: US $ 350.00 per person (exclusive of Hotel charges)Includes all guides, coach transfers between New Delhi and Agra; Wednesday&Friday ligh lunch/snacks duringtransport; Wednesday Mughal Dinner @ Amarvilas; Thursday entrance fees to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; Friday

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - Delegates & Accompanying Guests

12:00 pm Depart New Delhi Oberoi by coach. Arrival at Hotel Amarvilas at approximately 4:00 pm.

After the delegates and companions have had time to rest and refresh themselves, everyone will gettogether for The Traditional Amarvilas Mughal Dinner at 7:00 pm.

The dinner would be at the pool terrace overlooking the swimming pool. There will be specially designedchowkis (low-seating tables), gaddas (luxurious mattresses) and plush bolsters and cushions all dtrapedin richly embroidered fabric. The soft sounds of the water fountains, the subtle yet elegant lighting, thesultry melodies of live Indian classical music and the attentive service make a traditional Mughal dinner atthe Amarvilas a truly unforgettable experience. There would also be a performance of kathak dance,which was the royal dance of the Mughal courts.

Suggested Dress: Smart casual or Ethnic

Thursday, November 4, 2004

9:15 am - 12:00 noon - Depart from Hotel Lobby

Taj Mahal

This inimitable poem in white marble is the finest expression of love of anemperor for his queen situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It wasbuilt by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, in1632.

Suggested Dress: Casual with comfortable shoes

entrance fees to Fatehpur Sikri.

Note: Buffet luncheon at Amarvilas Hotel available upon return to hotel.

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Agra Fort

Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th- century Mughalmonument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstoneencompasses, within its 2.5- km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of theMughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palaceand the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as theDiwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.

The delegates and companions would then be taken to the local markets andshops.

The rest of the evening is free for your enjoyment.

Friday, November 5, 2004

The coaches back to New Delhi would leave Agra at 12:00 and willarrive back at the Oberoi, New Delhi by 6:00 pm with an in-between stop at Fatehpur Sekri(the City of Victory). Please be sure to confirm complimentary transfer to airport from Oberoi New Delhi

Fatehpur Sikri

The founding of Fatehpur Sikri reads like a fairy tale. When all else hadfailed, Emperor Akbar came here in search of the renowned Sufi mystic,Sheikh Salim Chishti, to ask the blessing of a son. His prayer was heard,and soon a son was born. In honour of the saint, Akbar named theprince Salim and vowed to found a new city. And so Fatehpur Sikri, amagnificent new city rose on the craggy hills 40 Kms from Agra.

Today Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel isimmaculately preserved. The walls, palaces, baths, royal mint, court

and gardens still stand in splendid homage to a great visionary and builder.


1:30 - 5:30 pm - Depart from Hotel Lobby

before leaving for Agra (flight details necessary).

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TRAVEL NOTES

Getting There

By Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 23 km (14 miles) southwest of New Delhi and is the maininternational gateway to India (www.delhiairport.com)

The national airline is Air India. Other airlines serving the airport include Air Canada, Air France, Air Lanka,British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, SAS, Singapore Airlines, SouthAfrican Airways, Thai International Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Virgin.

The approximate flight times to New Delhi from Singapore is 5 hours 20 minutes; from Bangkok is 4 hours;from London is 8 hours 25 minutes; from New York is 16 hours; from Los Angeles is 24 hours; from Torontois 18 hours and from Sydney is 17 hours.

Transport to the City

The hotel Oberoi New Delhi offers complimentary transfers to and from the hotel and all delegates will be met atthe airport by the airport representatives of the Oberoi Hotel. Delegates must provide flight details to hotel forconfirmation of service. After clearing customs, proceed to airport exit where Oberoi Hotel representatives will

General Information

Visas and Entry Requirements

All foreign nationals require a visa before travelling to India which cannot be obtained on arrival. For furtherinformation on entry requirements, delegates are advised to check with their nearest Indian Consulate.Details, types of visa and the fee may be obtained from the Embassy of India’s website: http://www.indiatouristoffice.org. REQUEST for VISA LETTER to [email protected]

Arrival Information

All international flights will arrive at Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (19 km fromthe city center). The terminal has 24 hour currency exchange, left luggage facility, first-aid and pay phones.Please go through the Green Channel if you have less than US$ 10,000 on your person and if you have nounaccompanied baggage. Please use the Red Channel if you have anything to declare and if you are carryingforeign currency in excess of US$ 10,000

Import / Export Regulations

You may bring with you into India articles and gadgets for personal use, 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250gms of tobacco) and liquor and wines upto 1 litre each. In case you are carrying any items of high value,please request the Customs Officer for a Tourist Baggage Re-Export Form (TBRE) which you will have toshow to Customs at the time of your departure to show that you are re-exporting the items

On your return you may take back souvenirs, including Indian silk, wool, handicrafts etc. without limit, andgold and silver jewellery and handicrafts up to a value of Indian Rupees 100,000. Please note that the exportof antiques and art objects more than 100 years old is restricted and that the export of wildlife productsmade from flora fauna such as Ivory, Musk, Reptile skins, Furs, Shahtoosh, etc. is prohibited.

be waiting with signage and Delegate name.

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Departure Taxes

A Foreign Travel departure tax of Rs. 500/- is applicable on departure unless the same has already beenincorporated into the price of your air ticket.

Medical Information

Travellers coming from the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom do not require any vaccinationcertificate or inoculations. International Health Certificates are not normally asked for by immigration officials,but it is advisable to carry one if health conditions exist in case medical assistance is required.

Please note that the following vaccinations are recommended for India: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Cholera,Typhoid and Hepatitis A and B. Malaria protection is advised, especially if you intend to travel in differentparts of India prior to or after the Conference. You are advised to check with your General Practitioner ortravel clinic for details

A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate conforming to International Health Regulations will be required iftravellers originate or are transiting through Yellow Fever endemic countries.

Travellers with respiratory ailments may wish to take precautionary measures.

Mosquitoes are common in summer. It is advisable to carry mosquito repellant creams, and pay specialattention to mosquito protection between dusk and dawn.

Please consult your doctor before you travel to discuss any personal requirements and to obtain the latestinformation regarding vaccinations. Allow 4-6 weeks for any necessary vaccinations to take effect.

Please also ensure that you are fully insured for medical emergencies including repatriation.

Climate / Clothing

November is generally pleasant with bright, sunny days, and temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C. However, the days could get warmer. It is advisable to carry a hat, sunglasses, sunblock etc. Light clothing isusually appropriate.

Attitude about informal western dress is generally tolerant. Delegates are requested to dress respectfullywhen visiting religious sites.

What to Wear - Descriptions of Suggested DressBusiness: : Men/Suit and tie; Women/pant or skirt/suit

Casual: Men/Women: Khaki or denim pants (jeans), collarless shirts. Generally, without a sport jacket

Women/evening dress or pantsuit (not long/formal); or National Dress

National Dress: Typically this would be clothing indicative of your own country's national dress.

to wear local ethnic clothing, in India's case this would be Sarees (long layered skirt/short sleeve blouse and arm scarf) or Salwars (longer top/dress over pants) for women; Kurtas (long or short shirt over pants)

IDDThe Country Code for India is ‘91’ followed by the Delhi City Code ‘11’, followed by the telephone number,e.g. 91 11 XXX XXXX. For Agra the city code is ‘562’.Business Hours

Business hours are between 9.30/10.00am to 5.30/6.00pm.

Smart Casual or Business Casual: No tie. Collared shirt, kahki or dress pant. May be worn with sportcoat or jacket. Women: Pantsuits or dress pants and blouse.

Cocktail Attire: Dark Suit: Men/Dark dress or business suit, collared shirt & tie (not formal); or National Dress.

Ethnic Clothing : While certainly not a requirement, there may be events where Delegates and Guests might prefer

for men. There will be local vendors available on site at Oberoi ND where these items may be purchased.

Drinking WaterYou are strong advised to drink only bottled or boied water, or carbonated drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tapwater and fountain drinks. Do not drink beverages containing ice cubes.

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Currency

The national currency is the Indian rupee. One Rupee = 100 Paise.

US$ 1 = Rs. 45.69; AUS$ 1 = Rs. 35/-; SGP$ 1 = 26.8

Coins are in the denominations of 50 & 25. Notes are in the denominations of Rs. 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 &1000.

No Indian currency whatsoever can be imported or exported, except for Rupee travellers’ cheques.

There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travellers’ cheques a tourist may bring intoIndia provided a Currency Declaration Form is completed at the time of entry. Cash, bank notes and travellers’cheques up to US$ 10,000 or equivalent, need not be declared at the time of entry.

It is advisable to use authorised money changers and banks who will issue an encashment certificate. Creditcards such as American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and Visa are widely accepted.

Most national banks are open from 10.00 am to 3.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and up to 12 noon onSaturdays. Some branches of banks are also open on Sundays and many others have an ATM facility

There are several foreign banks located mostly in and around Connaught Place. The foreign banks includeAmerican Express, Bank of America, HSBC, Bank of Tokyo, Banque Nationale de Paris, Deutsche Bank,Standard Chartered, Citibank and Mercantile Bank, among others.

Business Etiquette

The Indian Hindu greeting is to put both hands together as if in prayer and tilt the head forward. Indianwomen may prefer not to shake hands, although men will be quite comfortable with it. English is spokenwidely in most business situations.

No Smoking

Smoking is banned in public places, public transport and government offices, inside cinema halls and theatreslocated in the state of Delhi. In several other places boards prominently display the ban on smoking. Mosthotels and restaurants have separate smoking zones.

Tipping

It is usual to tip waiters, porters, guides and drivers but you are not compelled to do so. Tips are not includedin the bill. The customary tip to the waiter in a restaurant is 10% of the bill amount

Shopping

Earlier the traditional places to shop in Delhi were in and around Connaught Place and the Chandni Chowkarea. Now however, there are a number of suburbs that are emerging as fashionable shopping districts. Theshopping area of Hauz Khas Village is approximately 12 km southwest of Connaught Place, with numerousboutiques, jewellery shops and galleries.

The garden setting of Santushti Shopping Complex, just inside Wellington Barracks next to the Samrat Hotelin Chanakyapuri, and run by Air Force officers’ wives, is a trendy place and popular with embassy officials.

Greater Kailash, South Extension I & II, MG 1 are the places for designer “ethnic chic” as well as Westernchain brand names. Elsewhere, self-contained local precincts ranging from bookshops to European importedfood include Khan Market, 1km south of India Gate, and Bengali Market off Barakhamba Road, which isespecially renowned for its sweet shops and large lively cafés.

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Unlike the markets of Old Delhi, most shops in the other parts of Delhi including New Delhi accept creditcards.

Transport Around New Delhi

Auto-rickshaws (or “autos”) - These scooters converted into three-wheeler taxis can be useful in Delhi’sbustling traffic. There is an official starting meter rate of Rs. 8.50/- but meters are invariably out of order andsurcharges can exist over and above the metered price, so fares should be negotiated at the start of thejourney. Drivers often expect a tip from foreign tourists and 10% of the fare is satisfactory.

Taxis - Black and yellow taxis are considered to be the most reliable mode of transport. They charge around50% more than auto-rickshaws. Drivers belong to local taxi stands, where you can make bookings and fixprices in advance. Drivers do not usually expect tips unless they have gone to some trouble on their passenger’sbehalf. There is a 100% surcharge between 11.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. There are official rates for taxis butmetered prices are generally subject to high surcharges. Prices should be negotiated at the start of thejourney.

Car Rental Service - Delegates can use the facilities offered by agencies such as

Mercury Travels (T: 23362171);

Europcar (T: 26883498);

Rent-a-Car (T: 237156557);

Thomas Cook (T: 22211162);

Sita World Travel India Pvt Ltd (T: 23311122);

Travel Corporation of India (T: 27515984)to hire private taxis. The Concierge or Help Desk at the Oberoi Hotel you are staying in will assist you here.

Tourist Information and Tours

The Government of India Tourist Office (88 Janpath, New Delhi, Tel: 011 2332 0005 / 011 2332 0342)organizes air conditioned half day bus tours of New Delhi and Old Delhi and a combined full day tour of Oldand New Delhi.

Tours are also available to Agra, Jaipur and Haridwar/Rishikesh. Similarly, along with long-distance tours, theDelhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation (Bombay Life Building, Middle Circle - Tel: 0112336 5358) also offer city tours: the half day tour cost is approximately Rs.110/- (US$ 3/-) while the entireday tour cost is approximately Rs.180/- to Rs.210/- (US$ 4 to US$ 5).

English speaking guides approved by the Government of India can be hired at all important places ofinterest. The Government of India Tourist Office (contact details as above) can assist in hiring guides speakingother languages.

Electricity220 volts AC, 50 HZ round two or three pin plugs. 110 converters available at hotels.

Local TimeNew Delhi is GMT +5 2/1 hours at the time of Conference.

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TRAVEL INDIA

Full country name : Republic of India

Area : 3,287,590 sq. km (1,229,737 sq. mi)

Population : 1,027,015,247

Capital city : New Delhi

Language : A host of languages are spoken in Delhi and the rest of thecountry. English is widely spoken except in most rural areas.

Religion : Majority of the population in India is Hindu.

The Economy

India’s economy has developed significantly since Independence over 57 years ago. The economic

reforms introduced in the summer of 1991 can be counted as a great success. The liberalisation of

industry, devaluation of the Rupee and lowering of trade barriers proved a powerful incentive to the

Indian economy. The Government is committed to privatisation and inflation has declined from 14% in

1991 to 3.8% in 2003. Direct foreign investment has grown from practically nothing to US$2 billion a year,

while unprecedented growth in the software industry now generates exports estimated in 2001-2 to be

worth US$ 7.8 billion as against US$ 5.9 billion in 2000-1. This represents 13.3% of India’s manufacturing

exports. In 1990, India faced the prospect of failing to pay on her foreign debt.The country now has

reserves of foreign exchange totalling nearly US$ 104 billion.

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Delhi

Delhi is a fascinating old and new city with many hidden charms. It has been

the capital of India since the year 1911. For much of its history, Delhi has

been the center of power of the various Muslim dynasties that ruled large

areas of the subcontinent from the 12th century onwards.

Edwin Lutyens, the world famous architect, would have never set his mind on

designing New Delhi and the famed Connaught Place shopping center in the

heart of India’s capital, had it not been for the glorious past that it boasts of.

On first impressions, Delhi, with its bustling streets, temples, forts, mosques

and colonial mansions, can be disorienting and fascinating. The city’s

monuments are among the most architecturally striking in the country and stand in mute testimony to its

glorious past.

The city is bounding with numerous places of interest for all age groups. Not only is the visitor likely to

find interesting historical places, museums and archaeological sites, for the

footloose there are various shopping areas, malls and mega omplexes, night

spots and deluxe, super deluxe hotels that have come up all over the city.

The city can now boast of a hectic nightlife. For the young and the young at

heart, not only do five star hotels have their own discotheques and clubs,

there are bars and pubs at every nook and cranny.

They serve the best of imported and domestic liquor and accept all major credit cards. This lends the city

a truly cosmopolitan and world-city flavour.

Delhi is a gourmet’s delight. There is something to tickle everyone’s palate – be it foreign cuisine or

Indian delicacies from every

State of India. There are many restaurants, hotels and eateries that serve the

choicest variety of Indian food.

Different parts of the city offer different flavours to a visitor - Central Delhi (also

referred to as New Delhi) is made up of wide roads lined with colonial buildings

designed by Edward Lutyens and the architecturally impressive parliamentary

buildings. Old Delhi, Shah Jahan’s seventeenth-century capital (Shahjahanabad), lies

approximately 2km further north where the traditional lifestyle of its predominantly

Muslim population has changed little over two hundred years.

Delegates will get an opportunity to visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid (India’s

largest mosque), and take a stroll through the old city’s bazaars where

aromatic smells drift from open- fronted restaurants, spice shops and temples

on the tour of Delhi .

If are considering extending your stay in India, it will be a good idea to take the optional follow on

programme which has been arranged to the Taj Mahal in Agra.

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Rajasthan

Rajasthan represents the ultimate confluence of history, chivalry, romance,rugged natural beauty and colour. As Col. James Todd, the celebrated writeronce wrote:

“Rajasthan exhibits the sole example in the history of mankind of a peoplewithstanding every outrage barbarity can inflict or human nature sustain,and bent to the earth, yet rising buoyant from the pressure and makingcalamity a whetstone to courage”

Today, long years after the last bugle was sounded, and after the warring kingdoms of erstwhileRajputana, sheathed their swords, the desert appears romantic, its arts, the expression of a brave yetsensitive race, its architecture the embodiment of strength and grace. It is as if, in celebration of life itself.

While an age has come to pass, cities flourish and contemporary Rajasthan is an explosion of colour andpaegentry. It is the ultimate destination offering something to suit the tastes of every single differenttraveller.

For Further information you should go to - www.realrajasthan.com

Goa

Goa, a tiny emerald land of 3,702 Sq.Kms. on the west coast of India, with itsnatural scenic beauty, attractive beaches, churches and temples, famous for Itsarchitecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people with a richcultural milieu, has an ideal tourist profile.

Econced on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges), Goa is boundedon the North by Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, onthe South by Karwar Districts of Karnataka, and on the west by Arabian Sea.

Its rivers -Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpona, which are navigable throughout the year, havetheir origin in the Sahyadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian sea 60kms. away, breaking the longcoastline covering a length of 105Kms. into the enchanting estuaries and bays which mark off idyllic palm-fringed beaches like - Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga and Calangute in the North, and Colva, Cavelosim,Betul and Palolem in the South.

The east is the east, the west the west, but the twain do meet in Goa. Afterall, where in the world would you find Christmas celebrated with as muchzest as Diwali, or where fish curry and rice are eaten side-by-side with chouricos(Portuguese for sausages). Imagine yourself strolling amongst women fulldressed in their saris wading through one of Goa’s numerous beaches, andthen having the (mis)fortune of accidentally walking over a not so fully dressedperson taking in the rays. Goa is indeed a bridge between the east and west,

with Goans (NOT Goanese!) serving their role as bridge keepers or “Culture Brokers” between the two.

For Further information you should go to - www.goa-tourism.com

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Varanasi

Varanasi, known to the devout as Kashi, is said to have been founded byShiva, Lord of the Universe.The venerable and ancient city is the religiouscenter of the world for Hindus. It is one of the oldest living cities in theworld. Varanasi was already old when Rome was founded. A magnificentcity, with myriad attractions, both as an exalted place of pilgrimage and amicrocosmic center of faith. Thousands of pilgrims visit the city from allparts of India and from across the world. A unique city where the past andpresent, eternity and continuity live side by side.

According to historians, the city was founded some ten centuries before the birth of Christ. Situated betweenthe two tributaries of the Ganges - Varuna to the north and Asi to the south - it has attained immortality. Thecity is mentioned in holy scriptures like “Vamana Purana”, Buddhist texts and in the epic “Mahabharata”. Itwas at Sarnath, only 10 km away from Varanasi, that the Buddha, first preached his message of enlightenment,25 centuries ago.

The unique relationship between the sacred river and the city is the essence of Varanasi -”the land of sacredlight”. The Ganga is believed to have flown from heaven to wash away the worldly sins of mankind. Thus, tobe in Varanasi is an out of this world experience, an experience of self-discovery, a journey through thepresent and the past in search of immortality.

Temples form the major source of attraction in this ancient city. The banks of the Ganges, considered to bea sacred river by the Hindus, are the centre of much of the religious activity that occurs in the city. The ghatsbuilt along the banks of the river for such religious activity also form a major source of attraction here. Someof the other interesting places to visit around the city are Alamgir Mosque, Durga Temple, Vishwanat Temple,Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the Archaeological Museum.

The life and activities in the city revolves around the holy river. Life on the banks of the Ganga begins beforedawn when thousands of pilgrims - men, women and children, come down to the river to wait for the risingsun. Some come in groups, some alone, all absorbed in their intense thoughts of salvation, waiting for themoment when immersion in the sacred river will cleanse them of their mundane sufferings and wash theirsins away. Gradually the sun rises, and the river mists slowly lift to reveal the magnificent buildings that havea solemnity unmatched by any city in the world. Soon after sunrise, the city’s great amphitheater of ghatsburst into activity. Under large umbrellas made of palm leaves the devotees take their places. In the chargedholistic atmosphere of the morning venerable Brahmins (known as Pandas) recite passages from sacredtexts, priests dispense holy ashes to pilgrims to mark their foreheads in veneration of the Gods.

For Further information you should go to - www.indiatouristoffice.org/North/varanasi.htm

Contact Information HOTEL INFORMATION Hos t Team Contacts

Hotel Information Hotel confirmations will be sent directly to registered delegate via email. Contact [email protected] for details and

updates.

Hotel Oberoi New Delhi Hotel Oberoi Armavilas - Agra Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg Taj East Gate Road New Delhi 110 003 Agra-282 001 India India Telephone: +91 11 2436 3030 Telephone: +91-562-223 1515 Fax: +91 11 2430 4083/86 Fax: +91-562-223 1516

HOST TEAM CONTACTS Host Team Co ntacts Kochhar & Co. Rohit Kochhar S-454, Greater Kailish Part II [email protected] New Delhi – 110048 India Tel +91 11 29211606 / 29215477 Manjula Chawla Fax +91 11 29219656 / 29214932 [email protected]

Registration, VISA letter and Hotel Information:

Rachna Advani [email protected]

PPRAC CONTACTS Host Team Contacts

Pacific Rim Advisory Council Web Site: www.prac.org Osvaldo J. Marzorati, Chairman S. Iannetta, Director Allende & Brea Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Maipu 1300, 10 th Floor 1 First Canadian Place C1006 ACT Buenos Aires Argentina Toronto, Ontario Canada M5X 1B2 Tel + 54 11 4318 9900 Tel 416 863 4545 Email: [email protected] Email: susan.iannetta@fmc- law.com

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